Zhou Shuren did the math for Zhulan, "The candidates who passed the imperial examinations in this dynasty are exempt from all taxes, and have 100 acres of land tax-free. Although this dynasty does not offer as good benefits as the previous dynasty, exempting them from subsidies for car dealerships, lamp oil, and other living expenses, the candidates who passed the imperial examinations will receive a lot of gifts and land from merchants and gentry, which can be converted into a considerable fortune in cash."
Zhulan remembered that Zhou Shuren's family had a scholar, "So that's how our ancestors made their fortune?"
Zhou Shuren nodded, "Yes, it's a pity that our ancestor passed the imperial examination when he was already quite old, and there was no capable person to help him get an official position, so he didn't save much money, and most of it was exchanged for books. Although we only have 20 acres of land now, our ancestor actually lost some of it. It is precisely because our ancestor passed the imperial examination that the clan is concerned about our family's wealth. If we take out some money, the clan won't be surprised, they will just think that our family has hidden it well."
Zhu Lan frowned and said, "I remember Shi Qing was involved in the fight for the throne. At present, Shi Qing has killed his elder brother, and the only one missing is his father. I don't know if he has already participated in the fight for the throne. Is it okay for us to take his things?"
Zhou Shuren's eyes deepened, "It's okay. We are just small scholars. We can't get in touch with the door-to-door level. Besides, the Shi family gives gifts to potential scholars and candidates every year, so we are not a big deal. If we don't accept them, it will attract their attention. We might as well just follow the crowd. However, I have always remembered the fight for the throne you mentioned, and I have also thought about Shi Qing. It's better to say that Shi Qing participated in the fight for the throne, but lost after the participation of the snobbish people behind the Shi family. Shi Qing inherited the Shi family, and the Shi family is already deeply involved. He can't break the situation and escape, so he can only go all the way to the end."
Zhu Lan sat next to Zhou Shuren. "The ending we know about Shi Qing is the one where Xue Han is the original heroine. Now that Wang Ru is involved, I don't know if there will be any changes. However, according to Wang Ru's gradual hatred for Shi Qing, she will definitely remind him."
Zhulanmenqing, when Wang Ru first met Shi Qing, she had other ideas. She wanted to change Shi Qing's ending and make Shi Qing fall at her feet. She thought she could also be a Mary Sue heroine. Unfortunately, reality slapped her in the face. Wang Ru now has to rely on Shi Qing, and as long as she has a chance, she will kick Shi Qing to avoid being implicated.
Zhou Shuren suddenly narrowed his eyes, "No, Wang Ru has changed Shi Qing. If Shi Qing hadn't met Wang Ru, he wouldn't have the confidence to run his own business. Without Wang Ru, Shi Qing would have been doomed. Without Wang Ru, Shi Qing couldn't escape the Shi family no matter what he did. But now because of the recipe in Wang Ru's hand, Shi Qing has the bargaining chip to break free. If I'm not mistaken, the dim sum shop is under Wang Ru's name."
Zhu Lan understood, "Wang Ru took advantage of the grace of saving her life, and Shi Qing was also taking advantage of the grace of saving her life to plot."
I can't help but wonder, what did she do when she was fifteen or sixteen? She attended classes and did exercises. She had never experienced intrigue or life and death. If she hadn't seen more and taken advantage of her age, she would have been crushed. Compared with modern peace and equality, ancient times were even more cruel!
Zhou Shuren stretched his waist and said, "I'll pawn the bracelet when I get back to the county."
"kindness."
It’s just the right amount to make up for the expenses in Pingzhou.
Zhulan asked again what Mingqing got, and Zhou Shuren didn't let Zhulan guess. It seemed that he got ten taels of silver more than Zhou Shuren. It can be seen that in Shi Qing's heart, Qingming is less valuable than Zhou Shuren.
In the following days, Zhou Shuren did not take Ming Qing to social events, not because he did not want to, but because the expenses were too high. Zhou Shuren spent nearly thirty taels of silver on a few days of social events, and Ming Qing could not afford it. Ming Qing was not in a hurry to go back, but instead took advantage of the rare opportunity to discuss and study with Wu Ming from time to time, and would also visit Wu Ming's teacher with him under the guidance of Guang.
Wu Ming almost got the top three places in the imperial examination. He was young and had great potential. He became a disciple in a few days. Zhou Shuren was envious and became a disciple of Xu Jinshi, a Jinshi from the previous dynasty. Xu Jinshi was unlucky. He was a Jinshi in the last imperial examination of the previous dynasty, but he did not get an official position due to the chaos in the court. Later, the dynasty fell, and he gave up the idea of becoming an official. He returned to his hometown and opened an academy. Because he was a Jinshi, and had passed the imperial examination under the normal situation of cheating in the previous dynasty, he had real knowledge. Many people wanted to be his disciple every year, but unfortunately few of them were his favorites.
Zhou Shuren had also paid attention to it, but unfortunately age was an obstacle. Zhou Shuren didn't even have a chance. He was so depressed because of his age that he drank Wu Ming's wedding wine and came back to take the opportunity to ask Zhulan for comfort.
Zhulan knew that Zhou Shuren was pretending to be pitiful, but she didn't say anything. Due to Zhou Shuren's age, the imperial examination mode was difficult and he could only rely on himself.