After time travel, I ate glutinous rice bran in ancient times

Wangtian County, Tanfu

Mr. Tan looked at Wang Yugui who was sitting with his head down and said: "I knew you would fail the exam."

Then he sighed and said, "It's also my fault. I shouldn't have listened to my wife and let Xier marry you last year."

"You've probably become lazy about studying since you got married!"

"No, father-in-law." Wang Yugui hurriedly explained, "After Xiaoxu got married, he not only did not slack off, but worked harder than before."

"If you don't believe me, you can go ask Sister Tan!"

"Humph, ask Xi'er..." Master Tan snorted after hearing this: "What's the point of asking her? She will definitely help you cover it up!"

Then he looked at Wang Yugui and said, "You work harder than before, so how come you didn't do as well as before?"

When Wang Yugui heard this, he felt embarrassed and thought: Mr. Tan is asking too much. The provincial examination is more difficult than the previous three examinations!

"Father-in-law, this is wrong." Wang Yugui couldn't help but argue again: "First of all, the difficulty of the provincial examination is not comparable to the previous examinations."

"Secondly, the eight-part essay that was tested was exactly the style that Xiaoxu was least good at."

"Besides, no one can guarantee that they will pass every exam. Only a very small number of people pass, and most fail."

"That's why fame and honor are so hard to come by!"

"Tsk, tsk, you are quite talkative now." After hearing this, Mr. Tan snorted again: "Huh, why can't you write during the provincial examination?"

"You also know that you are not good at writing eight-part essays. Don't you practice more every day?"

"Father-in-law, I have practiced every day," Wang Yugui said hurriedly, "If I hadn't practiced, I'm afraid I would have to hand in a blank paper!"

Then he looked at Mr. Tan and said, "But, father-in-law, you also know..."

"To write a good eight-part essay, in addition to having the right style and format, you also need to be familiar with ancient and modern essays."

"Xiao Xu was born in a poor family and did not read the books of sages since childhood. He became a monk halfway through his life, although he has some cleverness."

“But after all, I haven’t read enough, and I haven’t understood enough of the writings of the sages, so I can’t write well, let alone write well.”

"It's normal for Xiaoxu to fail the exam. It would be strange if such a sloppy essay like mine could pass the exam!"

"Well, you are very self-aware." After hearing this, Mr. Tan sighed and said, "Since you know your shortcomings, you should work harder!"

Then he looked at Wang Yugui and said, "Well, you, write out the essays you will take for the exam tomorrow and show them to me."

"I want to see how you write!"

"Ah?" Wang Yugui was speechless after hearing this.

I had finally handed in my paper in the provincial examination hall, but now, Mr. Tan wanted me to answer the questions again for him. Oh, this Mr. Tan was too serious!

Master Tan saw Wang Yugui was stunned and glared at him: "What are you talking about? Didn't you hear clearly?"

"No, father-in-law," Wang Yugui cleared his throat quickly, "I can't remember the essay Xiaoxu wrote in the exam room at that time. I'm afraid I can't write it again!"

"If you can't remember clearly, answer it again. I copied all the test questions from the government office," said Mr. Tan, taking a roll of paper from the desk and handing it to Wang Yugui: "Take it back and answer it carefully!"

Oh my god! Wang Yugui is so confused. Having a father-in-law with high demands is really a headache.

"Yes" There was no other way, Wang Yugui had to take the test and agreed.

Mr. Tan added: "You, don't blame me for saying that. I'm doing this for your own good, you know!"

"Yes, Xiaoxu understands," Wang Yugui nodded hurriedly.

Mr. Tan looked at Wang Yugui and was about to scold him again when he heard Mrs. Tan's voice coming from outside the study: "Oh, Master, Yugui, you are both in the study!"

When Wang Yugui heard Mrs. Tan's voice, he smiled, knowing that he would not be scolded anymore.

"Yes, Madam, why are you here? Didn't you go to Wang's house to see Xi'er?" Mr. Tan smiled when he saw Madam Tan coming.

Mrs. Tan laughed, "Yes, I went to Wang's house and found out that as soon as Yugui came back, you called him over and gave him a lecture!"

"Oh, Madam, what lecture are you giving me? I'm talking to Yu Gui." Mr. Tan frowned slightly after hearing this.

Mrs. Tan smiled and nodded: "Haha, yes, yes, Master, you are here to talk to your son-in-law."

Then he looked at Wang Yugui and said, "But, isn't it that my son-in-law is unlucky this time? He didn't do well in the provincial examination and failed to pass the exam, so he failed the exam?"

"With your temper, how can you not scold him?"

"Why, he failed the exam, and I said it was a big deal." Mr. Tan frowned again after hearing this.

Mrs. Tan smiled and said, "That's right, that's right!"

Then he looked at Master Tan and said, "But, Master, it is important for my son-in-law to pass the imperial examination."

“But other things are important too!”

"What else is more important than his passing the imperial examination?" Mr. Tan heard this and looked at Mrs. Tan, puzzled.

Mrs. Tan also looked at Mr. Tan and said, "Master, although my son-in-law did not pass the imperial examination, I am very happy."

"But our Xi'er is going to bring us happiness!"

"Oh, what's the good news for Xi'er?" Mr. Tan didn't react after hearing this.

Wang Yugui was also stunned when he heard this. As soon as he came back, he was called to the Tan Mansion by Mr. Tan.

I haven't had time to talk to Miss Tan yet, but she seems to be unwell these days, saying that she always feels sleepy and wants to sleep.

He even said that he would ask Doctor Wang to come and see Miss Tan. Wang Yugui was just thinking about it when he heard Mrs. Tan laughing and saying, "Master, you are confused too!"

"What good news is there for Xi'er? Ha, let me tell you, Xi'er is pregnant!"

"We are going to have a grandchild!"

Then he looked at Wang Yugui and said, "Yugui, you're going to be a father!"

"Ah, what? Sister Tan is pregnant!" Wang Yugui was so surprised that he stood up suddenly and was so happy that he didn't know what to do.

Mr. Tan was also surprised and happy, and asked Mrs. Tan with a smile: "Oh, Madam, are you serious?"

"Oh, Master, why are you still doubting me?" Mrs. Tan laughed and said, "How can you talk nonsense about such a happy event?"

"Just now, Doctor Wang has checked Xier's pulse and confirmed that she is pregnant!"

"We are really going to have a grandson this time, haha!"

"Oh, this is a great joyous event!" Mr. Tan smiled after hearing this.

Mrs. Tan also laughed and looked at the stunned Wang Yugui: "Oh, Master, look, our son-in-law is so happy that he is silly!"

Then he turned to Wang Yugui and said, "Yugui, why are you still standing there like an idiot? Go back and check on Xier!"

"Oh, okay," Wang Yugui responded and said with a smile. He bowed to Mr. Tan and Mrs. Tan and said, "Father-in-law, mother-in-law, I'll take my leave now!"

"Go, go," Mrs. Tan smiled and waved her hand. Mr. Tan also nodded: "Well, go! Take good care of Xier!"

"Yes," Wang Yugui agreed, and hurriedly got on the carriage and left the Tan Mansion.