Chapter 191: Jealous

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Houses in the prefecture were pricier than those in the county but significantly cheaper than those in the capital.

They purchased a s.p.a.cious house with about 200 square meters and paid 200 liang for it.

The property was relatively new, boasting a large yard and eight rooms, with a vegetable field behind it.

Both Qin Zhenzhen and Su Bin were delighted with the purchase. The house provided ample s.p.a.ce and came at a reasonable price.

Su Bin was particularly pleased because he now lived closer to Qin Zhenzhens residence and saw an opportunity to develop a deeper connection with her.

After acquiring the house, they decided to furnish it and carry out some necessary repairs.

With the a.s.sistance of Chen Youwei and the governor, they managed to secure some guards to help with the renovations.

Qin Zhenzhen treated the guards well, showcasing her culinary skills by preparing delicious and innovative dishes for them.

The guards appreciated her hospitality and often returned to enjoy her food while offering their help in return.

Once the house was settled, it was time for Su Bin to register at the prefectural school, with Qin Zhenzhen and Qin Silong accompanying him as usual.

Due to Su Bins outstanding performance in two examinations, he gained widespread recognition among the students at the prefectural school. Many of them approached him with enthusiasm, some even attempting to flatter him.

They conversed with Su Bin as if he were already a high-ranking official, hoping that befriending him would secure their prospects in the future.

Qin Zhenzhen was taken aback by the sn.o.bbish behavior of some scholars in ancient times.

Despite encountering such att.i.tudes, the registration process went smoothly, taking only half a day to complete.

As they were about to leave the school, they ran into w.a.n.g Yizhi, who had become a Cultivated Talent the year before but was not among the Best Performers. He had spent two years studying at the prefectural school, which must have put a significant financial strain on his family.

His entire family made sacrifices, tightening their belts and saving money to cover his tuition and living expenses. His wife, Su Lan, worked hard embroidering at night in an attempt to save a few more coins, but their efforts seemed to go in vain.

w.a.n.g Yizhi was enrolling for another year of study at the prefectural school, with the goal of eventually taking the province examination every three years to become a Recommended Man.

The t.i.tle of Old Master would be bestowed upon him after becoming a Recommended Man, allowing him the privilege to donate money to the governmental office.

In the original book, w.a.n.g Yizhi ended up as the last-ranked Recommended Man and partic.i.p.ated in the imperial examination the following year, where he fell behind Sun Shan.

Recognizing his lack of talent, w.a.n.g Yizhis wealthy father-in-law decided to help him by donating money to secure a t.i.tle of County Magistrate.

Having no personal wealth, w.a.n.g Yizhi was often mistreated by his unattractive and overweight wife. Once he became County Magistrate, he was eager to regain his status and began acc.u.mulating money through corrupt practices.

However, when Su Bin obtained power, he effortlessly exposed w.a.n.g Yizhis corruption and openly executed him. Furthermore, he exiled w.a.n.g Yizhis entire family to a cold and remote location, where they tragically perished one after another during the journey.

Prior to these events, w.a.n.g Yizhi had learned from fellow villagers about Su Bins impressive achievement, winning first place in the double rankings and earning a substantial bonus.

Seeing Su Bin now, w.a.n.g Yizhi couldnt help but feel envious and resentful.

He envied Su Bins talent and the benefits that came with it, such as the bonus and the ability to study without financial burdens. If he had ranked at the top, he would have enjoyed similar advantages and avoided marrying the unkind and deceitful woman.

Driven by his frustration, w.a.n.g Yizhis wife falsely threatened him with harm if he didnt divorce her. In his attempt to stage a play to prove her wrong, he ended up damaging his reputation severely.

The fat woman was willing to give him money, but she could not serve him well. She only needed him to serve her at night..