A few people looked bewildered, and in the next moment, Zhao Xi pulled out a string of firecrackers from behind him, laid them in a row at the entrance, and lit them with a lighter.
The sound of firecrackers 'crackling' erupted, accompanied by Zhao Xi's booming voice, "Congratulations to Meng Yunzheng for achieving the small three distinctions in the exams, earning the title of Scholar. Congratulations, congratulations!"
Meng Yunzheng's expression, "..." His composed look couldn't be maintained, and his expression showed some cracks.
At this moment, several people from the courtyard also came out; perhaps due to their sudden return, most of the people at home were servants. Besides them, only the old lady and Cuihua and Lanhua were there.
Shu Yu didn't see Shuyou, presumably because she was heavily pregnant and couldn't come out to join the festivities.
