What a cheating husband

Entering the second ten days of September in the lunar calendar, the winter is over after the farm work is done.This time of the year is the only time when Abi is happiest, and her brother finally doesn't have to work hard every day to wake up early and return home late.

Chen Qing had promised the boys in the village to go to the mountains to catch pheasants, and while it was still cold, a few half-children followed behind Chen Qing. chicken.

No one has been hunting for a year, and there are quite a few small animals in the mountains. The village will organize men to hunt some game in the mountains after two days.

Chen Qing and the others had a good harvest. They caught three pheasants and shot more than 20 tits.

After the stew was cooked that night, Chen Qing didn't pick up one piece, and it all went into Chen Ping's stomach. Chen Qing gave Abi a piece of chicken breast with the eyes of his auntie, and urged her to eat it quickly.

On the second day, Chen Qing went to the town with the 10 completed brushes.After saying hello to Shopkeeper Lin and Auntie, I drove to the county town to pick up the job.

The medicinal herb promised by shopkeeper Lin was dug up when he went to the mountain to catch pheasants.Auntie only accepts work for Abi, but he can't accept it himself.

Because Chen Qing signed the document in the county seat, so there will be troubles in the future, and the person who pays the money is also Chen Qing, but she is not afraid that Chen Bi will marry someone and cause trouble for her in the future.

He happily took over the embroidery work. With his hand speed, he could embroider two even if the size of the embroidery was large throughout the winter. Sometimes Chen Qing also wants to challenge the difficulty.

This time, it was a screen made of fine silk and embroidery threads drawn from silk.There are many types of screens. There are hollow patterns carved from wood, and landscapes painted on silk. Embroidery with thread embroidery has only recently become popular.

The translucent silk silk is exquisite and rich if embroidered with patterns.

This time when he came to the county, Chen Qing didn't sell writing brushes, but planned to go around the county to see if there were any new things for Abi to bring home. Chen Qing didn't dare to buy jewelry and other items, for fear of being robbed by his aunt. Come out, eat is not afraid.

Unavoidably, the rough palms would scrape the fabric, and Chen Qing reluctantly paid a high price for face oil and hand protectors for wiping his face.Usually, before embroidery work, I just apply the ointment prepared by shopkeeper Lin. It was originally a plaster for preventing frostbite and cracked hands, but it was used by Chen Qing as a hand cream, which can also prevent rough hands covered with calluses. Material scratches.

At this time, he took over a big job, and it was a light and thin silk base material. Chen Qing had to spend this initial investment to be sure, but fortunately, after testing it, it could indeed prevent snagging, and the money was not wasted.

Went to the pastry shop to make a few cakes, and bought myself two biscuits to satisfy my cravings. Before the appointment time was an hour away, Chen Qing walked towards the East Street, wandering around.

"Isn't this the little brother who sells brushes?" Shen Shuzheng was planning to eat a bowl of plain noodles and go to the academy to study, but he didn't want to meet Chen Qing on the street.

"It's the young master who bought the Langhao pen, what a coincidence." Chen Qing greeted with a smile, her eyebrows curved.

"You are also here to find food? It just so happens that I didn't have lunch, why don't we come together?" Shen Shuquan invited, he got a bargain last time, and this time he wanted to treat Chen Qing to a light meal.

"No, farmers have two meals a day, and they don't have the habit of having lunch." Chen Qing hurriedly refused. Meals in this county are not cheap.

"Strange? Even if there are two meals, you don't eat after noon. Why do you eat dinner instead of lunch?" Shen Shuyan asked curiously, having lived in the county since he was a child.

"Well, the villages around us eat one meal in the morning and one meal in the evening, and don't eat it at noon, otherwise I won't be able to sleep hungry after work in the afternoon," Chen Qing explained with a smile.

"That's the way it is. No wonder it's better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books. The customs and customs are different in different places. I don't even know the situation in the surrounding villages and towns. I'm really ashamed." smile.

He opened his mouth and said, "It's just that the time of eating is different, it's not worthy of your son's self-pity."

"No, no, people who don't know people's livelihood will be officials in the future. People's livelihood is not only a trivial matter, but also related to the fate of the country. If the people's livelihood is not safe, how can we talk about stabilizing the government and people living and working in peace and contentment?" Shen Shuquan retorted.

"Son, you are very ambitious. I believe you will be the number one scholar in high school. If someone with such a mind can become an official, he will definitely benefit the common people," Chen Qing said sincerely.

In this world, just seeing that one county magistrate can control the fate of an entire county and town, one knows that if he is not a good official, how can it be summed up by the poor livelihood of the people?

"Brother, you are joking, the number one scholar is so easy to test. I am only a scholar now, and I have not even made a name for myself. How can I be an official? I have ambitions in the sky, but I have no way to meet noble people. Let alone Entering the court to be an official, even being a local official to benefit one side is empty talk." Shen Shuquan looked depressed.

Chen Qing saw people coming and going, and it was not a place to talk, so he wanted to explain to him, so he invited, "Why don't we find a place to sit and talk? If there is any cheap food around, I can try it too."

"Huh? That's a good relationship, little brother don't have to worry about money, last time I got a bargain, this time I will let me, the elder brother, treat you to a meal, but it's not a good meal." Shen Shuquan swept away his depression, I took Chen Qing to a noodle shop in the back street.

Chen Qingyuan wanted to refuse, but the enthusiasm was hard to give up, so he ordered a bowl of plain noodles, and the two sat and chatted with each other.

While waiting, Chen Qing also asked about his doubts. There was no news about the farmers, and they did not understand the imperial examination system. Although Chen Qing missed the imperial examination, he wanted to know more about it.

