The journey of the only child of a peasant family to take the imperial examination

After a while, the sound of wheel wheels and horse hooves came from the door again.

When Xiao Yifei went out, he saw that it was the Lin family's carriage. Lin Junhui was very considerate and came today. Regardless of whether the other party would help in the end, for this thoughtful courtesy, this friend was impeccable.

After the coachman stopped the carriage, he quickly jumped out and helped to lift the curtain, and Lin Junhui came out.

I got home so late yesterday, but I’m still full of energy today.

"Brother Xiao, I'm sorry, something delayed me this morning. Am I not late?" Lin Junhui bowed and said.

"Brother Lin, you're here at the right time. We have a new baby in our family today and we've just finished our work. If you come earlier, the house will be a mess and I'm afraid I won't be able to entertain you well. Come in and sit down," Xiao Yifei said enthusiastically.

"Oh? Then I'm really lucky to come here. It's a double happiness. I want to share in the joy too," Lin Junhui said with a smile.

After saying this, he told the driver to bring in the gifts.

Except for Xiao's mother and Xiao Yifei's biological mother and brother, everyone else in the courtyard knew Lin Junhui. When Zhang Pingan held a wedding banquet for a scholar before, Lin Junhui had attended it. Once you have seen such a noble young man who is as bright as the moon, you will never forget him.

Jin Bao Niang was surprised and said, "Oh, Ping An, isn't this your classmate who came to the village before?"

"Aunt has a good memory!" Lin Junhui praised.

He also bowed to the elders in the yard one by one, with full courtesy and without any airs.

Although Xiao Yifei's stepmother had never met Lin Junhui, she knew all the wealthy families in the county. After hearing Lin Junhui's self-introduction, she recognized him. After looking him up and down, she asked gently, "How is your family doing now? Are your father and mother also in Lin'an? Come to think of it, your mother and I have attended several flower-viewing banquets together!"

Lin Junhui replied respectfully, "Thank you for your concern, Auntie. My father, mother, and the rest of my family are all doing well. They've settled down in Jinling, not Lin'an."

"Oh? That's such a pity, but it's a blessing that no one is hurt. I wonder how Yifei's father is doing now," Xiao Yifei's stepmother said with a heavy tone of sadness.

After hearing this, Xiao's mother also frowned and looked worried.

"Uncle, you are a lucky man. Everything will be fine," Lin Junhui said gently to comfort him.

To be honest, everyone knows that there is no point in worrying about this matter, and we can only leave it to fate!

At this time, the coachman brought in the gifts and held them in his arms. They were two large boxes.

Lin Junhui walked over and opened the box, saying with a smile, "Brother Xiao, didn't you say that the bow and arrow you brought with you when you left home were lost on the road? I have a good friend who collects bows and arrows very well. I asked him for two good bows this morning. One is for you and the other is for Sanlang. You both plan to take the martial arts exam in the future, so you can't do without a good bow and arrow to constantly hone your skills!"

Xiao Yifei walked over, took a look, touched it with his hand, and shook his head, refusing. "This Wanshi bow is too valuable. It's made of red sandalwood, which is harder than iron but very light. It's said that the famous general Huang Zhong used this bow, which could produce two stones of force. This bow must be worth at least 300 taels, more than my entire fortune. I don't deserve it. Brother Lin, thank you for your kindness, but please take it back. We're just having a simple meal today."

Xiao Yifei was born in a county lieutenant's family. He was quite knowledgeable about various weapons and bows and arrows. When he left home, he and his eldest brother each brought a good bow for self-defense, but they were lost when they crossed the river. Now he can't afford a good bow, and he usually uses an ordinary bow bought from the store.

The bow given by Lin Junhui was too valuable, and he was really afraid that he would not be able to return it when the time came.

When the other people in the yard heard that this bow was worth more than 300 taels, they were also shocked. My goodness, this is really a waste of money!

And there was also a bow given to Liu Sanlang. Both Xu and Zhang Laoer felt a little dizzy.

Both of them have the mentality of small farmers at heart. If they can get a few cents cheaper when buying vegetables, they will be happy all day long. But if someone really offers them a large sum of money, they dare not accept it, fearing that there is a trap. There is no such thing as a free lunch, and the old farmer also knows this.

Liu Sanlang himself was even more dizzy, but now was not a good time to interrupt, so he waited to see what Xiao Yifei had to say.

"A precious bow deserves a hero. This bow is just a decoration in the hands of ordinary people like us. It can only play its true value in the hands of people like you who know the business, so that the pearl will not be covered in dust. Don't worry, this gift is just a small token of my personal appreciation. You don't have to repay me any favor, and don't have to feel any psychological burden. As long as you use this bow to eliminate evil and make some contribution to supporting the country in the future, that's enough," Lin Junhui put away his smile and said seriously, with an awe-inspiring righteousness on his body.

"This...this..." Xiao Yifei was a little embarrassed and didn't know what to do.

Xiao Yifei's stepmother slowly spoke, "Since it's a gift from the young man from the Lin family, you should accept it. It's not easy for us to meet fellow townspeople in Lin'an City, and we have a long way to go. Don't be estranged!"

Xiao Yifei hesitated for a while before accepting it.

Seeing this, Lin Junhui smiled again and took out another bow, saying, "Sanlang, this divine arm bow is a gift for you. Come and take a look."

Liu Sanlang stood up and walked over hesitantly.

Lin Junhui introduced, "This Divine Arm Bow is a real crossbow. It's a three-stone bow, made of mountain mulberry for the body, sandalwood for the bowstring, iron for the barrel, steel for the trigger, hemp rope for the ties, and silk for the string. It has a range of 300 steps and is a real test of arm strength, hence the name Divine Arm Bow. You have a good physique and great strength, so I think it's perfect for you. Take it!"

Liu Sanlang held the bow hesitantly, feeling a little overwhelmed. Even if one did not know much about some things, one could tell at a glance that they were very expensive. This bow was one of them, giving off a feeling of being out of reach.

He had the same idea as Xiao Yifei, and was also afraid that he could not repay the favor.

Lin Junhui didn't give Liu Sanlang a chance to refuse. He stuffed the bow and the box into his arms and said with a smile, "Take it. From now on, it belongs to you!"

Zhang Pingan also advised: "Brother-in-law, please accept it. There is still a long way to go!"

Seeing this, Zhang Ping'an knew that Lin Junhui must have made some arrangements and deployments for the tasks of Xiao Yifei and his brother-in-law. Relying solely on favors to get help from others would not last long. Only by improving oneself, making oneself valuable, and achieving mutual benefit and interests can the relationship last long.

Zhang Ping'an knew that Lin Junhui had great ambitions, so he had to train his own group of military generals. In troubled times, having soldiers is the best way to go.

With this episode, the atmosphere in the yard became more lively.

Xiao's mother had to stay at home to take care of the mother and her newborn grandson and couldn't leave, so Xiao Yifei asked everyone else to go to a nearby restaurant.

It’s not far from the entrance of the alley, you can just walk there.