Zhang Zhong, who was on the boat, was also excited. He knew what his parents were thinking. They were waiting for him to pass the exam, but he suddenly became the top scorer. The top scorer could be born every year. In the future, the Zhang family would become a big family. He was already the top scorer, so Xiao Bao didn't have to worry at all.
Or they could have a few more children in the future and let Xiao Bao teach them. Even if they couldn't compare to Xiao Bao, they wouldn't be too bad. There was also Cuckoo. When they grew up and had children, wouldn't they be even more powerful? Two people teaching one child, and they could also teach one child. The Zhang family would no longer be the same as the Zhang family that had to sneak back when the imperial court was in chaos to get a wife.
The villagers opened their eyes wide and controlled their breathing. They didn't dare to breathe too loudly, fearing that they would blow up the top scorer. The people of Zhangjia Zhuangzi were the most proud, especially the old men. They had watched Zhang Zhong grow up. They didn't expect that the naughty young master from back then would become the top scorer.
The people of Zhuangzi and Zhuangzi were also happy. They didn't expect that the new master of the family would become a manor just by going around the capital. In the future, when they went out, they could say that they were the top scorer's villagers. That feeling, wouldn't others die of envy?
The Wang family and Zhuangzi villagers also had reason to be happy. Who didn't know the relationship between the Zhang Family and the Wang Family? The Zhang family was the Wang family, and the top scorer was everyone's.
Under everyone's expectations, Zhang Zhong's boat sped up and stopped at the shore Between the Clouds and the Water. Zhang Zhong didn't wait for the boat to come to a stop. He jumped onto the boat and knelt down in front of the Old Master without saying anything.
"Father, your unfilial son is back. Father, you don't have to worry about the Zhang family being unable to make a name for themselves."
The Old Master narrowed his eyes and smiled, but he couldn't control his eyes. Tears flowed out and down his cheeks.
The old lady also wiped her tears and went forward to help Zhang Zhong up. "Zhong-er, get up quickly. Go back to the ancestral house and kowtow. The Zhang family has produced a capable person. All the ancestors are happy."
"Husband, I knew that you were very capable. Back then, when my family objected, I followed you here because I was waiting for this day. Before you came back, my family gave me hundreds of bolts of silk. Xiao Bao and Cuckoo also gave me longevity locks. They finally recognized you as their son-in-law.
No one said that this concubine is a fool anymore. They all praised this concubine for her good eyesight. Husband, this concubine thanks husband. In a few days, this concubine will have the status of a noble lady. "
At this time, the Jang Wong Clan came over and spoke to Zhang Zhong with deep feelings. Her family had sent many gifts over in the past few days. At that time, the Wang family clearly knew that Zhang Zhong had gone over. After sending people to pick him up, they didn't care. They thought that even if he passed, he would only get a B grade.
At that time, they would help to mediate and become an official. Then, wouldn't Zhang Zhong obediently go over? Who would have thought that Zhang Zhong would actually become the top scorer? This was not only because of his talent. Without some power, no matter how talented he was, he wouldn't be able to become the top scorer.
Because of this, the Wang family was anxious. Seeing that Zhang Zhong had the ability, if they didn't go and express their goodwill, when the time came that he would ignore the Wang family, many people would laugh at the Wang family. It was just like the saying that one shouldn't bully a poor young man. In a short five years, Zhang Zhong was no longer the person who didn't dare to refute. He was no longer the person who had to secretly take a wife with him.
It was only in the past two years that the Zhang Clan had transformed from a manor that barely made a living into the current Zhang Clan, which was rich and famous. Yes, with a scholar who was the top scorer in the Jinshi examination, the Zhang Clan could be considered a clan.
After hearing his wife's words, Zhang Zhong's eyes turned red. The sullenness in his heart completely disappeared at this moment. Who would dare to look down on him, Zhang Zhong? Then, would the servants of the Wang family dare to say to him, "You are not worthy of my wife, give up."
Letting out a long breath, Zhang Zhong said to the Jang Wong Clan, "Qiao 'er, you have been wronged these past few years. I, Zhang Zhong, will definitely fight for a higher title for you in the future."
After speaking to his wife, Zhang Zhong said to the Old Master and Old Master, "Father, Mother, let's go back to worship the ancestors. At noon, I will have a good drink with the in-laws."
Wang Juan's family was also watching from the side. They were also gratified by Zhang Zhong's success. Cuckoo would have a better life in the future. Knowing that they were going to worship the ancestors, they didn't say anything and just laughed at the side.
Zhang Zhong's family returned to the main courtyard. After placing the incense, they began to kowtow and worship the ancestors. They talked about the unfilial descendants of the Zhang family and how they had done today. After a few words, it was considered that they had finished worshipping the ancestors.
