It's December 20 in a blink of an eye, and this day is the day to worship ancestors.

The Wang family already knew that Su Jun was sent out, and he went to Fuzhou, Fujian, and it had been more than a month since she went out, although she was a little angry, but it was not easy to say anything, now the situation in the house has changed a lot, the housekeeper has become Su Pingyang, and it is Su Pingyang who is really in charge of things, the key is that the attitudes of these people who she personally selected to stay have also changed slightly.

It was something she couldn't stop.

When she came back this time, the Wang family could be regarded as a complete failure, originally thinking that suppressing Su Tiancheng would backfire, and Su Tiancheng had changed a lot, which made her feel a surprising change. Although Su Tianhao got most of the land, Su Tianran didn't get anything, and in Wang's opinion, Su Tiancheng was not qualified to get any property at all.

If he hadn't thought about staying to worship his ancestors, the Wang family would have returned to Taiyuan a long time ago.

There is a special place to worship ancestors in the house, this is a separate house, usually arrange someone to light incense, the family of the merchants, the most important to such etiquette, which is related to the blessing of the ancestors, related to the family business.

Early in the morning, Su Tiancheng got up, he still did not move into the east courtyard, although it was said that the Wang family was completely defeated this time, but it was impossible to convince the Wang family, the contradiction between the two exists, and now the Su family is also a powder keg, maybe something will happen, ignite the gunpowder again, and cause a fierce fight.

Su Tiancheng was a little discouraged, but he had to accept it, it was still the same sentence, everything had to rely on his own strength.

Before worshipping the ancestors, the whole family must bathe and burn incense, and be pious, including the people in the house, but they must not offend the ancestors.

There are only thirty subordinates in the mansion, Su Jun went out and did not return, there are twenty-nine people left, when Wang and Su Pingyang came back, they brought two subordinates, these two subordinates, in front of Su Tiancheng, are also respectful, they are not stupid.

"Kun Yuan, worship ancestors today, you stand by my side."

"Father, it's still the second brother standing by your side, and I'm standing behind you, it's okay."

"No, you stand on the left, naturally on the right."

The family has bathed and is ready to enter the house to worship their ancestors, Su Huawen said such an arrangement, sparks appeared in Wang's eyes, Su Tiancheng is the son of the concubine, why should he occupy Su Tianhao's position, even if Su Tianhao can't come back, this position is also empty, when worshipping ancestors in the past, Su Tianhao and Su Tianran stood in front, and Su Tiancheng stood in the back.

"What Kun Yuan said is yes, the master, this rule still has to be followed."

"Rules, hmph, I'm talking about rules, don't argue, I'll do what I say."

Wang looked at Su Huawen, habitually preparing to lose his temper, but seeing Su Huawen's cold expression, he knew that what he said had no effect.

After the ancestor worship ceremony began, Su Huawen once again made a decision that surprised everyone.

According to the order, first Su Huawen Jingxiang, then Su Tianran, then Su Tiancheng's turn, and Su Liu's after the last.

After Su Huawen offered incense, he asked Su Tiancheng to pay homage first.

Wang couldn't help it, and almost spoke, probably because he thought that the environment was different at this time, so he didn't say it, but his face was already ugly.

Su Tiancheng doesn't care much about such a ceremony, these days, Su Huawen's heart is holding his breath, he is very uninterested in Wang and Su Tianran, he can see it, but he still has to pay attention, he can't let the family make a big deal again, such a situation is not conducive to his future development.

"Second brother, please incense first."

Su Tiancheng took a step back, he didn't look at Su Huawen.

Su Huawen was a little stunned, he didn't expect Su Tiancheng to say such a thing, he didn't speak, but his face was not very good-looking.

Su Tianran hesitated a little, looked at the Wang family behind him, looked at Su Huawen, and looked at Su Tiancheng at the end.

Wang's face softened slightly, and this incense represents the status of the children in the family.

Su Tianran held the incense, and finally walked to the front and saluted the incense.

