Traveling to an ancient peasant family: I got rich by doing business

The county magistrate had noticed Han Zheng in the morning, because there were many people of similar age to Han Zheng in the examination room, but he was the only one who was calm and did not look like a candidate.

In this case, either the person is a slacker and knows nothing, or he is extremely capable and is not afraid of exams.

He couldn't be sure which type Han Zheng belonged to, so he deliberately stood beside him and watched during the afternoon examination. At that time, Han Zheng was writing a draft of a sutra. He listed all the content that needed to be written clearly, which made people see his foundation at a glance.

The county magistrate was very surprised that he had such a level at such a young age, so he deliberately took a look at him during his evening inspection.

Yet he was preparing to rest.

Look at the other candidates, who are studying late into the night with lights on, looking nervous.

The county magistrate was helpless in comparison, but at the same time he admired Han Zheng's achievements. What did the imperial examination test? It tested both ability and mentality. Han Zheng could do this. If his ability improved in the future, it would be no problem for him to pass the imperial examination.

*

Li Yu knew nothing about what happened in the examination room. After lunch the next day, he took the carriage and went out with Han Xiaomei and Qi Yue, who was wearing women's clothes, to pick up Han Zheng.

It was just past noon, but the outside of the examination room was already full of people waiting to pick up the candidates. Li Yu found an inconspicuous spot, stopped, sat down and waited quietly.

The exam ends at the end of Shen time (5pm), but if the candidates submit their papers early, they can leave early.

Li Yu glanced at the entrance of the examination room and guessed Han Zheng's situation in his mind.

He is not feeling well and it was so cold last night. I hope he doesn't catch a cold.

Just as I was thinking about all sorts of things, I heard a creaky sound, and the door of the examination room opened, and a fat candidate with a funny look rushed out.

Everyone looked over, and some anxious ones pulled the fat candidate to ask about the situation in the examination room.

"I don't know about others, so please be patient. There's only about an hour left before the exam ends." The fat candidate replied with a smile, and when he saw his family, he strode over.

As people could not get any useful information, they became increasingly anxious.

Over the next half hour, five or six people came out one after another.

The condition of these people could not be said to be very good. After all, they had been in the examination room for nearly twenty hours, had not eaten well or slept well, so it was already very good to be able to walk out safely.

When each person came out, Li Yu took a careful look, and when he saw that it was not Han Zheng, he looked away.

I waited like this until 4:04 pm.

The door opened, Li Yu looked over, and stood up the next moment.

Han Zheng carried his luggage and slowly walked out of the examination room.

Nothing happened in the examination room, but after walking here, I suddenly felt dizzy.

Trying hard to keep his body steady, Han Zheng looked around.

There was an old man talking to him, he turned around and answered him, then was about to leave, but the old man grabbed his clothes and refused to let go.

Han Zheng was a little annoyed and was about to speak when someone stopped beside him.

Li Yu calmly separated the old man and helped Han Zheng walk towards the carriage.

The old man was dissatisfied and wanted to say something, but Li Yu turned around and looked at him coldly, and he closed his mouth unwillingly.

*

"Are you feeling uncomfortable?" Li Yu asked in a low voice.

Han Zheng knew that Li Yu could see everything, so he didn't hide it from her: "I feel a little dizzy."

Li Yu: "Maybe I'm too tired."

After walking a few steps to the carriage, Li Yu put down the stool and helped Han Zheng get into the carriage.

Han Xiaomei and Qi Yue were waiting inside.

Li Yu waited for the three of them to sit down, then turned around and went back.

*

Back in the courtyard, Li Yu helped Han Zheng lie down on the bed to rest.

"I'm sorry to have caused trouble for my second sister-in-law." Han Zheng's face turned pale.

"We are all family, nothing is too much trouble." Li Yu covered him with the quilt, "You should have a rest. Call me if you feel uncomfortable."

Han Zheng nodded and closed his eyes.

He was really tired and fell asleep soon. Li Yu waited for a while and seeing that he had no symptoms of fever, she asked Qi Yue to watch him in the house while she and Han Xiaomei went to the kitchen to boil water and cook.

Han Zheng hadn't eaten well for two days, so Li Yu planned to give him a good meal at night. It wasn't about cooking him big fish and meat, but about supplementing his nutrition.

Han Xiaomei is a smart person and she takes the initiative to wash the pot and light the fire.

The two were busy, and soon, the aroma of food wafted out from the chimney.

In the bedroom, Han Zheng opened his eyes dazedly. He still felt a little dizzy, but not as uncomfortable as before.

After lying down for a while, he threw back the quilt and got up.

Li Yu was about to call him, but when she saw him wake up, she smiled and said, "Wash your hands and have dinner later."

Han Zheng: "Okay."

*

For dinner, Li Yu made a few simple dishes, including egg custard, boiled shrimp, stir-fried vegetables, and steamed fish. They were light in taste and could help Han Zheng nourish his stomach.

He has not eaten well in the examination room these two days. If he eats oily and salty food all at once, his stomach will inevitably feel uncomfortable.

In addition to the four dishes, there is also a rice wine and osmanthus dumpling soup that Han Zheng likes.

The four of them sat around the table and the atmosphere was harmonious and joyful.

At the end of the meal, Han Zheng took the initiative to say, "Second sister-in-law, I think I can pass this county exam."

Li Yu was not surprised at all. She had read the articles Han Zheng usually wrote and they were very good. He was just curious.

With curved eyes, Li Yu said, "It's OK if you can pass. It's worth your hard work. You can continue to follow your own pace. I still say that you should do your best and leave the rest to fate. As long as you have a clear conscience, I can accept any result."

Han Zheng: “Yeah.”

"Eat!" Li Yu picked up a piece of food with chopsticks and put it in his bowl.

*

Because Han Zheng didn't get enough rest, everyone didn't delay after dinner and went to wash up and go to bed early.

The next day, Li Yu went out early in the morning to buy some vegetables.

At noon today, Boss Hua came over to get the key to the courtyard. In return, she planned to cook a table of dishes.

Because Han Xiaomei wanted to go out and play, Li Yu confirmed that Han Zheng was fine, so he asked him to take Han Xiaomei out for a walk. It was a rare opportunity for Han Xiaomei to come to the county, so she should have a good time. As for Qi Yue, there were still people chasing him outside, so he could only stay and help Li Yu cook.

The four people had clear division of labor, and after breakfast, they started working on their own tasks.

*

This was the second time Han Xiaomei went shopping alone with her third brother.

The last time was two years ago, when there was a temple fair in Huangzhu Town. Her second brother went to sell fish, and she and her third brother followed.

Because the fish were selling slowly, the second brother gave them a dozen coins and asked them to buy something to eat.

At that time, the family had no money, so she was reluctant to spend any. She wandered around the temple fair for half a day and finally only bought three sesame cakes, which she and her three brothers and sisters each shared one.

Looking at the present, Han Xiaomei holds the heavy purse in her hand and can't help but miss her second brother.

How great it would be if my second brother were still alive!

Shaking her head, Han Xiaomei threw away her sadness and walked into a jewelry shop.

Her second sister-in-law’s birthday is coming soon, and she wants to buy her a gift!