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

Chapter 41 Congratulations, It's Time to Pay Me Back.

The news of Xiao Qingming passing the scholar examination was considered a joyful event for the entire village. People came to congratulate him from morning till night without a break. It wasn't until the sky turned dark that the crowd gradually dispersed.

Xiao Dazhu had been feeling suppressed for many years, but now he finally had a sense of pride in the village. He was pleased with the way people looked at him today and the flattering words they said to him. As he sat in his chair, the echoes of their words lingered in his ears, and he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

While he was laughing, he saw his grandson walking towards him, waving his hand.

"Qingming, your grandpa always believed that you would pass the examination. You didn't disappoint my expectations."

Xiao Qingming's eldest uncle also added, "Indeed, father had good insight to see that Qingming would pass. It wasn't in vain that we supported you financially and made sacrifices to ensure you could study."

Xiao San, the third uncle, didn't fall behind and quickly chimed in, "Since my second brother and sister-in-law passed away, my heart has been heavy. Knowing that you loved studying, even if our family had no money, we would find a way to support your education. Fortunately, you've succeeded."

Xiao Qingming's grandmother, Li Shi, had a smile on her face. She glanced at her two sons and then at her eldest grandson. "These years, it's thanks to your grandfather and uncles that they supported you. Now that you've passed the examination, don't forget to repay their kindness."

Li Shi hadn't forgotten how Xiao Qingming had treated her last time, and now she didn't forget to remind him of his obligations.

Zhao Shi and Zhou Shi quickly added a few words, emphasizing their own favors to Xiao Qingming. Now that he had achieved success, they didn't want him to forget them; they expected to receive benefits from him.

Ji Wan'er looked at the expressions of the people in the hall and found the scene absurd. She recalled the past when the family couldn't even have enough food, and she didn't see anyone from the old residence coming over to inquire about them. But when she earned money by selling food, people from the old residence showed up. And now, when Xiao Qingming passed the examination, people from the old residence came again.

They were nowhere to be found when they were at a low point, but now that he had succeeded, he was suddenly remembered by these few people.

However, she wondered what Xiao Qingming thought about all of this.

In ancient times, blood relations were considered more important than anything else. After Xiao Qingming's parents passed away, he and his two siblings had been living in the old residence. From an outsider's perspective, it was true that the old residence had supported them for many years and provided for Xiao Qingming's education.

Although she didn't want to, Ji Wan'er had to admit that it was likely the people from the old residence would also seek some benefits.

With that in mind, Ji Wan'er looked towards Xiao Qingming.

Coincidentally, Xiao Qingming glanced back at her. There was no particular expression on his face; he simply looked at her indifferently.

Ji Wan'er couldn't quite figure out what he was thinking at the moment.

After giving Ji Wan'er a deep look, Xiao Qingming shifted his gaze and looked at Xiao Dazhu, who was seated at the head of the room. "If there is a debt of gratitude, it should naturally be repaid."

Xiao Dazhu was immersed in the joy of his grandson passing the examination, but upon hearing those words, his smile froze on his face. Why did he feel that there was something off in his grandson's statement? It seemed like there was an underlying meaning.