"Mother of my child …"
Fang Houde's remaining hand hugged Qin Xuelian tightly. This man made of steel, this man who had once given selflessly, also had tears streaming down his face today.
Eight years ago, it was precisely because of the Law of Dao examinations, because the Li family was the Southern Mountain Village's greatest hope! The Fang family of three were mercilessly chased out of the Southern Mountain Village.
Eight years later, his son attained the Double Roll Champion of the county Law of Dao examinations.
All of his grievances were gone, and all that was left was pride.
Fang Houde gazed towards the direction of the Southern Mountain Village, and subconsciously straightened his back, as if to say, "Look, my son didn't enter the Hall of Dao, but, my son still passed the Law of Dao examinations, and is even the Double Roll Champion!"
…
This day, the Northern Mountain Village was destined to be joyous.
The villagers in the village busied themselves amidst laughter. Those who cooked, those who set the bowls. In the square, regardless of whether it was the elderly or the children, their faces were brimming with joy.
When Fang Zhengzhi returned to the village, it was just the time for the banquet to start.
Hence …
When he excitedly shouted at the village entrance that Fang Zhengzhi had returned, other than a few birds responding, there was no other response. All of the villagers had gathered at the square to eat and drink.
Who would foolishly wait at the village entrance?
Fang Zhengzhi was somewhat depressed. He was the person who attained the Double Roll Champion, the news should have already spread. Why didn't anyone come out to welcome him?
What was even more infuriating was that he didn't even see a messenger.
This was really too much of a failure.
After thinking about it, Fang Zhengzhi's skin wasn't thick enough to shout, I attained the Double Roll Champion, I am back, come and welcome me.
Hence, he could only dejectedly ride the Silver Scale Horse home alone.
Then, Fang Zhengzhi became even more depressed. It was completely dark at home, there wasn't even a single oil lamp lit. Don't tell me they had fallen asleep? It can't be so early?
Just as he was thinking, he heard a wave of lively laughter coming from not too far away.
Listening carefully, he realised it was coming from the square.
"Don't tell me they are all dancing in the square … alright, let's go take a look!" Fang Zhengzhi tied the Silver Scale Horse, and walked towards the square in the dark.
Not too long later, he saw the entire square was filled with people.
All the villagers, be it the elderly or the children, were happily discussing, eating and drinking around the table. Everyone's face was brimming with smiles, but …
However, no one noticed Fang Zhengzhi in the dark.
"Eh? There's food! " Fang Zhengzhi did not care about that. His eyes lit up when he saw the dishes on the table.
He looked around and found Fang Houde and Qin Xuelian sitting at the table in the middle of the square.
Fang Houde was obviously very happy today. His face was red from drinking. Qin Xuelian, on the other hand, was different from her usual self. She didn't try to dissuade him, but just picked food for Fang Houde.
After finding his parents, Fang Zhengzhi walked straight to the table in the middle.
Along the way, they passed by five or six tables.
Finally, a drunken old man saw Fang Zhengzhi passing by. He was stunned and rubbed his eyes in disbelief.
"Why does it look like Zhengzhi is back?"
"Old Man Li, are you drunk? After passing the county examination, Zhengzhi would go to the River of Trust Province to participate in the capital examination. How could he return? Quick … quick drink! "
"That's … that's true!" The old man agreed. Preparing for the capital examination was very important. How could Fang Zhengzhi return?
Fang Zhengzhi did not hear the discussion behind him. Instead, he walked to Fang Houde's side.
He sat his butt on the chair. Then, he picked up his chopsticks and quickly picked up the leg of a green furred rabbit in the middle of the table.
"The roasted meat in the village is indeed the best!" Fang Zhengzhi said as he ate.
"That's for sure. Our Northern Mountain Village is famous for its roasted meat. Fang Zhengzhi personally prepared the ingredients!" Zhang Yangping, who was drinking wine, instantly boasted when he heard this.
"Thank you Uncle Yangping for your praise!" Fang Zhengzhi drank a mouthful of wine.
