Sister Han is good at farming

Chapter 147 Hit

After Yuan Pingzhang and others left, Zaoziling returned to its former tranquility.

On the eighth day of June, Ruan Wantie rarely ran back to Zaoziling.

"Dad, why are you back? Is there something wrong?"

Ruan Qingqing was quite surprised to see Ruan Wantie.

"What a great event! Your fifth uncle and eldest brother have both graduated from high school!" Ruan Wantie clapped his hands and laughed.

"We are already in high school, what are your rankings?"

Because of the drought and snowstorm, everyone was busy trying to fill their stomachs, so studying was naturally put aside. After two years of hard work, Nguyen Van Xi and Nguyen The Hung seemed to have divine help and passed every exam.

Since hearing that they had all passed the imperial examination this year, everyone in the family breathed a sigh of relief and began to hope that they would become high-ranking officials and bring honor to the family.

Especially Ruan Wantie, who was given an official position and promoted as an exception because of his external support of Ruan Qingqing and his real contribution to the increase of crop yields in Yunqing Kingdom.

When dealing with other officials, although they did not show it on their faces, they were always slandering and mocking him behind his back, and he even got the nickname "mud-legged official".

If there is a brother or nephew who has passed the imperial examination in the family, the situation will be different. Who would dare to call him a peasant official behind his back?

Now two of his brothers and nephews have passed the exam, which is much better than expected. How can he not be happy?

"I heard that your fifth uncle was ranked 58th among the second-class Jinshi, and your eldest brother was ranked 64th among the third-class Jinshi."

"That's great!" Ruan Qingqing was also happy for the uncle and nephew from the bottom of her heart.

This is a national exam. Being able to rank 58th and 64th in the country from a small mountain village through personal efforts is quite an outstanding achievement.

As for the top three, without any family background or guidance from great scholars, there is no way they could have made it. Do you really think that the top three are like cabbages that can be easily bought in the street?

"Let's go and tell your grandparents and make them happy!" Ruan Wantie rushed to the old house in a hurry.

Ruan Qingqing also put down her work and followed him to the old house to report the good news.

"Laowu and Xing'er both won the prize?" When Mrs. Ruan heard the news, she couldn't believe it at first.

"I saw it clearly. Lao Wu ranked 58th in the second class of Jinshi, and Xingger ranked 64th in the third class of Jinshi. The list was released at the end of March. I asked Lord Zhou about it. The reason why they haven't come back yet is that they should be in various ministries, temples and academies to observe government for half a year. After half a year, if they perform well, they will be eligible to participate in the "Guanxuan Examination" of the Hanlin Academy. More than ten outstanding candidates will be named "Shuji Changshi".

These Shuji Changshi will study in Hanlin Academy for another three years, and their tutor is usually a Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel or the Ministry of Rites who is also a Hanlin. After three years, they will publish enough papers and take the examination for the end of the academy. Those who pass can stay in Hanlin Academy to work. Those who are second-class Jinshi will be initially appointed as Hanlin editors. Those who are third-class Jinshi will be initially appointed as Hanlin reviewers of the seventh rank.

"Dad, it's not easy to get into the top ten among the 117 Jinshi candidates. If you don't make it into the top ten, has Lord Zhou told you what to do with the rest of the candidates?"

Ruan Qingqing asked a more practical question.

"Mr. Zhou said that those who have observed government for half a year and have not been selected as Shujishi will be officially appointed as officials. The most common first appointment for second-class Jinshi is the sixth-rank chief official of the six ministries, while the first appointment for third-class Jinshi is the seventh-rank county magistrate of various places."

Ruan Qingqing understood.

Old Master Ruan was still a little confused. "Fourth Brother, will Fifth Brother stay in the capital and serve as an official regardless of whether he passes the exam or not? If Xingge passes, he will stay in the capital and serve as an official. If he fails, he will be assigned to serve as a county magistrate?"

"Dad, you summed it up very well. That's it."

