The Crossing of Fortune and Prayer Jubilee

Pei Sheng went back to Beijing to lay the groundwork first, and Pei Guanying continued to stay in Huya Town to follow up on the double-cropping rice, and the next day was the day when the list of imperial examinations was announced.Because Sanfang had known the news earlier, he had prepared early, so he couldn't be too obvious, but he still sent Huangshan to guard the entrance of the village early in the morning.Also waiting were Liu Ahma and several other families, Huangshan saluted Liu Ahma and said hello.

"Meet Tafuro."

Liu Amo snorted coldly, cast a disdainful look at Huangshan and mocked: "Your master still wants to win the exam? Don't even piss and take pictures."

Huang Shan resisted the thought of talking back, thinking to himself that the facts speak louder than words, their master won the Lou Wen, which was held up to high expectations, but failed. One of them rushed up, and asked the official to please: "Excuse me, sir, is there a Zhongju surnamed Lou?"

There were two households in Yanjia Village who were listed, one was the grandson of Lizheng's patriarch, and the other was indeed named Lou, so the official almost nodded and said, "There is a family whose surname is Lou."

"Haha, I'm from Lou Juren," Liu Amo patted her legs and laughed wildly, leading the official to her house, and shouted at the old man Lou who was waiting at the door from a long distance: "I've got a good one! Da Langzhong raised it!"

Immediately, the whole old house became active, those who serve tea serve tea, those who set off firecrackers set off firecrackers, don’t stop the neighbors who are watching the fun, open the door generously and let them watch, if you have congratulations, forcefully close your mouth and say modestly The sound was joyful, Mr. Lou was holding the door and almost wept with joy, thinking in his heart that it was the joy of Lou's family turning over and changing the lintel.

Lou Wen changed into a new gown, stepped on new shoes and walked out, his face was pale and polite, and he looked like a talented young man. "Student Louwen,"

The officer who was drinking tea choked on his tea and hurriedly took out the name card in his bosom to look at it. "Wait, isn't your name Lou Hua?"

Lou Wen's face was stiff, and the stiffness of staring spread to his whole body.

Huang Shan squeezed in, and said to the official: "Master, the eldest young master of our family is called Lou Hua."

The official who caused the oolong repeatedly confirmed that the young master Huang Shan said was the Lou Hua on the name card, and then called the other officials to transfer to Sanfang.Before leaving, he snorted coldly at the old mansion: "I'm pretending to be Mr. Juren, do you think your head has been stuck on your neck for a long time?"

Mr. Lou was speechless for a while, and then his eyes darkened and he passed out.

Not to mention how the old house was tossed about, how it was ridiculed by others, Sanfang had long been prepared, and organized and entertained all the officials and sent them red envelopes, so that they could send people away so that they would have time to deal with the old house.

Mr. Lou has already asked a good doctor to see him, and even prescribed medicine. The strange thing is that since the old house didn't ask them for reimbursement of medical expenses, he didn't even pay them any attention. gone.Lou Yuzhu, who originally thought that there was another tough battle to be fought, deeply felt that she would become a habit of being abused, and it felt unreal to be so peaceful and sincere all of a sudden.

Mr. Lou has been ill for more than ten days with this illness, and a lot of precious medicinal materials were filled in to bring him back to life. The first thing he did when he recovered from his illness was to lead Lou Wen to send Sanfang a 'gift' of two taels of silver.Huang Shan curled his lips next to him, remembering that Zhou Cheng had rewarded him with two liang of silver that day, and when he arrived at the old house, he wanted to beat the gongs and drums to announce it to the world.

Mr. Lou talked to Lou Chengyi with his sick face, and then congratulated Lou Hua on his promotion, and finally turned to Lou Wen. "The kid Lou Wen has been blaming himself for not passing the exam these days. He doesn't think about food and tea. He's losing weight. My grandfather feels sorry for him."

Facing the emotional card played by old man Lou before, Lou Chengyi couldn't stand it anymore, his eyes drifted straight to Lou Hua.

Lou Hua asked Lou Wen: "What do you want?"

Lou Wen raised his eyes, his expression was more self-blame than doubt about the fairness of the exam. "I want to check the papers."

The papers are sealed in the Yamen of Fucheng. If you want to check it, you can but you have to have a way. If you can't find the right person, you can't find the door.Lou Yuzhu raised her eyebrows: "Are you planning to discuss the paper with the examiner after checking the paper?" Lou Yuzhu knew that she had guessed right without saying a word. "It's okay to check the papers, but you can figure out a way for the papers."

When his goal was achieved, Mr. Lou was about to get up and leave. Lou Yuzhu asked Huang Ying to fetch 22 taels of silver and handed it to Mr. Lou, saying meaningfully: "I dare not accept money from grandpa. Two taels of silver is considered repayment, and 20 taels is considered to be given to grandpa." To see a doctor and take medicine. In the future, grandpa doesn’t need to bring anything when he comes to the house. We can’t afford this kind of thing.” Two taels of silver asked Sanfang to find a way to check the papers for him, tsk, the abacus is too good!

