The Transmigrated Farm Girl's Journey to Wealth

He's just a student who has passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations. Don't think that just because he's illiterate, he doesn't know that he's a long way from becoming an official!

Grandpa Fang was truly happy today. His son passed his exam on his very first try. What does this mean? It means he's a natural scholar; it means he had excellent judgment and chose the right person; it means he's about to become a grandfather!

Hahahahaha...

"Congratulations, sir!"

"You two officers must be tired from your journey. Please come in, please come in!"

The onlookers didn't dare to go in; they all stood at the door. The Fang family must have accumulated some incredible good karma in their past lives!

Those watching were all incredibly envious.

Inside the main room, after two yamen runners read out the good news, the old man invited them to sit down, and then carefully tucked the good news into his pocket.

Fang Lao Er's wife quickly brought over two large bowls of brown sugar water. "Officer, we're just country folk, we don't have any tea leaves at home, only brown sugar water. Please don't mind!"

Of course they didn't mind; brown sugar was a good thing too. They were thirsty after walking all the way, so they picked up their bowls and gulped them down. Then they stood up, cupped their hands, and said, "Old Master, Master Tongsheng, we have other good news to deliver, so we'll take our leave now."

Old Master Fang understood; Si'er had just told them that after receiving the good news, they should give the constable a red envelope.

He had already prepared a red envelope containing twenty coins.

"Please take this and have some tea. You must be tired from your journey."

The constables accepted the money without ceremony. "Thank you, sir. We'll take our leave now." Touching the coins inside, which weren't many, their expressions changed slightly.

This family is a bit stingy!

After the yamen runners left, the village chief arrived and congratulated the old man. Old Fang was extremely proud. Look, look! His son passed the imperial examination and the focus of the whole village has shifted from the Song family to his family. Now, they are the most prestigious family in Zaoshu Village.

"Old Master, the fourth son has passed the imperial examination. Shouldn't we hold a celebration?"

Grandpa Fang's smiling face froze for a moment. A banquet? No, no, no, these kinds of celebrations are usually just a free meal for guests, maybe a few vegetables and eggs. The family can't afford a banquet anymore. Even if they could, they wouldn't waste money like that.

"No, the fourth brother said he's just a beginner, and he has a long road ahead of him, so it's not advisable to be extravagant."

No banquet to eat? How boring!

"Your fourth child is really ambitious."

"That's right, I've been studying hard indoors all day and haven't gone out yet."

Villager: Sure enough, studying isn't easy. They didn't even relax after the exams. This also shows that the fourth son of the Fang family is indeed as diligent as rumored!

His success in passing the exam was no accident.

The Fang family.

"Husband, you're the most respected person in Zaoshu Village now. Looking around, no one is more successful than you," the fourth son's wife said flatteringly. Now, when she goes out, all the young wives in the village are incredibly envious of her.

Fang Laosi raised his chin slightly, feeling incredibly proud inside, but said modestly, "This time it was purely luck; I just happened to know all the answers. If it weren't for Brother Wang's bad luck, he would definitely have passed the exam this time as well."

"My husband is too modest. It's not like any Tom, Dick, or Harry can pass the imperial examination." She looked at her husband and became more and more satisfied.

"So, will I have to go to school in the county town next?"

Fang Laosi nodded, "The teacher in town can no longer teach us; his knowledge is limited. Tomorrow, I will discuss going to the county town with my father."

The fourth son's wife blinked. "Can I go to the city with you? You know I can't do farm work, so I'm not of much use staying at home."

I'm worried about you being alone in the county town. Let's rent a small courtyard near the school, at least you'll have someone to take care of you, and you'll have a hot meal after class."

Fang Laosi was tempted. Having someone to take care of him would definitely be better than him being alone. Besides, if he went to the county town, his wife would stay in the village, and when would they ever be able to have a child?

"I'll discuss it with my dad."

"Ah."

Going to the county town is great; the water there is soothing. Her skin will definitely be fairer and smoother, and maybe her features will even become more refined.

She absolutely has to go with them. What's the point of staying here? Just to eat cornbread? Without the fourth brother, there's no one to protect her. She'll be devoured alive by her two sisters-in-law.

"Honey, I never expected that the fourth son would actually pass the exam. I heard that very few people pass on their first try. It seems that the fourth son is truly cut out for studying."

Fang Lao Er straightened his back and said smugly, "That's right, look who I am! My brother, Fang Lao Er's brother, how could he be anything but good?"

The second son's wife shoved him and laughed, "You shameless bastard, it's not like you won it, what are you showing off for?"