Chapter 26 Joy
He listened to the congratulations from the people around her and smiled from ear to ear. The person who brought the good news also came over. When he heard that the mother of the top student in the examination was here, he hurriedly bowed to He and said,
"Mrs. Gu, congratulations!"
He had always been a commoner. She had never seen an official bow to her, so she quickly got away.
Xu Qing saw this in his dream and said with a smile,
"My mother was so happy that she didn't react for a moment. Please don't mind me. Gentlemen, please follow us to the store for a cup of tea."
After Xu Qingmeng finished speaking, He Shi also slowly reacted and quickly agreed,
"Yes, yes, thank you for your hard work, officials. Go back and have some hot tea and rest your feet."
So, there were people who came to report the good news, people who came to ask for money, people who were watching the fun on the street, and the surrounding neighbors, a group of people followed the He couple back in a lively manner.
The entrance to Old Lady Lin's house, which was originally bustling with people, suddenly became quiet.
Old Lady Lin stood aside, looking at the backs of the group of people angrily, with anger in her eyes.
"Mom, let's go back."
Mrs. Lin and her daughter-in-law said cautiously.
Old Lady Lin reached out and pinched her, staring at her and saying,
"It's all your fault, you useless thing."
The Lin family's daughter-in-law was also helpless. This had nothing to do with her. She couldn't bear to scold her grandson, so she took out her anger on her. However, she knew Old Lady Lin's temper very well and didn't dare to say anything.
At this time, Gu's restaurant was bustling with activity.
He was surrounded by the crowd and went home. Xu Qingmeng thought for a while, then fell behind and went to the street to buy some cakes.
After arriving home, He asked the official to sit down, but she seemed a little embarrassed and didn't know what to say. Instead, the people watching the fun nearby kept chattering.
He was talking to everyone in a disjointed manner, but the joy on her face could not be hidden, but she did not intend to conceal it.
Gu Yunyi heard the noise outside in the room and hurried out. He was much calmer and more steady than He. At the beginning, he had a slight look of joy on his face, but later he looked normal, which made several officials who were secretly observing him sigh in their hearts.
No wonder the first place in the Tongsheng case was won by an unknown person. This kind of character is not something that ordinary people can have.
With a plan in mind, his attitude towards Gu Yunyi became better.
After Xu Qingmeng came back from buying pastries, she was no longer worried when she saw that Gu Yunyi was so calm. She went to the kitchen at the back to boil a pot of water and put in a large spoonful of sugar.
The sugar water was prepared and sent to the front hall. The people who came to watch the fun had not left yet. However, the front hall was not big. Except for a few officials sitting on stools, the rest of the people were standing. Even so, it did not affect everyone's enthusiasm.
Xu Qingmeng asked Gu Yunyi to move the table over, put the sugar water on the table, and placed several kinds of cakes that she had bought on the table, so that it finally looked presentable.
"The wedding came too suddenly. My family has not prepared anything. We only have simple tea and water. I hope you gentlemen will not be disgusted. Next time, if you only let me know in advance, I will definitely treat you all with good wine and delicious food."
Even though he knew it was just a polite remark, the official still found it quite pleasing to the ear.
"Mrs. Gu, you're welcome. I heard that the steamed buns, set meals and braised food at Gu's restaurant are really delicious. It's a pity that we have been too busy on business trips and have never tasted them. I hope that Mrs. Gu will do us a favor and save some for those of us who are on duty late."
Xu Qingmeng naturally had no objection and agreed with a smile.
Then he handed the home court to Gu Yunyi and returned to the backyard.
After a while, He also came in.
"Qing Meng, there are many officials here. How much should this red envelope contain?"
He was so happy that she almost lost her composure.
Xu Qing dreamed, "For those who come to announce the good news, prepare 20 copper coins each. A few officials will use red envelopes to put half a tael of silver each. Prepare another 300 copper coins. I just bought some candies and peanuts, mix them in, and scatter them outside to let the neighbors share in the good news."
"Yes, yes, that's good, that's good." He nodded quickly.
He went to get the money in a hurry. As her family was in business, they didn't have much money, except for small change, including copper coins and silver coins.
He had already gone to the front with the red envelope. The officials were just doing their routine work and did not stay for long. They ate some snacks, drank some sweet water, took the red envelope, and left naturally.
Those who came specifically to ask for money left happily after receiving the money.
Only the neighbors were left, their gossiping minds still lingering, and they kept talking to He.
He was a little embarrassed by everyone's praise, but she couldn't stop smiling.
At this time, Xu Qingmeng also walked out from the backyard, holding a mixture of candies, peanuts, and copper coins in his hand.
"Come on, come on, everyone, come and share in the joy!"
Xu Qingmeng smiled and passed the plate in her hand to the crowd. When everyone saw this, they all reached out to grab it with a smile. Some of them were quick-eyed and quick-handed and grabbed several copper coins. They were all very happy.
For a moment, the entire Gu family restaurant was filled with laughter and was extremely lively.
Only after the crowd had dispersed did He finally heave a sigh of relief. She felt a little limp. She was really shocked by this sudden happy event and she is still a little dazed.
Although there was still a smile on He's face, there was still some sourness in her eyes when she looked at Gu Yunyi not far away.
Gu Yunyi seemed to have noticed it. He turned around and saw He's eyes were red. He hurried over.
"mother?"
"It's okay, Mom is just happy."
He sniffed, raised her hand and patted his shoulder.
"Good boy, you have made great progress. It's just that your father was not so lucky and didn't see you become so successful now."
Gu Yunyi felt a pang in his heart when he heard this. He tightly grasped He's hand and said softly,
"Mom, Dad in heaven will definitely be proud of me."
He still couldn't hold back, and the tears in her eyes rolled down.
Gu Yunyi: "..."
He subconsciously looked towards Xu Qingmeng, as if to say that he couldn't handle it and asked her for help.
Xu Qingmeng looked at Gu Yunyi who looked at him for help. That's why they say women's hearts are as deep as the sea. Even if he becomes powerful and can see through people's minds and have deep thoughts in the future, he will be at a loss when facing his own mother.
Xu Qingmeng walked over and put her arm around He's arm.
"Mom, don't cry. I think if Dad knew about this, he would definitely thank you. The Gu family hasn't had anyone pass the imperial examination for so many years. Now you have trained a top student, which is a great contribution to the Gu family. If your husband can pass the imperial examination in the future, it will definitely bring honor to the family. Not to mention Dad, I think even the ancestors of the Gu family will have to thank you."
He's nose felt sore and she patted Xu Qingmeng's hand, feeling that she had spoken to the heart of her heart.
Then she turned to Xu Qingmeng and said, "Qingmeng, mother wants to thank you. I married the right wife. If it weren't for you, Yun Yi wouldn't be well, and I don't know if our family can survive."
"Mom, we are all family." Xu Qingmeng smiled embarrassedly and glanced at Gu Yunyi secretly.
(End of this chapter)
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