Reborn and married to a stupid scholar, she has a prosperous husband and multiple children

Yang was very versatile and at ease among the group of old aunts.

"Aunt Yang, what are you doing?"

Yang said with a smile: "Shuang'er said that this year is the Year of the Dragon, and the gods in heaven have come down to earth to celebrate the New Year."

"Especially the God of Wealth, he likes lively and festive places the most."

"So we have to decorate the village to make it more festive and welcome the God of Wealth."

"As the saying goes, if your house is too dirty, the god of wealth won't come in."

"We must not only decorate the village festively, but also clean it inside and out."

Yang didn't waste any words. She just said a few simple words and then organized all the women in the village to clean up together.

The men in the village looked at a group of women carrying brooms and shovels and working hard, and came over to ask questions.

When the men learned that this was to welcome the God of Wealth in the New Year, they worked even harder.

"I'm going to sweep up the cow dung."

"I'll go scrub the cement floor."

"I'll go clear the snow in front of the door."

Therefore, Hegou Village started a spontaneous cleaning campaign.

By the time Wang Daniu and his companions finished selling the Spring Festival couplets and pushed the empty cart back to the village, the village had already changed a lot. The spotless ground simply overwhelmed them.

Which foot should I take first to enter the village?

Do you want to scrape the mud off the soles of your shoes?

Or you can scrape the mud off the wheels.

"Third Grandma, what's going on in the village? Is a distinguished guest coming?"

But when people from the palace came to announce the imperial decree before, they didn’t see the place cleaned so cleanly?

Could it be that the emperor is coming?

The more Wang Daniu thought about it, the more it seemed possible. Could it really be the emperor who had come?

The Third Grandma laughed so hard that her mouth couldn't close: "Silly boy, how can the emperor come to our village?"

"Who's coming then?"

Third Grandma smiled so hard that her teeth were showing and her eyes were not visible: "The God of Wealth is coming."

"What, God of Wealth, is he a human?"

Wang Daniu was confused. Could it be the God of Wealth he thought it was, or someone named him the God of Wealth?

Grandma San twisted Wang Daniu's arm and said, "Don't talk nonsense, you little brat."

Then he immediately put his hands together and bowed to the sky, muttering to himself, "Don't blame the God of Wealth, don't blame me, I am just a child..."

After a long time, Wang Daniu finally figured out what was going on.

After settling the bill with Lin Shuangshuang, he joined the cleaning team.

Although...well, it has been cleaned, it doesn't stop him from cleaning it again.

So much so that when Zhao Changsheng and Cheng Xi rushed back to the village exhausted, they stood at the entrance of the village in a daze for a long time.

Brand new red lanterns are hung in front of every household, and Spring Festival couplets and New Year pictures are posted on the door.

Every tree in the village is hung with red lanterns of different sizes, small colored lights and red ribbons.

The red ribbons fluttered in the wind and the big red lanterns swayed gently.

There is not a single fallen leaf on the criss-crossing paths in the village.

Isn't this... a bit too grand?

"Brother Cheng, could it be that the villagers already know that you have won the top spot in the imperial examination?"

Cheng Xi smiled modestly: "You should know, Madam Lin is always well-informed."

"Hey, look who's back."

"The scholar is back, go and inform the village chief."

"Mr. Zhao, Mr. Cheng, I heard that you two went to the palace to take the imperial examination. How did you do? Did you pass?"

At this time, many people had gathered at the entrance of the village. Zhao Changsheng said with a smile, "He passed the exam. Brother Cheng is the new top scorer of this year's exam."

"Okay, okay, I knew our village would definitely produce a top scholar."

"It's really the blessing of our ancestors. The young people in our Cheng family are promising."

An old man with a white beard started crying excitedly.

The person next to him joked, "Old Cheng, why are you so excited? What does it have to do with you if someone gets the top score in the imperial examination?"

"You two are not related at all, neither are you related nor have any relationship, why are you trying to establish a relationship with me?"

Old Man Cheng straightened his chest and raised his head and said, "We all have the surname Cheng. Going back three generations, we all have the same ancestor."

"..."

Everyone in the village was speechless. This old man was too shameless.

Cheng Xi smiled and didn't mind. Instead, he thought the villagers were cute.

At this time, some people gathered around Zhao Changsheng and asked him what he had passed the exam for.

"I'm just a third place in the imperial examination. I can't compare with Brother Cheng." Zhao Changsheng said modestly, but he was actually very proud in his heart.

Although he only ranked third, he felt that he was already very impressive.

After all, a year ago, this was something he would never have dared to dream of.

Now it has come true. Even if he is the third place in the imperial examination, it is a great blessing for his ancestors.

"Wow, that's amazing, the first and third place winners are both from our village, this is really great news."

"Mrs. Lin is right. Our village is blessed with outstanding people and beautiful scenery."

"If the top three were all from our village, then our village would definitely be the top village. What a pity..."

Zhao Changsheng smiled and said, "It's not an exaggeration to say that the top three are all from our village. Uncle Wang, who is the second place?"

"Who?"

"The runner-up is also from our village?"

Zhao Changsheng pointed to the room next to Lin Shuangshuang's yard, and everyone suddenly realized: "Mr. Su?"

"Su Mubai?"

"The Prime Minister's son?"

Zhao Changsheng nodded: "It's him."

"Since Master Su lives in the village, he is considered half a villager."

“So it’s not an exaggeration to say that the top three are all from Hegou Village.”

"Even if he doesn't recognize Hegou Village, Qingshui Town is still there."

“It is an indisputable fact that Qingshui Town produced the top three.”

Everyone was so happy when they heard what Zhao Changsheng said.

Could it be that Hegou Village has really become a Feng Shui treasure land? It was just a casual remark, but it actually came true.

As they were talking, the village chief and Lin Shuangshuang arrived at the village entrance. Looking at their beaming faces, one could tell that they had done well in the exam.

Before Lin Shuangshuang could ask, the villagers had already reported the good news.

"Congratulations, Mr. Cheng, you are the new top scholar. This is really rare."

Cheng Xi bowed solemnly and thanked her: "I am where I am today, all thanks to Madam Lin's kindness."

"I will never forget your great kindness."

"Mr. Cheng, please stand up and stop saying such awkward things."

"You two have worked hard on the journey. Go back and rest. The village will hold a Luming Feast for you tomorrow."

"Don't bother. The villagers have worked hard for a year. They really shouldn't spend money and trouble for us."

Everyone smiled and said, "It's no trouble, it's a happy event, we have to celebrate it in a big way."

"Originally, we should have held one when Mr. Chen and his group came back, and we will hold another one when you come back."

"But Mr. Chen said that he wants you to come back and do it together, so as to avoid the trouble twice."

"This Deer Singing Feast must be held so that the children of the villagers can share in the good fortune and become the top scorers in the imperial examinations in the future."

Cheng Xi and Zhao Changsheng bowed their heads to express their gratitude and accepted the enthusiasm of the villagers.

The next day's Lu Ming Banquet was held with great ceremony, and officials and wealthy businessmen from the town came one after another to express their gratitude.

They were the kind who came uninvited. This was the top scholar, how could they not shamelessly come and share in his good fortune.