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After the Bai family left, the two village chiefs hurriedly dispersed the crowd, intending to approach the county magistrate to show their respect, only to find that the magistrate had already entered the Mo family’s courtyard.
Upon seeing this, Bai Tiezhu’s heart tightened even more, affirming that the Mo family was absolutely not to be offended.
That damn Bai Laoda, always boasting that his son would surely become a high-ranking official, bah, not reliable at all.
Just look at the situation now, that Bai Kaicheng just saw Master Wu and was scared witless, whether he could become an official remains to be seen, yet he still managed to offend such a big shot. Given the opportunity, he must make them suffer.
Bai Tiezhu left full of resentment.
At this moment, in the Mo family’s home, the atmosphere was no longer as relaxed as when they had just arrived. Obviously, after knowing Master Wu’s identity, the Mo couple became much more restrained.
“Dear sirs, I am resting today, originally accompanying a friend to visit his outstanding student, not in my official duty. You can regard me as an ordinary neighbor. If you don’t mind, you can also call me Brother Wu.”
“No, no, we wouldn’t dare!” Mo Dali quickly waved his hand, thinking to himself, the county magistrate is indeed down-to-earth!
Mo Chunhua also hurried to the room and brought out the best tea she had been saving, looking at Bai Lin with a look of disbelief.
Never did she expect that her daughter-in-law would have such ability, to be able to invite the county magistrate to visit personally.
However, their visit today was not just to visit Bai Lin.
Master Yu couldn’t bear to see his outstanding student unable to continue on his career path, so after hesitating for a moment, he spoke up: “Brother Mo, Madam, I have an unpleasant request today. This student of mine is truly talented. I have been teaching at the academy for several years and have never seen a student as insightful as him. If he can continue, his future prospects are limitless.”
Everyone at the table listened earnestly, with the expressions of the Mo couple still somewhat anxious.
However, just as Master Yu was about to continue and persuade them to let Bai Lin leave and return to the academy, Bai Lin, the person in question, suddenly interrupted: “Teacher, that’s all in the past. I feel ashamed hearing your praise like this.”
With that, Bai Lin exchanged a glance with Master Yu.
Although Master Yu didn’t understand why they didn’t want him to speak, he held his tongue because he had previously heard from Wu Zhengqing that Bai Lin clearly intended to leave the Mo family and continue his studies.
The group chatted casually for a while; Master Wu was knowledgeable and humorous, adept at lightening the mood. With him leading the conversation, the Mo family members soon relaxed.
As the people in the room enjoyed themselves, Bai Lin found another excuse, saying that he hadn’t seen his teacher for a long time and wanted to have a private chat, and he wanted to bring Mo Yi along. No one thought much of it.
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When the three of them went to the backyard together, Master Yu looked at Mo Yi beside Bai Lin, hesitating to speak.
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Bai Lin shook his head at his words. “I feel ashamed. The Mo family is unaware of this. I told Mo Yi about my aspirations and difficulties, and he understood me, which is why he… I don’t want to hide it from the teacher, I am sincere with Mo Yi. That’s why I find it even harder to speak to them.
Perhaps you’ve also heard from Zhengqing about the deeds of my uncle’s family. I stayed here originally out of necessity, and although it’s a blessing in disguise now, my identity as a male wife still prevents me from pursuing an official career.
If I were the male spouse, the Mo family would agree to Mo Yi marrying me, but if the situation were reversed, it wouldn’t be more complicated.
Moreover, I have nothing now, and all my necessities are provided by the Mo family. Even if I were willing to make promises, they would be empty words. So I thought, I would pass the exams first, then explain the situation to the Mo family. Perhaps they would agree to marry Mo Yi to me.”
Master Yu understood Bai Lin’s concerns.
But then, Bai Lin continued with a serious expression, “But today, when I brought him here with me, I didn’t just want to discuss this letter of divorce.
My parents have already passed away, and I am alone in this world, with only my teacher to truly rely on.
Today, I also want you to bear witness: Although I had to temporarily sever ties with Mo Yi due to my career prospects, our feelings are genuine.
In this lifetime, I will only have Mo Yi. If I ever go back on this oath, may my soul be damned for eternity, never to be reincarnated.”
“Bai Lin, you…” Master Yu was surprised that his student and this foolish husband of his would have such genuine feelings and would be willing to make such a solemn oath in front of him.
But since it was his own choice, Master Yu expressed his respect. Moreover, when he saw this Mo Yi, he didn’t think he was foolish at all. He saw clarity and brightness in the other’s eyes, perhaps even more insightful and pure than many ordinary people.
Otherwise, Bai Lin wouldn’t be so devoted to him.
So, Master Yu nodded at Bai Lin and said, “Alright, I understand. As for this divorce letter, I will help you deliver it to Brother Wu.”
Bai Lin expressed his gratitude with a gesture of thanks. Mo Yi, on the other hand, teary-eyed, looked at his partner and held onto his sleeve tightly.
Seeing this, the young man smiled reassuringly at Mo Yi. Mo Yi felt touched. His partner brought him here, perhaps to make a vow and promise to him as well.
But the idea of “may my soul be damned for eternity, never to be reincarnated” sounded too terrifying!
However, with Master Yu present, Mo Yi ultimately didn’t say anything. He just stood quietly by the side, listening attentively to their conversation.
Afterwards, Master Yu and Magistrate Wu left, and the divorce letter naturally had to be handled by the yamen. Bai Lin regained his freedom, and once again became eligible to participate in the provincial examination.
Under Mo Yi’s careful care, Bai Lin’s health improved significantly. By March, he secretly participated in the provincial examination and indeed passed, becoming a scholar.
Although becoming a scholar was just the first step in the journey of academic achievement, with the provincial examination and the imperial examination still ahead.
