Chapter 79 Yuan Song is also going to Beijing?

At the same time, Su Ying was worried in the side courtyard until Rong brought the news that Du Heng and Jin Niang had returned home, and she felt relieved.

She hadn't seen what had happened to her sister Jinniang. When she found them, Deng Jinniang had already collapsed in Du Heng's arms. In such a desperate situation, the only thing she could do was to take Wanyi and quickly return to the Du Mansion.

But when I returned to the side courtyard and calmed down, I began to think more and more that something was wrong.

She wanted to ask her aunt if her cousins ​​had mentioned what had happened, but Rong Shi, seeing her worried, assumed she was frightened by the sight of blood. She didn't want to say more, simply comforting her, "Your sister Jinniang is now living in Grandmother's courtyard, and Grandmother is taking care of her. What's there to worry about? But you, you haven't even changed your clothes yet. Hurry and go to the clean room and wash up!"

After Su Ying finished washing and combing her hair, Rong took a comb and began to comb her niece's hair.

Su Ying's hair reached her waist, and Rong Shi had to bend down to comb it from head to toe. Su Ying felt that her aunt was already exhausted from managing the household chores, and today's unexpected incident had added to her worries. Not wanting her aunt to tire herself, she simply took the comb from her aunt and did it herself.

Rong did not stop her, as she knew her niece was sensible and obedient, so she sat aside and watched quietly with a smile.

Although Su Ying's hair was long, it was still black and shiny, without a trace of dryness. She combed her hair smoothly from top to bottom, and the long black hair made her face look even fairer and more beautiful.

Rong thought that her niece was so good and deserved a good family.

"Ying'er, do you remember a boy named Yuan Song who worked in your grandfather's academy? When you were little, you were eavesdropping on your grandfather's lectures outside the window. You were accidentally discovered and bumped into the window frame. You burst into tears at that time, but it was he who comforted you, saying that you would definitely become the top scholar in the imperial examination. Only then did you stop crying."

Upon hearing this, Su Ying's originally heavy heart relaxed considerably as she recalled the funny memories of her childhood. She put down the comb in her hand and continued her aunt's words, "I was just saying it! If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have been so frightened that I bumped into the window frame!"

"Why did my aunt bring him up for no reason?"

Rong smiled and said, "I received a letter from your grandmother saying that the Yuan family came to visit your grandfather and that Yuan Song would be coming to Beijing soon!"

Su Ying asked in surprise, "Yuan Song is going to the capital too?"

Rong said, "The letter said that he won the provincial government's Jieyuan (first place in the provincial examination) two years ago, and this time he came to the capital for the Spring Imperial Examination."

Su Ying felt strange: "Isn't the Spring Examination next year? Why did he come to the capital so early?"

Rong said, "Do you really think that if we rush to take the exam, we have to wait until the day of the exam to come? Naturally, it is better to go to the capital earlier."

Su Ying said, "But a year in advance is too early!"

Rong scratched her nose and called her a silly child.

"I thought you were well-educated and understood more than others. Unfortunately, the idea of ​​taking the imperial examinations and pursuing a career in government is still too far away for you."

"On the road to officialdom, the Spring Examination is just a stepping stone. For someone like Yuan Song who is so confident of success, he should go to the capital early and meet more talented people."

Su Ying understood immediately and said, "It seems that what Yuan Song said when he was young was not bragging."

Rong became interested and asked, "What did he say?"

Su Ying smiled and said, "He said his uncle is a high-ranking official in the capital, a close minister to the emperor."

Yuan Song had been like this since he was little, telling Su Ying everything, and he would pat his chest, as if there was nothing in the world that he, Yuan Song, didn't know. So much so that in the end, no matter what Yuan Song said, she thought he was bragging.

But after hearing what my aunt said, it seems that he really does have an uncle who is a high-ranking official.

But before the smile faded, Su Ying's heart suddenly sank.

She couldn't help but think of Du Heng.

Yuan Song has relatives in the court, and after the spring examination, someone will pave the way for him.

And what about Du Heng?

On the surface, Du Heng was a top scholar in the imperial examinations, a widely praised literary figure. However, his father had died young, and he was now the only male heir in the Du family. The entire family was counting on him to pass the imperial examinations and bring honor back to the family. And his mother, even if the Duke's Mansion still existed, was merely a side branch, nothing more.

Everyone says that he has a bright future, but Su Ying knows that the real test for him is still after he passes the imperial examination.

Somehow, a scene suddenly emerged in Su Ying's mind. It was pitch black all around, with only a glimmer of light in the distance. Du Heng was alone, without any guidance, slowly and heavily moving forward towards the light, step by step.

She felt a little reluctant, she didn't want him to be so lonely and helpless.

Su Ying lowered her head and remained silent for a while, a hint of melancholy between her brows. She asked softly, "Aunt, if Yuan Song comes to Beijing, will I have the chance to meet him?"

Rong was thinking Ying'er had been laughing so brightly just now, but now her expression was slightly gloomy. Hearing her soft words, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She mentioned Yuan Song to Su Ying just to see if she still remembered him. This test showed that Ying'er not only remembered this person, but also seemed to have a childhood friendship with him.

In her letter, Yuan Song's mother mentioned that he was staying at the home of his uncle, a cabinet minister, during his visit to the capital. It was Yuan Song's mother who took the initiative to ask about Su Ying during this visit. When she learned that Ying was also in the capital, she clasped her hands and said, "What a fate!" several times.

At that time, Yuan Song's mother said to Su Ying's grandmother: "You know, I only have two sons. When I was in Yueqing, I treated Ying'er as my own daughter. I was hoping to see Ying'er this time, and I even brought a lot of fabrics that I thought would suit her, but I never thought she would go to Beijing."

"But it's fate. My Song'er will be coming to the capital soon. If you're willing, why don't you ask my sister-in-law in the capital to send an invitation to Ruolan, asking her to bring Ying'er to visit our house?"

"It's a pity that I can't go to the capital with Song'er this time. My eldest daughter-in-law is still pregnant. It's her first time to be a mother. As her mother-in-law, I must stay by her side. Otherwise, I would definitely go to see Ying'er."

The Yuan family had a strong tradition of respect for teachers, particularly when it came to honoring teachers. When Yuan Song was at the academy, he would be brought by Master Yuan and Madam Yuan to visit Su Ying's grandparents during festivals. Rong Ruolan, before she married, had also met them several times and could see that Madam Yuan's affection for Su Ying was genuine.

Originally, Rong was a little hesitant because of the high status of the Yuan family, but seeing Su Ying's reaction, she wanted to see whether Yuan Song was more stable now than when he was young.

Hearing her niece seem to be worried about whether she can meet Yuan Song, she smiled and said, "If you want to see him, your aunt will take you to see him."