Happiness System

Seeing that Mu Jingheng's hands were full of things and he had almost finished shopping, Qin Yunxi prepared to stop and go home.

Unexpectedly, there was a noisy sound coming from the front. Upon listening carefully, it turned out to be about the county examination!

Cheating! She actually guessed it right!

The two looked at each other. Lively also meant chaos. Besides, they had no interest in joining in to watch the fun, so they unanimously decided to turn around and go home!

When they got home, they found it was not late. Yinbao and Mudan had run out and had not returned yet, so the couple washed their hands and started to cook.

The meal was ready and the two brothers had not returned yet, so Mu Jingheng gave them a portion and kept it warm in the pot. "Little brat, just go hungry if you want, they won't accompany you!"

"Sister, brother-in-law! Big news! Big news..." After resting for a while after dinner and preparing to take a nap, the two brothers came running back excitedly.

It turned out to be a matter of the county exam that the couple had avoided, and the cheating had been fully investigated.

While cooking, Mu Jingheng had already given Qin Yunxi a brief introduction. In short, the Tang Dynasty dealt with cheating very severely, and the invigilation system was also very strict and complete!

But there are always some people who always rely on luck!

Wouldn’t the flaw be immediately discovered?

The punishment for cheating this time was also simple and was carried out according to the law. All public officials involved were dismissed from their posts and imprisoned, and students were fined, expelled, and banned from taking the imperial examinations again, plus one to three years of hard labor.

However, if one can accept the punishment calmly, one would not dare to do such a thing knowing that the punishment is so severe. Even after the punishment list was announced, some people are still trying to shirk responsibility and clear themselves.

In addition, the day of announcement is the day of punishment, and some family members try to take advantage of the situation to "rescue" the person.

It just adds to the chaos!

Then someone created panic and a stampede occurred in the chaos.

The situation was quite serious. Although no one was killed, there were many injuries...

Fortunately, the city guards quickly controlled the situation, evacuated the injured and sent them to the clinic.

But it’s not all bad news. After this chaos, in order to calm people’s hearts, the county government decided to announce the county exam results three days in advance!

Qin Yunxi and Mu Jingheng looked at each other, both of them were relieved!

Almost! I almost put myself in danger!

"Yinbao! Are you itching for trouble?" Qin Yunxi put one hand on her waist and lifted Yinbao's ear with the other hand, turning into a tigress.

"Ouch, sister! It hurts! It hurts! It hurts! I was wrong! I was wrong..." Yinbao cried out in pain. How could his expression change so quickly and without any routine? There was no time to react!

Mudan was startled and reflexively ran out of the door, then he couldn't help but stick his head out of the door to peek at Yinbao's miserable condition.

Finally, after Mu Jingheng's "plea" and Yin Bao's begging for mercy, Qin Yunxi let go. Of course, he had to teach the two brothers a lesson, otherwise they would be forced to watch all the fun in the future!

Yinbao was in great pain because his brother-in-law had given them more courses, and they were stricter than before!

This torture lasted for three days. I thought my brother-in-law was going to go and check the list. Then I would let Mudaner act coquettishly and beg my sister and brother-in-law. Maybe they would be able to go out for some fresh air!

Unfortunately, Qin Yunxi and Mu Jingheng didn't move at all, they were sitting very steadily!

It’s not that I’m not looking forward to it or not nervous, but the result has already been decided whether I win or not, and going or not can’t change anything.

Moreover, the county government has special people who bring good news. Naturally, if you win, someone will come to congratulate you. You just have to wait. I am too lazy to run, especially after the last stampede.

Well, safety is the priority!

"Yinbao! Do you have nails on your butt?" Qin Yunxi gave him a stern look.

I know what you want to do, but if you don't tell me, I won't tell you! Haha!

Yinbao shuddered a bit, then sat properly, but soon he returned to his old ways...

Mudaner finished writing the big characters honestly, and after looking at them for a while, he couldn't help asking, "Sister, brother-in-law, aren't we going to check out the list? Xiaoqiang next door said it will be a lively scene when the list is announced!"

"Yes, yes, yes! I heard it's very lively! Especially those sour literati, I heard that no matter they are successful or not, they all cry and laugh, and some are even crazy, I heard it's more interesting than singing an opera..." As soon as Yin Bao saw Mu Daner opening the conversation, he couldn't help but reply, and as he was speaking he realized something was wrong.

Qin Yunxi narrowed her eyes, raised a bright smile and walked over. She turned Yinbao's head to Mu Jingheng's side and asked him to look at Mu Jingheng. She said, "Look at this sour scholar. Do you think he cried and laughed or went crazy after reading the list? Or was it all of the above? And he even put on a big show?"

Mu Jingheng also walked over and asked with a smile, imitating his wife's voice: "I really don't know how to sing this crazy, crying and laughing drama. Why don't you perform one first so I can learn? It would be rude to perform later..."

"Sister, sister, sister, sister, brother-in-law, I, I, I didn't... I wasn't..." Yin Bao felt a chill in her heart when she heard their laughter. She was so scared that she almost cried. Help! This couple must be devils!

Just at this moment, Mudan added, "Wow? Really? Isn't that more interesting than the quarrels and tantrums of the old women in the village? I want to see it!"

Yinbao: I'm not! I didn't! Mudaner hurt me!

"Yes, I want to see it! It must be very interesting and exciting, Yinbao, huh?" Qin Yunxi continued to smile.

"I, I, I don't know how..." Yinbao wanted to break free from her hand but his brother-in-law kept staring at him, so he didn't dare!

