After the cannon fodder father and daughter married into the family, the whole family regretted it

Patriarch Fang also felt unhappy.

They didn't think that Mr. Zheng was talking nonsense. With what status and position did he have to deceive these peasants?

It can be seen that Fang Nanzhi is really smart. She was originally his daughter from the Fang family.

No, no matter how talented Fang Nanzhi is, she's just a girl. What's the point? She can't take the imperial examination like Qin Yan.

Patriarch Fang could only comfort himself in this way.

Soon, Master Wei and others arrived and were invited in.

By now most of the guests have arrived, and Qian Fengping is ready to notify the kitchen to serve the food.

Unexpectedly, the county magistrate came in person.

The county had a top case, which was also an achievement for him. Qin Yan just tentatively handed over a letter, and the county magistrate thought about it and gave him face.

The most important thing is that he has to remember that Young Master Shi and Old Master Zhou are very caring towards this little girl Fang Nanzhi.

And Qin Yan is her brother, so she should give him some face.

"It is truly an honor for our humble home to have the County Magistrate here." Qin Yan bowed and said respectfully.

"No need for that. Young Master Qin is a talented young man, and we are here to share in the good fortune." The county magistrate smiled and pulled the man up.

The other guests in the yard all stood up at this moment, they were really not used to it.

How could the county magistrate be standing while they were sitting?

The old village chief also stood up and calmly helped to reseat some people at the main table. For example, Patriarch Fang was arranged to sit at the next table.

The village chief was afraid that the old man Qin would talk nonsense and wanted to send him away, but there was no way. Qin Yan's surname was Qin, so he had to give him some face.

Mr. Zheng followed suit and declined for a long time, but in the end the county magistrate took the main seat.

"Mr. Zheng is too polite. You are a man of merit for being able to teach such a student."

The county magistrate stroked his beard and said.

"The county magistrate is joking. The child is really talented. We are just doing our duty as teachers." Mr. Zheng smiled.

He was quite familiar with the county magistrate, and they often met for tea and wine.

"It's a pity that Mr. Zheng is leaving. Songhe Academy has lost a major pillar." The county magistrate still wanted to keep him.

There is an academy run by a scholar in the county, which is still very attractive to scholars.

"I am old and lack energy. Besides, the county magistrate has a good way of educating people, and the literary atmosphere will surely flourish." Mr. Zheng flattered him.

"I heard that Mr. Zheng has a closed disciple?" The county magistrate did not force it and changed the subject.

Some time ago, because this little girl was injured, the county government was busy, and he hasn't seen her yet.

"That's right, Zhizhi, come here." Mr. Zheng called out.

Fang Nanzhi hurried over, stood still, and performed a Confucian salute to the county magistrate.

"I greet the county magistrate."

The county magistrate saw that she was fair-skinned and had clear eyes, and he couldn't help but feel a liking for her. "No need to be so polite. I've heard Mr. Zheng praise you many times, saying that you can memorize things after reading them just a few times."

"It's not that great. If I don't want to forget it, I still need to write it twice." Fang Nanzhi smiled innocently and said modestly.

That's smart enough!

The county magistrate thought to himself, and his smile widened: "So what are you reading lately?"

"I have just finished studying The Great Learning and am reading The Doctrine of the Mean and The Book of Songs." Fang Nanzhi answered truthfully.

"Oh, then the county will have to test you."

The county magistrate took the opportunity to test her with a few questions.

Sure enough, Fang Nanzhi answered the questions on "The Great Learning" fluently, and she could also answer most of the questions on "The Doctrine of the Mean".

She was thick-skinned and would ask the county magistrate for help if she really didn't know something.

The two of them spent a quarter of an hour discussing academic matters, while the other tables in the yard secretly watched.

Everyone was shocked.

I knew Zhizhi was brave, but I didn't expect her to be so brave. She was not at all nervous in front of the county magistrate.

Look at how other people read this book, it is indeed good.

Didn’t you see that the county magistrate nodded in praise again and again?

"Ahem, Mr. County Magistrate, my apprentice is very good at making tea. Why don't we ask her to make you a cup?" Mr. Zheng interrupted at the right time.

If we continue like this, it will become the main focus.

The county magistrate came back to his senses and agreed with a smile.

I couldn't help but sigh in my heart, she is worthy of being the girl that Mr. Zhou has chosen. No, she has also learned medical skills?

I wonder how you are doing in your studies?

Can a little girl of this age learn this?

Wei Qinglin had already laughed and joked: "It seems that Zhizhi is not only the master's favorite, but also admired by the county magistrate."

In the past, in the academy, after Fang Nanzhi attended large classes, the teachers quickly discovered her intelligence.

They couldn't help but pay more attention to her, and because she was good-looking, she became the teachers' favorite student.

Although Qin Yan is also smart, he is older and is not as likable as Zhizhi.

"Okay, you're such a grown-up, and you're still arguing with an eight-year-old girl?"

another joked.

"I'm afraid I can't win even if I fight. By the way, will Liu Mingce come today?"

"I don't think he would. Ever since the news spread that Qin Yan won the first place in the Tongsheng exam, he has asked for leave from the academy. I guess he did it to avoid seeing Qin Yan."

The students lowered their voices and discussed.

Everyone felt that Liu Mingce was too petty and couldn't get over that trivial matter.

The aunts and young wives at other tables were also peeking at them. They were all scholars, wearing long robes, and some were wearing silk, and they were all good-looking.

Their daughter, sister and sister-in-law are not married yet, so I don’t know if there is any hope.

The heads of each family glared at the women calmly, what are you thinking about?

What is their status? Is our child worthy of them?

A marriage can only be concluded between two people of equal social status. Don't mess around and bring shame to the Qin family.

While they were staring at each other, the people in the kitchen had already started serving the food.

There are fourteen dishes on the table, six meat dishes, six vegetable dishes, and two soups!

Fang Tong spent a lot of money to buy this dish.

Previously, the two children went to Wei's house to attend a birthday party and ate something similar. He specifically asked the two children and made some changes to the meal.

The reason for the change is that some of the Wei family's dishes use very good ingredients, such as venison and sea cucumber, which the villagers cannot get.

In short, there are no high-end ingredients, but the home-cooked dishes are large in quantity and affordable, with a wide variety of dishes.

Everyone in the village was shocked. Why did it feel like the wedding was better than the Fang family’s?

The dishes were served, but no one started eating. Everyone was urging Qin Yan to say a few words.

Qin Yan agreed generously and stood up: "Thank you, Master, Elders, and fellow villagers for coming to support us today."

"I lost my father at a young age, and it was thanks to the care of the villagers that my mother and I were able to survive."

"Last year, when I broke my leg and was going through the most difficult time, I met my dad and Zhizhi again. They helped support the family and gave me peace of mind."

"I would also like to thank all the teachers and deans of Songhe Academy. It is because of your careful teaching that Qin Yan is where he is today."

After saying this, he bowed to everyone.

This touched everyone deeply, and the old village chief pulled the man up.

"What are you doing, kid?"

The old people in the village all felt that the child was grateful.

Speaking of fellow villagers, they didn't help much. At most, they helped pull the water when Widow Qin couldn't carry it.

Or in previous years during the autumn harvest, when the mother and son were too busy, the village chief would let his own children and grandchildren help for a day or two.