Embarrassment flashed across Mr. Lou's face, and he wanted to push back the money.

Lou Yuzhu stuffed the money into his hand and said: "Grandpa, don't refuse, I will send Ahana to you again." As for Liu Ahma's money-greedy temperament, let alone 20 taels, 200 taels can be accepted brazenly. Down.After ordering Huangshan to set up a carriage to take the two of them back, Lou Chengyi came up.

"Is it difficult to check the paperwork?"

Lou Yuzhu glared at him, and Lou Hua said, "It's not difficult, it's just troublesome. Don't worry about it, Dad. It's just that the old house will come to you again to ask you to do something. Let them come to me."

Now that Lou Hua has a reputation for raising people, he will not object to the matter of supporting the family.The next day, Zhang’s family came to congratulate them. The two cousins ​​did not feel disappointed that they did not participate in Enke. They sincerely congratulated Lou Hua. The eldest grandson of Lizheng’s family won the election and immediately set up a banquet for the villagers to eat well. Dun, I originally thought that the third room would also be displayed, but I didn't expect that Lou Chengyi and his wife would be outspoken, and those who came to congratulate them respectfully sent them away, and those who gave congratulatory gifts would send them back double.

A few days later, when Lou Wen came back from marking the papers, the result was naturally nothing.In fact, if Lou Wen didn't check the papers, Lou Yuzhu also knew the reason why he failed the rankings. It was just that the words were too gorgeous and the style of writing was too radical, which poked the nerves of the examiners who believed in stability. It was also because Lou Wen was too unlucky, who let his papers fall into his life In the hands of examiners who hate the radicals the most and hate the flashy, it is completely different from Lou Hua's style of writing that does not pay attention to flamboyance but only practicality, so the imperial examination also depends on luck!

The news of Lou Hua Zhongju spread from Yanjia Village, one by one the matchmakers rushed up like vicious dogs smelling the smell of meat, from the town, the nearby village, and even a few villages away, wave after wave. , one after another, making people laugh and cry but also quite annoying.Fortunately, the matchmakers were winking. Seeing that Sanfang really didn't want to talk about marriage, after half a month of tossing, it gradually subsided.While Sanfang breathed a sigh of relief, his heart rose again, because the rice inside the enclosure had already grown.

In the middle of the night, Pei Guanying led [-] or [-] horseshoes of the guard yard and rushed to the third room. Under the moonlight, they bagged the harvested rice in the backyard and transported it to the horses. Lou Hua locked the letter recording the double-cropping rice into Pei Guanying. In the iron box he brought, there was only one key, which Pei Sheng, who was far away in Beijing, kept close to him.

Tucking the iron box into her chest and hiding it next to her body, Pei Guanying patted Lou Hua on the shoulder and said, "I don't think I'll come back once I go." After sweeping the money through Lou Chengyi and his wife, Lou Ming, and Xiao Louchen, he finally decided On Lou Yuzhu's body, bitterness flashed in his eyes, and then he bowed his hands upright: "Everyone, take care."

Lou Hua led Sanfang to return the gift.

After the ceremony, Pei Guanying got on the horse and rode away first.Behind him, a nurse in a black dress followed immediately.

Sanfang watched the horse go away until he could no longer see it, then turned back.Then there is waiting.

Today's son Yanqin, who ascended the throne at the age of 31 and has been emperor for 29 years now, has a strict regime and is quite tyrannical to the clan. Therefore, the atmosphere in the court is quite clean, and there have been many good talks between the monarch and his ministers and Le Dao.

On this day, the bell tolled three times in Beijing, and all civil and military officials lined up to the Xuanwu Hall to pay homage to the emperor's birthday. Precious stones and antiques, rare and precious natural treasures, etc. were presented to the Xuanwu Hall like flowing water for the emperor to enjoy and put into the inner treasury. The emperor blinked Blinking her dazzled eyes, she sat on the imperial chair condescendingly looking down at all the civil and military officials, and said with a smile: "I don't seem to have seen Pei Aiqing, are you angry with me and don't want to see me?"

The emperor made a joke, and all the officials couldn't help cheering him on. After laughing for a while, the old man took over and said, "Your Majesty, maybe Mr. Pei got up late, come here later and treat the old minister to shame him, and see if he dares to do it next time. "

The emperor pretended to be distressed and shook his head and said: "That's not possible, I still hope that Pei Aiqing will solve my problems, what should I do if I annoy Pei Aiqing and lose my temper?"

The monarchs and ministers were joking, thinking that Pei Sheng would come over soon, but they didn't want to see no one after half an hour, and some political opponents began to impeach him on the spot.

What is relying on the name of Jingyang Hou Mansion, what is relying on the emperor's grace, what is relying on that little merit, no matter how serious it is, I wish I could step Pei Sheng into the mud at that time!

The current Jingyang Hou Pei Dingjun's beard is about to turn up with anger. He is a general and his temper is very irritable. Hearing that all the officials took the opportunity to impeach his son, if it wasn't for the emperor's birthday, he might have to roll up his sleeves Come on, let those civil servants see his majesty as the Marshal of the three armed forces!

