Chapter 34 Lack of tact

Amidst everyone's anticipation, the carriage slowly drove up and stopped in front of the gate.

Then the carriage curtain was lifted, and two teenagers slowly stepped out of the carriage.

"Renjie, Yingjie, you've worked hard."

Ji choked with sobs, stepped forward and grabbed one of her sons in each hand, her eyes also red.

The reason is simple: after nine days of living in the examination hall, the two once handsome and promising young men are now both unshaven and gaunt.

If it weren't for the fact that his clothes were decent enough, he would probably be mistaken for a slovenly burly man walking down the street.

"Mother, let the brothers go back and freshen up first. Grandmother is still waiting in Yunxiang Garden!"

Although Gu Shuyan was excited to see the two, she didn't forget to let them return to their residence first, seeing their haggard appearance.

Upon hearing Gu Shuyan's words, both boys couldn't help but look at her.

"This must be my younger sister!"

It was Gu Renjie, the eldest son of Marquis Yi'an, who spoke. Seeing that Gu Shuyan's cheeks were red from the wind, Gu Renjie took off a piece of Qingyun jade pendant from his body and gently placed it in her hand.

"Brother, how do you know she's your sister?"

Looking at Gu Shuyan's petite figure, Gu Yingjie found it hard to associate her with the word "sister".

Looking back at his simple-minded younger brother, Gu Renjie gave him a cold look, stepped over the brazier in front of the door, and before the old woman could say a few auspicious words, Gu Renjie had already disappeared around the corner.

Seeing that Gu Yingjie still looked completely clueless, Madam Ji couldn't help but tap him, "Didn't you realize that your sister looks like me? You really have no eyes."

Does it look like it?

Gu Yingjie looked Gu Shuyan over carefully before nodding, "She does look quite similar, but she's a bit underdeveloped, like a little baby who hasn't grown up yet."

Gu Yingjie's unintentional remark brought tears to Ji's eyes again.

"Mother, let's go back inside first!"

Gu Shuyan was afraid that Madam Ji would start crying again, so she quickly gave Gu Yingjie a look.

"Little sister, did you get sand in your eyes?"

Gu Yingjie completely failed to understand his sister's intentions and instead betrayed her.

Sure enough, given my second brother's personality, expecting him to understand my meaning was like expecting pigs to fly.

Ignoring the bewildered Gu Yingjie, Gu Shuyan and Wu Ma helped Ji Shi back to the mansion.

Under the old woman's guidance, Gu Yingjie went through several washing and cleaning procedures before finally being able to return to the courtyard to freshen up.

In Yunxiang Courtyard, the old lady sat upright.

Looking at her two grandchildren who were already dressed and ready, she couldn't stop smiling.

"They've both lost weight since they left. Zhao Ma, go and tell the kitchen to make some more chicken soup and send it to the two young masters tonight to help them recover."

After the exam, the female elders are most concerned about their grandson's health.

Gu Jin, the father, asked as his first question, "I heard the exam wasn't too difficult this time. Are you two confident?"

Upon hearing Gu Jin's question, Gu Renjie cupped his hands in greeting and replied, "Father, is he on the list of successful candidates in the first division?"

Hearing Gu Renjie's confident words, Gu Yingjie scratched his head. "Big brother, can't you leave your younger brother some room for maneuver?"

Faced with the questioning gazes of the crowd, Gu Yingjie could only laugh awkwardly and say, "I'm not as smart as my older brother. Whether it works or not is up to fate."

Everyone present shook their heads helplessly at Gu Yingjie's answer.

"I think both of my older brothers will pass."

Gu Shuyan sat to the side, propping her chin up as she looked at her brothers, who had regained their handsome looks, with a serious expression.