After that, they began to deliver things to the villagers. Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan had brought back things to be delivered. They also took out the things in the main courtyard's storeroom. Everyone was happy. Even the villagers of the Li family and the Ge family in Zhuangzi received a gift.
Zhang Zhong went to find Wang Juan's father to drink. Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan ran to Between the Clouds and the Water to see the old man. The two of them had to persuade the old man to plant cotton.
When the old man saw Zhang Zhong upstairs, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. If he really didn't enter the top three, he didn't know how to explain it to Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan. He had already promised them.
"Grandpa Bi, did you plant the White Fold Seeds that we asked people to bring back?" Zhang Xiaobao asked the old man when he saw him.
"Yes, I did. I didn't plant them in the muddy ground. I found another place. The muddy ground can't be planted this year, so I have to turn it over. Xiao Bao, tell me, why are you raising so many flowers?"
After the old man saw the flowers that Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan bought, he didn't have a place to plant them, so he put them in his nephew's field. Some of them died, but there were still more than 6,000 flowers left. It was quite a lot.
"Flowers? Oh, yes, flowers. Grandpa Bi, those flowers are different from other flowers. We usually stuff cotton wool in the bedding. When the flowers bloom and bear fruit, they can replace cotton wool in the bedding. They can also be woven into cloth to make clothes. It's much better than cotton wool. "
Zhang Xiaobao explained to the old man. Wang Juan also said, "When the time comes, the price of silk will drop. More people will be able to wear silk, and more people won't have to worry about not having clothes. That cotton can be plucked. Oh, it's the White Fold Seeds. Put it in a pot and steam it. If there are wounds on the body, use that to bandage them with medicine to make the wounds heal faster."
"Oh? There's such a thing? I've never heard of it. I'll listen to the two of you this time. If it's really that useful, I'll submit a memorial to let the emperor know and plant it in some state capitals. " The old man had never thought that the White Fold Seeds could be used to make clothes. In the past, he had always thought that it looked good when it bloomed.
"Grandpa Bi, don't worry. It will definitely be useful. It's just that it will take some time to remove the seeds. Xiao Bao and I will think about it and make something to press the seeds. When the time comes, it will be convenient. The first bedding we make will be given to Grandpa Bi." Zhang Xiaobao promised the old man.
The old man only thought that this was taught by someone else. He thought about using the White Fold Seeds as a bedding in the future, but he didn't know how it would feel.
When Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan saw that the old man had agreed, they bid farewell and went to find Li Xun. Li Xun also followed them back. He didn't want to stay in the capital. When he came back, he also brought some things. There were more than a hundred watermelon seedlings with mud wrapped around the roots. This was his housekeeper's cold melon.
It was an ornamental thing in the imperial gardens. Occasionally, people would eat it, but no one used the seeds to make melon seeds. Zhang Xiaobao had asked him what was in the gardens. Zhang Xiaobao didn't care about other things. When he heard Li Xun describe the watermelon, he became interested and asked Li Xun to get some to plant. This thing was easy to raise, and it was better to put it in the sand.
When the time came, he would get some iced watermelon to eat. The seeds could also be used as snacks. The watermelon seeds tasted better than sunflower seeds. The layer inside the watermelon skin could also be used to cook. He could fry melon slices or eat cold.
When the time came, he and Wang Juan would each hold half a watermelon and eat it with a spoon. The taste was really good.
Li Xun planted these watermelon seedlings in his home. He specially chose a place with a lot of sand to plant. He didn't feel that this thing was good. It was just a little sweeter in the mouth, and he often had to spit out the seeds. It was strenuous.
"I planted it. It's all here. Take a look. I don't know why you are willing to eat this thing. Why don't you eat some peaches?" When Li Xun saw Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan looking for him, he knew that it was about the watermelon. He took the two people to the place and pointed to the watermelon seedlings.
"Well, when the time comes, I will make something good for you to eat. You must have not eaten it before. Especially when it ripens in summer, you can use it to relieve the heat. You can't eat it directly. You have to throw it in the well town. When the time comes, I will make cold melon slices for you. It's not worse than cucumber. In the future, when you have time, you can go to the garden and have a look.
If you find something strange, you will find it. "Zhang Xiaobao began to promise Li Xun again. He also asked him to go more often in the future. If he found something that could be used as food but was treated as ornamental plants, wouldn't it be a crime?
"Then I'll wait for you to make some kind of melon slices. If it's not delicious, I won't take anything out for you in the future."
Li Xun said with some doubts. He didn't think that this thing could be delicious. If it wasn't from Zhang Xiaobao's mouth, he wouldn't have any hope.
"Well, leave it to us. There is one more thing to discuss with you. Can you lend some of your guards? Not many, 20 are enough. Lend them to my father for a few months and then return them to you. My father is a new county magistrate there, and some things may not be so easy to do."
Zhang Xiaobao finished talking about the watermelon and began to ask Li Xun to get more guards.
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