After the ancestor worship ceremony was over, Su Huawen didn't say anything and went directly to the study.

Su Tiancheng followed into the study.

"Is the father dissatisfied with the child's decision today?"

"Kun Yuan, I did this with deep meaning, you can't understand what you are doing."

"The child knows the meaning of the father, but the child can't do this, the rules set by the ancestors must be followed, if the child is incense in front of the second brother today, maybe the ancestor will blame the child, I don't know the rules."

"I know that you think so, you can be so magnanimous, I am very pleased, but I also know that you are a Taoist, naturally there will not be much interest, don't say natural, Tianhao may not be promising, the Su family has lasted for more than a hundred years, and it has always been the family of businessmen, I am not reconciled, just say that this Lei Wentong, although the design is framed, but I have no choice, Lei Wentong's nephew, after all, is a person, the Lei family is famous, what can I do, watching them calculate."

"Father, this account has been written down by the child, and the child must study hard to gain fame."

Su Huawen sighed, stood up, looked at Su Tiancheng, and walked out of the study.

At noon, Yoo Joong Ki came to the house.

Liu Joong-ki hasn't been here for a while, and it is estimated that he also knows that Su Huawen and the Wang family have returned.

After all, Liu Dahua is the warden of the Pingyang Mansion, so Liu Zhongji's identity is also different.

According to the regulations of the early days of the founding of the Ming Dynasty, officials were not allowed to participate in the imperial examination in principle, but during the Zhengde period, this rule was changed.

As for the government service, the situation is still the same, the government service is divided into two kinds, the people are strong, Kuding, and the soldiers are good people, and the soap, fast, catch, angry, jailer, and menzi are untouchables. Among them, the social status of the enslavement is the lowest, and it is almost regarded as a quasi-criminal.

The status of the official is lowly, if you say that you become a official of the yamen at all levels, it must be recorded in the file, not only yourself, but also your children are not allowed to participate in the imperial examination, so the rich family and the gentry class are absolutely not allowed to let their own children become the official service.

Liu Joong Ki came to visit, Su Tiancheng was a little strange, it is said that Liu Joong Ki faintly knew the situation of the Su family in Lu Dao, and he came to visit for Lu.

Liu Joong-ki is a student, and he has a certain background, so Su Huawen also came out.

Liu Zhongji respectfully saluted Su Huawen, which surprised Su Huawen a little.

"Liu Gongzi is such a big gift, I don't dare to bear it."

"Uncle, don't say that, the younger generation came to the house today, there is good news, and it is about Brother Su."

Su Tiancheng, who was sitting on the side, was also a little strange, staring at Liu Zhongji, this is going to be the New Year, what good news can there be, is it possible that he wants to let himself go to the yamen to do things.

"Brother Su's actions have been praised by the prefect, and the younger generation has also heard what his father said, Brother Su once again distributed grain, refined salt, and meat to the tenants, and shared the worries of the government."

Su Tiancheng glanced at Liu Zhongji angrily, this is good news.

Su Tiancheng didn't care, but Su Huawen was excited, the Su family had received the attention of the prefect, this must be good news, not to mention anything else, even if it was Lei Wentong, when he heard such news, he had to have some scruples.

The Wang family and Su Tianran soon knew the truth, Su Tianran was a little jealous, and felt that Su Tiancheng had turned over at home, affecting his authority, but the Wang family smelled a trace of something wrong from the middle. Women's feelings are very sensitive, and the Wang family faintly feels that the Su family may really undergo major changes.

For lunch, Liu Zhongji naturally ate in Su Mansion, and this time, Su Tianran also accompanied him to drink.

Su Tiancheng saw that Liu Zhongji had a coping attitude towards Su Tianran, and he didn't seem to care at all.

This made him believe even more that Liu Zhongji was influenced by his father Liu Dahua, and when he looked at people, he looked at the development prospects, rather than caring whether you were particularly noble.