Crossing the Unknown Country

Chapter 444: The results of the provincial examination are out

But he only dared to think about it in his heart and didn't dare to show it on the surface. Looking at the calm expressions of the other three brothers, he knew that there must be nothing wrong with them.

Their family members were afraid that they would be nervous, so they didn’t ask too many questions. They just told them to try their best and if they failed, they could take the test again next time.

Finally the exam was over, Su He suggested that they go to Jingbo Lake together to relax. Of course the brothers had no objection, they had never been out since they came to the city, and they didn't know where they were. Now they finally had time, so they went for a good walk with their sister.

This time Su He brought Yingying as a guide and left Qingming at home. The whole family went out together, but the brothers only brought Zhili to run errands. Su He's parents didn't bring anyone, but they still went with two cars.

They went to Jingci Temple first, where Su He's parents worshipped Buddha and burned incense devoutly, and donated money for incense. Su He and his brothers followed behind, not saying much, just worshipping directly, and now they were their parents' followers.

After leaving Jingci Temple, Su He took them to Sanxian Bridge, climbed up to Baiyu Hall, and looked out over the city. The brothers all enjoyed this trip very much. Climbing high and looking far, they felt open-minded, and all the tiredness from the past few days was swept away.

Finally, they arrived at the lake. The brothers asked Zhili to rent a boat first. It was not the largest one, but could hold about a dozen people, like a pleasure boat. The family got on the boat. The boatman had some snacks and drinks, and they were served after asking.

The side dishes are simple, with small crispy fish and crabs, as well as some homemade pickled side dishes, all very distinctive. The rice wine is the kind of wine that boatmen often drink, with a moderate alcohol content, so you can just drink it lightly.

They leaned against the window frames on both sides and looked at the scenery in the lake. The lake water was sparkling and clear. They could see the water plants swaying with the waves and small fish swimming around in it.

There were many large and small boats on the lake. From time to time, the sound of stringed instruments could be heard, as well as the laughter and scolding of men and women. There were also the sounds of scholars reciting poems and beating drums when they were excited. There were also the cries of children when they found fish. All kinds of sounds were heard when fishing boats passed by on the lake.

Su He and his friends were here to relax today, so no one talked much. It was enough to just look at the beautiful scenery and listen to other people's noise. Besides, they had drinks to drink, so they ate and drank slowly. When they were tired, they lay down in the cabin and took a few minutes of light sleep as the boat swayed.

They had plenty of time today. When they were hungry, they asked the boatman to steam some rice. They got off the boat when the lights came on. The family had a great time. The brothers were very happy. They went home and went to bed straight after eating and drinking.

They rested for a few days and started studying again. If they passed, they would have to take the more difficult exam later. Now was not the time to relax, so Master Ye started to take them to continue their lessons.

Su He also continued to run his own business, and his parents helped him at home. Since they could not leave for the time being, Su He thought about expanding his business and bought another store in the capital. This time he opened a woolen yarn store, which was very profitable, and they updated their designs every year, so other people could not compete with them.

There was no need to do any renovations. Just send a letter to transfer three people from the border town and buy a few more people here. Within half a month, the woolen shop was booming.

The results of the provincial examination came out five days later. Su Feng and Su Pei were at the top, one ranked tenth and the other ranked sixth. Su Che ranked thirty-fifth, and Su Run did not pass and unfortunately failed the exam.

The person who brought the good news to the Su family has arrived, and many people are outside the door watching the fun. It's really incredible. This family has three scholars, and the family is honored. Neighbors all come over with the intention of sharing in the joy.

Su He's parents took out the copper coins that had been exchanged long ago, and the four book boys and servants threw them into the air. People rushed to pick up the copper coins. The Su family was generous enough that even the children could pick up a dozen coins.

Some people wanted to see the Su family's young masters, but they didn't come out and only received visitors in the house. For example, the shopkeeper of Fu Man Lou and the merchants they often dealt with came with gifts.

The Su family saw this trend and thought that things would not get too bad in the future. They wanted to get along well with each other. All the families they knew had sent people over. Su He realized that they knew so many people in the city.