The beloved baby has a space

Chapter 363 Arriving in Town

On Nanhe Street, in front of Lao Wang's steamed bun shop, there is a beautiful peach tree. Those familiar with the place recognize that it was used by Lao Wang's family last year.

The peach blossoms were in full bloom, their fragrance filling the air.

Many children circled around the peach tree, and some couples hung red ropes on it, treating it as a matchmaking tree.

Meanwhile, a long line formed in front of Wang's Steamed Bun Shop, with everyone rushing to get free steamed buns and mantou.

The reason is simple: Wang Chuangui's name was prominently listed in the county examination list released yesterday.

Passing the preliminary examination for the first degree makes one a scholar.

Originally, the children of the Wang family all thought that out of the eight of them who went to take the exam, apart from their second uncle, at least three or four of the other seven would pass.
Reality, however, dampened their spirits.

After three major tests, their small bodies simply couldn't keep up, let alone look at the questions.

The first major exam will last for two days. Each of them will be locked in a small room and can only bring the food they bring with them.

Even in early spring, food left out until the next day will still retain some flavor.

All they could bring were steamed buns, mantou (steamed bread), and some dried fruit.

Even with the water that Xiao Ayu secretly brought them, they still couldn't hold on, mainly because they couldn't mentally endure it.

After the first major exam, Wang Liulang and Wang Qilang declared that they would absolutely not participate in the subsequent exams.

After the second major exam, Wang Sanlang, who was originally in excellent health, fell seriously ill and lay in bed with a persistent high fever, unable to wake up.

If it weren't for Xiao Ayu using the nutrient solution, Wang Sanlang's health would probably have collapsed.

I was mainly tired, plus scared.

In the third session, the other Wang family boys managed to hold on, but the questions were beyond their level; Wang Wulang couldn't even understand the questions.

The final result is self-evident.

On the contrary, it was Wang Chuangui, an uncle who was over 30 years old, who used his extraordinary composure to endure all the harsh external conditions.

With his own hard work and the help of Xiao Ayu's magic potion, he finally passed the exam.

However, the ranking wasn't very good; it was second to last.

Upon learning the result, Wang Chuangui breathed a sigh of relief, but Old Mrs. Wang was furious: "I would rather you had failed the exam! How dare you laugh at such a terrible result? Get out of here and study! In three years, take the imperial examination to become a scholar. Either fail me, or get in the top three!"

There was supposed to be a provincial examination for scholars next year, but Old Mrs. Wang knew that even if she forced Wang Chuangui to take the exam now, he wouldn't do well.

It's better to wait another two years.

By then, I'll have learned almost everything I need to, so I won't be too embarrassed.

Wang Chuangui also looked embarrassed: "My son understands."

He turned around and buried himself in his study to read.

On the contrary, Wang Chuanfu was very happy. After consulting with Old Mrs. Wang, he directly asked everyone to provide steamed buns and mantou for free on the Flower Festival.

Anyone who goes to the store can get one.

If someone wants to cheat and take more than they need, that's fine too; they can just go back to the back of the line.

The people in the town have been eating Wang's steamed buns for so long that they've gotten used to the taste. Many people buy a large portion every day for their whole family to eat.

Now that it's free, that's even better.

As a result, when Ouyang Pei and his group arrived, they found the town teeming with people.

It's impossible to squeeze in at all.

Everywhere you look, there are people holding peach blossoms in their hands and wearing peach blossoms in their hair.

Their carriage couldn't get in at all, and the guards behind couldn't push aside the people next to them.

Seeing that Ouyang Changjing, disguised as a guard, was about to be separated by the crowd, Ouyang Pei quickly got out of the carriage.

He said to the coachman, "Go find a livestock farm and store the carriage there first."

The coachman agreed and led the spacious carriage away. Ouyang Pei then walked to Ye Yuncang's side: "You know this place well, so you can lead the way here."

Ye Yuncang was about to speak when he was interrupted by a loud shout from the side.

"Fellow benefactors, please don't be anxious, please don't be anxious, everyone will receive one!"

"Come, come, come! Peach blossom talismans, which can ensure wealth and good fortune, and a worry-free life. They were made by the master of Puji Temple and blessed in front of the Buddha for eighty-one days. You can take one home for just 10 copper coins! You definitely won't lose out!"

“My sir, I see that you have a rosy complexion, but you are not destined for a good match. This peach blossom talisman can protect you from malice and help you find your true love.”

Hearing the familiar voice, Ye Yuncang looked up and immediately saw Yuan Zhi.

What a coincidence, this is not it.

"What are you looking at?" Ouyang Changjing stepped forward.

"I saw an acquaintance; I have a place to stay tonight," Ye Yuncang said with a smile.

The original plan was to stay overnight in town, but judging from the situation, the restaurants and inns in town should be full.

They might not even be able to find rooms at the inn.

I don't know when it happened, but this once quiet town has started to have people from other places.

That's really strange.

Yuanzhi was happily promoting his peach blossom charms when he suddenly heard someone exclaim in surprise.

One of the women even said shyly, "That man was so handsome. I wonder if he's married. If he isn't, I'd like to marry him."

Some women said, "The man next to him is also quite good. He has sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and he looks very upright. He's the kind of person my father said I could marry."

Yuanzhi felt that these words sounded familiar, as if he had encountered a woman as bold as his wife when he went out with his junior brother years ago.

His heart skipped a beat, and when he looked up, he saw the person in front of him who, even if turned to ashes, he would still recognize.

"How dare you come back!" Yuan Zhi's face was contorted with rage.

That bastard tricked him into incurring a huge debt, forcing him to constantly beg for alms everywhere.

For the Flower Festival, he, who usually dislikes drawing talismans, spent ten days drawing in front of the Buddha, and the large number of peach blossom talismans almost covered the Buddha.

We agreed on 81 days, and not a single day was missed.

So that we can sell it today and cover the debt hole.

Ye Yuncang chuckled and said, "Why are you angry, senior brother? Monks should be calm and composed."

"Say one more word and I'll show you why our family has a wrathful Vajra!" Yuanzhi stopped selling peach blossom charms, rolled up his sleeves, and charged over.

Halfway there, his vision blurred, and he saw two silver notes standing in Ye Yuncang's hands.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a face value of one thousand taels!

"Today I am taking a friend to stay overnight at Puji Temple. I wonder if it would be convenient for you, senior brother?"

Yuanzhi snatched the silver note and stuffed it into his clothes, smiling like a benevolent Maitreya Buddha: "Junior brother, what are you saying? Puji Temple is your home. Besides, Buddha saves all sentient beings and is compassionate. As long as a benefactor asks for help, he will not refuse."

Ouyang Pei, who was standing nearby, was amazed.

No wonder he was the friend who tricked him so badly in his childhood.

This is really quite outrageous.

The next moment, his expression changed.

He touched his waist, took out his silver pouch, and was shocked to find that two silver notes were missing.

"Ye! Yun! Cang!" Ouyang Pei gritted his teeth.

Looking again, Yuan Zhi had already packed up his stall and was affectionately pulling Ye Yuncang forward.

Ouyang Changjing patted his shoulder and comforted him, "You must be tired from the journey. We can talk about other things later."

(End of this chapter)