Mu Xinghe was truly anxious now. He didn't want everyone's things, and he couldn't persuade them to stop on his own.
In the end, I could only accept it with a grateful heart.
He didn't think the villagers were snobbish or anything like that. In fact, most of them were just ordinary people with a kind side and a gossipy side.
He really didn't say anything before, so it's normal for people to doubt whether he can pass the exam.
"Thank you, thank you everyone. I will remember all your kindness." He held his sister's hand and bowed to everyone.
“I receive rice and food every month and have a salary. Please stop sending things to my house. Everyone is struggling.”
Seeing the villagers' enthusiasm and the dramatic turnaround in Mu Xinghe's reputation, the Qiao family secretly rejoiced that they had arranged the marriage early; otherwise, they didn't know how many families would have wanted to marry their daughters to Mu Xinghe.
"Xinghe, you're going to be an official in the future, so having three wives and four concubines is normal. Even though you're engaged to the Qiao family, why not take a look at my girl? You can marry both of them together then," an older woman said while cracking sunflower seeds.
Despite her casual, even joking tone, she genuinely hoped that Mu Xinghe would agree.
"My lotus flowers are among the most beautiful in the village."
"And my Cui'er, she's the most efficient worker, you should marry her too."
Everyone burst into laughter, but they were all watching Mu Xinghe's reaction.
Upon learning that Mu Xinghe had passed the imperial examination, the Shen family members' faces turned ashen.
Shen Liang is eccentric and crazy, while Mu Xinghe ranked among the top eight in the entire prefecture and has a bright future. Such a huge gap in their lives has caused them to become seriously unbalanced.
So everyone in the village rushed home to get things to give to the shepherd family, but they didn't show any appreciation whatsoever.
They were even more jealous of the Qiao family, who seized this coveted opportunity, knowing that the Qiao family would produce an official son-in-law in the future.
Otherwise, they would also want to marry the Shen family's daughter to Mu Xinghe; it's all the Qiao family's fault for taking her away.
Now that the villagers are saying this, the Shen family secretly hopes that Mu Xinghe will agree.
What's wrong with arranging a marriage early? If someone becomes an official, who will say anything if they marry several wives?
How many men could resist such temptation? Mu Xinghe, like a poor man suddenly becoming rich, must have been eager to have it too.
The Qiao family thought they had gotten there first, but they didn't realize that this was not something they could decide, and they were about to be proven wrong.
And they were just waiting for the Qiao family to be humiliated.
Hearing those words, Mu Xinghe's face showed a hint of displeasure.
He solemnly said, "In my life, I will only have Qiao Xi'er as my wife. After the three-year mourning period, I will marry her."
"I have just made an engagement with the Qiao family. While everyone is here, I make this vow: if I break it, may I be struck by lightning."
Every word was spoken with unwavering resolve.
Seeing Mu Xinghe's commitment to his promises and his integrity, the villagers were deeply impressed.
This child's composure, decisiveness, and single-mindedness are truly remarkable.
Qiao Xi'er met Mu Xinghe's gaze in the crowd, as if he would never regret it in this lifetime.
Her eyes felt slightly warm.
I've finally met the right person.
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