The grapes are there, but the wine is still far away. And in addition to grapes, there are also several seasonal cheaper fruits, Lu Xiang'er, Lu Erniang, plus jujube and peach, are busy day and night. When Song Yuan saw this scene, he stopped Lu Xiang'er's class very humanely, saying that he would make up for it after the fruit wine was brewed.

Seeing that the Lu family's wine cellar was full of jars, Lu Hong finally breathed a sigh of relief and could rest. In addition to going to the school, this trip between Qinghe Village and the county, Lu Hong has not been idle for many days. Although he was supported by Song Yuan's follower Xiao Wu, Lu Hong still felt what was called physical and mental exhaustion. On the night of the last trip to the grapes, Lu Hong lay down early and slept until dawn without dreaming.

After breakfast, Zao'er and Xiaotao picked up the dishes and chopsticks and went into the kitchen to clean up. Lu Xiang'er sat aside and wrote something in a booklet, and Lu Erniang said to Lu Hong, who was about to go to the school: "Brother Hong, everyone is tired these days. Today, when you get out of school, you will invite Mr. Song to come, and A-Niang will make some delicious food for everyone to relax. ”

"It's better to be a mother, unlike some people who almost forget that they still have a brother." Seeing Lu Xiang'er's serious appearance, Lu Hong deliberately raised his voice. This made Lu Erniang look at Lu Xiang'er very funny, wanting to see how she reacted.

When Lu Xiang'er heard Lu Hong's words, she immediately raised her head, threw down the pen in her hand and ran to Lu Hong's side, and smiled: "Brother, how can Xiang'er forget my brother's tiredness these days." After putting all the grapes in the yard into the jar, Xiang'er went to buy vegetables in person, and then personally cooked two favorite dishes for her brother, how about it? ”

"That's pretty much it." Lu Hong patted Lu Xiang'er's head and walked out of the house very briskly. In the past few days, Lu Xiang'er has sat in the room recording each numbered jar, except for those fruit wines, and has hardly spoken to Lu Hong. This made Lu Hong, who was accustomed to Lu Xianger's dependence on him on weekdays, a little stunned and uncomfortable.

Lu Hong understands that Lu Xiang'er will also grow up and will not always rely on him. But looking at this sister who he took care of carefully and turned a blind eye to him, Lu Hong really couldn't stand it. Thinking that Lu Xiang'er would marry in the future and rely on an unknown Lang Jun, Lu Hong, who came out of the Lu family's courtyard, was a little uncomfortable.

Thinking of Lu Xiang'er marrying, he thought of a man who could marry Lu Xiang'er, and Lu Hong couldn't stop thinking about it. When he walked to the school immediately, Lu Hong had already thought that before Lu Xiang'er was ready to get married, he must take a good look at her. Otherwise, let that man know that he knows about his Lu Hong's history, and don't think about bullying his sister after getting married.

However, listening to the noise coming from the Li School, Lu Hong was very strange. On weekdays, students at this time should be silently reading books, waiting for Mr. Exam. Today's school at this time is so lively, very different.

Just thinking about it, a young man who usually talked to Lu Hong saw Lu Hong running out from the window and smiled at him: "Lu Hong, you are here, there are two good news today." ”

"What's the good news?" Lu Hong looked at the joy on the faces of the students in the school, and asked the young man beside him. The young man seemed to have been waiting for Lu Hong to ask questions for a long time, and as soon as he heard Lu Hong's voice, he was very excited to tell him two things that were worth being happy about.

The first thing was that after more than three years, the counterinsurgency army of the court finally wiped out all the rebels in Jiangnan and returned to Beijing in a few days. The second thing is that the largest academy in Gangneung Prefecture, Luming Academy, is going to recruit students.

Although these two things are somewhat related, for ordinary people like Lu Hong, it is still the matter of Luming Academy recruiting students that is more important. Therefore, the students in the small county school in Qingshi County are mainly concerned about this matter.

Even when the always strict gentleman walked into the school, he did not reprimand the students who forgot the rules with a cold face as usual, but showed a rare smile. This made all the students, including Lu Hong, couldn't help but get goosebumps in the room, and quickly became honest. Mr. was obviously very satisfied with his students' self-discipline, and first reprimanded him in a gentle manner, and then talked in detail about the enrollment of students in Luming Academy.

It is said that although the counterinsurgency army won the final victory, it was too long, and the losses in all aspects were not small. His Majesty the Emperor today also has some foresight, believing that if this Great Zhou Dynasty wants to be strong, talent is the most important. Therefore, after receiving the victory of the counterinsurgency, His Majesty the Emperor issued an order that all the academies of the Great Zhou Dynasty should recruit talented students to cultivate talents for the court.

"Luming Academy is the largest academy in our Jiangling Mansion and one of the four major academies of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Although there are many rules and regulations of the college, it is a place for you to learn more knowledge. Therefore, in the next few days, you should study hard to review your homework, pass the exam as much as possible, and become a student of Luming Academy......"