The Son of Heaven knew Pei Sheng's character well, and he was definitely not someone who would be late for the Son of Heaven's birthday. He was waiting for the Xuanren to ask him, when Pei Sheng wobbled to pick up a burden.The emperor raised his eyebrows, and said with a smile: "Hurry up, which Aiqing hurry up and help Pei Aiqing, old arms and legs, it's awkward to pick that picture."

Immediately the two generals went up to greet them, took the burden with one hand and put it on their shoulders, walked briskly into the hall with their waist straightened, in stark contrast to Pei Sheng who was panting and sweating profusely in the cold wind behind him.

The civil and military officials turned their heads and smiled secretly, and the emperor also raised his eyebrows, and the corner of his mouth slightly curled up: "No matter what the birthday gift from Pei Aiqing is, this special way of gift-giving can open up my world, but this item can't make me forgive you for being late. As for the matter, it’s okay if the birthday gift satisfies me, but if I’m not satisfied, I’ll punish you to write a beautiful article to reflect on your mistakes, and you can only watch but not eat at the birthday banquet at night.”

Pei Sheng was speechless. He glanced at his play-loving friends and then at his gloating political opponents, wiped off the sweat on his face, lifted up his clothes and knelt respectfully, took out the double-crop rice letter wrapped in cotton cloth from his bosom, and presented it to the bottom of his head. Eyes full of excitement, he bowed down and said: "On behalf of the third room of Lou's family in Yanjia Village, Huya Town, Nanyang Prefecture, I present a birthday gift, and wish the emperor good luck and good health!"

Lou's third bedroom in Yanjia Village, Huya Town, Nanyang Prefecture?

Civil and military officials winked one after another, wondering what kind of medicine Pei Sheng sold in the gourd.Jingyang Hou Pei Dingjun squinted his eyes, the old god looked at his son freely, pretending.

The emperor raised his eyebrows and gave the servant a wink.

The attendant bowed his knees to salute, then quickly took the things from Pei Sheng's hands with his head down, and presented them to the emperor with both hands.

The Son of Heaven looked at the wrapped things, and took the time to uncover the cotton cloth. When the cover of the letter was revealed, the Son of Heaven was inexplicably surprised. He quickly picked up the letter and read it at a speed of ten lines at a glance.

The civil and military officials were surprised, and they all poked Pei Sheng with winks.Even Marquis Jingyang gave his son winks, but he didn't respond for a long time, as if he was heartbroken.The son is too determined not to tell me what I hate the most!

After flipping through a notebook in the form of a diary, the Son of Heaven raised his eyes and saw that Pei Sheng was still kneeling on the ground, went down the jade steps to help him up personally, and said in a rather excited tone: "Ai Qing, get up!"

The civil and military officials stared straight, unable to adapt to the rapid change in the emperor's painting style.

Pei Shengxu stood up with the help of the emperor, and the agitation in his voice seemed to have not calmed down: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Ai Qing gave me a generous gift, good! good! Come on, all the loves also take a look, this is a great happy event, a happy event!" After saying that, he handed out the letter in his hand, and the oldest senior officials The old man took it, and the more he looked at it, the more excited he became, and there were several people who wept with joy.

The catastrophe more than ten years ago caused heavy losses to Dayuan. Everyone who experienced it has lingering fears. They don’t want to experience that kind of hopeless and dark days. The monarchs and ministers agree that there is no threshold that cannot be crossed, but in the face of natural disasters, it is still human meager.Some sentimental court officials wiped the corners of their red-stained eyes, thinking that it would be great if there was a double-cropping rice method at that time, so that the food would be half more, and the court would not be helpless to starve to death so many victims !

The elders over there were still excited holding letters, while here Pei Sheng led the emperor to the burden, opened the cloth bag and introduced to the emperor which is early rice and which is late rice, and what is the difference between the two.

Naturally, the emperor insisted on saying well, and after he had finished watching, he ordered all the civil and military officials to come up and look at it.The civil and military officials lined up again after watching, and said good and auspicious words without repetition, which made the emperor laugh from ear to ear. "Just now Pei Aiqing said that it is the third room of the Lou family in Yanjia Village, Huya Town, Nanyang Prefecture. Is it the family with four children and a brother who ranks third? Let me think about it, that brother seems to be called Lou Yuzhu?"

Pei Sheng's heart skipped a beat, wondering how the emperor knew about Lou Yuzhu. "Go back to the emperor, that's the one."

"No wonder." The emperor said with a smile: "Old Mu went to the palace and complained to me, saying that he has a good seedling, but unfortunately he can't be an official, otherwise he will have a place in the Chaozhong Pavilion in a few decades."

Pei Shenghan.

In fact, Mr. Mu was not the first person to raise the house with the emperor, the first one was Master Huineng who came back from his travels. The words 'The alien star is a lucky star, living in Nanyang Mansion' impressed the Son of Heaven deeply.