After nearly three days of journey, Song Mu finally returned to Shiyang County again.
The familiar local sounds and the city's landscape hit his face, making Song Mu feel a little excited. When he came back to his senses, he realized that he had a deep nostalgia for this land.
It has only been half a year since he came to this world, but Song Mu always feels like he is in another world.
Perhaps an unstable life has changed my perspective on the world.
The carriage drove into the city and first dropped the two of them off at the alleyway of Song Mu's house. Many neighbors saw Song Mu coming back, and they all came up to say hello eagerly.
People gradually gathered around, and some lively children imitated adults and ran wildly in the alley, shouting "Xiucai Gong is back."
This kind of scene also made Song Mu feel warm in his heart. He kept saying hello all the way and agreed with Kong Zong on the next time to visit. Song Mu also carried his things and walked there.
Song Mu walked towards his home. Two pigtails were exposed beside the tree on the roadside. Song Mu immediately smiled and shouted towards that side.
"Yaya, are uncle and aunt back?"
Song Mu shouted like this, and Yaya's gray face appeared under the tree. At this moment, Song Mu's eyes flashed, and then she rushed forward, her face full of joy.
"Brother, you are back. Mom is at home, and daddy has to pack some things before he comes back."
Saying this, Yaya pulled Song Mu, her eyes full of twinkling.
Song Mu smiled and took out a bag of candy that had been prepared for a long time and handed it over. However, when he reached out to take it, he pretended to be serious and said.
"Yaya can eat if she wants, but you can't eat too much every day, because your two small front teeth are gone."
When Yaya heard this, her face suddenly became depressed, and then she puffed up her cheeks and nodded as if in pain. Song Mu laughed, put the candy in her hand, and led her home.
A figure had already run out of the door of the courtyard over there. It was Mrs. Zhu. When she saw Song Mu strolling over, she looked very happy. She was about to come out with a spatula in hand. She seemed to think of something and turned around quickly. After a while, she wiped her hands on her body.
and walked out the door.
"Brother Mu, you are back."
Song Mu raised his head and glanced at Mr. Zhu. His expression was also joyful, and he nodded and said.
"Auntie, I'm back."
With that said, Mrs. Zhu had already come up and looked at Song Mu carefully, and then talked about what happened before her second uncle got up and went out in the middle of the night. At this moment, seeing Song Mu's vigor and vigor, she was relieved a lot.
Song Mu quickly introduced Tao Fengming next to him. When he learned that he was Song Mu's master, Zhu also quickly stepped forward to salute with a respectful expression.
Several people entered the courtyard, and Song Mu realized that there had been some changes in his home.
I haven't been back for several months, and the situation at home is also different from before. The most obvious thing is that in my house, the deep-cut floor where the blue bricks were originally removed is now covered with red earth, beaten tightly, and looks extremely clean.
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There was also a wooden bed and a desk inside. I also found a shelf from somewhere and put some books on it.
There was a woody fragrance everywhere in the house. Song Mu was a little surprised when he saw this scene, but Zhu was also a little embarrassed.
"After you went to school, your uncle started to decorate this place. These things are all newly made, that is, they are not very valuable items."
"Auntie, you and uncle are in love."
Song Mu said with some emotion, Zhu waved his hand awkwardly, but immediately arranged Tao Fengming's residence, Tao Fengming softly said to live with Song Mu, Song Mu also nodded, Zhu quickly agreed
Next, let Yaya go out to find her second uncle.
Song Mu also said that he would go with him, but as soon as he left the alley, he saw that his second uncle had gotten the news from somewhere and was back now, looking extremely happy.
"Brother Mu, no, it's time to call Jing Zhao. Just come back. Let your aunt cook some more dishes tonight, and we will have a nice drink together!"
Song Mu was also very happy to see Song Liangda again, and his heart felt warm. He immediately stepped forward to help carry the things, and then walked to the courtyard together. The small courtyard suddenly became very lively.
In the evening, the family was sitting in the main hall having dinner. Song Liangda pushed Tao Fengming to the main seat and poured wine with a blushing face.
"Mr. Tao, I'd like to welcome you to my place. I've been reading a few books for a few years. What's that word called? Pengpi... Pengpi is radiant."
At this moment, Tao Fengming followed Song Liangda with a calm expression as he pushed cups and changed cups. Previously, Song Mu and his second uncle talked about Tao Fengming's current status, and secretly said that the other party was a Jinshi. The eyes of his second uncle were shining.
Song Mu was sitting next to him, with some warm wine poured into the porcelain cup in front of him. It was snowing outside, and there was a spring breeze inside. The family was eating steaming delicacies. This scenery made Song Mu feel emotional.
Song Mu even thought of his previous life when he was a child, gathering with his family in the old house to congratulate the New Year, and everyone's face was filled with smiles.
The meal was very satisfying. After the meal, Song Mu poured tea for Tao Fengming. At this time, the second uncle also looked at Song Mu in surprise and said.
"Jingzhao, have you thought about it? You will take the exam next year... to be a civil servant?"
This was something Song Mu mentioned to his second uncle during the dinner. The second uncle was silent for a long time and seemed to have just finished thinking about it at this moment.
When Song Mu saw his second uncle's worried yet eager expression, he understood in his heart.
He took part in the provincial examination at the age of eighteen, which was a big surprise for Song Liangda, but maybe Song Liangda was thinking of his elder brother Song Liangtong.
After all, something went wrong when Song Liangtong was on his way to the provincial capital for the exam, which left the family in a precarious state.
Therefore, the second uncle had a natural shadow about going to the provincial urban and rural areas for examination.
He was afraid that something would happen to Song Mu again, but his heart told him that only by taking this step could the Song family have a more glorious future.
Tao Fengming drank tea in silence, while Song Mu sighed silently before speaking.
"Second uncle, I'm just going to give it a try. If it works, let's..."
Song Mu's meaning was obvious, but the second uncle's expression was stunned, but he nodded immediately.
"Jing Zhao, I naturally support your decision, but when will you go?"
Song Mu glanced at Tao Fengming next to him and thought that the provincial examination would be in July or August next year, so he immediately spoke.
"If everything goes well, we will arrive there in July and come back after the exam."
Song Liangda nodded immediately after hearing this, and then said with a somewhat hesitant expression.
"If you get there, don't forget to take a look..."
"Our ancestral hall."
Song Mu nodded, but Song Liangda's expression looked somewhat lonely. At this moment, when he stood up, he seemed to have made some decisions.
"Jing Zhao, your second uncle, I have no ability. The only one the Song family can count on in this life is you."
"If anything happens from now on, you can just tell me. Everything can be decided by yourself."
Song Mu looked at his second uncle and felt that the other uncle seemed to have gone through many vicissitudes of life.
Although others said that the second uncle was a bit dull, Song Mu knew that the second uncle was actually bright in his heart. Perhaps he did this as a way to protect his family.
The two of them were silent at this moment, Song Mu just nodded heavily.