is known as Brother Yuan, and it is even more regrettable: "Originally, this meal was to celebrate Brother Su's talent in the examination, but I didn't expect Brother Su to be absent from ......"

Song Ziran saw that his little uncle was full of guilt and shyness, and frowned and said: "Tomorrow, my little uncle will be in the east wing of the backyard of 'Song Ji', and I will invite you to a banquet. ”

The scholar surnamed Yuan said in surprise: "The backyard of the Song family? That's not something that ordinary people can get into. Little doll, you can't talk nonsense, lest you can't cash it out when you get it, and Brother Su will lose face! ”

Song Ziran wrinkled her little nose and said, "You can come tomorrow!" By the way, since it's to congratulate my little uncle, remember to bring a gift, don't 'the teapot fell off - there is only one mouth left'! ”

She can see that these people are not really congratulating her uncle at all! The forest is big, and there are all kinds of birds; There are a lot of scholars rushing to take the exam, and there are all kinds of people!

The scholar surnamed Yuan was furious by her, and sneered: "Wow! See you tomorrow in Song Ji! ”

After Su Xiyuan and his sister left, Huang Xiucai said to Yuan Shusheng: "Let's really go to congratulate him tomorrow?" ”

Yuan Shusheng snorted coldly and said, "Naturally! I inquired, and the business of 'Song Kee' is booming, so I don't accept reservations at all. I asked someone to help me line up today...... We're not just going, we're going to make a big deal about it. There are many people queuing up in front of Song Ji every day to call the number, and when the time comes, see what face the surname Su has! ”

Huang Xiucai's eyes rolled, and he smiled sheepishly: "It's wow!" The bigger the trouble, the better, if it reaches the ears of the examiner, maybe he will be in the position of a high man...... I may not be able to keep it! ”

Without faith, virtue is damaged, what future does such a person have?

At this time, Su Xiyuan was also worried about the celebration banquet promised by his little niece! In order for him to take the exam, his brothers and sisters-in-law went outside to do long-term work; My mother also took the laundry work outside, earning three and five cents a day, not enough to buy half a catty of coarse grain. Father, a person who is so high-minded, also went to work as an account room for others, and used his hand to write articles and poems to keep account books for people......

The family is frugal and has a hard time living in Fucheng, even if the spicy hot of 'Song Ji' is cheap and delicious, it is not something he can afford! However, the niece has already let out the words, and if she is not invited, I am afraid that those people will make a big publicity, and he will become a joke among the people!

When I was worried, I heard my sister say, "Little brother, it's here!" ”

Arrived? So fast? As soon as Su Xiyuan looked up, he saw the vermilion gate, the tall wall, and the corner of the cornice......

He couldn't help but ask, "Sister, how much silver do you need a month to rent here?" ”

Obediently, such a big yard is shared with others, and the rent is not old or young, right? Although the Song family has saved some money, it is not enough for such a disaster. Uncle and aunt of the Song family, look at it, isn't it a person who has not succeeded? Don't...... Did they find a permanent livelihood in Fucheng?

"Rent? Oh, the outer courtyard is rented to a few scholars who are rushing to take the exam, is it still 200 wen a day? I don't know very well, but my mother-in-law collects the rent. The smile on Su Yun's face was quiet and gentle, without a trace of anxiety about running for a living.

Song Ziran pushed open the door, stepped into the threshold with difficulty, and turned back to greet them: "Mother, little uncle, come in!" ”

Entering the inner courtyard, Su Xiyuan looked at the main house and more than a dozen east and west wings, plus the spacious courtyard, thinking about his family of seven or eight people, crowded into a small house......

"Sister, your family lives in this inner courtyard?" Su Xiyuan couldn't help but ask again. This month's rent, to say the least, will cost three or four taels of silver, right?

"Hmmm! It's a little crowded! In order not to affect the reading of the scholars in the outer courtyard, the children all live next door. Wait for the outer courtyard to vacate it, and it will be good! Su Yun didn't understand what he meant, and said casually.

Zhang Chunmei heard the movement and walked out of the kitchen, still holding skewers in her hands. Seeing Su Xiyuan, her eyes lit up and said, "Yo, brother-in-law!" But I finally found you, you don't know, the four brothers and sisters are thinking about you these days, and everyone has lost a lot of weight! Brother, are you here to take the township exam? Did you pass the test? Our junior five students have taken the fifty-four exams! ”

Song Ziran said with a smile: "My little uncle has taken the twenty-three exams, and the little uncle and the little uncle are both masters!" ”

Zhang Chunmei slapped her thigh and said, "Oops! That's a good feeling! If you are admitted to the exam, you will be able to become an official! In the future, uncles and aunts will be waiting to enjoy happiness! ”

Thinking of his parents, who were old and still working for themselves, Su Xiyuan smiled bitterly and shook his head - without connections and money, how easy is it to choose an official? If you can be elected to the top office, how can the gentlemen in the academy waste their time there?

"Sister-in-law, what are you ......" Su Xiyuan looked at the skewers she was holding in her hand and asked suspiciously.

Zhang Chunmei said proudly: "The family has done a little business, and I can't make a few silvers, but I'm very busy." Look, none of our family members are idle. Even our little Fuya often goes to the shop to be that ...... The mascot attracts a lot of young guests! ”

The corners of Song Ziran's mouth twitched - mascot? She laughed at herself once, but the third aunt remembered it clearly. However, the current third aunt is very different from before. Stimulated by a reward of 500 wen a month, she said goodbye to laziness completely, and she can be diligent every day!

There are also brothers, in addition to practicing martial arts with Huo Xianyang in the morning and evening, they are not idle all day long - it is indeed labor-intensive to wear strings, and when you look at a shop with good terrain in the future, you can open a hot pot restaurant on the plate, or choose to weigh Malatang, you can save manpower.

Bamao came out of the kitchen, grabbed his two arms, and rushed towards his little uncle: "Uncle, I have found you!" How are grandparents alright? What about Su Xun and Xiao Erwa, why don't you bring them over to play? ”

Su Xiyuan was pounced, took two steps back, and wanted to pick up the person, but he slammed it - it was so heavy, he couldn't hold it, and he was embarrassed!

Su Yun hurriedly relieved his younger brother: "Xiaoba, how old are you, you still act like a child, coquettish with your uncle?" Look, my sister is laughing at you! ”

Bamao hurriedly looked at her sister, and saw her blinking her big eyes with a smile, and hurriedly said, "Mother, my sister won't make fun of me!" Didn't I see my uncle, excited! Uncle, go and sit in the hall, and I'll pour you water!" ”

Su Yun said: "Okay, let's get busy." Your uncle has me to entertain Fuya, and he can't treat him badly! ”

Song Ziran ran to his room, brought a plate of dim sum, put it in front of Su Xiyuan, and said crisply: "Little uncle, eat dim sum!" ”