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

Chapter 414 State School Holiday

After the village head left, Xu held Qian Youyi's hand and said with emotion: "Daughter-in-law, this time it's all thanks to you!"

"Mom, what are you talking about? We are a family. I have to thank you and Dad for helping me find the problem. A slave should not bully his master," Qian Youyi said with a smile.

"Hey! You're right! It's different after having studied," Xu also laughed.

After this incident, the old couple completely changed their views on their daughter-in-law and accepted her more.

To be exact, I was a little stunned.

After Zhang Ping'an came back, he learned that the matter had been resolved, and he praised his daughter-in-law.

This result was within his expectations.

Women who grew up in aristocratic families always have some tricks up their sleeves when it comes to managing household.

He felt relieved to see such a harmonious atmosphere at home.

"We have to find some people to go to the farm tomorrow, otherwise it will snow," Xu said casually after dinner.

"Mom, it's okay. If it really doesn't work, we can wait until next spring," Qian Youyi advised.

After hearing this, Zhang Pingan suddenly had an idea: "What a coincidence! I met the boatmen from Black Wind Ferry in the city south of the city. They are the ones who took us from the prefectural city to the provincial capital. They have also come to Lin'an, but because they have no household registration and travel permits, they are considered refugees and their lives are not going well. There are quite a few of them, young and old, and there are probably dozens or even hundreds of them. Why not invite them to help with the work in the farm? On the one hand, it will solve the urgent problem and help my parents. After all, it is a pity to let things rot in the fields. On the other hand, it can be regarded as a good deed and give them a place to stay!"

Zhang Laoer was hearing this for the first time and was a little surprised. "I haven't heard you mention this before. So, it seems like we're destined to meet. We should help if we can!"

"If it were just three or five people, it would be fine. But with so many of them, I couldn't help them before," Zhang Pingan said. "It's been two or three months. I don't know how they are doing now. Tomorrow I'll go to the dilapidated temple to see if they're still there!"

Xu was a believer in Buddhism, especially in ghosts and gods, and she quickly said, "What a coincidence! It's fate. Remember to go and see it tomorrow!"

"Yeah!" Zhang Pingan nodded.

After dinner, except for Zhang Ping'an who went to the study to continue studying late into the night, the other three went back to their rooms to rest.

It was a cold winter day, and it was already late at night when Zhang Ping'an finished his homework and returned to his room.

Unexpectedly, Qian Youyi was still awake. He was leaning on the bed reading a book with sleepiness in his eyes.

"You are not in good health. I told you not to wait for me," Zhang Pingan whispered.

"It's okay. I'm in good spirits today. You study so hard, and I'd like to wait for you if I can," Qian Youyi said softly.

"It's late at night, go to sleep quickly!"

After Zhang Ping'an finished speaking, he pulled the two of them to lie down together.

The maid came over, blew out the lights, and then tiptoed out.

Zhang Ping'an actually wanted to ask his wife whether what happened today was part of her plan.

But then I thought, as a family, how can I ask so many questions about everything?

After all, the starting point is good and the final result is satisfactory.

The next day, when Zhang Ping'an got up early and went to the provincial school, he asked the driver to take a detour to visit the dilapidated temple in the south of the city.

It was still early at this time, and the closer we got to the ruined temple, the more dilapidated the surroundings became.

It's a slum within a slum.

The driver was a smart man. Without waiting for Zhang Ping'an's instructions, he said, "Master, this place up ahead is dirty. Why don't you wait at the door of the cloth shop while I go to the alley to take a look?"

"Okay, go quickly and come back soon," Zhang Pingan nodded.

The carriage was a very conspicuous sight in the south of the city, and passers-by walked around it, fearing that they would accidentally offend some important person.

About a quarter of an hour later, Zhang Ping'an looked through the gap and saw the coachman trotting towards him with a dirty, skinny man, both of whom were breathing thick white air.

When they reached the carriage, the driver bent down and said, "Master, I have brought the people to you. This is their leader!"

"Master Zhang, I heard from this elder brother that you want us to work on the farm. I will repay your kindness by working like a slave in my next life," the man said excitedly.

Perhaps because he hadn't washed or taken care of himself for a long time, Zhang Ping'an couldn't tell which of them he was. He hesitated and asked, "Who are you?"

"I am full, Mr. Zhang, didn't you treat me to noodles last time, wuwuwu", said Chibao and started crying excitedly.

Finally I have a stable place to stay in Lin'an!

As long as you have land to farm, you won’t starve!

He almost thought he was going to die this winter!

"Don't cry, I remember you said there are other people outside the city, right? You all should go together. You can go to the village to find the head of the village, and he will make all the arrangements. My parents should be there today as well. You have met them, so it's the same if you have anything to say to them." Zhang Ping'an sighed when he saw the other party like this.

It looks so pitiful!

But there are so many poor people in this world!

After giving the instructions, Zhang Ping'an took out the loose change he had on him and gave it to the other party, then went to the provincial school.

The carriage drove forward for a long distance, and only after eating did he support his frail body to go back.

Now that he has money, he has to quickly call the villagers to buy some food together so that they can have the strength to work.

In this way, the people from Heifengdu settled down in the manor.

Zhang Laoer was not a particularly kind-hearted person, but after seeing everyone, he couldn't help but feel pity for them and added a lot of oil and water to their food.

With food, the people of Heifengdu worked harder.

They especially cherish this hard-earned job!

Ten days passed in a flash, and it was almost the New Year's Eve, and it was also the time for the state school to go on vacation.