Chapter 881: Conflict (2)
Despite the criticisms faced by the woman who remarried, she and her husband shared a loving and harmonious relationship, living a smooth and fulfilling life, indifferent to the idle chatter and gossip. Even now, those whispering behind her back are likely driven by envy, jealousy, and resentment.
When Mo Yan heard this, admiration for the resolute and persistent woman welled up in her heart—such is how a woman should be.
While everyone was busy talking, suddenly, more than thirty imposing guards streamed out of the palace gate.
Thirty guards lined up in two neat rows by the wall on the left, blocking the people trying to approach and preventing anyone from getting close. After that, a group of eunuchs in green clothing escorted two eunuchs in purple clothes, who filed out. The two eunuchs in purple, with respectful expressions, held up a bright yellow piece of silk that was unfurled to reveal a length of one zhang and a width of five feet, filled with densely written characters.
"Look quickly, they’re announcing the list!"
The moment the bright yellow silk was hung on the palace wall, the crowd began to stir, everyone standing on tiptoes and craning their necks to get a better look at the wall.
"Who can read, who can read, come and see who the Champion Scholar is, God please bless it to be Young Master Ziyu, otherwise if I lose this bet, it won’t be easy explaining to Tiger Mother at home!"
"That’s nothing, if you lose, at most you’ll kneel on a washboard for a while. I’ve put in all the silver I was saving for a wife; if Young Master Ziyu wins Champion Scholar, I’ll be losing the match I’ve arranged."
"Hmph, that’s because you’re too greedy. Whose fault is it for betting so much?"
"Hey, hey, wasn’t I just trying to win a bit more to give my wife a better life?"