Transmigrating as the Buddha-like Main Consort of a Power Minister

Chapter 40: Braised Pork

"Husband, you're truly amazing." Xiao Qingming initially thought Ji Wan'er had fallen asleep, feeling somewhat disappointed and thinking of telling her tomorrow. But now, hearing her excited voice, he smiled. He had learned about the result yesterday and immediately made his way back. He traveled all night and only arrived in town in the morning.

He wanted to be the first to tell her.

However, it seemed that she didn't care about how he did in the exams but rather... cared about him. She asked if he was tired, if he ate well, if he slept soundly, but never inquired about his performance in the exams. He was surrounded by this warmth, and he forgot to mention it.

Just moments ago, he had wanted to tell her.

Xiao Qingming also sat up from the "bed," cleared his throat, and said, "Um, I just mentioned that I passed the exams this time."

He actually... passed?

This bookworm really knows how to keep it in. He didn't say anything when he arrived in the morning, and now, when they were about to fall asleep, he finally mentioned it. Who knows what he was thinking.

She had been racking her brain to find ways to comfort him just a while ago.

It seems that Xiao Qingming passing the county exams in the book was not due to any provocation. Otherwise, even without any provocation this time, how did he still manage to pass? This indicates that he was naturally intelligent.

Although Ji Wan'er was happy about the result, she wasn't ecstatic. In her opinion, Xiao Qingming was capable of passing the exams, and it was just fulfilling what was written in the book.

But it didn't stop Ji Wan'er from thinking Xiao Qingming was amazing. "Husband, you're truly amazing."

She had read Xiao Qingming's book and understood what the imperial exams were about. In short, they were extremely difficult. Initially, she had wondered if Xiao Qingming was too dull since he failed to pass twice before. But after learning about the exam content, she abandoned such thoughts. Those who could pass the county exams were no ordinary people.

"Um, thank you, wife." Xiao Qingming coughed again, but this time it wasn't to clear his throat; it was because he was feeling shy.

Now Ji Wan'er wasn't sleepy either and asked Xiao Qingming about his exams outside, rambling on for a long time. By the end, she couldn't resist her own drowsiness and fell asleep.

"Why hasn't anyone come to share the good news at home..."

"They'll probably come in the next few days. Wife, you can get ready," Xiao Qingming said cheerfully.

After speaking, a while passed before he realized that there was no response from the other side.

The moonlight was dim, only revealing the silhouette of the person lying in bed, unable to make out their features. But in Xiao Qingming's mind, Ji Wan'er's expression at that moment had already appeared.

As he thought about it, a faint smile appeared on his lips, and he gently said, "Wife, good night."

He didn't expect any response, but unexpectedly, the person lying in bed who had already fallen asleep suddenly replied, "Good night." It sounded like a murmur.

Upon hearing it, the smile on Xiao Qingming's lips deepened.

Ji Wan'er slept soundly and woke up early the next day. When she woke up, Xiao Qingming was still in bed.

Ji Wan'er glanced at the peacefully sleeping figure on the floor and thought about his recent hardships in the exams. She decided not to wake him up. However, as soon as she got out of bed, Xiao Qingming opened his eyes and looked at her.