They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 391 Worship
"What nonsense are you talking about? We just meant well."

"we do not need."

Liang Minglang said coldly, "Please! Mingxuan is definitely going to participate in this year's children's examination."

The four members of the eldest son's family left dejectedly.

Liang Minglang let out a breath of stale air, "I'm truly impressed by them!"

Liang Mingxuan looked at his sister-in-law with admiration: "Sister-in-law is so amazing."

Liang Minglang nodded in sincere agreement: "Yes, I was just saying that. They couldn't possibly be that kind, but what they said did make some sense, which is quite strange."

Xu Zhichun chuckled to himself, thinking that they hadn't seen enough types of people.

"Mingxuan, keep it up!"

"Ok!"

“We can take the exam if we want to. A student who doesn’t want to take the preliminary exam isn’t a good student! Keep a calm mindset. No matter the result, it’s all good. Your older brother and sister-in-law support you. If anyone dares to criticize you or say anything sarcastic afterward, we’ll fight back.”

Even if I don't pass the exam, no one is allowed to make sarcastic remarks; otherwise, I'll definitely roast them mercilessly. So what if I don't pass? There will be other opportunities next time!

Liang Mingxuan's eyes sparkled as he nodded, "Okay, thank you, sister-in-law."

Xu Zhichun smiled.

Back in their room that evening, Liang Minglang pulled him into his arms, his voice slightly somber and bitter: "You're too good to that kid, I'm a little jealous."

Xu Zhichun glanced at him speechlessly. Here we go again.

It's been like this ever since I agreed to marry him.

Xu Zhichun slapped away the hand that was messing around her waist without expression, extremely cold and ruthless: "Oh, then you can eat slowly, I'm going to sleep."

Liang Minglang buried his face in her neck and chuckled softly, his chest bobbing slightly with each laugh. He held her hand and said gently, "I just want you to care about me a little more."

Xu Zhichun's lips curled up slightly, and her heart softened a little. "Go to sleep. We have to get up early tomorrow."

According to local custom, people pay respects to their ancestors before undertaking important tasks, seeking their blessings and protection.

They plan to visit the graves of the two brothers' parents tomorrow to pay their respects and tell them that Mingxuan is going to take the imperial examination, asking them to bless Mingxuan so that he can pass.

When I took the imperial examination for the first time, I didn't go to sweep the tombs, but I did pay my respects at the ancestral hall.

After they lay down, Liang Minglang pulled her into his arms and whispered, "How about we pay our respects to our parents tomorrow?"

To outsiders, there is no distinction between the current Mrs. Xu and the former Mrs. Xu; they have always been the same person, and it is impossible for her to have another wedding ceremony with Liang Minglang.

She understood what he meant, and bowing to his parents was considered a wedding ceremony.

Xu Zhichun gave a soft "hmm".

Liang Minglang was satisfied. He tightened his arms around her and said with a hint of joy in his voice, "Go to sleep. We'll get up early tomorrow."

Xu Zhichun chuckled softly, a sweet feeling slowly spreading through her heart.

The next morning, they prepared incense, candles, and paper money. The baskets and plates contained a whole chicken that had been cooked in a pot, a whole piece of pork belly that had been cut into squares and also cooked, wine, fruit, and other offerings. They also brought hoes, machetes, and sickles. The three of them went up the mountain together without anyone accompanying them to pay respects to the two brothers' parents and to tidy up the weeds.

The villagers knew what was going on as soon as they saw him, and greeted him with friendly smiles.

People couldn't help but discuss and admire it, and were very envious.

The third branch of the Liang family has already produced a kind and benevolent lady. If the little prodigy passes the imperial examination and becomes a scholar, he will be a proper scholar!

Where is the scholar?
The three of them arrived at a mountain hollow not far from the village in less than half an hour. They climbed halfway up the mountain and came to the graves of the Liang family.

Xu Zhichun had brought Liang Mingxuan here during the Qingming Festival, but the vegetation grows very quickly between spring and summer, and now it was overgrown with weeds and vines. Liang Minglang told Xu Zhichun to sit under a large tree nearby and wait, while the two brothers used hoes and sickles to start clearing away the weeds and vines.

Xu Zhichun sat under the tree watching them.

The two brothers moved nimbly, occasionally exchanging a few jokes. The sadness and grief over their long-deceased relative had long since faded away.

After tidying up, Xu Zhichun got up and went over to help them arrange the offerings, light incense and candles, and pour wine.

Under the bright and warm sunlight, the scent of incense and candles, along with the wisps of smoke, filled the air and permeated the senses, involuntarily drawing one into a more solemn state. The moment instantly became sacred.

Liang Minglang gestured for his younger brother to kneel down and kowtow: "Kowtowing properly to Father and Mother, and telling them that you are going to participate in the imperial examination."

Liang Mingxuan tugged at his sleeves and robes, knelt down properly, and kowtowed three times respectfully. "Father, Mother, I'm going to take the imperial examination. I'll definitely let you know when I pass. Please bless my elder brother and sister-in-law."

May both of my sisters-in-law bless me.

The child silently added a sentence in his mind.

Xu Zhichun and Liang Minglang were both amused by his serious words.

Liang Minglang: "Mind your own business and just talk about yourself."

Liang Mingxuan gave him a disapproving look. He wasn't a child anymore; he would soon be a scholar.

Then everyone will call him "Scholar Master" or "Master Scholar," so how can he not be an adult?
Liang Minglang didn't have time to carefully consider the child's thoughts. He pulled him up and dragged him aside, and it was his and Zhichun's turn.

"Zhichun, come here."

He reached out and gently tugged at her arm, then quickly let go. After all, it was in front of his brother.

Xu Zhichun stepped forward and knelt down beside him. The two of them respectfully kowtowed three times to the graves of Liang's parents, each silently reciting something in their hearts. As for what they were reciting, only they knew.

Liang Mingxuan looked at his elder brother and then at his sister-in-law, feeling a bit uneasy, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

After offering sacrifices, the incense and candles were extinguished, and libations were poured from a cup in front of the grave before packing up and going home.

The eldest son of the Liang family was extremely depressed and was afraid to even go out.

When you meet someone, you should ask them, "Where is Mingxiang? Is he going to take the imperial examination?"
How do you say this?
Mingxiang probably didn't want to face all of this, so he didn't come back at all, preferring to stay at the academy rather than return.

When pressed too hard, Uncle Liang had no choice but to say that the child was still young and they wanted to play it safe, so they planned to take the exam in two years. He then added a sarcastic remark about how the child was too young and his foundation wasn't solid enough.

Everyone understood after hearing this.

"That's true. It's better to be steady. After all, not everyone is as good as the little prodigy."

"Yes, yes!"

Everyone nodded in agreement, confirming that this was indeed the case.

Uncle Liang's face turned black.

Can't you understand his implied meaning? Are you forcing him to say it?

To be honest, he wanted to tell the truth, but he didn't dare.

Uncle Liang could only give up in anger. He went home and was angry all night, wishing he could immediately drag his son back and force him to take the exam.

What do you mean by "not everyone is as good as a child prodigy"? In what way is his son inferior to that bastard Liang Mingxuan?
They'll only realize how impressive it is when his son passes the imperial examination and becomes a scholar before Liang Mingxuan!

Before they knew it, it was the day before the exam. Xu Zhichun and Liang Minglang accompanied Liang Mingxuan into the city.

Liang Lizheng led half the village to see them off.