"Master! Great news! Great news!"
It was incredibly difficult for the two men to break through; one had lost a shoe, and the other's cotton padding was showing through his coat.
The Zhao family members all stood up abruptly.
"How is it?!" Zhao Dashu asked anxiously.
The younger one was breathless: "Young master... young master he..."
"How about it?"
Zhao Dashu has a short temper and can't stand it at all.
Zhao Xiaoyu laughed heartily, "Dad, Xiao Lei passed! Didn't you hear the great joy just now?"
Concern leads to confusion; those who remain calm are the ones who truly stand out.
"You passed the exam?"
The servants nodded vigorously.
The young lady is clever; she guessed it right away.
"He passed! He passed the exam! We checked it several times because we were afraid we were wrong, but he really did pass."
"My brother-in-law is amazing!"
"Brother Xiao Lei, you're awesome!"
"Lei Zi, well done!"
Zhao Dashu finally realized what was happening and slapped his thigh, "Oh my god! Our Zhao family has finally produced a scholar! Lei Zi, you've made us proud!"
How many?
Xiao Lei was also excited; he was so happy that his body was trembling a little.
Fifty-seven.
That's good. He's very satisfied with this result, extremely satisfied. As long as he gets in, that's great.
Three years of hard work, day and night, have finally paid off.
Zhao Xiaoyu walked up to him, took his hand, and said, "Husband, congratulations."
"Thank you for your support over the years. You've worked hard."
"Butler, prepare red envelopes. The officials will be here soon to deliver good news."
"Hey!"
“Lei Zi,” Zhao Dashu patted his shoulder twice, “let’s have a few drinks tonight.”
"good."
"I'll celebrate with you properly when we get home."
“Father is more capable than son-in-law. You are now a nobleman, while I am just a scholar. If we are to celebrate, we should celebrate for you first.”
Haha, why does my son-in-law always speak the truth?
He also thought he was very capable; if it weren't for him, could Xiaoyu have been born?
"Okay, let's celebrate together!"
"I'll do whatever Dad says."
"Lei Zi, you're not bad!"
"Dad is better!"
Zhao Xiaoyu: ...
With their combined efforts of blowing and shouting, these two are really something.
They all have no shame.
An hour later, the messengers arrived with gongs and drums to announce the good news.
"Congratulations, Master Xiao, on achieving the fifty-seventh place in the provincial examination!"
Xiao Lei quickly went out, took the good news, and stuffed a thick red envelope into the official's hand.
The official's smile widened, his expression genuine. "Young Master Xiao is a promising young man! Congratulations!"
For the first time, Zhao Dashu felt that his home was too remote and too deserted.
“We should go back to our house in the prefectural city. There are neighbors all around, and the whole alley is full of people. Everyone will know about today’s happy event, and we can all enjoy it together.”
Zhao Xiaoyu was speechless; her father's habit of offering gifts had returned.
"I'm already very happy to have you all celebrating with me. Others may not be sincere, but you are."
"Yes, well said! I'm just envious of them. Look how good my taste is in choosing a son-in-law. Of course, it's also good if they're blessed."
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