Chapter 683: Chapter 683: Let’s have a banquet to celebrate!
Meanwhile, it took Mrs. Zhang a while to process the news. She was still a bit dazed and asked, “Sanlang, are you really a scholar now?”
“I am, I am!” Zhu Hongyun, on the other hand, was quick to respond with her teeth showing in a broad grin.
Wow, Tong Sanlang is quite amazing for being self-taught.
Oh my, the Tong Family is truly commendable. Despite their property being confiscated, they’ve produced a scholar!
Marrying into the Tong Family is the best decision I’ve made in this life!
But then, recalling the current situation at home, Zhu Hongyun looked at Mrs. Zhang with some frustration. What a fool to blabber about Qiao Xiaomai having an affair with another man in front of Sanlang. Should this kind of gossip be discussed in front of Tong Sanlang?
This should be spread secretly until everyone knows about it!
Look, Tong Sanlang will probably separate from the family because of this mess.
After the separation, the advantages that she and Tong Erlang are likely to get will reduce.
Mrs. Zhang had no idea that Zhu Hongyun was silently cursing herself for being stupid. Upon confirming her son truly had become a scholar, she jumped with joy and quickly ran to Tong Sanlang, mimicking Tong Xingda and patting Sanlang on the shoulder.
Tong Darlang and his wife Li Rou, both with kind faces, also came over with congratulations on their lips.
Zhu Hongyun, seeing this, quickly pulled Tong Erlang over. Her face was blooming into a cheerful smile, and sweet words flowed out of her mouth like honey.
Tong Sanlang’s face remained indifferent and he stayed silent.
At this moment, the sound of a gong came from afar. The herald of good news had arrived.
The herald was riding a carriage, but they purposefully slowed its pace so as not to reach the scholar’s house while the scholar himself was still on the road.
Upon entering the village, they dismounted and began inquiring about the exact location of the Tong family while sounding their gongs. The lively sounds attracted many villagers.
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This kind of good news was appearing in Anping Village for the first time.
Such a scene, rarely seen once in several decades, should not be missed!
“The heralds are here.” Sanlang maneuvered out of his family’s close circle and strode to the gate.
A group of villagers led three officers towards him. Tong Sanlang greeted them, and as the officers offered their congratulations, he parted to let them enter his home.
At this moment, Tong Tiehu also emerged and invited the officers inside his home, serving sugar water and offering rewards for their service.
After setting off fireworks, the officers read the good news about Tong Sanlang’s success in front of the villagers, then handed it over to him.
The certificate stamped with the government seal must be carefully kept as it’s an admission ticket to the examination hall.
The officers stayed a little longer, expressing more congratulations before leaving on horseback.
Once the officers left, the watching villagers gave their blessings before leaving too, the joyous moment belonged to the Tong family.
“Sanlang’s father, go to Jiwuju in the town and book a banquet for today. Let’s have a joyous celebration!” Mrs. Zhang said to Tong Xingda delightedly.
The one thousand six hundred taels of silver Xiaomai gifted last time were all under Tong Xingda’s control.
Tong Xingda grunted at her words, his smile fading a bit, “A single table at Jiwuju costs a hundred taels! I think it would be better to host a feast at home, inviting our relatives, friends, and all the villagers.”
The first scholar in Anping Village, this is an historical event!
The celebration must not be lesser than Tong Tiehu’s sixtieth birthday party!
Everyone in the village should come! The standards for the banquet need to be even higher!