Chapter 83
That day, Du Heng took Yi Yan to the county office to verify his household registration. Household matters were mainly […]
That day, Du Heng took Yi Yan to the county office to verify his household registration. Household matters were mainly […]
After the housewarming banquet, life gradually returned to calm. Though the county exam had concluded, and brief celebrations were held,
Although they had made their living in the village for many years, once everything was carefully packed up, there turned
Old Physician Zhang was full of confusion, unable to understand how Wang Yikang had suddenly been seized by the authorities.
On the fifth day of the ninth month, the notice board outside the prefectural yamen was packed with people, and
Security for the provincial examination was strict, but in form it was much the same as the prefectural and county
Qin Xiaoman’s eyes flickered with a trace of light as he saw the figure emerge from the city gate. Though
This summer had been fiercely dry, yet by late autumn, the cold had already approached that of the winter months.
Another year of autumn harvest brought hard work in the fields. This year the weather was dry, and the crops
Du Heng called Shui Qincai and Da Zhuang over. These two young long-term workers had been steady and diligent ever
In no more than a single day, the news of Du Heng placing on the academy examination list had spread
Afternoon, the Shen hour. The gates of the exam hall opened, and the side doors in the corners followed suit.
It was no surprise that the incident with Meng Huaishan being reprimanded spread quickly through the academy. Gossip isn’t just
When he was young, Li Lao Wu traveled far and wide, saving up some money. Now, after settling down, he
“I’ve heard that your household sells practice paper. I hope I’m not disturbing you. Please excuse my inquiry.” In the
Qin Xiaoman assumed Du Heng meant selling the bamboo to another buyer, and smiled wryly. He felt guilty. The hired
When the points were finally tallied, Du Heng advanced to the finals thanks to his scores in agriculture and sericulture.
Du Heng watched Qin Xiaoman from the window. The colt had already been tamed after a few laps, lowering its
That night, the little one woke once, whimpering softly like a tiny kitten. Du Heng, flustered, fed him a bit
“Huh? What do you want to eat? I’ll buy it for you. Clinging to him won’t work—he gives all his