Behind the official who brought the good news were people beating gongs and drums, and the gongs and drums were tied with festive red cloths.

"Congratulations, Mr. Juren."

The official who brought the good news did not look down on Su Bing because of his age.

In his opinion, anyone who can get the first place has real talent.

Li was very happy and said, "Didn't they say the results would be announced in two days? Why are you here to announce the good news today?"

"Today."

The official who brought the good news smiled widely and spoke compliments like they were free.

"Mr. Su is very likely to pass the imperial examination. I would like to congratulate him first."

After reporting the good news, the official left.

The Sioux chief's old face turned into a chrysanthemum from laughing.

"Tingyun, well done! When you pass the imperial examination, you will be able to help Minister Su. Our Su family will be very happy. We must offer sacrifices to our ancestors tonight and tell them about this happy event."

"Fellow villagers, we will have a banquet in two days, everyone come and share in the good fortune." Li shouted.

After everyone had left, Li pinched Su Huaiyi's ear.

"Didn't you say the results would be announced in two days? People said the results would be announced today. Look at how unreliable you are."

Su Huaiyi felt aggrieved. The government had clearly said that the results would be announced in two days, yet they announced the results today.

Time passed and two days had passed.

The Su family is holding a banquet today.

Su Huaiyi and Su Bing stood at the door to greet people.

Li, Liu Xia and several old sisters-in-law from the village were busy in the kitchen.

"Da da da~" A carriage came over.

Su Huaiyi and Su Bing looked at each other, neither of them knew who the visitor was.

Until someone got off the carriage.

Su Bing smiled and said, "Master Zheng."

Zheng Yanjin nodded slightly and helped an elderly man in simple clothes get out of the car.

Why is Gu Shen here?

Su Huaiyi couldn't figure it out, he knew Gu Shen.

Gu Shen was the Minister of Agriculture of the Great Qin State, and he had carved a private seal for it when he was young. But the two had no other interactions, so he shouldn't have come.

"Mr. Gu, be careful." Zheng Yanjin respectfully supported Gu Shen.

Gu Shen is not only his teacher, but also someone he admires.

Although the barley was found by the master, the seeds were cultivated by Mr. Gu.

So he always respectfully called him Mr. Gu to seem more intimate.

Gu Shen waved his hand, "Okay, I'm not too old to walk. Huaiyi and I are about the same age. Right, Huaiyi?"

Zheng Yanjin and Su Bing looked at each other.

What’s going on? They actually know each other.

Zheng Yanjin always thought that Gu Shen came to Qingshan Village to check the soil himself and to see the champion.

I didn't expect that he had some connection with the Su family.

There was a big question mark in Su Bing's little mind. How many surprises did he not know about? Su Huaiyi was confused. When did he and Gu Dasinong become so close? How could he not know?

He greeted him politely.

"I'm sorry for not welcoming you, Grand Minister of Agriculture."

"Okay, why are we still talking about those empty things?" Gu Shen pulled Su Huaiyi warmly.

He glanced at Su Bing and praised.

"As expected of Shuangshuang's son, he has inherited Shuangshuang's intelligence and wisdom."

Su Bing opened his eyes slightly. Shuangshuang? Isn't this my mother's nickname? Su Bing smiled awkwardly and looked at Su Huaiyi.

Sure enough, he saw his father had a dark face.

Oh no, Dad probably doesn’t know that the Minister of Agriculture knows Mom.

Su Huaiyi broke free from Gu Shen and took two steps back.

"Please come in, Grand Minister of Agriculture. I still need to greet other guests with Tingyun."

"I see that everyone is here, so how can there be any guests?" Gu Shen glanced outside.

A gust of wind blew, and the fallen leaves flew everywhere. There was no one around, and there was only the flying dead leaves.

Su Huaiyi was embarrassed. He didn't say anything and tried to save face.

Su Bing watched the excitement quietly.

