Chapter 25 Head of Case
Xu Qingmeng asked curiously, "What are you doing?"
"I heard that her eldest grandson passed the examination and became a Tongsheng, and these people are here to announce the good news."
Xu Qingmeng thought, is this the result of the Tongsheng exam? There didn't seem to be much description in the original book, so she wasn't very clear, but she seemed to remember that Gu Yunyi won the first place this time.
Xu Qingmeng was just about to go back and call He to go check the list together,
"Hey, isn't this the new daughter-in-law from the Gu family restaurant?"
Xu Qingmeng turned around and saw an old lady in her fifties standing at the door with her hands on her waist. She had a sour and mean look on her face and looked like someone who was difficult to get along with.
Xu Qingmeng was complaining in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face. Just when she was about to speak, she saw He coming over.
"Auntie's family has a happy event to attend to, so please don't bother me with my daughter-in-law."
He pulled Xu Qingmeng and was about to leave.
Old Lady Lin stepped forward and stopped him. "Why are you going home? I remember your Yun Yi also died this year. Could it be that I remembered it wrong?"
He's face immediately fell. She pinched herself with great difficulty before she could smile. She said nonchalantly, "Aunt has a really good memory. My Yun Yi died this year."
"Oh, everyone knows that your Yun Yi is a genius. He is very knowledgeable and will definitely be nominated on the list. No wonder you can remain so calm." Old Lady Lin sighed.
If she didn't know what kind of person this old woman was, He would almost think that she really cared about her.
Before He could say anything, Lin's wife burst out laughing and said,
"Mom, are you confused? The person who just announced the good news said that the good news should be announced from the back to the front. We are the seventh one, and there are six people before us. No one has come here to announce the good news."
"Oh, look at my daughter-in-law's mouth. She really can't speak."
Old Lady Lin patted her daughter-in-law on the shoulder, looking regretful, and then said,
"However, Gu family, don't worry too much. It is said that your Gu Yunyi is the god of literature and art. He may be in the top three on the list."
He was so angry at what Old Lady Lin said that she was shaking all over, but she didn't know how to refute.
Xu Qingmeng saw this and said with a smile,
"What Aunt Lin said is true. My husband has been very smart since he was young, so this small test is no problem for him. But, my Yun Yi always said that if he can't get the first place, he would rather not be on the list. So, if his name is not on the list today, it means he just doesn't want to."
Xu Qingmeng's words made Old Lady Lin and her daughter-in-law look at each other in bewilderment, not knowing how to respond for a moment.
The crowd watching was also talking about it. Some admired Gu Yunyi's high aspirations, while others laughed at him for being too arrogant.
After hearing what Xu Qingmeng said, He couldn't help but feel a little relieved. Then she glanced at Xu Qingmeng and thought to herself, "This daughter-in-law is such a wonderful person!"
When Old Lady Lin heard Xu Qingmeng say this, although she still had a smile on her face, a trace of jealousy flashed in her eyes, and she cursed in her heart, "This little bitch is really sharp-tongued."
"The third place in the Tongsheng exam list is from Qingyun Hutong, West District, Yan County, Hu Yuanwen."
There was a roar in the distance, and a group of people carrying red silk crossed their street towards Qingyun Hutong.
Mrs. Lin: "Wow, this is already third place."
"Hu Yuanwen, I know him. I heard that he studied at Hengshan Academy before. His father was a teacher in the academy. Many people thought he would be the first in this case, but he only got third place."
"Hengshan Academy is full of talented people, so it's no surprise that Hu Yuanwen ranked third."
"It's out, the second one is in East Street, it's Huang Boyang, the son of the county magistrate."
"Huang Boyang? He is a great talent in Yan County, but he only got second place."
Everyone was talking about it. The Lin family's steamed bun shop was on the street, and the imperial examination was a big event for the whole city. Everyone coming and going was paying attention to it.
After hearing this, even though He believed in her son, she did not dare to say that he was really the top scorer in the case. She just thought that what Xu Qingmeng just said was a compliment to her son.
Xu Qingmeng already knew from the original book that Gu Yunyi would win the case, but she was also worried that her traveling through the book would cause some kind of butterfly effect, so she was a little nervous at the moment.
Seeing this, Mrs. Lin was naturally very happy. Recently, due to the opening of the Gu family restaurant, the business of her own bun shop had been very bad. This was a chance for her to vent her anger.
She sighed pretentiously, "Some people have lofty ambitions but fragile lives."
When He heard this, her expression changed slightly, but she didn't say anything.
Xu Qingmeng held He's arm tightly and smiled gently at Old Lady Lin with a soft voice.
"Mrs. Lin, you are worrying too much. But the first place hasn't been announced yet, so it doesn't mean my husband won't be on the list. Besides, my husband is only seventeen, unlike those who died at the age of twenty."
Mrs. Lin glared at her and said, "Hmph, just wait and see."
Xu Qingmeng smiled back and said nothing more, just waiting quietly. She knew very well that no matter how much she argued at this moment, it would be useless, and only the result could prove everything.
"Here he comes, look, the person who brings the good news is here." Suddenly, someone shouted and everyone rushed forward.
He paused, looked in the direction of the crowd, and saw from afar a group of people covered in red cloth, beating drums and gongs, coming towards them.
The Tongsheng exam was not considered the first hurdle in the imperial examination, so there was no official announcement of the good news. Generally, some people would wait in front of the list of successful candidates in order to ask for some congratulatory money, and after the list was announced, they would go to the homes of those who had made the list to announce the good news. Even if it was just to ask for some congratulatory money, the host family would still be very welcome.
However, the first place in the case is an exception, for this person the government officials will personally beat drums and gongs to announce the good news.
Now that the people from Mingluo have come here, it is obvious that a top scholar has appeared in their western district.
"Qing, Qingmeng, will, will it... will it be..." He grabbed Xu Qingmeng's arm excitedly.
Xu Qingmeng finally let go of her worries and smiled faintly.
"Mom, go back and prepare some change."
Old Lady Lin was right beside them. She was shocked just now. When she heard Xu Qingmeng's affirmation, she said unconvincedly,
“Don’t be too happy. It’s not like your Gu Yunyi is the only one who has suffered this fate in this area.”
"Bang!"
As soon as Mrs. Lin finished her words, a bell rang out, and a person in red silk shouted,
"The first place in the child examination is from the Gu family in the west district of Yan County, Gu Yunyi!"
When He heard the name, she was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes and she held Xu Qingmeng's hand tightly.
"Qing Meng, it's Yun Yi, it's really Yun Yi!" Her voice trembled, full of joy and pride.
"Mrs. Gu, congratulations!"
"Yun Yi is really amazing. He is the first in the case. It takes three years for such a person to appear."
"Yun Yi is a good kid. He has always looked different from other kids."
"Yes, yes, Yun Yi is an extraordinary child. He will definitely become a high-ranking official in the future."
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(End of this chapter)
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