But at this moment, Bai Lin couldn’t wait to get the approval of the Mo family couple, because he knew that while he could hide his identity as a scholar for now, when he participated in the provincial examination, he would have to go to the provincial capital to take the exam, which would take a long time. He was afraid he wouldn’t be able to hide it anymore.
So, after the examination results were released, the first thing Bai Lin did was to go to the county office and receive the allowance he was entitled to as a scholar.
With Bai Lin’s current situation, he could receive a monthly allowance of silver andgrain, which added up to five taels of silver a year, which was quite a sum for an ordinary family.
Even if they needed to buy books and writing materials, saving some would be enough. However, Bai Kaicheng, who was particular about appearances, caused the Bai family to spend more than they earned. They gave all their income to him, and the household was tight on money.
Bai Lin handed over his money and grain to the Mo family couple. Seeing the usually pleasant-faced couple furrow their brows, Bai Lin felt unusually uneasy.
But with a firm expression, he said to them, “I know this money and grain are not much, but this is my attitude. My feelings for Mo Yi are genuine!”
Mo Dali heard this and clicked his tongue in disapproval. Suddenly hearing that their daughter-in-law had passed away and now they wanted to marry their only son to them, he felt like the news came too suddenly. He still hadn’t recovered from the shock.
Looking somewhat lost, he glanced at his wife, only to see Mo Chunhua suddenly slam the table and stand up, “I disagree!”
“Why?” Mo Yi asked with a look of grievance. Why couldn’t he be with his partner? “Isn’t marriage about being together?”
“Oh, my silly son, how could it be the same!” Mo Chunhua looked at Mo Yi anxiously.
Mo Chunhua gave Bai Lin a glare, blaming him for keeping them in the dark for so long. If her son were normal and the person in front of them were just an ordinary peasant, she might consider it. But Bai Lin was a scholar! And not just any scholar, but a capable one who might rise high and become an official in the capital!
“No, you’re too capable. Now you think our Mo Yi is good, but what about in the future? Once you become an official, who knows if you’ll want to marry again? What will Mo Yi do then?
Don’t make any promises. Nobody can predict the future. We’re just common people, we can’t climb so high.”
Mo Chunhua’s tone was firm, and Mo Dali found her words reasonable.
This Bai Lin seemed good now, but what about in the future? Those high-ranking officials and nobles, who wouldn’t want their own children?
If Mo Yi married Bai Lin and Bai Lin remarried in the future, with their son being so foolish, he would be bullied by those concubines in the backyard!
He also tried to persuade Mo Yi, “I’m telling you, little rascal, isn’t it better to stay at home with your parents? We will never let you be wronged!”
“But I feel so aggrieved right now…” Mo Yi whispered, looking pitifully.
Bai Lin pursed his lips, feeling that he hadn’t considered everything thoroughly enough. Mo Chunhua’s concerns were valid, and he should show more sincerity.
“I understand, but please trust me. I will prove my sincerity to Mo Yi! Please accept these gifts as well. I still have to prepare for the upcoming provincial examination, and I’d like to continue staying here. Is that okay?”
This time, Mo Dali and his wife did not refuse.
Bai Lin breathed a sigh of relief knowing he could still stay. He looked somewhat happily at Mo Yi. However, tragedy struck for the young couple later that night.
Seeing Mo Chunhua already holding their pillows and cups at the door, Mo Yi twitched his mouth, “Mother, why are you taking my bedding?”
“What do you mean ‘why’? You two are not husband and wife anymore, you can’t sleep together. Bai Lin needs to study, so he naturally needs a better place to stay. Isn’t there a small room on the east side? I’ve cleaned it up for you. You can sleep there first.”
“But that’s the utility room…” Mo Yi retorted, still wanting to resist.
Unexpectedly, Mo Chunhua threw the things in her hands and then grabbed Mo Yi’s ear, pulling him along as she walked.
As they walked, she continued, “What’s wrong with the utility room? Weren’t you always sleeping with the cows in the cowshed before? The utility room is much better than the cowshed!”
Bai Lin couldn’t bear to see his loved one suffer, so he quickly intervened, “No, I’ll go to the utility room!”
“You go?” Mo Chunhua looked at the somewhat frail Bai Lin, feeling uneasy about sending such a weak scholarly person to stay in the utility room.
“Don’t worry, I think the location of that room is good, quiet enough, more suitable for studying.” Bai Lin smiled as he explained.
Hearing his words, Mo Chunhua didn’t say much more, just nodded in agreement. Of course, she also hoped her son could live better.
So, under Mo Yi’s tearful gaze, he could only watch as his partner picked up the bedding in his arms and walked towards the other room.
Seeing this, Mo Chunhua felt satisfied. Watching Mo Yi pout, she chuckled and patted his forehead, pushing him back into his own room.
However, Mo Yi wasn’t as obedient with others as he was with Bai Lin. As the night grew late, Bai Lin finished reading and lay down to rest. Just as he was about to fall asleep, he heard rustling sounds coming from the window.
With a sudden realization, Bai Lin’s mind raced with speculation.
He opened the window and saw a figure clinging to the window, leaping towards him.
Mo Yi planted a fierce kiss on his partner’s cheek and grinned, “I’ve come to find you!”
Mo Yi: Night raid successful!
❤🤗Let the cuties be together
Thanks for the chapter!
So cute!! Thank you for all the chapters!!
So cute, thank you for the chapter! ❤
mo yiiiii yassss bae, so endearing and dedicated
Thank you so much for the chapter!!♥️
So cute
Kkkkk night raid! So cute!
Hahaha, the parents are trying to protect their silly little cabbage, but the cabbage happily runs off to his pig behind their backs 😂