The road to wealth of a peasant widow

Chapter 150: Sitting in charge

After hearing what Mrs. Zhang said, Chen Cui began to make arrangements to go to the provincial capital, and also told the children the news in a timely manner.

The three brothers looked at each other in surprise. They had not expected that they had only moved from the countryside to the city two years ago, and they would have to move to another new environment so soon.

Chen Cui smiled and said, "What's the big deal? If you continue to study in the future, we might have to move!"

Chang Ping frowned when he heard this: "Mom, I'm just going to the city to take the exam, and I'll come back to continue my schooling after the exam. There's really no need to move the whole family. It's too much trouble."

Chen Cui patted his shoulder and said, "Your study and exams are only one of the reasons for moving. The biggest reason is that Lord Wang is going to the capital to be an official, and Mrs. Zhang will follow him. The business will also be moved to the capital. I'm sure you all know that our family's biggest income comes from the business we do in partnership with Mrs. Zhang. Naturally, we have to follow her footsteps. It's more convenient to go to the capital."

Changping nodded, as long as it wasn’t because of him.

Changan and Changfu asked curiously, "Mom, do we have to go to the city to study in the future?"

"Well, there must be better schools in the capital, and even larger academies. When your eldest brother goes to take the exam this time, I will go with him to find a place to live and help you find out about school. However, the better the school, the stricter the admission of students. If your level is not good enough, you can't go there."

"Mom, don't worry. Although we can't compare to my eldest brother, our level is not bad. My second brother and I are both top students in the class. Many people who have studied for five or six years can't compare to us."

When it comes to achievements, Changfu is not afraid and said to Chen Cui proudly.

Chang'an also looked calm and composed, as if to say that he was not afraid of any exam at all.

Chen Cui smiled and said, "Just keep it in mind. I'll make some arrangements in the next few days, and I'll go to the capital with your brother in two days."

"Mom, do we want to take Suisui with us?" Changping asked after hesitating for a moment.

Chen Cui was also worried about this. She and her eldest son both had things to do in the provincial capital, and it was inconvenient to bring a child of Suisui's age with them. However, the trip would definitely take a long time, and she would feel a little uneasy if she really left her at home.

After all, Suisui was raised by her, and she had never left the child for more than three days in the more than three years since she came here.

In the past few years, even though she had more things to do, she would always take this girl with her when she went out as long as conditions permitted.

Chen Cui thought for a moment and said, "I'll go to your grandma's house tomorrow and see if I can get her to come and look after you for a while."

She only used Mai as a nanny and housekeeper, and was not very comfortable leaving Sui Sui alone with her at home for such a long time, especially since the girl was a bit stubborn and Mai had no temper when facing her young master, so she was afraid that Mai could not control her.

The next morning, Chen Cui drove a mule cart to Chenjiagou.

She only told the Chen family's elders that she was going to the provincial capital for a while to accompany Changping to take the exam, and she kept the fact of her move a secret for the time being.

When Chen Shangen heard that his grandson had passed the county exam, he was so happy that he rubbed his hands and walked around in circles in the yard.

Zhang was so excited that she kept wiping away tears. She grabbed Chen Cui's hand and said, "You have finally made it. These children are promising. It is your blessing. Your hard work in the past few years is worth it. Just enjoy your life from now on."

In the old man's opinion, being able to pass the county examination was already a great achievement, even more important than the imperial edict that Chen Cui had received previously.

After all, they believed that for a woman, nothing was more important than her son's success, and the empty reputation of an imperial edict was certainly not as real as the fame and honor gained through one's own real abilities.

When Chen Dahai learned that his nephew had passed the county exam, he was so happy that he immediately asked his daughter Caixia to call her second uncle and third uncle to share the good news.

There was not much work to do in the fields now, so Chen Dajiang and Chen Dahai arrived quickly, and they were also proud of Changping's achievements.

"Sister, for such a big happy event, we have to go back to Liujiaping and set up a few tables, right?" Chen Dahe suddenly said excitedly.

Chen Cui shook her head: "Changping will go to the city to take the exam in a few days. I really don't have the energy to do that now. I came here today to take our parents to live in the city for a while and help me look after the house. I want to go to the city with Changping. I am worried about the children at home."

When the three brothers heard this, they agreed. Nothing was more important than their nephew's education. They were very supportive of their parents moving to the city.

The three brothers knew best where the brand new tiled houses and the money they received from dividing the family property came from. If their younger sister had not helped out her parents and taught them how to make charcoal, they would not have had the good life they have today.

This is all thanks to Cuicui. As long as her sister needs her, her parents can stay with her for as long as they want.

The old couple of the Chen family had no objection to this. They were very happy to help their daughter.

Now that their sons all have their own homes, and they have enough money for their grandchildren's marriages, every family lives in harmony. The old couple have taken care of all the major things in their lives, and their life is so comfortable.

The old couple of the Chen family packed a few clothes and followed Chen Cui to the county town.

In fact, there was nothing important about Chen Cui inviting them over. It was just to let the children have relatives at home. Cooking and washing were all Mai's jobs, and the old couple didn't have to work. At most, they just played with their granddaughter.

Maybe it's blood relationship, even though Suisui doesn't have many opportunities to meet his grandparents, he became very familiar and close to them in just two days.

The old couple doted on their little granddaughter very much and always responded to her requests. Her little mouth was very good at coaxing people and made the old couple happy all day long.

Chen Cui did not hide from Sui Sui the fact that she was going to the provincial capital with her eldest son. The little girl was unhappy when she learned that she could not go with them. Ruan Yu begged Chen Cui to take her with her.

Sui Sui is four years old now and can understand some things. Chen Cui patiently explained to her that she really couldn't take her with her on this trip, but she promised to bring her delicious and fun things from the city when she returns.

Sure enough, what children like most are eating and playing. With Chen Cui's assurance, Sui Sui no longer made a fuss about going, but solemnly made a pinky promise with her, asking her to promise that she would bring her a lot of delicious and fun things when she came back.

This time they went to the provincial capital by another carriage owned by Hengtong Horse Company, but it was not a cargo carriage but a separate passenger carriage. The conditions were much better than those of the cargo carriage and it was spacious enough for two people.

Because the departure time was in the early morning, Chen Cui did not disturb Sui Sui, nor did she ask the old couple to go. She and Chang Ping took their luggage and went to the meeting place and got on the reserved carriage.