Chapter 157 Ancient Farmer (14)

Chapter 157 Ancient Farmer (14)

Lin Xiucai of the Lin family passed the imperial examination and became a juren.

This news excited the whole village.

Xiucai and juren are completely different. First of all, juren are qualified to be officials. Although the official position is small, it is still an official.

Secondly, the land under the name of a juren is exempt from tax. Therefore, when a juren appears in the clan, all the land of the clan members will be registered under his name to reasonably avoid taxes.

How did the saying go?

20559205593621533310 It is better to offend ten scholars than one juren.

Because Xiucai is just a nice name, but Juren can do a lot of things.

In addition, according to the regulations of the Ye Kingdom, Juren can go to the local government every year to collect his own salary, which is a real benefit. It can be said that from Xiucai to Juren, it is a complete sublimation from a small shabby house to a blue brick house.

Ever since the news that Mr. Lin passed the imperial examination, the door of the third room of the Lin family was almost broken by people. Some came to make friends, some came to ask what books the juren read, and some brought their own children to ask if they could become his apprentice.

The last time Lin's mother felt such a grand occasion was when Lin Shiheng passed the imperial examination. At that time, he was young, and everyone said that his son was a child prodigy. He could pass the imperial examination at such a young age. It would be great in the future. A group of people came to their house to watch and give gifts to get blessings.

At that time, Lin's mother was at a loss and didn't know what to do. This time, she had experience. She immediately boiled hot water to greet the guests at home, and Li Lanlan followed her and was busy greeting them.

This time, there were many more people who came to give gifts than when Lin Shiheng passed the imperial examination. They were all expensive gifts. Her son hadn't come back yet, and Lin's mother didn't know what to do. It was still Lin's father who was lying on the bed who said that he couldn't accept them. Everyone knows that accepting gifts will get things done. What if Shiheng doesn't have that ability? And those who give you gifts without asking for things to do, favors are much more valuable than asking for things to do.

Li Lanlan also felt that her father-in-law was right. If someone gave you a gift and you didn't ask for anything, would you be embarrassed to refuse it if they came to you for something next time?

Lin's mother had never had her own opinion. Seeing that her husband and daughter-in-law said that they couldn't accept expensive gifts from strangers, she immediately told those who came to give gifts that her son was not at home and her husband was sick in bed. She, an ignorant woman, really didn't dare to accept these valuable things.

The host of those people also wanted to make a good relationship with them, so that if they had any problems in the future, they would have a place to ask for help. Seeing that the Lin family refused to accept it, they didn't expect that such an old woman from a rural family could have such insight.

They left in admiration, but those villagers who came to congratulate were envious.

The Lin family didn't want so many expensive gifts, it seems that they are really rich.

The eldest daughter-in-law, who was standing in her own yard and stretching her neck to watch the excitement, was so angry that her eyes were about to bleed.

So many good things! !

How could the mother-in-law be so stupid! !

She didn't want it, but gave it to them!

How could such a fool not want something that was delivered to her door?

She wanted to rush to Lin's mother and yell at her, but she didn't dare.

Before, just knowing that Lin Shiheng knew the clerks in the government office scared her so much that she didn't dare to do anything in front of him. Now that Lin Shiheng was about to become an official, she was even more afraid to do anything.

But she was unwilling!

If the family hadn't been divided, would the younger brother not take care of his brother when he became an official? !

Now that the family has been divided, she has offended her mother-in-law and the third brother. Even the third brother's wife has a bad relationship with her. Her wish to get a share of the pie is probably going to be in vain.

Originally, they thought that they would get rid of the burden by dividing the family. They were all strong laborers and their lives would definitely be good, but now their lives are getting worse and worse, and the third room next door is getting better and better. How can this not make people sad?

The wife of the first room felt so uncomfortable that she wished she could go back to the time when the family was divided and hold her mother-in-law's thighs tightly.

But it was too late to say anything now.

She knew that she had offended the third house, and she didn't dare to show her face, fearing that Lin's mother would be angry if she saw her. She fumbled and found Lin Lao Da who was smoking a dry pipe in the house.

"His father, there are too many people on the third brother's side now, and he can't handle it. You go and help."

Lin Lao Da frowned and said nothing.

He abandoned his biological father and didn't support the elderly. That was known to everyone in the village. Now that the third house has become prosperous thanks to Lin Shiheng, what would he become if he went over there.

The wife of the first house knew what Lin Lao Da was thinking at a glance, and she softened her tone, "Don't be so stubborn, you have to consider our grandson. Now that the third brother is powerful, he must help his nephews and nephews, otherwise people will say something about him, right? You should set your attitude right. After all, you are my mother's son, and she will definitely forgive you."

Lin Lao Da took a deep puff of the cigarette.

Yes, mother has a soft temper and will definitely forgive him. Third brother is going to be an official. Officials are most worried about their reputation. As long as he can coax mother, even if third brother doesn't want to take care of him, he will have to take care of him.

After thinking it through, Lin Lao Da stood up and walked towards the third room.

Mother Lin was listening to people flattering her and laughing. She felt that she had never been so happy today. Just when she was happy, her unfilial son came.

Her face immediately fell, "What are you doing here, get out!"

"Mom."

