boyutpedia Chapter 236 Lin Jingyou Zhonghuiyuan
Chapter 236 Lin Jingyou Zhonghuiyuan
"Thank you, Brother He, for telling us this good news, and thank you for your care. Brother He has always taken good care of us, and a word of thanks is insignificant. In the future, if Wan Ning can help in any way, I will do my best." Shen Wan Ning said.
She knew that in ancient times, carrier pigeons were usually used only for extremely important or urgent matters. She didn't expect that when people in the capital heard that Lin Jingyou had won the imperial examination, they would be willing to use carrier pigeons to send messages.
"Hey, it's not as serious as you say. Interactions between people don't have to be linked to interests and require returns. I just admire your character, Wan Ning, so I call you sister. Wan Ning, please don't be estranged from your brother." County Magistrate He replied with a smile.
"Then I won't be polite. When Jingyou comes back, I will definitely treat Brother He to a drink."
"Okay, then I'll wait to drink. And I'm going to have a drink at your wedding with Jingyou." After getting to know Shen Wanning better, County Magistrate He could also joke with her.
"Of course, I will definitely invite Brother He then." Shen Wanning responded with a smile.
"Now that this matter has been discussed, I won't keep you any longer. It seems that Second Leader Lin can't wait to go home and tell his family the good news, haha!" County Magistrate He laughed heartily.
Lin Jingcheng lowered his head in embarrassment, "I can't calm down. I'm just too happy and excited."
"That's as it should be. Good news like this should be told to parents as soon as possible. You guys can go back first. We're all acquaintances, so I won't bother to keep you here any longer."
Shen Wanning stood up and nodded. "Thank you, Brother He. We'll be leaving first. Take care, Brother He."
After saying that, the two left together and returned to Daqing Village.
When he got home, Lin Jingcheng didn't even pull the carriage to the backyard. As soon as he jumped out of the carriage, he started shouting, "Mom, mom, my third brother has won the first place!"
Lin Dashan came out, his face trembling with excitement. "What? Really? The third brother really won the first place?"
"Of course, this is what the county magistrate told us. How could it be false?" Lin Jingcheng replied quickly.
Xu came out of the kitchen, still holding some unpicked spinach in her hand. "That's great! Third brother should be an official soon, right?"
They had already said several words before Shen Wanning got off the carriage. "What the county magistrate said should not be false. After the provincial examination, there is also the palace examination, but generally speaking, you should be given an official title."
"Oh, Wan Ning, why are you back? Didn't you say you would stay in Fuzhou for a while, waiting for the shop in Fuzhou to open?" Xu asked in surprise.
Mrs. Wen, holding Lin Hai, had been standing at the door of the room for a while. "Maybe Wan Ning got the good news that my third brother won the first place in the imperial examination, so she couldn't wait to come back and tell our parents!"
Her explanation was just right, so Shen Wanning didn't need to explain any more. She hadn't wanted to tell Aunt Zhang and the others about the incident at the milk tea shop, so as not to worry them.
"Yes! I came back specifically to tell my parents the good news." Shen Wanning responded with a smile.
Lin Jingcheng looked left and right, "Hey, where are Dad, Mom, and Big Brother? Why aren't they home?"
"Yes, yes, you have to tell your mother about this good news as soon as possible. She and your eldest brother went to the mountain to inspect the fruit trees. Your mother has just learned how to pick tea, so she has been staying in the mountain for the past few days and doesn't want to come back. I'm doing all the housework." There was a hint of accusation in Lin Dashan's tone.
"Thank you for your hard work, Dad. If you're tired, you can hire more people to work. Don't be stingy with your money. I still have some money here. If you need any, just tell me."
"Oh, there's no need for that. It's nothing more than growing vegetables. If it's really too much work, your mother and I will hire someone, don't worry." Lin Dashan waved his hand and said.
Lin Jingcheng had already run out to look for Aunt Zhang and the others, shouting as he ran. When he saw Aunt Zhang, he yelled, "Mom, my third brother has won the first prize!"
Aunt Zhang was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter and was about to return with her bamboo basket. However, she was surrounded by the people who had picked tea with her, and they all came over to congratulate her.
Aunt Zhang's face was almost frozen from smiling, and she had finally managed to escape from so many villagers.
She was so happy on the way home that she was surprised to see Shen Wanning. Later she thought that Shen Wanning might have come back specially to announce the good news.
This joyful atmosphere continued until the end of the meal, and everyone was still smiling.
"Mom, if third brother wins the top spot in the imperial examination, the emperor will allow him a few days off to return home to worship his ancestors. Then we will know what arrangements third brother will make." Because Lin Jingyou was going to take the imperial examination, Shen Wanning had already understood the rules of the Great Xia Dynasty.
"Well, that's good. It shouldn't be long. I remember that the palace examination is held on the first day of March. It's only a few days away. I don't know how the third brother is doing. By the way, when he comes back, I have to ask him what the emperor looks like." Aunt Zhang said excitedly.
"The emperor must have a beard, never smile, and have a serious face, so that he can scare all the civil and military officials in the court!" Lin Dashan guessed.
"Oh, that won't do. If the emperor is so scary, my third brother's legs will tremble when he sees him!" Xu interrupted.
"The third brother has seen big scenes. When have you ever seen him tremble? The third brother will definitely be able to behave well in front of the emperor and then be valued by the emperor." Aunt Zhang said firmly.
"Yes, I also believe that Third Brother can definitely win three prizes in a row." Shen Wanning nodded in agreement.
"Wan Ning, are you planning to stay at home for a few more days this time? Are you going to postpone the opening of the shop?" Aunt Zhang turned the topic to Shen Wan Ning again.
Shen Wanning shook her head. "I came back in a hurry this time. I originally wanted to come back to tell my parents the good news. There's another thing. Madam Li, the wife of the prefect, invited me to attend a flower viewing banquet on the second day of March. I didn't have any clothes to wear to the banquet in Fuzhou, so I came back to get the skirt and shoes that my second sister-in-law made for me."
"The prefect's wife invited you to a banquet? Oh, wouldn't all of them be noble ladies? Oh, for such an occasion, Wan Ning, why don't you bring the red gold headdress that the emperor bestowed upon you?" Aunt Zhang asked in a hurry.
"Mom, it's not that exaggerated. Don't be rude and don't wear too brightly. Just dress properly. I plan to wear the clothes my second sister-in-law made for me, and match them with the bracelets my eldest sister-in-law gave me. As for the headwear, I'll just wear the one my third brother gave me last time." Shen Wanning replied.
Mrs. Wen hesitated and said, "Wan Ning, the dress I made is so shoddy. I'm afraid the lady will laugh at me. Why don't we find a workshop to make it custom?"