When Yang Ruocheng and Luofeng Tang arrived with their child, they discovered that the spacious hall was packed with people.

Besides Lao Yang's family, other relatives and friends, blood relatives, and those with good relationships from the village all came.

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Men, women, and children, all ages, were seated around all three tables.

Each face was beaming with joy, and they were all talking about the same thing: that Dayan had passed the imperial examination to become a juren.

The adults found the children too noisy, so they grabbed some snacks from the table and sent them out to play in the courtyard.

So when Yang Ruohing and her party walked into the main hall, they happened to meet Liu Shi, who was driving out a group of children including San'er, face to face.

When Liu saw Yang Ruqing coming over, her eyes lit up.

Just shove the three girls out, and quickly run over to Yang Ruqing's side.

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"Qinger, Qinger, Auntie Si has something wonderful to tell you! Our big An has passed the imperial examination and become a jinshi!" Let me know if you'd like me to translate anything else!

Yang Ruqing glanced at Liu shi.

The point wasn't on those two characters, because last night, she already knew this good news and was already surprised and excited.

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At this moment, her focus was on Liu's face, which was contorted with agitation.

And, Liu's words "Our family is prosperous..." above.

“Aunt Si, every time you say our dear An'an, it warms my heart so much.” Yang Ruoqing said.

"What others don't know is that they thought Dayan was your son. If my memory serves me right, when Dayan went to Chang Huai Prefecture to take the township examination, you were by the pond at the village entrance washing clothes and telling people he probably wouldn't pass..."

Yang Ruqing didn't mean to take advantage of the Liu family at this time.

Moreover, let alone the fact that since Liu sent Dangan to Meng Xue, she had been saying harsh words and pouring cold water on him.

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When Dayan passed the exam to become a scholar, everyone was so happy. They had two tables set for a feast and invited their relatives and friends over for a low-key celebration.

Liu also came over to eat, but after she was done, she went back to the village and gossiped with those busybodies.

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Even, it was said to others that Da'an Dajie could pass the imperial examination as a Xiucai (junior scholar) because of Mu Zichuan's connection.

This is Mu Zi Chuan greeting the person above him.

Later, Liu, the widow of Mu Zichuan, refuted this. Liu then spread rumors everywhere, saying that Yang Ruqing bought her way in...

These rumors, circulating like the wind, somehow reached Sun's ears.

Sun was so angry that she stayed in bed for two days and couldn't eat.

Yang Ruqing even wanted to find Liu Shi for a theory and beat her, but she was stopped by Sun Shi.

This time, when District Magistrate Huai of Dongan participated in the provincial examination, Liu shi spread the word everywhere, saying he wouldn't pass, he wouldn't pass.

“Auntie Four, you were so down on Da An back then. You said his skills were only because of Zhou Muzi Chuan's connections and that I bought them for him.”

"Well, this time it couldn't be me, your elder sister, who bought the scholar again, could it?"

Yang Ruoqing looked at Liu with a half-smile, and said.

Liu's face was flushed, her eyes darting around nervously.

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"Well, Qinger, I swear on my head that I never said anything like that!"

"It must be those gossips in the village who are spreading rumors about me. They're jealous of our Yang family's good fortune. Don't pay them any mind!" Liu smiled like a blooming chrysanthemum.

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Seeing Yang Ruqing didn't seem to buy it, she quickly went over to flatter Luo Baobao who was being held in Luofengtang's arms.

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One by one, like precious treasures, the man called out in a voice filled with yearning. Yang Ruqing felt goosebumps all over her body as she heard his words.

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I'm too lazy to argue with such a brazen and shameless woman. Everyone is here today, so let's just keep it brief.

Yang Ruqing pulled Liu aside and said to Luofengtang, "You go talk to them. I'll send the baby to Xiaohua to play with, then I'll go to the backyard to cook for my mother."

Luo Fengtang nodded, the two of them went their separate ways, treating Liu completely as air and transparent.

In the backyard, Yang Ruqing poked her head into the kitchen.

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Among the women, Yang Ruqing unexpectedly saw Dà Sūn Shi, which surprised her.

As usual, Da Sun was helping Mrs. Sun wash and chop vegetables, chatting and laughing with those around her, seemingly without a hint of anything amiss.

However, in Yang Ruqing's view, there was definitely some discomfort in Dà Sūn Shi's heart.

After all, no matter how much Da An loves him, he can't compare to his own biological son.

At this time, Dayan had passed the examination for a juren (junior scholar), and Dàsun's heart was filled with genuine joy.

But if her own son passed the exam, I reckon Grandma Sun would be so happy she'd jump for joy.

Because her own son didn't pass the exam, her mood was somewhat less joyous.

But she was able to help with cooking as usual even though she was in such a conflicted state of mind, it's really not easy!

"Mother, elder aunt, fifth aunt..."

Yang Ruqing entered the kitchen and greeted the women one by one.

Then, after asking Mrs. Sun a few questions, she naturally tied the apron around her waist and began to work.

Cooking is also one of her specialties, she loves to cook for the whole family.

Everyone worked together, and a plentiful meal was prepared as usual.

“Aunt, where are my grandpa and grandma, and my uncle? Why haven't they come over?”

Yang Ruqing came to Da Sun's side and asked.

>Da Sun said, “Your grandfather and your aunt-in-law have come. Your grandmother's body has been a little weak these two days. With so many people here being noisy, I've asked her to stay at home. I'll send her a bowl of food when it's time to eat.”

Yang Ruqing said: "The meal is ready, you go eat, I'll take some food to my grandmother."

Then Da Sun said, "You stay here and look after it, I'll just go send him off..."

"Let me go. There's nothing much to see here anyway. Besides, I haven't chatted with my godmother for several days. I might as well check on her health." Yang Ruqing said.

>Mrs. Da Sun knew that Yang Ruoqing had some medical skills, so she asked her to accompany her grandmother-in-law.

“Alright then, you go ahead. I’ll help your mother prepare the meal.” said Da Sun Shi.

Then, Yang Ruqing quickly took a clean large bowl and filled it with rice, picked up some dishes, and even put a bowl of soup in an extra bowl and sent them to the next-door Sun's courtyard.

In Sun Lao Tai's room, in the courtyard of the Sun family.

As you step inside, a strong scent of Vicks VapoRub hits you.

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"Grandma, I'm here to see you." Yang Ruoqing walked into the room and softly called out from by the bed.

Elder Sun, who had originally been lying down, heard the noise and struggled to sit up.

“Qing’er, why are you here? Things over there are so busy that they can't spare anyone. Why did you come to me?”

When Old Mrs. Sun saw that it was Yang Ruqing, she was both surprised and delighted.

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Yang Ruqing said: “There are plenty of people over there, I won't be missed.”

“Grandma, are you hungry? I brought you some food. Let’s eat it while it’s still hot,” Yang Ruoheng said, bringing the food to the bedside.

Old Lady Sun said, "My body feels a little weak, and I don't have much of an appetite. I don't know if I'm hungry..."

Yang Ruqing said, "The more this is the case, the more we should eat. We need to eat enough to have the strength."