Yang Yuhuan had always believed that if her father hadn't used Fang Yun's family's money to gamble, Fang Yun's parents wouldn't have had to travel to other places and encounter demonic beasts. She had always felt that she owed Fang Yun.
In order to atone for her sins, Yang Yuhuan had added layer after layer of burdens to her body. It was so heavy that she couldn't breathe, and her emotional world was completely blank.
Now that Fang Yun had finally passed the Scholar Exam and was a Double Armor Case Head, the burden in her heart had finally been lifted by half.
She had originally been happily preparing a banquet with her relatives, waiting for Fang Yun to return from the Scholarly Meet. But with the arrival of the matchmaker, her good mood had completely disappeared.
Yang Yuhuan was afraid.
She had never been afraid before because she had a firm goal in her heart. But now that she had achieved her goal, her heart felt empty.
She realized that the only person she could rely on now was Fang Yun, but those matchmakers and those rich families seemed to want to steal Fang Yun from her.
Just when she was most worried, Fang Yun returned and even proposed in front of everyone.
Yang Yuhuan finally knew that no one could steal Fang Yun away.
Yang Yuhuan couldn't help but smile sweetly. Then she reached out to touch her face, which was burning with embarrassment.
"Little Yun, he really is different." Yang Yuhuan thought in her heart. Her originally empty heart slowly filled up, and her face became redder and redder.
In the past, Yang Yuhuan's goal was to let Fang Yun grow up, but now, her goal was to be a good wife to Fang Yun.
Fang Yun opened his eyes and saw Yang Yuhuan's bashful smile. It was like a peach blossom blooming under the moonlight. She was simply a fairy descending to the mortal world. He couldn't help but be moved.
Yang Yuhuan didn't think that Fang Yun would suddenly open his eyes. She was shocked and embarrassed, and subconsciously wanted to run away.
Fang Yun grabbed her wrist and said softly, "I pretended to be drunk so that I could talk to you."
Yang Yuhuan blushed. Her usual sister-like appearance disappeared without a trace. She lowered her head and let Fang Yun hold her hand.
"I have a hundred taels of silver in my coat. It was given to me by High Scholar Su. Keep it well. From now on, you're not allowed to work for anyone else, and you're not allowed to do any hard work. Do you hear me? "
"But …"
"No buts. You've worked so hard for this family for so many years. It's time for you to take a break. I'll take care of this family in the future!"
Yang Yuhuan slowly raised her head. She was less shy and more touched. She said, "Okay, I'll listen to Xiao Yun."
"Including the cash gifts from others, it's enough for us to spend for a long time. Go and hire a maid or buy a maidservant to help with the housework. What you need to do now is to be idle, play, and eat. Take care of your body, understand? "
"Okay." Yang Yuhuan's eyes turned red. She did not think that happiness would come so quickly. It was much better than what she had imagined.
"These years, it's been hard on you." Fang Yun sighed.
Who would have thought that Yang Yuhuan did not continue to cry. Instead, she said in a firm tone, "I used to think that it was hard, but now that I see that you're successful, I don't think it's hard at all! I'm very happy now! "
Fang Yun's gaze became even gentler.
"Sister Yuhuan, from tomorrow onwards, I'll teach you how to read."
"Really?" Yang Yuhuan happily asked.
"Of course. From now on, I'll teach you ten words a day. In less than a year, you'll be able to read and write. Oh right, I'll also teach you arithmetic."
"No, you have to spend your time studying. You still have to take the Elementary Scholar exam. You can't waste your time on me." Yang Yuhuan said.
"I can't always study. There will come a time when I'll be tired. I'll teach you how to read and write. How about it?"
"Then … alright." Yang Yuhuan did not know how to refute.
The two of them chatted for a while more before Fang Yun slowly fell asleep due to the alcohol.
The next day, Fang Yun slept until late in the morning. He put on his clothes and walked out to find Yang Yuhuan feeding the chickens. The three horses had already been removed from their harness and were tied to the chicken coop.
"Sister Yuhuan, good morning."
