Wang Yueniang, who was standing under the big banyan tree, looked at the carriage driving towards the Gu family, with the corner of her mouth slightly raised.
Gu Chengyu was about to put down the curtain, but he happened to see the smile on the corner of Wang Yueniang's mouth, and suddenly felt that there was something interesting about this smile!
No matter what Gu Chengyu thought, the carriage had already entered the door of the Gu family.
Gu Chengyu went straight to the main room, "Dad! Mom! I'm back!"
"Uncle, you're back!" Erya poked his head out from the east wing, followed by Sanya and Siya. Gu Chengyu responded and ordered Mingmo to give his nieces a taste of the cakes he brought back from Fucheng.
"Is it Xiaobao who's back? Come in quickly!" As soon as Gu Chengyu finished speaking, Ms. Lu answered, and she could hear her happiness in her tone.
Gu Chengyu raised the curtain and entered the main room. He saw Father Gu and Mrs. Lu sitting on the kang. Gu Wan was still embroidering on the kang as usual. But he was surprised that there were two more people in the room.
"Xiaobao is back? I'm going to see if my mother-in-law's rice is ready." Gu Wan happily jumped off the bed, put on her shoes and walked to the kitchen.
"You girl, do you still look like a girl?" Mrs. Lu looked at Gu Wan's back and cursed with a smile. But Gu Chengyu didn't see any blame from her happy face. Occasionally, Mrs. Lu still allowed it.
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Thinking about it, Gu Wan should indeed be happy today. Both her younger brother and her fiancé have been admitted as scholars. Isn't it a great day?
Father Gu was also happy to see his son, "You're back? Dinner will be served soon!"
"Hey! Dad! Eldest sister and brother-in-law!" Gu Chengyu was really surprised to see Gu Xi and Wang Quanshou. Gu Xi rarely went back to her parents' home in the past two years, and Wang Quanshou seemed to have lost face because of the last time he had to work in the corvee, so except for the New Year
During the holidays, I don’t look back at home if I have nothing to do.
The last time his family built a house, Wang Quanshou finally came to help. Therefore, although Father Gu was unhappy, he didn't show his face. He was always a son-in-law, and his daughter had to live in her husband's family. He couldn't be too serious!
"Ah!" Wang Quanshou had never seen this brother-in-law. Besides, this brother-in-law was promising and had been admitted as a scholar. He didn't know how to get along with Gu Chengyu.
"It's Xiaobao who's back? The journey has been tiring, right? Come up and have a rest!" Gu Xi was very calm, but Gu Chengyu felt that she seemed to be much more enthusiastic than before.
"Xiaobao, don't just stand there. Come up and sit down. Are you tired after riding in the carriage for so long? We'll have lunch later!" Mrs. Lu got off the kang and was about to ask her mother-in-law to set the meal.
"I'm not tired. My eldest sister and my eldest brother-in-law are back. I need to prepare two dishes carefully. I also brought back a roast duck from Fucheng, which is just the right time to add some vegetables." My mother-in-law is a good cook, and he taught me all the recipes.
It’s more than enough to make home-cooked dishes, but I can’t cook the complicated famous dishes like those in Juxianglou.
"I haven't congratulated you on being admitted as a scholar this time! The good news came to the village this morning. Our ancestors are really smoking!" Gu Xi's mouth seems to be particularly sweet today. You must know that Gu Xi didn't talk much in the past.
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Gu Xi's feelings towards this younger brother are complicated. To say that she dislikes her brother is definitely not that bad. It's just that they don't live together, and since they are half-siblings, their feelings for her are naturally not deep. But she has to admit that the Gu family also
As for Gu Chengyu, who is the most promising, I am afraid that there will be no such promising child in this country.
"This is a scholar. There are still many exams in the future. This time, why don't you bring your niece and nephew over to play? It's better to stay at home for two days." Gu Chengyu saw Mrs. Lu leaving the door, but Father Gu was
Don't speak, just find something to say.
Gu Xi's daughter, Wang Tian'er, is also eleven this year. A girl of this age will definitely not have time to spare at home, but it is rare that she doesn't even come to her grandfather's house. His son Wang Dou is the same age as Gu Chengyu, but his birthday is two months younger than his.
Speaking of the origin of the name Wang Dou, it is quite interesting. When Wang Dou was born, officials came down to collect grain taxes. Dou was an ancient measuring tool. The farmers were illiterate, and Wang Dou happened to be born at that time.
He was named Wang Dou.
"Tian'er works at home, and Adou is just a mud monkey, running around the village all day long." Speaking of the two children, Gu Xi showed a slight smile on his face.
But then I thought that Wang Dou and Gu Chengyu were the same age, and they had become scholars now, while her Wang Dou still couldn't read a single word!
"Old man, can dinner be served now?" At this time, Lu's voice sounded from outside the door.
"Put it in!" Father Gu put out the cigarette pole and placed it on the Kang table.
Gu Chengyu was a little surprised by Father Gu's attitude today. Logically speaking, the eldest daughter and son-in-law should be happy when they come back once in a while. Did something happen again?
Several people finished their lunch in some silence. During this period, Gu Chengyu winked at Gu Wan, and Gu Wan shook her head at him.
After all the tables were cleared, Gu Xi spoke first, "Dad! This time my little brother has been admitted as a scholar, how many tables should be set up for the banquet? This is a happy event, and everyone must be happy!"
"That's for sure. When the time comes, we will set up a few tables at home and invite the villagers and relatives. There will be many people, young and old!" When Father Gu talked about this, he obviously became more talkative.
"I heard that Lao Wu was admitted as a scholar?" Gu Chengyu heard Gu Chengli's voice at this time, coming from the yard.
After a while, the curtain was lifted again, and Gu Chengli strode in. He had just come back from the fields, and there were still some mud spots on his trouser legs.
"Brother!" Gu Chengyu stepped forward and called out.
"Xiao Bao is really good. I didn't expect that he would be admitted as a scholar." Gu Chengli was sincerely happy. He knew that this younger brother had abilities and talents, but he didn't expect that he would be admitted as a scholar. Now Xiao Bao is very happy.
Since Bao was already a man of fame, he felt better because he had taken so much advantage when the family was separated.
He couldn't lift Xiaobao with his hands or carry it on his shoulders. He was worried about Xiaobao and only thought about how he would help him more in the future. Now that it was better, scholars would be exempted from the tax exemption for many acres!
He put his big palm-like hands on Gu Chengyu's head and rubbed it. Xiaobao was a few years younger than Dalang! For some reason, his nose was sore!
"Brother, have you eaten?" When Gu Chengyu came back just now, he didn't see Gu Chengli, so he just came back from the fields without saying anything.
"Not yet! Isn't that right? The hoe has just been put down. Huh? Xizi and his brother-in-law are back? Why didn't you go to the field to call me? Have you eaten?" Gu Chengli came in just now and was only looking at Gu Chengyu. Now he turned around and looked,
Even Xizi came back, and I was very happy. He and Xizi met again at the Dragon Boat Festival!
"Brother! We have all eaten, go and eat quickly!" Gu Xi urged.
"Hey! I'll go back first and come back after eating. I don't know what I'm busy with lately, and I can't see anyone else. If he knows you're back, he'll be happy."