Transmigrated into the fat wife of the future prime minister

Chapter 95 What You Sow, You Reap
"Young Master, why are you doing this? The Master is still waiting for you in the capital."

Lin Yichen sighed: "Pack up, let's go!"

"okay!"

People from the prefectural capital came to thoroughly investigate the imperial examinations in Quan County in recent years, causing widespread anxiety among the people of Quan County. The heat of the prefectural examination results had not yet subsided, and this matter had become a hot topic of conversation among everyone.

Everyone was speculating about whose county examination spot had been bought. Of course, there were also enemies who took the opportunity to spread rumors, which caused the reputation of scholars who had passed the county examination to continue to decline.

Of course, none of the people who passed this prefectural examination were investigated, and the Gu family restaurant became a quiet place.

Xu Qingmeng originally thought it had little to do with them, but she heard something from the guests who came to eat that shocked the West District: Zhang Quan and his father.

In Gu Yunyi's view, Zhang Quan still had the talent for studying, and his county examination results were not a problem. However, Zhang Quan's involvement with Liu Shengming in helping others cheat in the imperial examinations to make huge profits was eventually exposed.

Meanwhile, the academy was shut down, and Headmaster Liu was taken away. Zhang Quan's father, who was also his trusted teacher at the academy, was also arrested.

When Huang Boyang came to tell him the news, Gu Yunyi remained silent for a long time.

Seeing this, Huang Boyang comforted him for a moment: "This matter has nothing to do with you, don't overthink it. This is the result of their own actions. If you are innocent, how can others slander you? Besides, Zhang Quan didn't start contacting you because of your talent."

Gu Yunyi nodded: "I know all of this, but I feel a little sentimental. Things in this world are always unpredictable."

"In this life, who can plan ahead and strategize perfectly? We can't worry about anything else. As long as we live our lives wisely and without regrets, that's enough," Huang Boyang said with a smile.

After listening, Gu Yunyi felt that it made a lot of sense: "Brother Huang, I have learned a lot."

“No problem, I have plenty of profound principles in my head. My father talks about them to me every day. If you want to hear them, I can talk to you for three days and three nights.”

Gu Yunyi: "Ahem, that's not necessary."

"Hahahahahahahaha..."

The next morning, the Gu family restaurant was bustling with activity when two constables arrived. Seeing that Gu Yunyi was already up, they quickly said:

"Young Master Gu, the government has summoned you to come over."

Gu Yunyi looked bewildered and asked in confusion, "What is the purpose of summoning me here?"

The two constables exchanged a glance, looking quite conflicted.

One of them glanced at Madam He behind him, then whispered, "Young Master Gu, you'll see when you get there."

Gu Yunyi's heart sank slightly. He Shi and Xu Qingmeng exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with worry.

Gu Yunyi pondered for a moment, then turned to look at He Shi and the others who looked worried, indicating that they should not worry, and then said with a smile, "Young Master Huang may have something urgent to discuss with me. Mother, you are busy, I will be right back."

“Alright, go ahead,” Madam He said.

Gu Yunyi nodded, then followed the constable without looking back, walking quickly away.

Xu Qingmeng frowned. Ever since Gu Yunyi became friends with Huang Boyang, and because of his two good exam results, the people in the yamen had always been very kind to him, even showing some respect. Today, however, the two of them were clearly evasive in their words and even glanced at Madam He. Could something have happened?

Madam He clearly sensed something was amiss. Ordinary people feared government officials, and Huang Boyang frequently visited; even Madam Huang had come once. But this was the first time such a formal visit, with officials being sent. It was obviously not a personal matter. "If Young Master Huang wanted to see him, why would he need to send officials? He would have come himself long ago. Does he think I'm senile?" Madam He muttered under her breath, but didn't say it aloud, as the restaurant was busy and there were still many customers.

He called everyone back to work, but she was preoccupied all day.

It was already evening, and Xu Qingmeng had finished cooking, but Gu Yunyi still hadn't returned; it was already dark.

"Wait a little longer," Mrs. He said, her tone slightly heavy.

Xu Qingmeng nodded, but Xun Ge'er couldn't sit still, so he stood up and said, "I'll go to the door to greet him."

Just as she reached the door, she saw Gu Yunyi's figure blurry as he returned under the cover of night.

Xun Ge'er turned his head and called into the house, "Auntie, Uncle is back."

"You're back? Good, let's eat then. Mengniang, Xinting, take the food to the main room." Madam He said, wiping her hands as she hurried forward. "Yunyi, what did the yamen want with you? Has something happened?"

Gu Yunyi glanced at Madam He and comforted her, "It's nothing serious, let's go inside."

Having no other choice, Madam He had Xun Ge'er close the door, and the three of them went inside.

Inside the house, Xu Qingmeng was ladling porridge into a bowl with a spoon.

"Porridge? Perfect, I had a bit too much salt for lunch." Gu Yunyi picked up the bowl and started eating.

Seeing this, Madam He could only urge everyone to sit down and eat: "Alright, alright, let's eat first."

This was exactly what Gu Yunyi wanted, so he sat down, and the family began to eat.

Xu Qingmeng glanced at Gu Yunyi a few times and saw that his expression was still normal. He ate his meal without reducing his appetite at all, so she figured it shouldn't be anything serious.

After finishing their meal, the two children couldn't stay awake any longer and went to sleep. Xun Ge'er and Xin Ting originally intended to avoid them, but Gu Yunyi stopped them.

He asked, "What exactly happened?"

Gu Yunyi glanced at Madam He and then said, “Recently, Lord Huang received a letter of complaint, saying that I am not upright. After my father’s death, I should have observed three years of mourning, not left the palace, and not married. However, I married in less than half a month and left the palace in less than three months. This is unfilial and I should be stripped of my academic honors as a warning to all students.”

Upon hearing this, Mrs. He's face turned pale.

Xu Qingmeng narrowed her eyes, her face darkening.

"This...this isn't just our family. Recently, the Liu family, the old man passed away a month ago and he's already married. And the Wang family, his father died just over a year ago and his wife is about to give birth. And the Li family, his mother died less than three months ago and he's already married."

So many people haven't followed the three-year mourning period, why single you out for being reported?

Mrs. He panicked immediately. Although she said that, she was still unsure in her heart.

Xu Qingmeng immediately grasped the key point in what Madam He had said.

In ancient times, observing filial piety was indeed a very important aspect of filial duty.

(End of this chapter)