Seeing the flickering candlelight ahead, Zhang Fang and the others quickened their pace, feeling a glimmer of hope as they reached the door of the temple. Two large lanterns illuminated the entrance, and Wang Zhuang stepped forward to ring the bronze bell. After a moment, an old man slowly opened…
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Chapter 139: Encounter at the Red Lantern
A moment later, he smiled again. Looking up at the sky, the spring sunshine was bright, and the breeze was gentle. The new ruler respectfully bowed to the heavens, then knelt and knocked his head on the ground. This act shocked the nearby guards. Only the original character, Zhang Fang,…
Chapter 91: The Arrival of Friends
The steward of the Lin family had no choice but to leave the Zhang family with the items in hand. Once they left, neighbors gathered around to ask Old Zhang why he refused the offerings. Old Zhang couldn’t say the real reason, so he made up a vague excuse: “My…
Chapter 89: The Rise of Zhang Fang
Old Zhang specially selected over a hundred pounds of aged grain. The coachman was a bit dissatisfied and wouldn’t let the chickens into the carriage, so Old Lady Zhang had to painfully buy two chicken cages to place the four chickens outside on the cart. Joyfully returning to the village,…
Chapter 82: A Day in the City
Zhang Laotou then took out some money and counted it again. His three daughters had given him four taels of silver last time they visited, and the Liu siblings who moved in contributed two taels. Yesterday, Zhang Fang had also given nearly two taels. With this, the Zhang family was…
Chapter 81: A Day of Happiness
Old Mrs. Zhang felt constrained by Zhang Fang. Although she was pained to see so much meat, she comforted herself with the thought that better days were coming and tried to adapt to this new lifestyle. Zhang Erlang and Zhang Sanlang had long hidden away, while Zhang San’s wife observed…
Chapter 79: Family Matters
Even though Zhang Dalu was only looking at Zhang Fang’s back at this moment, he felt that Zhang Fang spoke with a serious expression. He sighed, “Fourth brother, after this experience, you’ve matured.” “Mm. Eldest brother, let’s not talk about the past anymore. From now on, let’s unite as a…
Chapter 68: The Price of Dignity
Zhang’s old man didn’t want to burden Zhang Fang with the troubles of the family; instead, he asked, “Have you finished the manuscript you mentioned?” Zhang Fang read the manuscript aloud. Zhang’s old man listened intently, his expression utterly focused. At that moment, he forgot his hardships and that he…
Chapter 65: Hope and Desperation
Liu Mu awkwardly smiled and agreed, “Yes. Brother Zhang will definitely be able to pass the exams in the future.” Hearing the words she wanted to hear, Old Lady Zhang was very happy. She told Liu Mu, “Fourth bro said that once he passes the exams, he will buy a…