[Red House] Ban'er's Road to Imperial Examination

When the carriage was about to approach Wangjia Village from a distance, the two guards at the entrance of the village rushed back to report the news, and the other came up to meet him from a distance. When Wang Gou'er saw him, he jumped off before the carriage stopped. He got out of the carriage and ran towards him, shouting while running: "Go back and report to the patriarch, let them come to receive the imperial edict!"

"Imperial decree? What imperial decree?"

"This time, Ban'er was not only summoned by the cabinet, but also commended by the emperor. The emperor issued an imperial decree to reward him with things!"

"What?" The visitor's breath suddenly became rapid. He hurriedly ran over to grab Wang Gou'er's hand, and asked eagerly, "Really? You didn't lie?"

"Hey, how can you say such words to deceive people, this is the crime of beheading, I don't want to die!"

As soon as Wang Gou'er said this, the people opposite him immediately believed his words, and his expression suddenly became a little distorted. I don't know whether it was surprise or joy. Wang Gou'er slapped him on the shoulder and urged: " What are you waiting for? Hurry up and report the letter, you will receive the imperial edict!"

"Yes, yes, report the letter! Report the letter! The whole village must come out to receive the edict."

After finishing speaking, he immediately turned around and ran back to the village. Seeing that he had gone far away, Wang Gou'er happily jumped into the carriage, and said to his clan brother Wang An: "This time, I see who else said that I am not up to date? So what if I don't live up to expectations, but I raised a good son."

Wang An laughed and said some flattering words, but there was a trace of envy in his heart. Indeed, Gou'er did not live up to expectations when he was young, and his good family business failed like this, but he really couldn't stand him raising a good son. As long as the son has one ten-thousandth of the ability, he will not have to worry about it in his life.

Wang An slowed down the speed of the car, and the two carriages behind him also slowed down. Not long after, they were approaching the entrance of the village, and the road in the village was approaching the dark crowd. Wang Gou'er and Wang An saw this, Quickly jumped out of the carriage, Wang Yue also got out of the carriage, Wang Gou'er saw that his hands were empty, so he hurriedly said to him: "Hurry up and take the imperial decree."

Wang Yue hurriedly took out the box containing the imperial decree, took out the imperial decree from it, and held it respectfully in the palm of his hand, while Wang An and Wang Gou'er took out the brocade and the four treasures of the study from the emperor, and held it in their hands. A carriage helping to deliver the goods was parked aside, just watching from a distance, although the delivery guy wanted to join in the fun, he still wisely did not join in.

Walking in the front of the crowd were the patriarchs and patriarchs as well as Mrs. Liu and Grandma Liu. From a distance, Wang Yue was holding a roll of yellow brocade, while Wang Gou'er and Wang An followed behind him holding a roll of silk. Holding a gorgeous box, one holding a brocade, seeing them from a distance, the team leader has arranged the people to divide into two sides, kneeling on the road on both sides, when Da Wangyue walked in front of them, the patriarch shouted loudly: "Caomin Wang Pinggui and the Wang family The villagers in the village respectfully welcome the imperial decree, long live my emperor, long live long live!"

After finishing speaking, he went to raise his hands high and lay down respectfully on the ground. His forehead hit the cement road mercilessly, making a bang sound, but he didn't seem to feel the pain and didn't respond.

And the villagers who followed him also followed his example and shouted loudly: "The grassroots Wang Moumou welcomes the imperial decree, long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

Wang Yue was frightened by their battle all of a sudden, standing there, not knowing what to do, Wang Gou'er sneaked into his ear and reminded in a low voice, "Go to the ancestral hall."

Of course, the imperial decree should be enshrined in the ancestral hall. This is also to remind the clansmen that this is the glory his son brought to the whole clan, so they can always remember the goodness of Baner.

Receiving Wang Gou'er's reminder, Wang Yue went straight to the ancestral hall with the imperial decree. The villagers of Wangjia Village followed him solemnly, and went to the ancestral hall respectfully.

The guys who followed Wang Gou'er and delivered the goods for him did not follow up immediately, but sat leisurely in the carriage. There is probably no one in the village now, so it is not good for them to go in.

But they are not idle, but talking.

"Hey, that kid looks like he's only eight or nine years old, tsk tsk, in this world, there are people who are lucky and have to be envied."

"That's not it, look at us, when we were eight or nine years old, we were still being boarded by my husband every day to make a living, but if you look at them again, it's the sky and the earth, tsk tsk, how can this be compared! "

"I don't compare with him, there is no comparison. I just hope that when I have a son in the future, I can have one tenth of him, not one percent. Then I can be an old man with peace of mind. Already!"