"Good morning." Yang Yuhuan straightened her back and looked at Fang Yun. Her face was full of smiles, "I'll heat up some food for you. You still have to go to the temple to pay respects to the saints. After you're done eating, you can take the carriage there."
"It's not like I'm going out on a long journey. I can just walk there." Fang Yun said.
Not long after, the food was heated up. Fang Yun ate while Yang Yuhuan sat opposite him and talked about the gifts she received yesterday.
"Yesterday, there were many dishes, meat, wine and so on. But there were many people who came and ate most of it. There was a lot of money, so I asked Xiao Mao to help me write it down. Excluding High Scholar Su, there were a total of two hundred and twenty-four taels of five hundred copper coins. "
"So much?" Fang Yun said.
"You're a double armor case leader. Those big families in the county sent you money. Last night, I heard from Mister Fang, who was a lecturer in the county school, that he had already passed on the news of your double armor case to the Fang family of the Great Source Mansion. The Fang family of the Great Source Mansion will definitely give you a generous gift. "
Fang Yun nodded. People with the surname Fang spread their branches all over the country. Some declined, while others rose. The Fang family of the Great Source Mansion was the most prosperous branch and was already a famous family.
Fang Yun and the Fang family of the Great Source Mansion were relatives for nine generations. Now that he had a civil position, the Fang family of the Great Source Mansion would definitely send him a congratulatory gift.
If his family was poor, the Fang family of the Great Source Mansion would even sponsor him.
It was normal for people of the same clan to help each other. It was also normal for direct descendants and collateral descendants to fight each other.
To the Fang family of the Great Source Mansion, Fang Yun couldn't even be considered a collateral descendant. Therefore, he wouldn't get involved in any fights. He was just accepting help from people of the same surname. If there was a chance in the future, he would help other people of the same clan.
Fang Yundao said, "The county, capital, state, and capital examinations will be held in spring, summer, autumn, and winter respectively. In three months, I will participate in the capital examination and become an elementary scholar."
"Aren't you going to revise for another year? Although the imperial examinations are held every year, most people have to study for two or three years before continuing. Don't tell me you want to compete for the title of 'same year' after obtaining double armor? "Yang Yuhuan asked curiously.
The so-called 'same year' referred to passing the imperial examinations consecutively in a year. It was the same as the titles of 'Emperor', 'Double Armor', and 'Triple Armor'. It was an extremely high honor. However, many people had tried, but no one had ever succeeded. It was the crown of imperial examinations that had never been taken off.
"I didn't think so. Ordinary scholars have to study at the county school of literature. I'm the top case leader, so I'm qualified to study at the prefectural school of literature. This is a rare opportunity, so I can't give it up. Since I'm going to study at the prefectural school of literature, I naturally have to participate in this summer's capital examination. However, the Liu family is very powerful in the Da Yuan Prefecture. If I don't solve this hidden danger, I can't rashly go to the Da Yuan Prefecture. "
At this moment, a carriage stopped outside the door. Fang Yun saw an acquaintance get off the carriage.
The elementary scholar, Fang Yusheng, had been here yesterday. He was a lecturer at the county school of literature, which was equivalent to a teacher. Although he had no rank, he received a salary and could participate in the imperial examinations.
The door opened. After Fang Yusheng got off the carriage, he first nodded to Fang Yun. Then, he respectfully lowered his head and waited at the door of the carriage.
A burly man of about forty years old came down. He was tall and strong with a serious face. His large eyes were somewhat disproportionate, but because of this, he looked extremely spirited.
This man's footsteps were extremely heavy. When his feet landed on the ground, they kicked up a large cloud of dust.
This man didn't wear a scholarly robe. Instead, he wore long boots and short boots. He looked very capable and experienced, very much like a soldier.
Fang Yun vaguely guessed the man's identity. He immediately stood up with Yang Yuhuan. As he walked, he cupped his hands and said, "I didn't know uncle would be coming. Please forgive me for not going out to meet you."
"You've seen me before?" The man's voice was extremely loud and clear, causing the roof tiles to tremble.
