The Mu family is still stunned, having finally convinced themselves of the fact that Mu Xinghe has become the top scholar.
How they wished this was just a dream, their nightmare, Mu Xinghe's beautiful dream.
My heart was filled with a mixture of envy, jealousy, and resentment.
The acidic bubbles churned in their lungs, almost corroding them.
They share the same ancestor and both come from humble beginnings, yet some are destined to spend their entire lives in the fields, while others rise to become golden phoenixes.
How can they accept such a disparity?
But what's done is done, and their minds started working quickly. Since they couldn't change it, they could use Mu Xinghe's identity to take their whole family on a trip.
Once they became officials, their cousins would arrange a position for them, and their other cousins would arrange for them to marry into wealthy and influential families.
Just thinking about it makes my mouth water.
The eldest brother of the Mu family gave the others a wink, and the Mu family members all fawned over Mu Xinghe and surrounded him.
"Xinghe, I never imagined you were so amazing and outstanding. You have brought honor to the Mu family. From now on, the Mu family will rely on you."
“We were a little strict with you before, not to make things difficult for you on purpose. We wanted to motivate you to study harder. Look, you passed the exam now.”
"Your parents in heaven must know the intentions of our family. Don't overthink it. Now that you've passed the exam, the clouds have parted and the moon is shining. Our Mu family can finally stand tall."
Looking at the hypocritical, ingratiating faces and listening to the lies, Mu Xinghe could only find it amusing.
These people, in particular, kept staring at the treasures in the box and the ingredients in the kitchen as they talked.
The two siblings couldn't use it all; once the villagers left, everyone could share it.
Mu Xinghe didn't want to waste his breath arguing with the Mu family, so he pleaded with the villagers, "Please help me move all these things to the Qiao family's house."
Everyone immediately understood his intention. The shepherds, like wolves and tigers, were practically drooling with anticipation. Once everyone dispersed, they were likely to start looting.
So everyone sprang into action, some carrying boxes, others moving things.
While doing so, they did not forget to mock the shepherds.
"Just yesterday, they were cursing Xinghe for failing the exam, but today they brought good news and they've changed their tune."
"Sigh, shamelessness knows no bounds."
Mu Xinghe also took Mu Xingyue's hand: "Sister, let's go to the Qiao family."
Mu Lao Er stopped a villager carrying jewelry, his face cold and stern.
"What you're doing isn't right. Xinghe's passing the imperial examination is an honor for the entire family. We've supported and helped him a lot. If you just take these things away, you're making Xinghe look like an unfilial son."
"Come on, none of you have ever supported Xinghe. You all wished he wouldn't pass the exam. Now that he has, you want to ask for favors. You're shameless. You want to take advantage of others, but the whole village will not agree to it."
"It is wise for Xinghe to stay far away from relatives like you, so that he won't be dragged down by you one day and ruin his bright future."
“If you had even a shred of conscience, you wouldn’t have let Xinghe feel so disheartened.”
The herdsmen refused to give up and rushed forward to seize the goods, but were blocked by the villagers.
Their eyes were filled with resentment.
“Xinghe, we are your uncles, like half a father to you. How can you be so ungrateful?”
Mu Xinghe's tone was calm, yet carried a chilling undertone: "You have done me no favor, nor have you shown me any righteousness."
"And you all said yesterday that you wouldn't beg me no matter who you ask, have you forgotten that already?"
Upon hearing this, the Mu family members were all speechless for a moment.
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