"That's a good idea, don't tell me, the boy's father, the dog named Gou'er, knew our master. He used to live in the capital. He had a house, a few shops, and a lot of fields. But he didn't live up to it, he lost his fortune, the house was sold, the shop was also sold, and he could only go to the countryside to farm. He didn't shake his head when anyone mentioned him, but look at him today, the owner is so courteous when he sees him. What is it, it’s not that his son is promising!!”

The guys next to him are not as experienced as him, and they don't know such inside information, so they are all very excited to hear him say such things, and pester him to reveal more inside information to satisfy their curiosity.

Not to mention how these guys gossip about the Wang family, the Wang family followed Wang Yue all the way to the ancestral hall, this time the ceremony is more grand than the ancestor worship during the festival, women are not allowed to go inside the ancestral hall, they can only stare outside look at.

The men stood crowded together inside the ancestral hall, and the clan elders stood at the front with a few promising clan members. Wang Yue stepped forward and handed the imperial decree to the patriarch. The patriarch stretched out his hand tremblingly, wanting to After receiving the imperial edict, he hesitated for a moment when he was about to receive the imperial edict, and then retracted his hand. He looked at Wang Yue and said, "Ban'er, let it go!"

"This... patriarch, you should go, you are the patriarch!"

"No, you go, His Majesty rewarded you, it's your turn to go!"

"But I am the royal family, this is not only my honor, but also the honor of the royal family, so the patriarch should present this imperial decree to the ancestors!"

"But…"

"Come on, what are the two big men doing?" A more irritable patriarch couldn't help but said: "Patriarch, you can continue, with Brother Yue's talent, you will definitely be able to get it in the future." Your Majesty's reward, then let Brother Yue come by himself, this time you will come first!"

"Yes, yes, Lao Jiu's words sound good. Brother Yue will have a long life in the future, and there must be a chance. You, half of your body, are about to be buried in the ground, but it may not be so. I will let you worship this time. If you don't want to come, I can go!"

"Go, go, go, I'm the patriarch, I must come, and it won't be your turn!"

The patriarch admitted that he was persuaded. Indeed, he is already over 50, and there is no chance to wait for the next time. Baner is still young, and he still has many opportunities, so this time let him rely on his old man to compete with Baner. Bar!

The patriarch suppressed the excitement in his heart, and tried his best to let his hands take the yellow scroll smoothly. He walked to the ancestor's tablet and knelt down step by step under the attention of all the children of the Wang family in the ancestral hall. Behind him, many descendants of the Wang family followed. Kneel down.

"Protected by the ancestors! Today, Wang Yue, a 21-generation son of the Wang family, has been rewarded by the emperor for his merits. The ancestors of the Wang family can pay more attention to the outstanding children of the Wang family in the spirit of heaven, and bless them from being harmed by evil spirits. They will have a safe journey and a bright future. If the descendants of the Wang family are outstanding, the descendants of the future generations should offer generous sacrifices to reward their ancestors. achievement!"

After finishing speaking, he held the imperial decree in his hand and kowtowed three times, followed by the disciples of the Wang family. Then the patriarch stood up and put the imperial decree on the place where he usually visits the censer. Just put it on.

As for the incense burner, it has been moved forward to give up its place.

The patriarch put the imperial decree carefully and carefully, took a stick of incense from the hand of the elder on one side, lit it on the candle in front of the memorial tablet, held the incense to his forehead, prayed a few words silently, and then put the incense Insert into the incense burner.

After these things were done, the patriarch returned to the original place, knelt down again, and led the Wang family's children to recite the Wang family's regulations from beginning to end, kowtowed three more times, and then bowed out of the ancestral hall.

When we arrived outside the ancestral hall, the original solemn atmosphere was relaxed. The patriarch waved his hand under everyone's gaze, laughed, and shouted: "Let's have a banquet!"

Everyone cheered and started their hands one after another. Those who carried the table carried the table, those who moved the bench moved the bench, those who set the pot set the pot, and those who prepared the ingredients prepared the ingredients. Wang Shisan smiled and held his pipe while directing his apprentices to help back and forth And he was shirtless, waving a long spoon in one hand, and holding a big pot in the other. The fire was steaming, and the large pieces of meat in the pot kept churning with his movements. Soon, the aroma of the dishes was overflowing, and the members of the royal family sat around the table Swallowing, saying some homely things, a family banquet kicked off.

The author has something to say: It’s raining again, and I’m really annoyed by the continuous light rain. If it’s going to rain, it’s going to be bigger, and it’s going to be sunny after it’s over. I don’t understand what those literature and art fans like about the so-called drizzle. of!