"Young master is already a scholar, why are you still worrying about the imperial examination?" Chen Qing asked.

"Brothers don't know how difficult the imperial examination is. Since I passed the boy's examination at the age of 10 and won the scholar examination at the age of 12, I thought that I would be able to pass the provincial examination. The competition failed twice." Shen Shuquan bit his lips bitterly.

In the academy, he never talked about it with his classmates, out of consideration for his face.He was selected as a scholar when he was young, but he was a talented and intelligent person. He had to meet his mentor to guide him. He thought that it would be smooth sailing.

He was not discouraged, thinking that his knowledge was still shallow, and he regarded himself very high just after he became a scholar, so he cultivated himself and studied hard. At the age of 16, he was recommended by his mentor again for the township examination, but the examination papers were changed. His original quota was replaced by others. His family had no connections and no money to deal with. Facing powerful people who had no evidence to sue the government, they had to swallow their breath Return home to continue studying.

He fell from a high altitude with one trick, which attracted countless ridicules. After being defeated for the second time, he was depressed. Even after being enlightened by his teacher several times, he could not rekindle his fighting spirit. Today, being able to talk about his depression with his peers relieved a lot of sorrow.

"This imperial examination system, Mr. Shen, can you tell me a thing or two?" Such a genius, at the age of 16, passed the provincial examination twice.

"The township examination is a big competition every three years. Talents who have passed the province's scientific examination can take part. If they pass the provincial examination, they will be admitted. They will take the general examination in the spring of the next year. If they pass the reexamination, they can participate in the palace examination. Scholars are admitted in three grades, the first grade is awarded the rank of Jinshi, the second grade is awarded the background of Jinshi, and the third grade is awarded the same background of Jinshi.

The first class admits three candidates, namely the No. 1 Scholar, No. [-], and Tanhua, collectively called the Three Tripods.No. [-] of the second armor is called Chuanlu.Except for the top three in the first class, the rest of the Jinshi will take part in the imperial examination to discuss imperial edicts, memorials and poems. "Shen Shuyan said slowly.

Chen Qing was dizzy from hearing this, the ancient imperial examination system was much more cumbersome than the college entrance examination.Most of Chen Qing didn't understand, it seems that Mr. Shen is justifiably depressed.

"Since it is so cumbersome and strict, how can Mr. Shen be discouraged after only taking the exam twice? You are still young, and it is a blessing to enter the officialdom early." Even if a genius has outstanding knowledge, but his heart is not experienced enough, if the officialdom is dark, he may lose his head , It is a good thing to hone a few more years.Chen Qing didn't say a word, but Shen Shuyan was relieved by the worried expression on his face.

"I didn't expect that although my brother is a son of a villager, he also understands a lot of truths, and my mentor has said so. It's just that I don't have enough knowledge to pass the exam. If I am replaced by an impostor, how can I not hate it if I change the exam paper?" said Later, Shen Shuquan became a little resentful.

"It's so, no wonder you are so discouraged." Chen Qing silently slandered in her heart, no matter when, cheating is the most shameful method.There is still no way to avoid it in modern times, and in ancient times, the legal system was incomplete, officials and officials protected each other, and corruption and perverting the law were not uncommon.Fortunately, the farmer's news is blocked, and they only work with the fields, but they have never encountered such injustice.

"If I can also be favored by the governor, how can I be in this situation? Lu Xiucai, a government-run school at the same time as me, talked to the governor because of his family relationship, and had to be asked about homework. Since then, he has made great progress. Hey~" Shen Shuquan said enviously.

"People like us who have nowhere to go can only rely on our own efforts to make progress, so we can't envy them." Chen Qing lamented that connections are very important no matter what time it is.

"What brother said is exactly because of my narrow-mindedness. Scholars should be self-improving and study hard to break through all falsehoods with strength." Chen Qing said bluntly, but Shen Shu transcribed it suddenly, and Mr. Bizhi said it countless times The truth is much more useful.

Seeing Mr. Shen's radiance as if he suddenly had an epiphany, Chen Qing felt baffled, obviously just now he looked like he wanted to join a wealthy family, but now he has a noble face, like everything is dust.

"It's the best if you can figure out the key points. You don't need to worry about it. I'm sure you'll be able to go to high school next time." Although Chen Qing was puzzled, he still wished him sincerely.

"You have to turn your brother into a brother before you can fully wake up. All kinds of stupidity before are as mediocre as you said. I am grateful for my brother's education." Shen Shuyan stood up and bowed respectfully.Shocked, Chen Qing hurriedly got up and grabbed him, muttering in a low voice, "Young Master Shen, you can't do it. In such a crowded place, wouldn't it be a shame for you, a scholar, to salute a muddy leg!"

Shen Shuqian smiled, took Chen Qing's hand and said, "Don't care what my name is, you will call me Brother Shen from now on. Today is a good day. In the future, you and I will be brothers, okay?"

Chen Qing blinked, and this chat also recognized a scholar master as his brother?However, Shen Shuquan is a decent person, and it would be a good thing to make friends with him. "If Brother Shen doesn't dislike my younger brother's mud-legged background, he will be extremely happy."

"Only with mud legs can the state be stabilized. If there is no food, even the officers and soldiers will not be able to defend the country. The younger brother should not underestimate himself. In this way, I don't know the name of the younger brother. My name is Shen Shuquan, and the word is Anzhi," Shen Shuquan said seriously.

"Brother Chen can call me Chen Qing or Ah Qing." Chen Qing recognized this brother with a smile.

"Ah Qing is kind, come here, let's have noodles first." Coincidentally, the noodles were delivered, Shen Shuyan called Chen Qing to eat first.