HLnovel Chapter 133 1 The Promise
Chapter 133 1 The Promise
Wang Jinyi had a plan in mind. She jumped off the swing without hesitation and ran to the west room.
The mother heard the sound of her daughter running outside, went to the window and saw her daughter enter the west room.
He shook his head, smiled and continued reading the contract.
In the evening, after the family had finished their meal, the father stayed and sat on the couch to share with his family the good news that his daughter was going to cooperate with the clan.
Wang Jinyi noticed that his father poured a glass of water for everyone, but he himself was drinking tea. His father did not eat much for dinner. Wang Jinyi was very experienced in this regard. In his previous life, on the eve of review and exams, he never dared to eat too much, and even did not eat high-calorie foods.
Because a full stomach makes you sleepy, and eating high-calorie foods makes it hard to concentrate. Every time before reviewing for an exam, I only eat until I’m 70% to 80% full, so that it doesn’t affect my studies and I can concentrate.
My father will take the imperial examination in a month, and every minute he can spare to spend with his family is precious.
"Mother, do we need to revise the contract? Do we need to meet with the clan leaders?"
"Basically, there is nothing else, except that the clan leader added one more thing. If the Xunyang royal family wants to build a library or a college, they must discuss it with the Langya king in advance."
"Well, Grandfather agreed to this."
"The Wang clan will provide financial or human assistance, but the amount will not exceed 20,000 taels. Do you all know this?"
My brother interrupted: "Jin'er told me about his plan, and then the clan leader asked me to add it. Do you remember it, Jin'er?"
"Yes, I remember. I agree. Even if the names of the library and the academy in the future are influenced by the Wang clan, I am willing! But we have agreed today that we will keep someone to discuss the future matters later."
"That's good. It will benefit both parties if we explain it in more detail, and it will avoid misunderstandings in the future..."
"Well, mother, why don't you come with us to meet the clan leader?"
The mother glanced at her husband who remained silent. The father pushed the cup of warm water toward her hand and said:
"Only clan wives can participate in clan affairs. Jin'er is considered a special case in the clan and can participate in clan events."
"It's the clan that wants to cooperate with me!"
"That's why I said Jin'er is a special case in our Wang clan, and also a special case in the Xunyang Wang family."
"why?"
“In fact, there is a talented woman in the clan who wanted to publish a collection of poems when she was twelve years old.
At that time, your grandfather was still in the Ministry of Rites. The clan wanted their descendants to be able to "bring honor to their family", so they persuaded your grandfather to find the "Chongwenfang" in the local capital.
At that time, the government academy sent people to meet the author of the poem, but the girl from the Wang family was too nervous to meet so many people, so she fainted at the time. Later, she was so nervous that she couldn't speak, so she didn't meet the officials sent by Chongwenfang again. "
“Has his collection of poems been published?”
"It was a collection of poems published together with other outstanding poems from all over the country at that time, rather than a collection of her poems alone. It included four of her poems.
We also have a handwritten copy at home. It was copied when your uncle was alive and heard this story. So our Jin'er is a special case in the Wang family!"
"Oh, is it because I'm not afraid of strangers?"
"It doesn't have to be that bad, Jin'er. You have the desire to do great things and the ambition of a man. Grandfather asked me to warn you that you must work hard to make up for your shortcomings and not hold the entire Wang family back."
Alas! It takes time to practice good handwriting. Now I can write neatly, which is good enough. I need to practice more to write beautifully. How long will it take to write freely?
"I will work hard on my calligraphy and will not become a hindrance to the Wang family."
Wang Jinyi clenched his two little fists and shook them vigorously in front of his eyes.
The next afternoon, grandfather took Wang Wendong to Yongxing Lane to pick up Wang Jinyi to meet the clan elders.
It was still in the small courtyard as last time. The room was full of people. The clan leaders had already arrived and were already in their seats, but the atmosphere was no longer as heavy as last time. It felt a lot more relaxed.
Everyone seemed very friendly. Wang Jinyi did not dress up today. He came here right after he and Wen Bai finished recording the third volume of "Records of Grudges". After greeting the clan leaders who were seated at the upper seats, he wanted to find a seat for himself.
The brother pulled at the corner of Wang Jinyi's clothes, and looking up following his gaze, he saw several sketchbooks piled on the table. Because he was too short to see what was on the desk, he didn't take it seriously.
My brother whispered:
"There's your sketchbook."
Wang Jinyi looked up again and saw several piles of books on the table. She stepped on the footstool and climbed onto the chair on the left side of her grandfather. Her brother helped his sister onto the chair and returned to their seat on the other side of their grandfather.
Everything has been agreed upon today and it went very smoothly. All that is left is for both parties to sign.
Of course, it was the grandfather who signed and sealed the Xunyang royal family, and the elder brother signed on behalf of the second branch. The father did not come this time, giving the opportunity to leave his name in the clan to his son.
Wang Wendong signed his name very seriously and asked again,
"Can I sign for my father as well?"
The chief said:
“Just sign for each room.”
Wang Jinyi thought this was easy to solve.
"Master, can I speak?"
"tell me the story."
"Brother, you can just write 'Wang Wendong on behalf of his father Wang Shuli', right?"
Wang Wendong always knew that his sister was full of tricks, and this method solved the problem immediately, so his father's name appeared under the signature of the second wife.
In this way, everyone was happy. Both parties signed a total of five copies of the contract, one for the royal family, one for the clan, one for the royal family of Xunyang, and one for each government office for filing.
Wang Jinyi immediately understood why the clan leader did not want to give too much to the Xunyang Wang family, because there were still clans above them.
The royal family also has to give part of this profit to the clan. This part of the profit must be a very large part. After all, the clan has a clan school, a clan temple, and the facilities of the Wang family of Langya in various places need to be maintained...
Thinking of this, Wang Jinyi actually understood a little. The reason why the Wang family of Langya could prosper for a thousand years was because of the concept of everyone contributing.
Just as he was thinking about it, the deed was placed in front of Wang Jinyi.
"Write your name here and stamp it here."
Wang Jinyi was about to say, "I don't have a seal." But then he saw his grandfather formally taking a mahogany lacquer box from the tray behind him, and opening the box to reveal a small seal.
My grandfather placed the mahogany lacquer box next to his own seal and Wang Wendong's seal, side by side.
Wang Jinyi carefully wrote down the name he had practiced for a few days, then looked at the clan leader and thought: Is it okay to write it like this? Anyway, after writing the whole thing, my writing is the worst!
Thinking of this, he thought of the arrow that marked Wang's writing ability, which he was pulling and flying down.
Wang Jin quickly covered his face. Alas! He really wanted to cry for himself. His brother came over and gave him a scholar’s greeting.
"I, as your brother, would like to congratulate my daughter Jin'er for bringing honor to our clan!"