Zheng Yanjin was also eating melon.

"This one was prepared by the Zheng family, this one was given to you by Zhou Yingwan, and the other one was given to you by Mr. Gu."

Strangely enough, this top-quality deer-hair brush was prepared by his father himself and sent to him by someone else, saying it was a gift for Mr. Su.

At that time, he was wondering how his father knew Su Bing.

Now it seems that the person he knew was probably Li.

"Thank you." Su Bing took it and thanked him.

Su Huaiyi had a dark face and led everyone to the main hall to sit down.

The courtyard was already full of villagers, and only Chief Su and Liu Quanzheng were in the main hall.

The main hall has always been used to entertain distinguished guests. Although Su Huaiyi did not like it, he still followed the rules.

After a while, all the dishes were served.

Gu Shen did not pick up his chopsticks, but looked out the door.

"Huaiyi, why isn't Shuangshuang here? Is there a rule in your family that women can't sit at the table?"

"He's probably busy." Su Huaiyi gritted his teeth, "I'll go call him."

Coming to the kitchen, Su Huaiyi shouted.

"Old lady, eldest son's wife, bring your children to the main room to eat together."

"Forget it, I won't go." Li waved her hand. She didn't want to go. She had been busy for a long time and wanted to take a rest.

Liu Xia didn't want to go either. "Dad, I'm eating in the kitchen with my three children and mom. It won't be good if Xingxue makes trouble later."

"Everyone go! A distinguished guest has arrived!" Su Huaiyi said with a stern face and left.

[Did my grandfather eat firecrackers?] Su Yun was puzzled.

Logically speaking, I should be happy today.

Li muttered, "What is this old man crazy about? Let's go, let's go, I want to see who is coming."

As soon as she entered the main room, Li was stunned.

She wished she could take back what she had just said. It would be better if she had not come.

“Shuangshuang, come here quickly.” Gu Shen stood up, his old face almost blooming with smiles.

It was the first time that Zheng Yanjin saw Mr. Gu like this, like a peacock spreading its feathers.

He now understood why Mr. Gu was still single and alone in his fifties.

[Who is this? He even called me by my grandmother's name? No wonder my grandfather looked like he wanted to eat me.] Su Yun ran to sit next to Su Bing, looking extremely excited.

Liu Xia sat on the other side of Su Bing with her two kids and poked around with her arms.

Whispered.

"What's going on?"

"I don't know either."

Su Bing replied in a low voice, and the two of them whispered in each other's ears.

Li smiled awkwardly and sat next to Su Huaiyi, two people away from Gu Shen.

Su Huaiyi's expression finally relaxed.

Chief Su and Liu Quanzheng pricked up their ears, waiting for the three to speak.

Unfortunately, no one spoke first.

Li had no choice but to invite everyone to eat. Her mind was blank at this moment.

"Eat it all, you're welcome! Come, Mr. Zheng, have some fish. I remember your father loved fish."

[Goodness! How did my grandma know that Zheng Daddy likes to eat fish? No way, Zheng Jianzheng is only forty. When my grandma was sixteen or seventeen, Zheng Jianzheng was only four years old! ]

Su Huaiyi's cheeks tightened, "Old woman, how do you know that Mr. Zheng's father likes to eat fish?"

Mrs. Li slapped her head, she was really getting old and confused.

She smiled and said, "Well, old man, please listen to my explanation."

"Shuangshuang, what is there to explain? Could it be that Huaiyi still doesn't believe you?" Gu Shen fanned the flames.

[I didn't expect that the Minister of Agriculture is still a green tea. 】

Gu Shen looked at Su Yun. Could it be that the girl who had been mumbling just now was this girl?

Green tea is, well, tasteful.

He is as elegant as green tea.

Li glared at Gu Shen, "Don't talk!"

She tugged at Su Huaiyi's sleeves from below again.

"Old man, listen to me."

(End of this chapter)