"Alright, alright, let's go inside." Knowing that Taoming Hai did fairly well in the exam and should have no problem becoming a Scholar, Mrs. Cao was very happy, holding her son's hand as they went in together.
At the same time, Mrs. Cao instructed the servant, "Quickly, have the kitchen prepare a meal with dishes that the Second Young Master likes."
The more Mrs. Cao acted this way, the happier she became, and the more uneasy Taoming Hai felt.
It wasn't until they reached the courtyard where Mrs. Cao lived, when it was just Mrs. Cao and Taoming Hai inside, that Taoming Hai spoke to his mother: "Mother, Huo Xiner didn't disgrace Father; it seems she did...even better than me."
Not wanting to reveal much about how Huo Xiner shone and stood out in the examination, which would make him feel quite humiliated, Taoming Hai only vaguely mentioned it.