"I've never seen you before. But apart from Fang Shouye, 'Eye Fang', who else in Jiangzhou can have such a graceful bearing?" Fang Yun said with a smile.
Fang Shouye laughed and asked, "You're Fang Yun, the one who wrote 'Spring Dawn' and 'Twilight of the Year'?"
"Yes."
"You're talking about Fang Yun, the one who's responsible for the rise and fall of the world?"
"I'm also your nephew," Fang Yundao said.
Fang Shouye carefully sized up Fang Yun and said, "Good literary talent. Unfortunately, you're too thin. You should eat more meat in the future. How can a man not eat meat? Yusheng, the two of you bring the things in. "After he finished speaking, he entered the house with Fang Yun.
Fang Shouye walked with the vigor of a tiger and sat on the bench with a grand posture. However, such a boorish person was actually a Grand Scholar and a Fifth Grade Prefectural General of Jade Sea Prefecture.
In Saint Origin World, there was no military examination. The scholars, civil officials, and military officials were all scholars who studied in the imperial examination.
Fang Yusheng and the coachman each carried a large chest in. Under Fang Shouye's signal, they opened the chests.
One of the chests was filled with shiny silver ingots. Each of them was worth twenty taels of silver. At a rough glance, there were no less than fifty of them. In the middle of the chest was a thick stack of banknotes.
The second chest was filled with silk and satin. On top of it was a variety of jewelry. There were gold hairpins, silver bracelets, jade pendants, gemstone necklaces, etc. There were also some gold bars and gold leaves.
Yang Yuhuan let out a soft cry. She covered her mouth and looked at the two chests in disbelief. She used all her strength to shift her gaze away from the jewelry and lowered her head without saying a word.
"Uncle, what are you doing?" Fang Yun pretended not to know. Furthermore, he was already prepared. He wasn't shocked by the two chests of gold and silver. This was the side effect of watching too many movies and playing too many games.
Fang Shouye's expression didn't change, but he was secretly shocked. A mere student from a poor family was actually not moved by such a large amount of wealth. Even the children of famous families wouldn't be able to do this.
"These two chests will be exchanged for a promise. If you become a Grand Scholar or High Scholar, you will join my army."
Fang Yun's expression didn't change. "That's too little."
Fang Yusheng and the coachman looked at Fang Yun with strange gazes. Is this brat crazy?
"Ten thousand taels of silver is not a small amount." Fang Shouye's expression didn't change.
"Ten thousand taels of silver is not enough to decide my future." Fang Yun didn't have a clear understanding of this world. He definitely wouldn't agree so rashly.
Fang Shouye's expression finally changed slightly. He let out an unhappy snort and asked, "Then what will it take for you to join my army?"
"It's too early to say anything. I might not even become a High Scholar, let alone a Grand Scholar," Fang Yun said indifferently.
Fang Shouye's imposing manner suddenly disappeared. He revealed a defeated expression and asked, "Have you really been enlightened? Why can't I give birth to a good son like you? You became a double-armored case leader and received ten thousand taels of silver as a gift, yet you're neither arrogant nor crazy. When I was twenty years old, I barely escaped with my life on the battlefield. I've become much more sensible, but I might not be as calm as you. "
Fang Yun said slowly, "I also just escaped with my life."
Yang Yuhuan looked at Fang Yun with a pained expression.
Fang Shouye immediately cursed, "There isn't a single good person in the Liu family from top to bottom! Liu Zicheng is a famous playboy in the Great Source Mansion. He indulges in debauchery with a group of young masters and has harmed countless young maidens. Liu Zicheng is ruthless and won't give up. However, he dares to touch a scholar, but he definitely won't dare touch my nephew! I'll go burn down the Liu family's biggest pawnshop tonight and tell Liu Zicheng that I'll skin him alive if he dares to cause trouble for you! "
"Uncle, you must be joking." Fang Yun hadn't expected Fang Shouye to know about this matter. It was probably Fang Yusheng who told him.
"Joking? I even dared to burn down Barbarian Marquis Chanyu's tent, why would I care about a mere pawnshop? Old Yuan, go back and prepare some kerosene. "
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
