[It's just their personality; you should stay away from this kind of person!]

She used to be a good person; I don't know why she kept making mistakes when it came to marriage.

[Perhaps this is just her true nature!]

Xiao Jingzi wanted to say that Cui Sishao used to fawn over and coax Fang Ruotang only because she understood and recognized Fang Ruotang's status.

She is essentially a selfish person, and everything she does is for her own better life.

Cui Si Shao was born out of wedlock, so whether she wanted to fight for it or not was her personal choice.

But she was no longer suitable to appear in front of Fang Ruotang, using the guise of a good cousin to take advantage of her.

I don't know, but before this, my cousin Shao always said things that resonated with me. I really enjoyed it when she came to visit. But never mind! Maybe people change as they grow up! I guess I should see her less often in the future!

Fang Ruotang's face showed a hint of regret, after all, these older and younger cousins ​​were almost all her childhood playmates.

She is in poor health and cannot leave the mansion.

Her family doted on her and were afraid she would be all alone. So, they would invite her cousins ​​from the Cui and Shu families to visit every now and then and stay for a few days, just so she would have someone her own age to keep her company.

After all, her older sister was different from her. She had to learn music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and needlework. Sometimes, she would be busy with homework assigned by her teacher and wouldn't have time to talk to her for a day or two.

At such times, Cui and Shu would invite their cousin to come over to their home for a visit.

You two are simply not on the same wavelength; your values ​​are different. It's better that you've parted ways.

Fang Ruotang looked disappointed.

Cui didn't say anything, but silently hugged Fang Ruotang.

"Why are you suddenly unhappy? Should we ask your cousin Xian to come and stay with you for a few days? This little girl is about to get married, and she's still so loud and unruly."

[That's right! Cousin Xian hasn't changed; she's still the same.]

"No way! Cousin Xian is getting married soon. It's not good to leave the manor now. When is her wedding date? Last time she said it would be before Kang Jinshi takes office, so it's recently?" Fang Ruotang just plays around all day. Unless someone deliberately mentions it, she can't remember the date.

"Yes! In early October, but not before Kang Jinshi takes office. Kang Jinshi was already sent to a post outside the capital a few days ago. He will return next month for his wedding, and then the young couple will leave the capital together to take up their posts."

"ah?"

Fang Ruotang was dumbfounded.

"How come I didn't know any of this? Then he's not Scholar Kang anymore, he's Lord Kang!"

"Yes, in a county not far from Beijing, I started as a local official."

After thinking for a moment, Cui remembered the name of the county and mentioned it. Fang Ruotang was even more surprised; it was the county that sealed the passage.

They immediately realized that the county magistrate was gone, and the imperial court was going to send an official there anyway. They just didn't know why the Crown Prince had such insight and had chosen such a suitable candidate.

Now, Fang Ruotang was completely relieved.

A few days later, before Fang Zhixing had even left the examination hall, Fang Zhili was already packing his bags to return to the academy.

Hearing from Xiao Jingzi that Fang Zhili was taking one step forward and three steps back in an attempt to come to her courtyard, she guessed what Fang Zhili wanted to do. After a slight hesitation, she took out the pills that she hadn't given away last time.

Fang Ruotang went straight out of the courtyard and walked towards Fang Zhili's small courtyard, where she saw him lingering in front of the gate.

"Seventh Brother."

"Sixth Sister, what brings you here?"

Fang Zhili was startled, his face showing a mixture of joy and worry.

He hasn't made a decision yet!

"Here, I'm bringing you an elixir of immortality."

"this……"

Fang Zhili didn't answer immediately; instead, he looked troubled.

Here, you can handle it yourself!

Although Fang Shengtang analyzed many things for her that day, she trusted her seventh brother.

The family has already put it this way.

Although the seventh brother was stubborn, once he got the medicine, he certainly wouldn't give it to her directly. Instead, he would take the initiative to test her, for fear of disappointing her good intentions.

Aren't you worried that he's lying to me?

"So what if you're being tricked? You'll learn from your mistakes. If losing a pill that's just an ordinary pill to me can help you grow, I think it's worth it!"

Fang Zhili was startled, then suddenly made up his mind, and the look in his eyes as he looked at Fang Ruotang changed.

"Sixth Sister, I know what to do."

Fang Ruotang shrugged and let him go.

Anyway, his family has the ability to cover his mistakes and make mistakes.

At worst, I'll just lose a pill and discover how hypocritical this friend is.

Fang Ruotang had just delivered the elixir when the rest of the family heard about it. This time, no one stopped him. Until Fang Zhili went to the academy, his family did not say anything to him.

Nothing is more real than experiencing a fall yourself.

Nine days passed quickly, and the entire Prime Minister's office was mobilized to escort Fang Zhixing out of the examination hall.

When he came out, his steps were a little unsteady, but compared to the other students, he was in very good condition.

"Are you alright?"

Fang Ruotang rushed to the front and handed a water bag to Fang Zhixing.

"Why do you look so tired? Didn't you drink the sweet bean soup I prepared for you?"

"I drank it. Thank you so much, Sixth Sister. If it weren't for the fasting pills and sweet bean water you prepared, I'm afraid I would have been skinned alive this time."

"Then why are you walking so unsteadily?"

Fang Ruotang helped Fang Zhixing up, her face full of heartache.

Fang Zhixing smiled and explained, "The exam number is too small; people sitting inside can't really move around properly."

If a normal person were locked in such a small compartment for nine days, they would more or less have some problems.

"Oh, I see! Then it's alright. Let's hurry home. Our houses are all big, you can stay in the garden without any problem, as long as you're not afraid of the cold at night."

Fang Ruotang's innocent words made the whole family laugh.

At this moment, Shi Mingjin stepped forward, her face pale.

"Brother Fang, I apologize for the inconvenience today. Once I have recovered, I will come to your door to apologize."

"No."

Fang Zhixing genuinely didn't take Shi Mingzhe's words seriously.

It's true that this person often provoked him, but he always ended up getting himself into trouble.

Fang Zhixing looked at him as if he were a monkey, never regarding such a clown as an opponent.

“Yes! No need, your mother has already visited.” Cui Shi continued, then looked at Madam Shi, who was standing behind Shi Mingjin, looking at him with concern.

"The two children just came out of the examination hall today and have suffered a great deal. Let's not talk about these trivial matters. It is most important that they go back to their homes and rest well."

"Yes, yes, Madam Fang is right."

Mrs. Shi thought the same thing, but she couldn't refuse her son's insistence on greeting them first, so she had no choice but to follow.

Shi Mingjin was only trying to show her stance, not that she was being tactless and preventing people from going back to rest. She immediately complied and left. Once in the carriage, she didn't dare to rest and immediately asked her mother about her experience at the Prime Minister's residence and the Prime Minister's attitude towards their family.