Chapter 346

The exam was divided into three sessions, each lasting three days, with a one-day break in between each session. Yunxi personally picked them up and dropped them off each time.

After the exam, Duan Huaichuan can just wait for the results to come out and take a good rest during this time.

Fortunately, he now lives in the Marquis's mansion, which spares him a lot of trouble.

However, Shen Jun would come over every few days, and sometimes even the Crown Prince would come over to talk to him for half a day about academic matters or casual conversation.

As soon as the exam ended, Yunxi was thinking of quickly talking things out with Shen Rang, but unexpectedly, the war in Lingnan had not stopped and floods broke out in Jiangnan. Shen Rang was in the Ministry of Personnel and was highly valued by the emperor, so he had no time to talk to Shen Rang.

The chill of spring has faded away without us even noticing, and all things are reviving, full of the vitality of spring.

Mr. Luo is about to leave.

She had been away from home for many days, and now that the New Year was over, she could not linger in Luoyang any longer.

Early that morning, Madam Zheng packed her things and personally saw Madam Luo off.

Along the way, Madam Luo held Yao Susu's hand and gave her detailed instructions, repeating the same few points: she should find a good marriage partner as soon as possible, someone of good character and from a high-ranking family, as these two conditions were indispensable.

Yao Susu neither nodded nor shook her head, only telling her to be careful on the road and to send a letter when she got home to let her know she was safe.

The mother and daughter talked to themselves as they walked, until they finally arrived at the gate of the Marquis's residence.

Luo turned her head and looked at Zheng. Her usually harsh eyes now held a hint of apology: "Yushu, I was indeed not kind enough to you in the past, but Susu is innocent. She is a good child. She always advised me to be nicer to her. Even if you hate me, please take Susu's matter to heart."

This was the first time that Luo had spoken to Zheng in such a humble manner.

Zheng felt extremely conflicted as she listened to her words.

It's all for the children.

“Don’t worry, sister-in-law, I like Susu very much too,” Zheng said. “I will take her matters to heart.”

Luo smiled at her, glanced at Yao Susu, and then turned and got into the carriage.

She had barely settled into the carriage when she eagerly lifted the curtain, her eyes already red: "Susu, you must take good care of yourself in the capital. Don't mistreat yourself, okay?"

Yao Susu's eyes were also filled with tears: "My mother too."

No matter how reluctant we are to part, there will always be a time for separation.

The curtain slowly fell, blocking the expectant gazes of the mother and daughter. The carriage moved forward, never to look back.

Zheng patted Yao Susu's hand reassuringly: "Don't worry, I will definitely find you a marriage that suits your taste."

"Thank you, cousin-in-law."

After seeing off Madam Luo, Yunxi naturally had to attend various matchmaking banquets, and she always went along with them.

At first, Madam Zheng was worried that Yunxi would forget her status and lose her composure, but when she saw that Yunxi was quiet at every banquet and would only say a few words to her and Yao Susu, she was relieved.

And after all that hard work, there were indeed some results.

Yao Susu finally met someone she liked.

That man was the son of the Vice Minister of War, named Ying Chengze. As his name suggested, he was a gentle and modest person. He had also participated in the special imperial examination and was still waiting for his results.

Looking at the two people getting along harmoniously not far away, Madam Zheng smiled and said, "This child seems quite good, Xi'er, what do you think?"

"I'm not very good at judging people; I can't tell if someone is good or bad."

Whether that person was good or bad, Madam Zheng had already made her judgment; why should she add her own opinion?

Madam Zheng smiled and said, "Let's go back and sit down."

The two had just returned to their seats when they heard a murmur of discussion.

"Do you know that top scholar from out of town?"

"Who wouldn't know? They say he came from a small village, and he's really impressive!"