Chen Qingyun's failure was expected, as his popularity was not there to begin with.

Jiang Xiucai and Wang Xiucai, who lived together, also failed. Zheng Xiucai and Feng Xiucai were among the talents this year. Because of their young age, they did not participate in the autumn ceremony.

When Erya heard the news, she brought people from the pastry shop over to help boil water, cook, and entertain the guests.

Chen Mingdong, Zheng Shi, Daya, and Chen Qingyun's family came to congratulate. Although Chen Qingyun was a little disappointed when he failed to win, he did not feel bad and helped take care of the neighbors who came to congratulate him.

Ling Yue and Wu Lang knew from their teacher that Dongming Ziyu had passed the exam in school, so they asked for leave after school and returned home happily.

"Congratulations to daddy for graduating from high school!" Wulang saluted Dongming Ziyu with his fists in his hands, his big bright eyes full of admiration.

As a young lady, Ling Yue stepped forward and saluted: "Congratulations, Daddy! You are a high school student!"

Long Tianyi touched their heads with his big hand and smiled happily, finally not embarrassing himself in front of his little princess.

"Congratulations to Uncle Dongsi High School!" Gu Ran ran in happily, his little face was very excited, as if the high school student was his biological uncle.

He brought a congratulatory gift from Gu Fujun to Dongming Ziyu and Gu Lingyun. But after he sent the gift to Gu Lingyun, he returned to the small courtyard.

Several of Dongming Ziyu's classmates from Fu School also came.

The whole small courtyard couldn't fit in, so we had to borrow tables and chairs from the neighbors and put them in the courtyard.

In the evening, ten tables were set up inside and outside the house, and cups and cups were exchanged to celebrate.

Early tomorrow morning, Dongming Ziyu's family and Erya took the early train back to Nanxi Village on a thousand-mile horse. As soon as they entered the village, the carriage drove slowly under a row of five archways.

Some of the archways are engraved with "Bu Chan", some are engraved with "Wen Kui", and some are engraved with "Jinshi Success". These are the archways erected by Nanbeixi Village over the years for those who passed the imperial examination and won the Jinshi Scholarship.

Wulang held Dongming Ziyu's sleeve and asked, "Dad, can you build the archway this time?"

Dongming Ziyu nodded, "There is fifty taels of silver in the archway in the county, and my father's name is Jieyuan Archway."

Wulang clapped his hands, "Haha, dad is the first Jieyuan in Nanbeixi Village! Dad, you are amazing!"

Ling Yue pinched Wu Lang's nose and said, "You little flatterer!"

Wu Lang pouted and asked Dongming Ziyu: "I wonder what words will be engraved on dad's Jieyuan Archway?"

Dongming Ziyu smiled and said: "It's just those words that symbolize high school."

I heard the sound of gongs, drums and firecrackers in the distance, which must be the official messenger from the county announcing the good news has arrived.

Sure enough, when they entered Dong Zhou's house, they saw Old Man Dong and Old Mrs. Qian handing out wedding money to everyone with tears in their eyes. Although the news had come last night, they were still so excited that they burst into tears when they saw the good news.

"Master Jieyuan is back!" Whoever saw them first shouted.

"Master Jieyuan! Master Jieyuan!" The crowd became even more excited.

If you win the election, you can become an official, so you can call the person a master.

"Si'er..." When Mrs. Qian saw Dongming Ziyu, she choked even more before she could speak.

Her eyes were swollen. It was obvious that she had cried last night and had not slept well.

Dongming Ziyu ignored the congratulatory voices in his ears and bowed to Old Man Dong and Old Mrs. Qian, "Father, mother, it is all the credit of father and mother that our son is what he is today. Son, thank you, father and mother."

Mrs. Qian hurriedly helped her son up, beat him on the arm, and said in a crying voice: "What are you talking about! You are the only one who is brave and smart!"

"Yes! Yes!" Old Man Dong turned around and wiped away his tears with the palm of his hand.

