roccoschili Chapter 127: The Male Lead in the Imperial Examination: Passing the Examination
Chapter 127: The Male Lead in the Imperial Examination: Passing the Examination
After Lin Qu left, Li Xiaoyao's life seemed to be shrouded in dark clouds, and he had to endure Zhang's nagging like Tang Monk chanting scriptures every day.
Every time Zhang muttered, there were only two words - "urge marriage", as if these two words were her catchphrase and her mission.
Oh my God, he's only eighteen! He still feels like a baby!
The girls in the family got married two years ago and have children running around.
Si Niu, who is one year older than him, got married a few years ago. I heard from my aunt that the fourth sister brought the good news a few days ago, saying that she is pregnant. The fourth brother-in-law takes good care of her and they live a happy life.
Lin Rou is also engaged to the son of the owner of a cloth shop in the city, and their wedding will be in two months.
Now there are only four children left in the family. Although Lin Qu is already nineteen years old, he is devoted to studying and the Li family is not in a position to make a decision for him, so they have been delaying it.
The remaining three children, besides Li Xiaoyao, are only Wuniu and Li Xiaoyao's younger brother Li Xiaoan.
Wuniu and Li Xiaoan are still young and are not in a hurry to get married, so their family can only direct the urge for marriage towards Li Xiaoyao.
Li Xiaoyao was so annoyed that he had to ask his grandmother for help.
Old Mrs. Chen looked at him helplessly and said earnestly, "Your mother is doing this for your own good. You're not young anymore. There are so many beautiful girls in the village. Isn't there one that catches your eye?"
Li Xiaoyao sighed, "But I really don't want to get married so early."
Old Mrs. Chen pondered for a moment, then an idea struck her: "How about this? Go and tell your mother that she will consider your marriage only after Qu'er passes the imperial examination."
"If Qu'er becomes famous, you, his younger brother, will naturally be able to benefit from it. By then, you will have a chance to win over not only the girls from the surrounding villages, but even the famous ladies from the city."
When Li Xiaoyao heard this, her eyes lit up instantly: "Good idea, thank you grandma."
So, Li Xiaoyao told Zhang about this idea as if it were a treasure. Although Zhang was reluctant, she still agreed reluctantly.
Li Xiaoyao finally felt relieved and got rid of the nightmare of being urged to get married.
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Three months have passed since Lin Qu and Li Dashan left, and they have not returned yet.
One day, Li Xiaoyao was working at home when he suddenly heard a loud sound of gongs and drums outside.
He was curious and ran out to watch the fun.
He saw a group of people surrounding an official walking towards his house. The official was holding a plaque with the word "scholar" written on it.
Li Xiaoyao was suddenly very excited. He knew that it must be Lin Qu who passed the imperial examination. Lin Qu was the only one in their village who took the imperial examination. He hurried back home and told his family the good news.
After hearing this, Old Man Li was also ecstatic. He quickly brought his family out to welcome the officials.
The officer respectfully handed the brand new plaque to Old Man Li, with a smile on his face and words of congratulations.
Old Man Li was extremely excited. He took the plaque with trembling hands, tears in his eyes.
On this day, the entire Li family was immersed in joy.
The news that Lin Qu passed the imperial examination spread to every corner of the village. Villagers came to congratulate him, and laughter echoed in the yard.
Unfortunately, however, Lin Qu, the protagonist of this happy event, has not yet returned.
Although he had written to inform his family that he was on his way home, he was still many days away.
Li Xiaoyao couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
Normally, the protagonist should arrive home first, and then the official will come to announce the good news.
But this time the situation was reversed, and the police arrived first.
However, no matter what the order is, the most important thing is that Lin Qu successfully passed the examination and became a scholar.
Li Xiaoyao knew very well what this result meant to Lin Qu and the entire family.
From now on, they will no longer have to pay taxes on their land.
Once Lin Qu passes the imperial examination, he will have the opportunity to become an official.
Li Xiaoyao was excited when he thought of Lin Qu wearing his official uniform and looking so majestic.
His master promised him that when he came back this time, he would let him work as a constable in the county government. When Lin Qu became an official in the future, he would work for Lin Qu.
As for his original dream, to become the top martial arts champion... Oh, sorry, he had forgotten it.