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

Chapter 43: It's hot today. Why don't you go rest on the floor?

Just as they arrived at Ji's house, they came face to face with Ji Wan'er's neatly dressed parents.

"Father, Mother."

"Wan'er!"

"Are you planning to go out?" Ji Wan'er asked, puzzled. She also felt a sense of irony that they happened to come at this particular moment.

Nanny Dong glanced at the items in her daughter and son-in-law's hands and immediately knew they had come specifically to see them.

She looked at Xiao Qingming and smiled, saying, "It seems we had the same idea. I was thinking that Qingming has been away for many days, and I was worried that you would have a hard time taking care of the two children alone and that you might be afraid, so I wanted to come and see you. I didn't expect you to come on your own."

In fact, Nanny Dong had heard last night that her son-in-law had passed the examination for the position of a scholar, and she wanted to visit her daughter's house to confirm if it was true. However, it wouldn't be appropriate to mention it directly in front of her son-in-law.

"Everyone, come inside. Don't stand here," Nanny Dong smiled and invited her daughter and son-in-law.

Yesterday, her son-in-law learned about his success in the examination, and today he came to visit and share the news. It seemed that this son-in-law wasn't as bad as she had previously thought.

When facing Nanny Dong, Xiao Qingming appeared even more nervous and somewhat uneasy, as if he had done something wrong.

"Qingming, have some tea," Nanny Dong handed a cup of tea to Xiao Qingming.

Xiao Qingming hurriedly stood up and received it with both hands, saying, "Thank you, Mother. I can pour it myself."

Nanny Dong smiled and said, "Don't be so formal. Sit down and let's talk."

"Alright." Xiao Qingming sat down, but he still appeared visibly tense.

Ji Wan'er glanced at Xiao Qingming and then at Nanny Dong. She thought to herself that she wasn't the only one who was afraid of Nanny Dong. Despite Nanny Dong's frequent smiles, her eyes seemed to see through people's hearts.

Ji Wan'er didn't want Xiao Qingming to be so nervous, so she quickly explained, "Father, Mother, Qingming passed the scholar examination."

As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of everyone in Ji's family lit up with joyful expressions.

Xiao Qingming also turned his head to look at Ji Wan'er.

It was the first time his wife called him by his name, and it sounded so pleasant.

"That's great, passing the exam is great!" Nanny Dong said with a hint of excitement. As she spoke, she took out a handkerchief and wiped away her tears. Although she had heard about it yesterday and guessed their purpose when her daughter and son-in-law came over, having the confirmation still stirred up emotions that were hard to control.

She had been waiting for this moment for too long.

Ever since she was driven out of the capital, she had vowed to return with dignity someday.

Passing the scholar examination would give him the opportunity to pass the county-level examination, and then the imperial-level examination, and eventually go to the capital, receive an official position... She had been persistently pursuing this dream for half of her life.

It was getting closer, so close.

At least, she finally saw a glimmer of hope.

"Mother, please don't cry. This is a joyous occasion," Ji Wan'er gently patted Nanny Dong's back.