Magistrate Zheng’s brother-in-law came to Wushan County last year and started a poultry business.

Thanks to his connections, the business went smoothly.

There was a plague this year, and the price of ducks in Yongxing Mansion was high. His wife wanted her brother to make more money, so she raised the original price by 30%.

It was originally agreed, but who knew that the other party suddenly said it didn't want it anymore and bought the duck from elsewhere, and the deal was in vain.

Magistrate Zheng was so angry that he sent someone to investigate to find out who was so short-sighted.

Who knew it was the Ye family.

He frowned, "Why is it the Ye family again? Ever since they came to Wushan County, everything seems to be related to them."

"That's not all. Sir, do you still remember that young student in the county school? Song Jiaoyu valued him very much. He was Ye Hongchang's nephew and a member of the Ye family. When he just came back, he saw them talking at the gate of the county school. "

The wrinkles between Magistrate Zheng's brows deepened, "Are they from their family again?"

"That's right. I was afraid that there might be some misunderstanding. I asked specifically because of my humble position. He is indeed Ye Hongchang's nephew."

Magistrate Zheng sat down and said, "There are quite a lot of capable people in this family. Professor Fu from the Fu School will come to the county school tomorrow and ask Ye Liwen to take a test on his knowledge. He wants to be admitted to the Fu School. It seems that he is a sure shot. "

Magistrate Zheng originally wanted to make things difficult for him because of the duck sale.

But Ye Liwen was so promising that he didn't dare to act rashly for a while.

No matter how bad the person Professor Fu likes, he is still a fellow Jinshi. Who knows whether it will have any influence on him when he is ready to pass the exam to become a meritorious official.

Although County Magistrate Zheng didn't want to climb up the ranks by clinging to connections, he also wanted to work steadily until retirement, and it would be best if he didn't offend anyone.

He weighed the pros and cons and still felt that he could not provoke the Ye family.

He can't handle his brother-in-law's affairs.

Lord Wang said, "I'm afraid it's hard to touch the Ye family now."

Magistrate Zheng nodded, "You are right, don't mess with the Ye family, secretly send people to find out more information and see if they have anything else going on."

"Yes."

The next day Professor Fu and his party arrived at the county school and were warmly welcomed by Song Jiaoyu.

In order not to make Ye Liwen so conspicuous, and to see if there were any other talented students, Professor Fu took the exam for several students.

In the end, he was only satisfied with Ye Liwen. He couldn't help but nod when Ye Liwen replied.

Song Jiaoyu was extremely happy. Although Ye Liwen had only come to the county school not long ago, if he could really successfully enter the government school, it would be his achievement, which would be a great achievement.

If Ye Liwen does well in the scientific examination in the future, he will be able to hold his head high even more.

Ye Liwen stayed in Wenshu Hall for a while and then went back. Professor Fu and Song Jiaoyu talked alone.

When he returned to the classroom, everyone looked at him with envy in their eyes.

Some people were usually not very polite to him, but now they have restrained themselves, for fear of offending others.

Professor Fu had other things to do and did not stay in Wushan County for long. Before leaving, he met Ye Liwen alone again.

Ye Liwen saluted respectfully, and Professor Fu said, "Have you discussed it with your family? Are they willing to let you study in a private school?"

Ye Liwen replied, "The students' families are very supportive and have no objections."

Professor Fu smiled and nodded, "Okay, that's good. I have already agreed with the professor that when you are ready, you can go to the government school to study. Or you can take the county examination according to the rules. If you fail, you will leave the government school. You can do it well." get ready?"

If he failed and came back, it would indeed be a bit embarrassing. He didn't know what the student was thinking and whether he could bear it.

Although he admired this student, he couldn't break the rules for him. Ye Liwen said, "The student knows the consequences and is ready. Thank you professor for giving me this opportunity."

Professor Fu nodded appreciatively, "Then it's settled, I'll be waiting for you in Fucheng."

"Yes."

After Professor Fu and his party left, Song Jiaoyu pulled Ye Liwen and talked for a long time.

The meaning behind the words is that I gave you the opportunity to attend the Moon Tour Conference. If you hadn't gone to Fucheng, you wouldn't have been able to make Professor Fu appreciate you.

Ye Liwen understood and thanked him. Song Jiaoyu said with a smile, "You're welcome. I knew you were not an ordinary person. When you go to a private school, you have to work harder and strive to get into high school in one fell swoop."

"Yes, thank you for your guidance these days."

Song Jiaoyu said, "You should go home and prepare first, and then go to the mansion to study as soon as possible."

The county school gave him a holiday. After Ye Liwen packed his things, he couldn't send a letter home, so he had to hire a car to go home.

The family is worried and don't know what the outcome will be.

Unexpectedly, Ye Liwen went home directly.

Ye Lixuan hurriedly went to the entrance of the hospital to meet him, "Brother, have you passed? Can you go to school?"

Ye Liwen didn't give in. He was also happy in his heart. He smiled and nodded, "Yes, it passed. I will go to a private school to study in a few days."

"Really?" Ye Lixuan jumped up and down with joy, shouting as he ran, "Grandma, the eldest brother has passed and is going to study in a private school."

The whole family immediately felt relieved, and Mrs. Wang ordered her daughters-in-law to prepare dinner, which would be richer today.

Such an opportunity is rare, and there is no pressure on Ye Liwen from his family. He just needs to study hard and does not have to worry about the consequences of failing the county examination.

Ye Liwen wanted to go to Fucheng as soon as possible, so he only stayed at home for one day. His family prepared some supplies for him, and Ye Hongchang sent him to Fucheng.

Everyone in the village knew the good news. They didn't expect that the Ye family's children would be so promising. The original villagers of Xiema Village came to congratulate them.

On the day Ye Liwen left, many people in the village went to see him off at the entrance of the village, which shocked him.

Ye Liwen said, "Xiangxiang, please read the books I asked my second uncle to bring back. They were all transcribed by me. You don't need to return them. When I go to Fu Xue, I will help you find better ones."

"Well, this book has been of great help." Ye Xiangxiang said with a smile, "My eldest brother also has to put his studies first. I don't know if this will happen yet."

"Whether it succeeds or not, we must go all out first." He said, "I also learned a lot from copying the book for you. This time Professor Fu asked me and I answered the words in the book."

The whole family went to see him off at the entrance of the village together, and didn't go back until everyone was out of sight.

Everyone in the village said auspicious words. Wang was very humble, but she was very happy.

It would be great if the old man could know that there is a scholar in the family who can bring glory to the family.

Ye Hongchang sent Ye Liwen back and brought shopkeeper Wang's people back. He had a batch of ducks at home that could be sold. If he continued to raise them, he would lose money.

This time I didn't sell much, I only got seven taels of silver. The next time I sell it, the amount will be very large.

Shopkeeper Wang knew that the ducks raised by the Ye family had firmer meat and were better than those he bought from other stores. This would be the bulk of the business in the future.

After the money was settled and the ducks were transported away, Ye Hongchang and Ye Hongfu went to clean the duck house together.

"Second brother, there is someone over there who keeps staring at this side." Ye Hongfu pursed his lips in one direction.

(End of this chapter)

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