After this explanation, Old Mrs. Ruan also understood.

"So it means that no matter whether Lao Wu and Xing Ge'er pass the next exam or not, they will both have official positions?"

"That's for sure. They are both Jinshi and Tongjinshi respectively. How could two of the 120 most outstanding scholars in the country not have official positions?"

Ruan Wantie was amused by what Old Lady Ruan said.

"So when can they come back?"

Old Mrs. Ruan is more concerned about this issue.

Their home is far from the capital, and in order to catch up with the Spring Examination, Ruan Wanxi and his nephew set out as early as last year. Now, they haven't seen each other for half a year.

"It's hard to say. At least we have to wait until their probation period is over. Maybe we have to wait until their appointment letters come down before they can leave Beijing."

"This... Lao Wu and Xing Ge'er said before that they were more concerned about the imperial examination and were not in a hurry to get married. Now that they have passed the examination, they have been putting it off until they are in their twenties. Shouldn't we arrange marriages for them earlier?"

Ruan Qingqing covered her mouth and laughed, "Grandma, don't worry yet. Maybe Uncle Wu and Big Brother have already found Aunt Wu and Big Sister-in-law in the capital! I heard that people in the capital are all about finding a son-in-law through the imperial examination."

Old Master Ruan also frowned and thought for a long time, "Old lady, there is no rush for Lao Wu and Xing Ge'er's marriage. Whether they find wives themselves or not, the choice of wives must be approved by them. After all, they will be officials in the future, and some of the ways of welcoming and seeing off guests may be different from those of us country people. We can't hastily arrange country wives for them, otherwise they will complain in the future."

Old Lady Ruan's expression drooped. "I heard that those daughters of officials are the hardest to get along with. If my son and grandson marry them in the future, I guess they won't be close to us anymore."

"Grandma, you're thinking too far ahead. Although there are many rules for young ladies from official families, the fact that we are blood relatives cannot be erased. In the future, whether Fifth Uncle and Big Brother are serving as officials in the capital or other high-ranking officials in the local areas, they are all your sons or grandsons, and this cannot be changed. It is because you are an official in a foreign country that you may not go home often. There is nothing you can do about it.

But you can stay with them for a few days. In the future, neither the Fifth Aunt nor the Eldest Sister-in-law will neglect you. After all, they care about their reputation. A reputation of being disrespectful to the elders is enough to make them lose face in the eyes of others. "

"Alas, I am worried about my grandson's failure to achieve success, and I am also worried about him not being around all the time even if he does achieve success."

Old Mrs. Ruan said very sadly.

"What are you talking about? It's a great thing that our children and grandchildren are successful and bring honor to the family. Why worry about it? Just come back once a year to visit us old bones. What else do you want? How much can they achieve by keeping them by your side? If you are an eagle, you should let them fly freely outside! Instead of always worrying about them and making them worry about home."

Compared to Old Mrs. Ruan, Old Mr. Ruan is more rational.

Ruan Qingqing understands Mrs. Ruan’s feelings. Aren’t there many empty-nest elderly people nowadays left at home by their children who go abroad or to big cities to work?

Loneliness and loss are inevitable.

She hugged Old Lady Ruan's arm and shook it, "Grandma, don't be sad. Don't you have us around you? Aren't our quarrels enough to give you a headache?"

"Alas, when a person gets old, he wishes that his children and grandchildren were around him, so that he could have more fun and not be lonely around him."

"On such a happy occasion, why do you say such depressing things?"

Although Mr. Ruan scolded Mrs. Ruan in a stern tone, his own eyes quickly turned red.

Ruan Wantie said hurriedly, "Dad and Mom, I will stay in Zaoziling for a few more days this time. I will call my eldest, second and third brothers back, and we can all get together and discuss celebrating Laowu and Xingge'er's high school graduation. Shifei and Shizhuang can take on some responsibilities now, so you can leave the restaurant's affairs to them without any worries."