Lin Lao Da shouted, "I see you are too busy, I want to help you."

"You are not needed!"

Mother Lin sneered: "You saw that Shi Heng was promising, and wanted to take advantage of it, right? Let me tell you, when the family was separated, it was you who said that it would be okay for you to be with the third wife in the future, not to mention that Shi Heng has now passed the imperial examination. , even if he becomes a high official, it has nothing to do with you!"

Boss Lin wanted to say more, but Li Lanlan had already arrived at the house when he saw something was wrong.

In the room, Father Lin was lying on the bed. A group of clan elders were chatting around him. The pain on his face was now revealed.

He was over sixty. At such an old age, he should have been buried a long time ago, but he had a hard time. He had been injured so seriously before and refused to die. The doctor Shi Heng found was also a good doctor, and he was cured during this period of time. , his legs gradually began to feel.

When he thought that he could still walk in the fields, work for his son, and maybe see Shi Heng's child born, Father Lin felt very energetic.

Now that he is praised like this by the clan elder, his spirit becomes even better.

When Li Lanlan came in and carefully told Boss Lin that he was here, Father Lin, who was no longer listless as before, immediately opened his eyes angrily.

"Tell him to go away!! Just say it was me who said it. If he dares to come to the third room again in the future, my old man will accuse him of being unfilial!!"

He used to be able to ignore the fact that his two sons wanted him to die because of his father's love, but now the situation is different. Shi Heng has been admitted to the imperial examination and needs fame. He raised those two things. It's no exaggeration. He said, if they stick their butts out | As a father, he knows what they are going to do.

For money, they could even abandon their biological father, let alone Shi Heng, their biological brother.

Shi Heng was young before, and he said that the child was good at studying but did not expect him to support him in old age. Unexpectedly, something happened, and only the youngest child would never leave him and the old woman.

The third house was in a difficult situation before, and Boss Lin had never even stepped in. Now that there are so many people in the yard, he really helps. Isn't it just that he wants to sell well in front of the villagers and show that he is thinking about his younger brother and that he is a good person?

Pooh! He refused to let this white-eyed wolf get his wish!

The clan elders were all in the room. They saw that Father Lin was smiling and rosy just now, but now his face turned pale with anger. An older man immediately stood up and said, "Don't be angry, I'll scold him for you."

Back then, Lin's father was injured and Lin's mother was old. Boss Lin, who was supposed to support his parents, gave his life to his unmarried younger brother. People in the village gossiped about him a lot, but now everyone is living a difficult life, and everyone is sweeping the blame. It's too late, why would you want to meddle in other people's family affairs?

But things are different now. Lin Shiheng was admitted to the Juren Examination, which means he is half an official. If he is not pleased now, he will not have such a good opportunity in the future.

The elders of the clan are all men who have matured with age. When they go out, they will scold Boss Lin, almost making him doubt his life.

When he heard that Lin's father was going to accuse him of being unfilial, his originally ugly face immediately faded.

The crime of unfilial piety could land him in jail until death, but he didn't want that.

Boss Lin was defeated. While quietly observing in his yard, he thought that if his eldest brother really succeeded, he would join him. Second Lin also followed him back to the house.

They went back home to feel aggrieved and angry.

If the family hadn't been separated and the parents hadn't been angered, and the third brother had benefited, they would have all had a share! !

Neither of them were good people, and they immediately blamed all the blame on their own wives.

He only thought that it was them who instigated him, otherwise how could he not be filial to his parents?

The eldest daughter-in-law and the second daughter-in-law are not to be outdone. If their men hadn't mentioned it to them first, would they have stood up and become the first to take the lead? The good thing is that they are great, and the bad thing is their fault. How can it be like this!

These two couples, who were not said to be in love, but who had a tacit understanding at any rate, were so quarreling that they were on the verge of a fight.

On the other hand, the news that Li's father's son-in-law was admitted to the National People's Congress also reached the ears of Widow Zhang.

Before Li Lanlan got married, she had often encouraged Li's father to give the family's food and money to herself and her son. But at that time, she only wanted to use Li's father, and did not want to get along with this man who was much older than her. Develop something.

But things are different now. His son-in-law is a civil servant.

Maybe I can become an official in the future!

Besides, Father Li was so kind to her, so he might have liked her a long time ago. If she married him, he would definitely treat her better in the future.

So, one rainy night, Li's father came to Widow Zhang's house to help him stay overnight. He drank some wine at night, and the next day, he appeared disheveled on the bed of Widow Zhang's house.

Widow Zhang cried, made trouble, and hung herself, so he quickly proposed marriage.

This widower, who had been a widower for almost half his life, finally said goodbye to being single thanks to his son-in-law.

Facing his father-in-law,

20559205593621533310 Widow Zhang tried her best to serve her, and Father Li soon became addicted to her gentleness.

Soon, Lin Shiheng came back.

That day, Widow Zhang urged Father Li to talk to her son-in-law. It would be better if she could get some benefits.

He has already promoted people, so how can he not have much money? If you miss a little bit and bring it back, it will be enough for them to enjoy it for a long time.

Father Li packed some money with him and went as he was told.

In the eager anticipation of Widow Zhang.

He is back.

With empty pockets.