"You're welcome … eh? Uncle Yangping … ah! Fang Zhengzhi! " Zhang Yangping casually waved his hand. Then, he turned around and instantly shot up from his chair.
"Zheng … Zhengzhi?!" Qin Xuelian also noticed Fang Zhengzhi chewing on the rabbit leg at this moment. Her face was filled with disbelief.
"Mum, I came back to stay for two days. Do you feel very surprised?" Fang Zhengzhi smiled as he casually acted coquettishly towards Qin Xuelian.
When Fang Zhengzhi smiled casually, the entire square suddenly quietened down.
All of the villagers stared with their eyes wide open. Looking at Fang Zhengzhi eating roasted meat on the table, they felt as if they had seen a monster.
A double roll champion who was supposed to be on the way to the capital examination …
Returned to the village?!
The villagers were all in disbelief. But, after a moment of shock, the entire square erupted. No matter what, Fang Zhengzhi's return was a joyous occasion.
"Oh my, Zhengzhi really returned!"
"Fang Zhengzhi returned?"
"Oh my … it's really Fang Zhengzhi!"
One by one, the villagers instantly stood up and surrounded him. Some of them were even chewing on a bone in their mouths, and their words were unclear.
Among them, the most emotional was Qin Xuelian.
When she saw Fang Zhengzhi clearly, she couldn't hold it in any longer. Tears rolled down her cheeks, and she hugged Fang Zhengzhi tightly in her arms. Even the mouthful of oil that Fang Zhengzhi was chewing on, she was completely unwilling to let go.
"Mum …" Feeling the warmth of Qin Xuelian's embrace, Fang Zhengzhi could only swallow the roasted meat in his mouth with great difficulty.
"It's good that you came back to stay for two days. Let your mum make good food for you, ha ha ha …" Fang Houde looked at Fang Zhengzhi and smiled foolishly. But, the corners of his eyes were somewhat moist.
…
After the surprise, the villagers began to ask questions at the same time.
They were all curious about the Law of Dao examinations. After all, to the ordinary villagers, they would never have the chance to enter the examination in their entire lives.
Hence, they started to ask, what were the questions in the Law of Dao theory examination, or whether it was difficult, or whether they could eat inside and so on …
All kinds of questions, strange of every description.
Fang Zhengzhi didn't mind, and answered them very seriously.
When the villagers were almost done with their questions, Zhang Yangping also opened his mouth.
"Zhengzhi, even though you attained the Double Roll Champion in the Law of Dao examinations, but it's best not to give yourself too much pressure in the capital examination!"
"That's right, I heard people say that the county examination is only the threshold. Only after passing the capital examination can one become a truly important person, and receive the rewards of the dynasty!" Another villager added.
"Yes, Zhengzhi, you have after all never entered the Hall of Dao to learn. You are still young, it's alright. We are all very proud of you for being able to pass the county examination this time. If you don't perform well in the capital examination, the entire village will still support you. It's the same even if you wait a few years for the examination!" Zhang Yangping continued.
"Your Uncle Yangping is right. No matter what, you have already taken the first step. In future, your Uncle Yangping will always support you. For this River of Trust Capital examination, you just have to do your best, don't feel too much pressure! Mentality … is very important! "Fang Houde nodded at one side.
Fang Zhengzhi understood that his own father and Zhang Yangping said this probably because they were worried that he would give himself too much pressure.
It felt like what modern parents said before sending their children to the examination hall, don't feel too much pressure, just do your best, whether you pass or not doesn't matter …
"I feel that in this capital examination, I can attain the Double Roll Champion once again!" Fang Zhengzhi smiled slightly, full of confidence.
"Ha ha ha …" When the surrounding villagers heard Fang Zhengzhi's words, they instantly began to laugh. They didn't have any ill intentions, and simply laughed very happily.
"Good child, you have ambition!"
"Yes, ambition is a good thing, but don't set your goal too high. The Double Roll Champion of the capital examination, I think the River of Trust Capital hasn't produced a Double Roll Champion for over a hundred years?"
"Ha ha, this child Zhengzhi is joking, old man, don't tell me you take it seriously?"
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