从前,有个进士老爷专横跋扈,不可一世。有年春节,他为了炫耀,在自己的大门上贴了这么一副对联:父进士,子进士,父子皆进士;婆夫人,媳夫人,婆媳均夫人。镇上有个穷秀才,路过进士的家门,看见了这副对联。他先是露出鄙视的神态,接着又浮现一丝得意的笑容。到了晚上,他见四下无人,就悄悄地在对联上改了一些笔画。第二天一大早,进士的门前围满了看热闹的人, Once upon a time, there was a Jinshi master domineering, desperation. In the Spring Festival, in order to show off, he posted a pair of couplets on his own door: Father Scholars, Scholars Scholars, Father and Son Scholars; Lady in-laws, Lady-in-law and Mrs.-in-law. There is a poor scholar in the town, passed by the entrance door of the jinshi, and saw the pair couplets. He first showed contempt demeanor, followed by another trace of smug smile. In the evening, he saw no one around, quietly in the couplets to change some strokes. Early the next morning, the entrance in front of the entrance examiner busy people,