Dong Chunlei also shed tears, "Our boss has finally changed its business and stepped out!"

Many people wiped away tears and laughed when they thought of the hardships of the past few years, which were bitter at first and then sweet.

Dongming Ziyu exchanged a few polite words with Guan Cha, and gave him a piece of wedding money. Guan Cha kept saying nice things, and if nothing unexpected happened, he was the future official, so there would be no harm in forming a good relationship.

After seeing off the officials, everyone entered the courtyard, again bursting with joy and tears.

Erlang, Sanlang, and Silang all crowded around Dongming Ziyu and said with admiration: "Uncle Fourth, let us see what the fish charm bag looks like."

Dongming Ziyu took out the fish talisman bag that represented his identity. Everyone looked in solemn awe and passed it around carefully.

In the evening, the family gathered together for dinner and had a good time remembering the hardships and thinking about the sweet things.

Old man Dong drank too much. The usually taciturn old man was laughing and crying at the same time.

He grabbed Mrs. Qian's hand and cried: "Daughter-in-law, you are the person I feel most sorry for, and you are the person I am most grateful to! Back then, my second brother went to save me, leaving orphans and widows behind. I can't ignore it."

Now, I've made you feel wronged.

When disaster strikes, even if I let my children and grandchildren starve and eat Guanyin soil, I still have to spare a mouthful of food for them. You complain in your heart and curse with your mouth, but the food is not reduced at all. I feel uncomfortable in my heart.

, I really want to pull off my own flesh for you to eat!"

Old Mrs. Qian cried so hard that she beat the old man with her other hand, "You damn old man! You damn old man!"

Old Man Dong put his arm around Mrs. Qian's shoulders and said, "Daughter-in-law, don't hate me, and don't blame me, eh? Our fourth son has become more successful, and our family has changed. From now on, you can take good care of yourself and become your new wife."

Handsome looking."

Old Mrs. Qian's face turned red with embarrassment, and she pushed away Old Man Dong's hand, "What nonsense are you talking about! Just drink two bowls of yellow soup and just talk nonsense!"

Old Man Dong was pushed back on the chair, looked at his children and grandchildren, and said: "Your mother, when you were young, you were very energetic! You are so handsome!"

The sons and daughters-in-law all laughed with tears in their eyes, and the grandchildren and granddaughters all covered their mouths and laughed.

Dong Youliang sniffed and said with a smile, "Dad was also a handsome young man when he was young."

Dongming Ziyu's eyes sparkled and he said with a smile: "That's right, the four of us are all good-looking. The eldest sister and the younger sister are also beauties from ten miles and eight villages. Both parents are good-looking."

Old Man Dong laughed loudly, "Okay, okay, my sons and daughters are all handsome...and my grandchildren are handsome too! You guys are all good, all of them are in shadow, I, the old man, will be happy and contented! If any of you can't withstand the disaster,

Years ago, the old man just went with that! He just happened to be keeping company with my brother!"

Shangguan Ruoli thought to himself, your fourth son, fourth daughter-in-law and little granddaughter have already gone.

Mrs. Qian knew that Old Man Dong's heart was tied to his dead brother. After a few words of advice, she took him to bed. It was so uncomfortable to make such a fuss, so stop being so careless.

When I had breakfast the next morning, I didn't see Old Man Dong. In the past, Old Man Dong got up the earliest and went for a walk in the fields first, and then it was time to have breakfast when he came back.

Higashikata asked with concern: "Where's dad? You're still drunk?"

Mrs. Qian coughed lightly and said, "I'm awake. I want to sleep a little longer! You guys should go and do whatever you need to do after dinner. Don't worry about him!"

Everyone snickered, knowing that Old Man Dong remembered what happened when he was drunk last night and couldn't save face to meet the junior.

After dinner, Dongming Ziyu went to the county seat to apply for the wedding documents, receive the money for the memorial arch, and also sent an invitation to the county magistrate for a drink.
Chapter completed!