Chapter 1448 Zhao Xi's Celebration
The group looked bewildered. The next moment, Zhao Xi pulled out a string of firecrackers from behind him, laid them out in a row at the door, and lit them with a tinderbox.
The crackling of firecrackers rang out, accompanied by Zhao Xi's booming voice, "Congratulations to Meng Yunzheng for achieving the highest honors in the imperial examinations and obtaining the title of Xiucai! Congratulations!"
Meng Yunzheng, "..." His composed expression crumbled, and his face cracked.
At this moment, several people came out of the courtyard. Perhaps because they had returned suddenly, most of the people at home were servants. Apart from them, only the old lady, Cuihua, and Lanhua remained.
Shu Yu didn't see Shu You, presumably because she was heavily pregnant and couldn't come out to join in the fun.
The old lady was very happy to see them. She first looked Shu Yu up and down, then took Meng Yunzheng's hand and said, "It's good that you're back. We heard the news of your passing the exam a long time ago, and we've been looking forward to celebrating with you. You must have worked hard on the exam. Come in quickly."
Meng Yunzheng composed himself and said with a smile, "It's not hard work."
He then took the old lady's hand and went into the house with her.
Shu Yu lagged behind, looking at Cuihua and Lanhua beside her, "What happened at home? Why are you all here looking for milk today?"
Cuihua laughed, glanced at the shy Lanhua, and said, "Nothing happened, it's just that Lanhua's wedding is coming soon, and there are some things to prepare, so I came to ask Grandma for some advice."
Shu Yu almost forgot that Lan Hua is getting married next month.
They got engaged at the end of last year. When they were choosing a wedding date, they originally planned for the first half of the year, but because of the late emperor's death, Shu Yu persuaded them to choose the second half of the year.
She was so busy with her life that she didn't even think about it.
Shu Yu smiled and looked at Lan Hua, "It seems that before long, Lan Hua will be someone else's wife."
Lan Hua blushed deeply at his words. "And you're one to talk! Now that Young Master Meng has achieved fame and success, are you really going to wait two more years to get married?"
Speaking of this, Cuihua became a little worried. "Ayu, why don't you change the date and get married as soon as possible? Young Master Meng already had many suitors because of his good looks. Now that he has achieved official rank, even more families will covet him."
"It's alright, Sister Cuihua. We agreed on it before. If we suddenly move the date forward, people will think there's something wrong between us. Besides, even if A-Yun and I get married, those who want to make a move on him will still do so."
In those days, taking concubines was very common. Even after they got married, those without power or influence would still try to give him concubines, while those with power and influence would make him divorce and remarry. Truly shameless people who understood propriety and morality would stop paying attention to Meng Yunzheng once they learned of his engagement.
Cuihua thought it made sense, so she didn't try to persuade her further. Instead, she quietly asked Meng Han behind her, "Who is this girl?"
Shu Yu turned around. Meng Han was visiting for the first time and was not familiar with the Lu family. She was quite reserved after entering the house and was not as lively and active as she was on the way. Instead, she followed behind Shu Yu and carefully looked around at the surroundings.
Shu Yu found it amusing and pulled the person over, "This is A-Yun's cousin. She came with us to visit this time."
Meng Han quickly forced a smile. Cuihua and Lanhua were surprised for a moment, then stepped forward, took her hand, and started talking to her warmly.
Meng Han is the kind of person who can become familiar with anyone instantly, and she quickly became one of the Lu family members.
(End of this chapter)
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