When Lu Fangrong handed over the deed to He Cheng, He Cheng hesitated, but still reached out to take it. He had already asked Ho, and Ho made it clear that he didn't want to. Then he'll keep it, though he won't use it either.

Liu privately pulled Lu Man aside, blushing and saying why he wasn't pregnant yet. Lu Man told her that there was nothing wrong with her body, and sometimes being nervous and anxious could easily lead to not getting pregnant, so she could relax.

At this time, the river has been closed, and it is impossible to meet the requirements of the old and young children to eat on the big ship with lights, and dinner will still be eaten at Lu's house. Seeing that the old man was uncomfortable, Liu sent someone to invite Mrs. Liang to cook a few dishes. They were all on the Liang family's boat before, and Mrs. Liang was responsible for cooking. also called Liang Erniu, who was responsible for serving the food.

The old horse laughed when he saw the second girl, and when he ate those dishes, he was even more happy, and said, "Eating this fish, I feel like I am sitting on a big boat with lights." ”

As soon as he said this, Jiang Yue, Brother Jun, and Brother Yan also made a fuss about eating the fish on the big boat.

Several children, old and old, were happy.

The old man was very satisfied with the Liu family and said, "The Lu family kid is not good, you are much stronger than him." It's a pity to be his daughter-in-law. ”

His words made everyone laugh.

Lu Fangrong was not angry, and said with a smile, "I still have merit, I found a good daughter-in-law and gave birth to several good children." After saying this, his face sank again, he was looking for two good daughters-in-law, but he didn't know how to cherish them, and he was driven away by his mother.

In the evening, Lu Fangrong invited General Zhang, General Fan and many other Jiang Zhanwei's old subordinates to drink tea and chat, while Lu Man led the old children back to rest.

I stayed at Jiang's house for a night and returned to Beijing the next morning.

On the eleventh day of the first month, Jiang Zhanwei began to go to the government normally again. And Jiang Zhankui continued to study hard, he wanted to be admitted to Xiucai in the spring and go to the national prison in the name of Xiucai.

There is a candidate at home, which makes Lu Man nervous, and he changes his methods every day to make delicious food to ensure that the candidate's physical condition is good.

It was the eighth day of February, and the county test began on this day. There are four exams in total, and the next one is taken every other day, and the list is seen on the day in the middle, and if you take it, you can take the next exam.

There was a light rain in the sky, and it was the first rain of the spring. There was also light snow in the rain, and it was very cold.

After sending Jiang Zhanwei away, Lu Man led Jiang Zhankui, who was wearing a red robe, to the front yard to take a carriage. Ding Yuying and Jiang Jiu sent them to the door of the weeping flowers, and wished Jiang Zhankui to play well and be nominated for the gold list.

Jiang Zhankui's small chest stood tall and nodded solemnly.

Lu Man squeezed his hand hard, very proud. Time flies so fast, and Xiao Zhengtai went to take the Xiucai exam.

Originally, Jiang Zhanwei didn't let Lu Man go, saying that he would just let Liu Xin send it, but Lu Man insisted on going. In her opinion, Jiang Zhankui is the age of Xiao Shengchu, and in his previous life, when the child was promoted to junior high school, his parents basically accompanied him. Jiang Zhanwei didn't have time, the second master didn't pay attention to it, she always had to go.

As soon as the two of them got into the carriage, they saw Jiang Zhanyu coming with an oil-paper umbrella. He was also dressed in a festive manner, with a bright red embroidered armor, a white midcoat, a golden belt around his waist, and a crown of red velvet on his head.

Jiang Zhanyu wore red clothes except for the day of marriage, which was the second time Lu Man saw it. His smile was so clean and bright that it was hard to take your eyes off it.

Jiang Zhankui thought that he was here to see him off, so he got out of the car and gave him a gesture and said, "Thank you, fifth brother, for sending him." ”

Jiang Zhanyu laughed and said, "I'll send the eighth brother to the county school examination room." ”

Lu Man hurriedly stopped, "Fifth Master, the weather is bad, don't go, I'll go." ”

Jiang Zhanyu shook his head and smiled, "I'm not made of paper, can't I even go to the county school?" ”

His carriage arrived at the gate of Donghui Courtyard, and he led Jiang Zhankui into the car.

Outside the county school, Lu Man lifted the curtain and saw many candidates queuing up to enter, and many officials were carefully checking at the gate. Most of these candidates are young people over the age of fifteen or sixteen, and there are very few in their forties and fifties, and Jiang Zhankui should be the youngest child.

Jiang Zhankui came to the carriage, Lu Man instructed him a few more words, and watched him blend into the crowd and enter the examination room with a basket.

Lu Man won't wait here, she waved to Jiang Zhanyu with the curtain lifted, smiled, and went home. Jiang Zhanyu will go to the nearby teahouse to wait for Jiang Zhankui, and then go home together.

Lu Man sighed again, how can a child like the second master be so smart and transparent.

On February 14, the four exams were completed. If the last one passes, Jiang Zhankui will be a child. Jiang Zhanyu listened to Jiang Zhankui's answer and said that he could not only pass, but also rank high. The third master also said the same.

On February 20, the county trial release list was released on this day. Jiang Zhankui, accompanied by Jiang Zhanpeng, went to see the list together. And Ding Yuying and Ding Xiaoqi also returned to Pingxi Hou's Mansion, because today is the day to send their employment to the Junwang Mansion.

Jiang Zhanwei and He Cheng also went to the Hejun Prince's Mansion, and they would accompany Song Ming to the Pingxi Hou Mansion to send them off.

At noon, Jiang Zhankui, who was happy, came back. He was admitted, and he still got a good score of sixth. Listening to him, Lu Feng has not passed, and he once again fell to Sun Mountain.

Lu Man knew that Lu Feng was not a student of study, and if he failed the exam this time, he would go to the Imperial Forest Army. She happily led Jiang Zhankui to Heming Hall to report the good news, and Jiang Zhankui kowtowed to the eldest princess. The eldest princess was also overjoyed, rewarded Jiang Zhankui with a set of four treasures in the study, and left their family to have dinner in Heming Hall, and called the other rooms as well. Jiang Houye, the second master, and the third master also rewarded Jiang Zhankui with some pen and ink inkstones.

In the evening, Lu Man sat on the kang with Jiang Zhankui, Jiang Jiu, Lao Concubine, and Jiang Yue's three sisters and brothers, and the sound of laughter floated out of the small window, as if the entire Donghui Courtyard was shrouded in a cheerful atmosphere.

Jiang Zhanwei could hear the voices of the children and the old colt before he entered the weeping flower door, and it was mixed with Jiang Zhankui's laughter.

He was unhappy, and said to Jiang Zhankui with a cold face when he entered the house, "You have only taken the first step on the road to the imperial examination, and you are not even a Xiucai, and there is still a long way to go to Jinshi and the ground." You will be overjoyed with this achievement, and you will get carried away, and there will be no great achievements in the future. ”

As soon as his words fell, Jiang Zhankui's face turned red, he got off the kang, bowed to Jiang Zhanwei, and went to the study again.

Their emotions were contagious to the others, and there was no joy in the room.

The old colt was not happy and said, "Only if you hate it, you will not be happy to see people." ”

Lu Man was also angry, raised his voice and said, "With such a happy event, why can't you be happy?" Zhan Kui was born at a young age, which is not easy. He is young and old, and he has been shackling himself to death for so many years, and he finally relaxes, how can you say that about him! ”

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