Transmigrated into the fat wife of the future prime minister

Chapter 166 College Examination
After receiving the silver, Hui Niang returned to her room and remarked to Fang Ziheng with emotion, "This time, we really did meet a benefactor."

"That's right."

"I used to think that gentle women like Mengniang were a bit spoiled, but look at her, how generous she is in her dealings with people."

“Brother Gu is also quite good,” Fang Ziheng said. “He is learned, talented and resourceful, and will surely be extraordinary in the future.”

"I don't know anything about academic talent, but judging from how considerate Brother Gu is to Mengniang, he must be quite good."

"What are you saying? Do you mean I've been bad to you?" Fang Ziheng said with a displeased look.

“Look at Brother Gu. Whenever he’s not reading, he goes to the stall to pick up Mengniang. He also washes the bowls and chopsticks after eating. It’s obvious that he does a lot of housework at home.”

Fang Ziheng said irritably, "Who cooks in our family? It's always me."

Hui Niang snorted coldly and raised her chin: "What? Wasn't this something we agreed on before we got married? You're not willing anymore?"

"How dare you?"

Fang Ziheng held his eldest son and smiled apologetically.

On August 14th, the prefectural examination officially began. Before dawn, everyone in Gu Yunyi's courtyard had already gotten up.

Xu Qingmeng yawned and struggled to get up.

"Don't get up, sleep a little longer. The baggage is all packed, I can manage by myself."

Gu Yunyi looked at her with heartache and said.

Xu Qingmeng shook her head and slapped her face a few times, forcing herself to wake up.

"On such an important day, of course I need to see you walk into the examination room with my own eyes before I can feel at ease."

Xu Qingmeng got dressed, got out of bed and said, "Besides, Huiniang and I have discussed it, and starting today, we will stop setting up our stall. After dropping you off, I can take a nap, so don't worry about it."

"As for you, did you remember what I told you yesterday? Don't drink cold water in the exam room, drink warm water instead. Also, be careful when you sleep. Although the weather is still hot, it's starting to get cool at night."

Xu Qingmeng chattered on and on for a long time, but Gu Yunyi didn't find it annoying at all. On the contrary, he was very happy and enjoyed it.

"Yes, my wife said so, how could I forget?" Gu Yunyi said with a smile.

"Alright, stop joking around. I'll go make some food. You can see what else you need to pack," Xu Qingmeng said shyly.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, my wife."

After having breakfast, the group set off for the exam hall under the dark night sky. They met up with Huang Boyang from next door, and after walking for a while, they encountered Jiang Mingyu and Sun Jingyi, who were also heading to the exam hall.

The streets were bustling with activity, not only with examinees and their families, but also with many street vendors.

Knowing that the imperial examinations were today, these vendors set up their stalls early on the outskirts of the area, selling things like pancakes and steamed buns that were easy to carry.

After all, many candidates come alone, and they certainly won't prepare their own food, so they have to buy it themselves.

Xu Qingmeng and the others didn't need to buy any; they had egg pancakes made in the morning, wrapped in oil paper, which would be fine for lunch.

For dinner, Xu Qingmeng made white pancakes, and Hui Niang brought pickled vegetables from home. The addition of mushroom and meat sauce was also excellent. They would eat the prepared dry rations for the next two days. There were no provisions for Huang Boyang and Jiang Mingyu today, as they were made fresh this morning.

Huang Boyang didn't need to worry, as the housekeeper had already prepared everything. However, before Jiang Mingyu entered the examination hall, Sun Jingyi bought him a lot of dry food outside, a large bag full of it.

However, Hui Niang whispered in Xu Qingmeng's ear, "It seems that the bundles we prepared before have not been seen."

Xu Qingmeng glanced at it and then said, "Let him be."

"Ah."

With the time running out, people began lining up for inspection before entering the examination room.

Gu Yunyi turned to Xu Qingmeng and said, "It's almost time. We need to get ready to go in. Go back and get some rest. I'll be back the day after tomorrow. Be careful while I'm gone. I'll be back the day after tomorrow."

"Okay, relax. And just keep a calm mind."

"Ah."

After watching Gu Yunyi leave, Xu Qingmeng felt a strange sense of tension creeping into her heart.

Shaking his head, Anchao wondered what was wrong with him.
Hui Niang looked at Xu Qingmeng and said with a smile, "Is this your first time accompanying someone to the exam, Meng Niang?"

Xu Qingmeng said frankly, "To be honest, this is indeed my first time. I don't know why I suddenly got nervous when I saw what this examination was for."

"Don't worry, he'll be out in two or three days. It looks strict, but it's really nothing serious. I've taken him to his exams every time before, so I'm used to it now. Let's go home and get some sleep."

Xu Qingmeng withdrew her gaze, nodded, and the two went back hand in hand.

Seeing this, Sun Jingyi quickly followed.

However, judging from Sun Jingyi's appearance, she was even more nervous than Xu Qingmeng; the handkerchief was crumpled up beyond recognition.

Forgetting his dislike for Hui Niang, he walked up to her and said, "Sister-in-law, I heard that the courtyard of the examination hall is dirty and messy. Can you handle staying there for three days? What if you're unlucky and draw a spot next to the outhouse?"

Hui Niang was quite displeased with her, but she didn't show it too much on the surface. She glanced at her indifferently and said, "That's how the imperial examinations are. Outsiders can't help. All we can do is help our own families pack food and clothes. The rest depends on luck."

Sun Jingyi could only sigh: "I... this is my first time, so it's understandable that I'm a little worried."

"Alright, everyone's already inside, there's no use worrying now. By the way, didn't Young Master Gu send you a bag of dry rations earlier? Why didn't we see it?"

Sun Jingyi clearly hadn't expected Huiniang to ask so directly, and then, seeing Xu Qingmeng looking over as well, she quickly said:
"Um... well, my husband's stomach isn't very good, and he can't eat that greasy food, so I prepared some extra for him. But I still want to thank you both for your kindness."

Xu Qingmeng didn't think it was a big deal and nodded with a smile: "Yes, this kind of greasy food is indeed not suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach. We should be more careful during exams."

Sun Jingyi breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.

Then he realized that he hadn't done anything wrong. This college entrance exam was so important. What would happen if he got an upset stomach?

Besides, to put it bluntly, when it comes to food, it's never as reliable as preparing it yourself as having it prepared by someone else.

(End of this chapter)