A lucky wife born again from a farm family

The third son of the Cao family was very depressed and wanted to stop his daughter-in-law, but he didn't dare to stop her when he thought of his daughter who had not yet said they were kissing her.

If the family's reputation is not good, it will hinder the marriage between the children. It would be better for the daughter-in-law to take her daughter back to her parents' house to avoid it.

After the daughters-in-law of the Cao family left, the three sons of the Cao family took care of Cao Juren while saving the family reputation that had been reduced to nothing.

However, the gossip ability of the people in Linhe Prefecture is unparalleled, even better than that of the people in He'an Prefecture. No matter what your Cao family says, bad gossip about Cao Juren is spread more and more outrageously. .

While the Cao family was worried about the rumors in the city, Magistrate Shi and the others finally caught the people related to the Tong family's case.

Among them, 400 bodyguards and 300 guards who were hiding in Tongjiazhuang were captured. Together with the guards at Tongjia Mansion, nearly 900 people were arrested, and almost all the people were arrested, including Magistrate Shi. Scared to death.

There are too many people here, comparable to a thousand-household office.

General Zhang was also shocked. Thanks to the large number of soldiers in the garrison camp of their city, they locked the city gate to arrest people. However, those bodyguards were restrained by their families and did not dare to resist desperately. Otherwise, there would be a bloody battle in the city. .

Magistrate Shi and General Zhang had been busy for ten days, and then they were almost done with the Tong family. The city gate opened again, and those trapped in the city left the city one after another.

Many candidates who failed the exam and whose families were in financial difficulties left the city on the first day the city gates reopened.

Gu Jinan and the others who passed the examination did not leave, but received an invitation to attend a banquet at Magistrate Shi's house the day after tomorrow to thank Kong Xuezheng.

This is a rule, and it is also a great joy for the scholars. They can get a lot of connections through this banquet, so every academy will hold a banquet after the release of the results.

When Qu Wenliang and Lu Bai saw Gu Jinan and the others receiving the invitations, they were so sad that they cried again, saying, "I'm sorry to our ancestors."

Lu Bai shouted that he was sorry for his family, but when he started crying, he was beaten by Yao Youqian: "Why are you crying? Why don't you write a storybook to make money when you have the time? The Tong family and the Cao family You know a lot of details about this matter, so write it down quickly and send it back to He'an Mansion, and you will definitely make a fortune."

Lu Bai was very aggrieved and cried: "Why are you beating me? I have written it a long time ago and asked the people from the carriage and horse shop to send it to Mr. Ke in He'an Mansion."

He only cried after making money, right?

Yao Youqian choked and said: "Even if this is the case, you can't cry. You are already weak. If you cry again, you will look like an immortal king."

Lu Bai's face turned dark, he pointed at Yao Youqian and cursed: "You reckless man, who do you think looks like the Immortal Lord?"

Although he was angry, he did not dare to cry again.

Yao Youqian's ears were quiet, and he ignored him and ran to help Gu Jinan choose clothes for the banquet.

Qu Wenliang was a lucky man. Qu Xiucai was always with him on the way to the scientific examination. Even if he cried, he would not be scolded. Qu Xiucai, his uncle, used great patience to comfort him: "I also took the test four times back then." I passed the exam, but when I failed the exam for the third time, I was so desperate that I smashed my pen and inkstone and swore I wouldn’t take the exam. In the end, I was beaten by your father, so I took the exam for the fourth time. It hit the mark.”

But Qu Wenliang said: "Uncle, is my nephew's knowledge poor? How come even Brother Xing can pass the exam, but I can't."

Qu Xiucai was a little choked when he asked this question, and he was also asking in his mind, yes, how come Gu Dexing can pass the exam?

But he thought for a while and said: "He is lucky enough to meet Mr. Ouyang. When I go back this time, my uncle will go and beg you, Uncle Shang, to let him say a few words in front of Mr. Ouyang and let you follow Ouyang." After studying for a while, sir, you will definitely be able to pass the exam."

Qu Xiucai was a person who knew the rules very well, and knew that he should not rely on his friendship with Shang Xiucai to ask him for such a thing, but now for Qu Wenliang, he planned to put aside his old face and go to make things difficult for his old friend.

After hearing this, Qu Wenliang was very moved and immediately saluted Qu Xiucai: "Thank you uncle for taking the trouble."

Qu Xiucai waved his hand, looking at this nephew who was carved out of the same mold as his eldest brother, he could only accept his fate. Forget it, just think of it as repaying the kindness of eldest brother for supporting him back then.

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In the evening of the third day, Gu Jinan and the others took a mule cart to the prefecture.

There was a large garden in the front yard of the magistrate's residence, and the banquet was placed there.

When Gu Jinan and the others arrived, there were already many people in the garden. In addition to Jinke scholars, there were also famous families in the city, children of official families, and wealthy families.

But this time at the banquet, everyone was very polite to Gu Jinan. He didn't need to take the initiative to say hello, but gathered around to greet him as soon as he arrived.

Cui Yiwen, the chief clerk of the Hushan Prefecture, got the fourth place in this subject. He came from a wealthy family. He used to be very disdainful when he heard that Gu Jinan was admitted as chief clerk of the Intermediate People's Court. But now he took the initiative to come over and said with a smile: "Brother Gu, so-and-so I have often heard about Brother Gu's talent, and today I finally have the chance to meet him. Brother Gu is indeed as extraordinary as the rumors say."

Gu Jinan smiled. He started to flatter people, either asking for help or trying to harm others.

He remained calm and smiled in reply: "Brother Cui is overly complimentary. I have read Brother Cui's Double Ninth Festival poem and I really admire it. It is really one of the best works in the world."

After hearing this, Cui Yiwen felt bright on his face and said with a smile: "Don't dare, don't dare, it's just an article about honoring my grandfather at home. How can it be worthy of everyone's praise?"

After finishing speaking, he paused. Thinking of the relationship between Gu Jin'an's family and Mr. Gu, he glanced at Gu Jin'an and said, "Brother Gu, don't worry about it. I have no other intentions."

Gu Jinan smiled broadly: "It doesn't matter, Brother Cui's Chongyang Fu is indeed a good article. Since it is a good article, it should be praised."

After Cui Yiwen heard this, he looked at Gu Jinan's hearty and generous expression and felt a little admiration for him. Although this man who fled from the countryside had a bad background, his temperament was indeed extraordinary. He should not look down on him.

Cui Yiwen put aside his contempt and introduced the scholars he knew to Gu Jinan. After chatting with them, Cui Yiwen finally couldn't help it and quietly asked Gu Jinan: "Brother Gu, I heard that Mr. Ouyang is living in seclusion in Jianghuai, Gu. Brother, you should know where Mr. Ouyang lives, right? Can you tell me?"

He added: "I admire Mr. Ouyang very much. My greatest wish in my life is to see Mr. Ouyang's true face. Please introduce me to Mr. Gu."

After hearing this, Gu Jinan simply refused: "Brother Cui, my family does know Mr. Ouyang, and I can help you inquire, but it is impossible to tell you where Mr. Ouyang lives. Mr. Ouyang has told us not to let him If your whereabouts are revealed, we dare not violate it, and we also ask Brother Cui to Haihan."

After Cui Yiwen heard this, he felt unhappy and his expression changed, but Gu Jinan looked at him confidently and cupped his hands towards him.

After Cui Yiwen lost his temper, he sighed: "I am rude and have embarrassed Brother Gu. I also asked Brother Gu to help inform Mr. Ouyang about XX's request. XX is waiting for brother's good news. Thank you very much."

With that said, he stood up, bowed to Gu Jinan, and thanked him solemnly.