Chapter 162: Huiyuan

When everyone arrived at the place where the results were posted, they realized that Yue Huai didn't actually need to come along.

However, everyone's attention was focused on the announcement of the results, and they had no time to pay attention to him.

Only Jingwu glanced meaningfully at the person beside him.

Yue Huai pretended not to see her and stood shamelessly beside her.

"Look! The results are out!"

Someone in the crowd shouted, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the list.

Once the guards who posted the notice left, they swarmed around it.

Jingwu took two steps forward, staring at the list, and soon found Shao Chengrui's name at the very top.

A knowing glint flashed in her eyes, and her face showed great joy.

Finally, my cousin's years of hard work and studying have not been in vain.

Her gaze swept across the list, and finally she found Yan Shengming's name in the lower middle section.

Just as a smile appeared on his lips, he heard a voice.

"I made the list! I made the list!" Yan Shengming grabbed the sleeve of the person next to him and cried tears of joy: "Brother Chengrui, I made the list!"

Shao Chengrui was overjoyed at this moment. His hand trembled as he patted the back of the person in front of him: "Yes, we're on the list! We're all on the list!"

He wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, looked up at his cousin in the crowd, and gave her a meaningful smile.

Just as Jingwu was about to respond, someone accidentally bumped into him, and he almost stumbled and fell to the ground.

In an instant, a gentle, large hand supported her arm.

The boy's cool voice rang out: "Be careful!"

Jingwu looked up at him and met his starry eyes.

She was escorted out of the crowd by the boy before she finally realized what had happened.

Thank you.

Yue Huai's gaze didn't waver; he stared straight at her with a gentle smile on his face: "It's nothing."

Shao Chengrui also quickly came out at this moment. He put down his head and saw A Wu stagger, which startled him so much that he almost jumped up.

"Ah Wu, are you alright?"

"It's alright, cousin, don't worry." Jingwu said with a smile, "Congratulations, cousin, on passing the imperial examination. Congratulations also to Young Master Yan on passing the provincial examination."

"I have to thank you so much for your wise words, Master." Yan Shengming walked up to her with sparkling eyes, his face full of admiration: "Master, you were so accurate! You said I would pass the exam, and look, I passed!"

Jingwu's lips twitched as he looked at him.

This really had little to do with her; she just offered a blessing.

"I……"

“Master, there’s no need to be modest. I will definitely tell my father when I get home, and he will repay you handsomely.”

Jingwu's lips twitched violently, feeling utterly helpless.

Fine, she's tired of explaining. If he wants to think that way, then so be it.

After reading the list, the man returned to his villa, where Yue Huai had already instructed the steward to prepare a sumptuous meal to celebrate.

Seeing that it was still early, Jingwu wandered around the yard for a while.

We waited until the appointed time before going into the dining hall to eat.

It was a rare moment of joy, and everyone drank a little wine.

Shao Chengrui's face was flushed as he held his wine glass and grasped Jingwu's hand.

"Awu, I have finally lived up to my father and mother's trust and passed the imperial examination with top honors."

Seeing his face covered in tears, Jingwu knew how hard he had gone through, and felt a pang of sympathy as she wiped away his tears.

"cousin……"

Just as Jingwu was about to speak, she saw Yan Shengming stagger over, kneel on one knee in front of her, and grab her skirt with both hands.

"Master, are you still accepting apprentices? How about I become your apprentice? I don't ask for much, I just need you to say a few auspicious words to me every day. Like, 'May you live a long and healthy life,' 'May you be as wise and intelligent as the Southern Mountains.' Or you can tell me that you will definitely bring blessings to the people, that will also be fine!"

Looking at his flushed face, Jingwu knew that the man was drunk.

She took a deep breath and tried to pull her skirt back, but the person on the ground was holding on tightly, and she couldn't budge it at all.

She forced a smile, her face full of helplessness.

She can't possibly argue with a drunkard!

Upon seeing this, Yue Huai immediately stood up and helped Yan Shengming back to his seat.

Shao Chengrui is one thing, after all, he's A-Wu's cousin, but he's not.

Men and women should not touch each other, so Yan Shengming must stay away from Awu.

Jingwu found his actions strange.

But at this moment, what bothered her most were the two drunkards at the table.

Yue Huai watched as the two drunkards embraced and wept, lamenting the difficulties of writing and the hardships of life.

He felt a sharp pain between his brows and immediately called for people to separate the two and send them back to their respective rooms.

Soon, servants came in and helped the two people up.

Just as she was about to step out the door, a fragrant scent wafted into Jingwu's nostrils. She immediately looked up and saw a maidservant accompanying her cousin.

She wore a pink dress, had peach-blossom cheeks and almond-shaped eyes, her face was made up, and she exuded a faint fragrance.

She wrapped her arms around Shao Chengrui's waist and helped him walk outside.

"Wait a minute," Jingwu called out to her, "Wait a minute."

The maid's heart skipped a beat. She immediately turned around and, trying to appear calm, asked, "Was the young lady calling me?"

Jingwu nodded, then said to the steward, "This maid is quite pretty; she can come with me tonight. As for my cousin, it would be safer to call a few more servants."

The housekeeper was a smart man, and he understood what she meant as soon as he heard this.

He nodded immediately and went to make the arrangements.

Jingwu glanced at the maid with a half-smile, then slowly took a sip of his wine.

My cousin just passed the imperial examination with top honors, and he's handsome too. Not only are the maids tempted to have ulterior motives, but even the young ladies and noblewomen of the capital have their share of wicked ideas.

The maid wanted to take advantage of her cousin's drunkenness to climb into his bed and turn the tables on him, but she couldn't have her way.

Standing to the side, Yue Huai understood the maid's intention, and his expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

"Ah Wu, I'm sorry, it's my fault for not managing my subordinates well."

Jingwu looked up at the person in front of him, his eyes crinkling into a smile, and picked up his wine glass, handing it to him: "It has nothing to do with you, let's continue drinking."

Yue Huai took the wine from her hand, sat down next to her, and took a sip.

The two then began drinking, while the maid standing to the side found it all very strange.

What exactly is this girl Jing trying to do? She kept me here, then ignored me, completely ruining her plans!

The maidservant lowered her head, her mind filled with resentment.

Jingwu clearly only moved into this villa by attaching herself to Young Master Yue. Does she dare to say that she didn't have ulterior motives towards Young Master Yue?

Why can't it be the same for her? Isn't she also trying to have a better life for herself?

Jingwu glanced at the maid and guessed what she was thinking.

He opened his mouth, about to say something, but the words he spoke changed his meaning.

"Are the maids in the Yue family all this beautiful?"