Once you become a boy, marry a good man, and become rich together

Chapter 274 White Jade Landscape Tree

The banquet to celebrate Lin Jingchen's passing the imperial examination was similar to the house-warming party held when Jiangci's Lin Jingsheng moved into his new home.

The whole village and some relatives were invited to the banquet, and this time there were two tables of people from the government office.

This time the banquet tables were all placed on the roadside. Although there was not much shade, the Jiangci tea was not very hot because it was filled with plenty of ice.

The banquet tables on both sides of the road in front of their door were not set up yet, so they were set up on the road behind their house.

Here, there is no custom for scholars who have passed the imperial examination to accept gifts when they entertain guests.

Because once you pass the imperial examination, it is very easy to find any job that can make money.

But similarly, the families they invited to the banquet were mostly two people per household, but this time the whole family came to eat.

Even the cats and dogs in the village came.

This time, the villagers sent the vegetables and eggs for the banquet but they refused to take money for them.

Ye Wan accepted their favor and didn't pay for the food, but she also accepted the eggs, which were small in size.

But if there are more eggs and meat, I still insist on paying.

Everyone in the village found a seat and sat down, chatting animatedly at every table.

"If you pass the exam and become a scholar, you can become an official, right?"

"Yes, the one in the town government office, what is it, the scholar."

"Jingchen has done so well in the exams these past few times, especially this time when he got fifth place. He still needs to keep going up the exams, maybe he will become a juren in a few years."

"Well, you know what, I also feel that Lin Jingchen is a good candidate for a high position."

"You see, their family was a little tight before, and they had some concerns, but now his family is very wealthy, and he has devoted his mind to studying. Judging from his character, he is at least a candidate for the imperial examination."

"If he becomes a scholar, his family won't have to pay taxes on the land."

"That's true. This year we will have a lot more food at home."

"I heard from the adult who came to announce the good news the other day that it is possible to meet an official without kneeling."

"I have to make sure my son studies hard and keep him under guard."

"Yes! Now that I have a job, I can afford to teach my little son a lesson. I have to let him study for a few more years. If he can't pass the exam to become a scholar, he must pass it to become a student!"

"besides……"

If you walk around here, you'll find that the topics they talk about are pretty much the same.

The village was bustling when a horse-drawn carriage arrived at the entrance.

The villagers were no longer as curious about the carriages entering their village as they were at the beginning.

However, when they saw the carriage, everyone's first thought was that they were here to find Jiang Ci.

The truth was as they expected.

The two people who got out of the carriage were the same two people who made the water-carrying keel cart for their village.

A few people who were standing and chatting at the entrance of the village greeted them enthusiastically.

"Why is this village so lively?"

"Don't you know? Jingchen passed the exam and became a scholar, and his family held a big banquet."

They all thought that Jiang Ci had invited them over.

"You passed the exam and became a scholar! Great!"

"They should all be in the west house."

"Okay, let's go then."

Seeing that there were people ahead, they stopped the carriage in a place out of the sun and walked over.

Qi Lianshan said, "It's true. The college entrance examination results have been announced for a few days. I forgot about this matter."

"Don't mention it. It's just that I was in a hurry. I came here in a hurry."

It was Lin Jingsheng, who was moving an ice bucket at the door, who first noticed the people who rushed over here quickly.

Lin Jingan looked at the person who was a step behind him and said, "What are you looking at, big brother?"

"Send it over first, there are guests coming here."

"Okay." At this time, he also saw the people walking towards this side.

"Mr. Zheng, why are you here?"

"Why don't you welcome us?"

"I can't say enough about my welcome. Please come in."

There are cooking utensils on both sides of the gate, so there is no need to go in and out of this small door.

"Aci!"

"Hey."

Jiang Ci, who was pouring water for the other people at the table, agreed.

When I turned around, I saw an unexpected person.

"Brother Ci, we are here too."

"It's too sudden. Why didn't you tell me in advance? The matter over there has been resolved."

"Solved. I didn't expect to encounter such a lively time as soon as I arrived here."

"Come, sit here, sit here."

"Are you two the only ones here?"

"They are here too. This time they are sending the carriage to your yard. They will be here soon."

The banquet took more than half an hour to finish.

The noisy sounds on the roadside gradually died down.

Someone also cleaned up the final mess.

Jiang Ci and the others returned to the yard and went directly to the guest rooms over there.

"Why are there two carriages parked here?"

"Maybe there's something to take down."

Qi Lianshan greeted them, "You guys are back. Is everything over there?"

They came back early after dinner.

"ended."

"It's just a coincidence today."

"It's also lively."

Qi Lianshan came to the side of the carriage and said, "I brought you something this time."

The driving of the carriage in front was quite familiar, as it was the one they rode in when they came here last time.

The carriage at the back looks grand and simple, and if you look closely you can see that it exudes preciousness.

Jiang Ci already had a vague premonition in her heart.

Mr. Zheng ran to the other side, "Yes! I brought something for you this time."

Qi Lianshan opened the curtain in front of the carriage.

What was shown really opened Jiang Ci's eyes.

It is a translucent white tree. To be more precise, it is a tree carved from translucent white jade.

Zheng Lao looked at Jiang Ci's surprised expression and patted the carriage with his hand, "How is it? Doesn't it look good?"

"It looks good! It looks so good."

"It's not very bright inside the carriage, so it won't look its best. Wait until we move it out and you can feast your eyes on it."

Jiang Ci confirmed again, "It's really for me."

"Of course it's for you. The Emperor personally picked it out from the storehouse."

This sentence surprised Jiang Ci even more.

Qi Lianshan added, "It was really a reward from the Emperor!"

"It's my pleasure!"

"The keel cart you taught us to make has helped many places irrigate crops, so that they don't have to live on the streets and starve to death in the wilderness in winter. The emperor was very happy to hear the news and was very impressed with you.

At that time, the news of drought in other places and local governments had not yet reached the capital. The emperor might have seen our letter that we had just built a new house, so he picked out a jade bonsai and sent it over first. "

"Thank you very much, Your Majesty."

Jiang Ci didn't know what to say for a moment, and could only say this.

He has always lived in this countryside, although he has also been to the bustling provincial capital and the prosperous capital, met many high-ranking officials and dignitaries, and even met the prince and had correspondence with the prince.

But he still felt very far away from the palace and the emperor. To be honest, he had never thought that he would receive any reward from the emperor in his lifetime.

"Don't be nervous, Brother Ci. The current emperor is a wise ruler and a very easy-going person."

“I know, but it just feels incredible.”

"This is also a reward for your contribution."

Jiang Ci also noticed that there was something wrong with the way they were moving the jade landscape tree.

"How are you going to move out?"

"The door of the carriage is relatively small, and this is not light either. I'm afraid it won't be able to be moved out, so I'll have to dismantle the carriage."

"There will be no one to carry this tree to other places later."

"It's indeed a good idea."