novelaction Chapter 972 Other People's Children 2.0
Chapter 972 Other People's Children 2.0
After watching Zhang Lao Er being carried into the bedroom and settled in, Zhang Ping'an finally came out with peace of mind. He led Xu Shi and Zhu Zhu towards the door, where they could already faintly hear the lively commotion outside.
The second steward was outside the door dealing with the messengers announcing the good news, his mouth practically twitching with a grin. Copper coins and wedding candies were scattered all over the ground by the door, being eagerly snatched up by the chattering children.
The adults, on the other hand, mostly gathered to one side with their sleeves rolled up, discussing it with envy.
The scene was very lively.
When Zhang Ping'an and his group came out, copper coins were still being scattered. The more coins scattered, the more people picked them up, which meant that the family had more good fortune.
The person announcing the good news this time was unusual; they even specially arranged a lion dance. As the lion leaped and bounded, its big eyes blinked, creating a very festive atmosphere.
Zhang Ping'an knew that these petty officials and local ruffians in the capital were very well-informed. With Xiao Yu'er achieving such a good ranking and having such a privileged family background, there would be at least ten groups of people coming to congratulate him today.
When Zhang Ping'an came out, the lion dancers took the initiative to approach him. Zhang Ping'an was in a good mood when he thought of his son's grades. With a wave of his hand, he told the steward to give him a reward.
Upon receiving the order, the steward raised his head and, without scattering copper coins and loose silver, had his servants bring out a pre-prepared tray with five-tael silver ingots on it, which shone brightly in the clear blue sky.
This tray contained one hundred taels of silver. The messenger who brought the good news beamed with joy and showered the messenger with compliments.
The words used were all unique and varied, making the listener feel comfortable. This shows that announcing good news is also a skill.
These people didn't leave immediately after receiving the silver; they continued to make a ruckus in front of the Zhang residence, and no one chased them away. When the second group of people came to announce the good news, another tray of silver was sent out.
Meanwhile, they would continue to scatter silver and copper coins. The first group of lion dancers could pick some up when they had a spare moment. This was much better than going out to work. Moreover, it was said that taking this kind of money would bring good fortune and happiness, so everyone loved to join in the fun.
With such a commotion, it was impossible for the neighbors not to hear it. Before long, they all sent their trusted servants with their stewards and gifts to offer their congratulations.
They openly and secretly envied Zhang Ping'an's excellent parenting skills, saying that one son was worth several others.
Even some families whose children took the exam this time but failed said directly, "I've figured it out now. It's not about having many sons, but about having good ones. None of my good-for-nothing sons passed the exam. Sigh, I can only envy your family! When Heming comes back, I'll have to send my sons over to ask him how he studied and how he became so successful!"
Although that's what he said, Zhang Ping'an knew that the other party was just angry and saying those words in anger. If he were really asked to lose a few sons, he definitely wouldn't agree. He always treated his sons like precious treasures, letting the women in the inner quarters spoil them. It would be strange if someone like that could become successful.
"Not at all, you're too kind. It's all thanks to the child's hard work!"
Behind his humble words, Zhang Ping'an couldn't help but feel a little gratified. Over the years, many people had told him that he was a widower who didn't marry and that he was a fool.
This time, he finally got a small sense of pride and it was at this moment that he truly understood and experienced how Zhang Lao Er felt when he saw him pass the exam.
That feeling of pride and honor is priceless!
That's his son!