"Is Master Mu Jingheng of Qinghe here?"

The sudden shouting and knocking on the door saved Yinbao, who was in tears.

Qin Yunxi took back her hands and clapped them, then glanced at Yin Bao, who looked like he had just survived a disaster, and said, "Why don't you go open the door?"

"Oh? Oh! Okay, okay!" Yinbao reacted and ran out immediately.

Qin Yunxi and Mu Jingheng looked at each other, saw the ease and smile in each other's eyes, and then walked out hand in hand.

"Is this the home of Master Mu Jingheng of Qinghe?"

As soon as Yinbao opened the door, the person outside asked.

"Why are you looking for my brother-in-law?" Yin Bao looked at the man in front of him wearing strange red clothes with a confused look on his face. What was he trying to do by wearing this?

"Begin playing!" The man in red gestured to the side, and then the sound of suona started. He turned around and shouted, "I'm here to announce the good news! Congratulations to Master Mu for winning the third place in the county exam! He has been promoted to the rank of scholar!"

As soon as the suona sounded, Qin Yunxi gave Lei a crispy outside and tender inside!

This! This way of announcing the good news is so special!

Aren’t there always teams beating drums and gongs as they come in from outside while shouting “Congratulations to Master X X X for winning Xth place”?

Why has it become just knocking on the door to confirm and then playing music and shouting? Are you afraid that your work will be in vain?

Also, what the hell is a suona?

Help! She traveled through time in the wrong way, this world is poisonous!

Xiren repeated the shout three times outside, then pushed aside Yinbao and ran to Mu Jingheng and said, "This must be Mr. Mu, the scholar Mu, right? Congratulations to the scholar Mu, he is really a promising young man..."

They are indeed professional, and those nice words are indeed very nice to hear. That’s why even if they charge money, people are happy to pay it!

Even though Mu Jingheng had heard that the Tang Dynasty government’s way of announcing good news was quite unique, he was still shocked and almost lost control of his facial expression!

"Thank you all for your hard work. Here's some money to treat you to tea!" Mu Jingheng handed out the wedding money he had prepared earlier, trying to make his expression look more natural.

Xiren took the silver and touched it, the smile on his face became even more sincere. He handed the scroll in his hand to Mu Jingheng and said a lot of auspicious words before leaving with his people.

Mu Jingheng opened the roll, took out the paper inside and took a look at it, and finally a smile appeared on his face.

"My lady, I will do my best to fulfill my mission!" Mu Jingheng bowed to Qin Yunxi and handed her the paper.

"You are so naughty!" Qin Yunxi scolded him.

What can I say about that piece of paper? It is an invitation to a banquet and also a receipt for the appointment letter.

Yes, scholars also have appointment letters like officials, and these appointment letters can be used to receive subsidies.

Not much, just 30 kilograms of rice as a benefit per month.

It's the kind that's neither starving nor living. For some scholars who don't work, this is what they use to survive. I guess the term "poor scholars" comes from this.

The neighbors in the alley were all quite respectful and kept crowding at the door to congratulate and watch the fun, and they didn't squeeze in even if the host didn't invite them.

Mu Jingheng distributed the wedding candies he had prepared, exchanged a few words of greeting, and then the crowd dispersed.

Yinbao and Mudaner also took the opportunity to grab two handfuls of candy and ran out. Once the door was closed, the couple were the only ones left in the house, and it suddenly became quiet.

"Congratulations, Mr. Mu, you brought your own rice this time. Let's see who dares to say that you eat for free!" Qin Yunxi chuckled.

It refers to a joke in the old days in the countryside that if one marries a golden child, three generations will have no worries about food and clothing.

"I have the rice, but I still have to rely on my wife for the food. It would be even better if we had some meat and good wine. My wife must not just sit there and do nothing about me!" Mu Jingheng was also someone who could take a joke.

"Don't be poor! Who controls the financial power in the family? Who else can be missing? I can't be missing!" Qin Yunxi rolled her eyes at him, then looked at the "admission ticket" and said, "Oh, should I prepare gifts or buy some better clothes to dress up for the banquet in three days?"

Mu Jingheng smiled softly and said, "Don't worry, my lady. There is no need to prepare anything for this banquet. There are rules for it. Students can just enter in their school uniforms!"

"Oh? That's great! Do you have any other social engagements besides this? Do you need to start preparing to go back home to worship your ancestors?" Qin Yunxi handed the invitation letter back to him for safekeeping.

Mu Jingheng shook his head and said, "With my wife here, Jingheng doesn't have to rely on the nobles to accept their support, and he doesn't have to go to those social events. There's no rush for the ancestor worship, we'll decide after we get the recommendation letter from Fucheng College at the banquet. Fucheng College has a time requirement for admission. Qingteng has been delayed for a few days and the journey is long, I'm afraid I won't be able to return in time."

"Then we should start preparing to move. You should figure out how much money you need to bring back for ancestor worship. My Jingheng ranked third in the county in the exam. We should celebrate his achievement properly!" Qin Yunxi's eyes were full of stars.

Mu Jingheng smiled even more: "Listen to my wife!"

Qin Yunxi clapped his hands together and said, "Those two brats must have sneaked out to play again. They are unlucky! Let's go quickly and grab a good seat while the restaurant is still empty and not busy!"

"Yes, please come in, ma'am!" Mu Jingheng made an invitation gesture.

So the couple went out without leaving any note and had a delicious meal.

Of course, I ended up packing some for the two brats at home.