The rigorous Mr. Xuetang explained everything in Luming Academy very carefully, and Lu Hong listened very carefully. Luming Academy openly recruits students, which makes Lu Hong have some confidence in his future. Since following Uncle Zhao to learn martial arts, Lu Hong's desire to join the army has become more and more vigorous. At that time, Lu Hong was young, and there was still a war in Jiangnan, and he knew very well that Lu Erniang would not agree. So Lu Hong thought that after the court opened the martial arts, he would go to the martial arts examination, and he would also be able to go to the military camp.

However, the Great Zhou Dynasty also emphasized literature over martial arts, and the literary juju was once every three years, but the martial arts was once every five years. Lu Hong was originally holding an unhurried mentality, waiting for the arrival of martial arts. But now a decree from His Majesty the Emperor made Lu Hong immediately raise his spirit. His Majesty the Emperor's meaning, the entire Great Zhou Dynasty understood, and these civil and military candidates were all looking at the upcoming literary and martial arts. Where there is competition, there is pressure, and Lu Hong is under a lot of pressure now.

At the end of school in the afternoon, Mr. Xuetang seemed to see that Lu Hong had a sense of urgency, and at the same time he was relieved to leave Lu Hong behind. Speaking of which, Qingshi County is not big or small, and there is only such a school, and some families in the vicinity will send their children here. Among the students here, Mr. has a good impression of Lu Hong, and he also looks forward to his admission to Luming Academy.

"Lu Hong, this Luming Academy looks very big, very strict, and has many rules. Actually, only if you have that talent, you won't be turned away. So, don't be too nervous. Take it easy, and you might get your wish. ”

Mr. patted Lu Hong's shoulder, and the smile on his face made him a little flattered, and he hurriedly said: "Mr. repentance, the student remembers it in his heart." Even if a student can't get into the college, he won't give up on himself. ”

"That's good, that's good. Go back, if there's anything you don't understand in the book, just ask me. The gentleman waved his hand, turned and walked away. Lu Hong got Mr. 's words, but his mood slowly calmed down, and he strolled home as usual.

After arriving home, after talking about these two things with Lu Erniang and Lu Xianger, the reaction of the two made Lu Hong a little speechless. Lu Erniang didn't care about the war in Jiangnan, but when she heard that Luming Academy was recruiting students, she said: "Oh, this Luming Academy is in Jiangling Mansion, and it is not very close to Qingshi County. It's really inconvenient to go back and forth. I'll have to make you more clothes so you don't have enough to wear. ”

"Ah Niang, I may not be able to be admitted to Luming Academy, don't be busy yet." Seeing that Lu Erniang got up and was about to sew new clothes, Lu Hong hurriedly stopped her.

Looking back at Lu Xiang'er, this little lady looked calculating, and muttered silently: "When the war is over, the price of grain can be reduced, and distilled liquor can be brewed." ”

Lu Hong looked at the mother and daughter, and got up helplessly and said, "I'm still going to the school, Ah Niang, Xiang'er, you continue to brew fruit bar." ”

After Lu Hong left, Lu Xiang'er ran to Lu Erniang's side and said with a smile: "Ah Niang, did I behave well?" My brother didn't see it, and left a little angry. ”

"It's not your idea, I'm afraid that your brother will stay at home for a long time and know that today is his birthday." Lu Erniang nodded Lu Xiang'er's forehead, although she didn't agree with Lu Xiang'er's idea of giving Lu Hong a surprise, she still did what Lu Xiang'er thought. Maybe in Lu Erniang's heart, she also wants to give Lu Hong a different birthday, so as to make up for the regret that she can't give him a complete family.

Zao'er watched Lu Hong go away, so she ran to the house to report to Lu Xiang'er. Lu Xiang'er immediately got up, went to change her clothes, and went to the market with Zao'er. Lu Erniang and Xiao Tao packed all the remaining grapes into the jar in an hour, and finally filled the cellar. The two had just come out of the wine cellar, and Lu Xiang'er and Zao'er also returned from grocery shopping at this time.

When Lu Hong came back from the school, it was very strange to find that the house was quiet. At this time, the sun had set, but there was no oil lamp in the courtyard of the Lu family as usual, Lu Hong's heart immediately chuckled, and he hurriedly walked into the main room. He also shouted loudly: "A-Niang, Xiang'er, you ......"

Seeing a table of sumptuous dishes, Lu Hong was suddenly stunned. And before he could react, Lu Xiang'er jumped out of the room inside, ran to Lu Hong with a purse, and said with a smile: "Brother, happy birthday, this is my novice embroidered purse, for you." ”

"Today is my birthday." Lu Hong took the delicate purse woodenly, and slowly remembered that today was his thirteenth birthday. Recalling the scenes that happened in the morning and noon, Lu Hong immediately looked at Lu Xiang'er with a sudden realization, and said happily: "I said that today is weird, it must be your idea right." ”

Lu Xiang'er laughed, did not deny it, and asked rhetorically: "Then brother, are you happy?" ”

"Happy. This is my brother's happiest birthday. Let's eat. Lu Hong pulled Lu Erniang with one hand and Lu Xiang'er with the other, and strode towards the dinner table.