Chapter 619: Scram (3)_1
People finally understood that it was because everyone had failed to congratulate Yang Rusong, which was why there had been such a fuss. They couldn’t help but wear strange expressions on their faces. Whether to congratulate someone or not was a matter of personal choice; no one was entitled to demand it.
"Ha! What’s so impressive about becoming a Scholar?" The old crone scoffed, "We’ve got a Champion here, and they didn’t go around bragging about it. If you’re so capable, become a Champion yourself. Then you won’t even need to shout about it; the Emperor himself would probably congratulate you..."
"What Champion? Stop blowing smoke." Yang Anshi waved her hand dismissively, "What business is it of an old hag like you? Are you jealous because your family doesn’t have a Scholar? What’s so great about a Champion? If Rusong wanted to, he could pass it with ease..."
"Guan Qingshu is actually the Champion." Someone eating shouted out, "Look, the official who brought the good news is still here. Don’t believe me? Go ask, aunty. Surely you must know what a Champion is?"
"Old sister-in-law, you think a Champion title is some sweet potato, do you? That it can be obtained just by saying so? Even someone with the title Champion wouldn’t dare claim that..."
"Exactly, beware lest bragging sparks fly back on your own tongue..."
The crowd burst into laughter at this.
Of course, Yang Anshi knew what a Champion was—it signified the first place. Although Rusong’s fiftieth place was already quite an achievement, compared to the first place... Yet, being ridiculed like this stung, and she immediately sprayed jeers back at the crowd.
The people eating were not all afraid of her, so they retorted back and forth, line by line. For the first time, the old woman felt like her ability to hurl insults was failing her.
"Dongzi..." The third uncle sighed, "Let me give you one last piece of advice: with such a daughter-in-law, if you continue to indulge her, you will certainly face abandonment by everyone eventually..."