Bring your aunt to eat big meat, the scumbag father's family is furious

Everyone was surprised to hear this.

The results of the scholar examination are also divided into grades. The first grade is the academy students. In addition to enjoying the basic rights of scholars, they can be exempted from corvée and grain taxes, and do not have to kneel when seeing the county magistrate. They can also eat imperial grain. The county government will issue one stone of rice every month, and they can also receive a certain amount of salary. The regulations of Ning County are to give six taels a year, and provide free accommodation for exam preparation until they pass the examination.

As for the students on government stipend, almost every county only has one student every year.

The Qiao family thought that it was already very good that Mu Xinghe was able to pass the examination to become a scholar. The main reason was that he was diligent and down-to-earth, and he might not be very smart.

It turns out that he is just quiet and low-key, but he is very smart.

This time he passed the exam and became a student on government stipend.

"That's great, Xinghe. Your parents in heaven would definitely be proud of you to see your achievements." Qiao Yunni praised.

"You are such a hidden talent, I didn't realize you were such a great learner."

"Well, Aunt Qiao, when my mother was alive, she told me to keep a low profile in everything I do. If you make something public or say it out loud, you'll be disturbed. Either you disturb yourself or others will disturb you. So, I've been working hard in silence."

"It's not that I'm hiding this from everyone on purpose. With my family in this situation and no one behind me, I have to be careful."

Some people in the village are very thoughtful. If they knew that he was going to take the exam, they would inevitably make sarcastic remarks to disturb his mind and hope that he would fail.

Feng: "Your mother was right. There's a saying that goes, 'What you say will come true.' I heard someone say that, and it makes a lot of sense."

Qiao Jianer said, "Secrecy leads to success, while disclosure leads to failure."

"Yes, that's right." Feng smiled and said, "Auntie is uneducated, but you are a very talented child with a calm personality. You know what to do."

Old Mrs. Qiao rummaged through the backpack, grabbed a handful of candy, and stuffed it into Mu Xinghe's hands.

"Hurry up and take it. Congratulations on passing the exam to become a student on government stipend."

She took out another handful of sugar cakes and said, "Take some more back and share them with your sister."

Mu Xinghe was almost unable to hold it and could only hold it in his clothes.

He was moved and said, "The reason why Grandma Qiao was able to pass the exam is thanks to your family for lending me the money. Otherwise, I wouldn't even have enough money for the trip."

"I plan to teach at the town school while preparing for the provincial examination. I will also use the salary from the county government to repay you as soon as possible."

Old Mrs. Qiao's face turned more serious. "Why rush? Wait until you pass the imperial examination. Keep the money the county government gives you and use it as a preparation for your future travel expenses."

"Even if you return it now, our family doesn't want it."

Qiao Jianer said, "And Brother Xinghe, you're already a student on the imperial government stipend. You receive money every month and eat imperial food. I think you need to think carefully about teaching at the academy. Teaching is distracting and takes up most of your time every day. If I were you, I'd use it all to prepare for the exam."

"Jinshi is the threshold for becoming an official. The competition is extremely fierce. Even the slightest negligence will result in a three-year wait."

Mu Xinghe lowered his head and began to think.

He wanted to pay the money back quickly so that he wouldn't owe anyone anything, but the Qiao family was well-off and wouldn't rush him for it.

Besides, teaching will indeed take up a lot of my attention.

"Okay, when he gets into high school, I'll definitely repay you double."

His mother died and he had to observe mourning for three years. According to the rules of the previous dynasty, he could not take the exam. However, this dynasty relaxed the restrictions and stipulated that he could take the exam, but if he passed, he would have to wait three years before taking office.

However, by the time he took the imperial examination three years later, the mourning period was over.

When they arrived at the village entrance, Mu Xinghe took the initiative to carry the 100 kilograms of wedding cakes.

Even though he is a scholar, he often works at home. He is quite strong and walks steadily. He does not have the temperament of a weak scholar at all.

Qiao Xier was carrying Mu Xinghe's bookcase, which was very heavy, weighing about twenty or thirty kilograms. Mu Xinghe was really hardworking.

When they arrived at the Qiao family, Old Mrs. Qiao immediately started shouting at the top of her lungs.

"Old man, Xinghe is back. Guess what the result of Xinghe's college exam was."

Old man Qiao was dirty. He came out from under the pigpen with some pig manure on his face.

Seeing this scene, Old Mrs. Qiao looked disgusted.

"Go, go, go, stay under the pigpen and don't come out. Who are you? Even beggars are cleaner than you."

Old Man Qiao lifted a bucket of water and poured it over his head, instantly washing away the dirt on his body. He wiped his water-stained eyes and said, "Xinghe, did you pass the exam?"

Mu Xinghe suppressed his laughter and answered honestly, "Yes, I passed. I passed the imperial examination. Someone from the county government should come to announce the good news in a few days."

"What, a student on government academy? Does that mean you can eat the emperor's food and receive a salary now?" Old man Qiao was very surprised.

"Yes, Grandpa Qiao."

The Qiao family looked at each other in surprise. This child was extraordinary.

Old man Qiao changed his mind. The child's talent was far beyond his expectations. Since he could pass the first-class examination for the scholar, he would pass the Jinshi examination in at most three times. With better luck, he could pass it in one try. In order to avoid passing the Jinshi examination in the future, some officials would try to find a son-in-law for the children under the Qianjin list.

Of course, the marriage should be settled now.

Old man Qiao changed his clothes, quickly pulled Mu Xinghe into the main room to sit, and asked Feng to bring him hot tea.

"Xinghe, you've worked hard on the journey back. Lunch is almost ready. You can eat at grandpa's house."

Mu Xinghe was embarrassed to stay, so Old Lady Qiao said, "You have lost your parents, and your sister is not at home. It would be a waste of time if you go back home. It would be better to have some fun here. I'll ask your second aunt to cook a few more dishes and kill a chicken to celebrate for you."

Mu Xinghe felt very warmed when he saw the hospitality of the Qiao family. He had been walking for the whole morning and his stomach was growling with hunger. He kept swallowing his saliva when he smelled the aroma of food coming from the Qiao family's kitchen.

He also remembered that when he sent his sister to his grandmother's house that day, he also sent the only rice there. Now even if he went home to eat, he would have no rice to cook.

"Well, I'm sorry to bother you, but you don't have to go through so much trouble."

"We kill chickens every two or three days at home. It's just a normal thing. How can it be a hassle?"

Old Man Qiao looked at this honest child. Even though he had passed the first-class scholar exam, he did not show any arrogance at all. He was very reasonable. The more he looked at him, the more he liked him.

"Xinghe, they say you should get married first and then build a career. Sooner or later, you will have to get married and have children. Have you ever thought about settling down earlier so that your wife can take care of the house for you and you can study for the exam with peace of mind. Your sister will also have a companion."

Mu Xinghe: "Ah? Grandpa Qiao, are you saying——"

He thought he had heard it wrong, but then he saw Old Man Qiao nodded to him.

"But in my current situation, I have nothing at home. Who would be willing to marry me?" Mu Xinghe sighed, feeling a little depressed.

Even though he passed the examination and became a scholar, he is still a poor man with nothing.

Moreover, it is not certain whether one can pass the imperial examination.