"Since the Seventh Young Master returned, Madam has been smiling much more."

"He's a child without ambition. Being with him is relaxing; you don't have to think about so much."

Do you think the Jiang family might also believe the claim that he's a jinx?

The woman beside Madam Gu was her dowry maid, who had accompanied her young mistress from her youth to middle age.

"Miss Jinyu is truly outstanding. She is proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She is well-educated, courteous, and also adept at everyday affairs."

He was just unlucky; he got engaged three times, but each time something unexpected happened.

If it weren't for Madam Zheng's powerful family background and Lord Zheng's doting on his eldest daughter, Miss Jinyu would have perished long ago.

Sun's mother and Madam Zheng also knew each other; Madam Zheng was the young lady's daughter's close friend.

"Sigh, I'll send an invitation to Yunwan tomorrow. I need to make this clear to her. Ultimately, the decision is up to the Zheng family."

Moreover, whether the Jiang family will agree is anyone's guess; we think Jin Yu's situation is a matter of luck. But outsiders don't see it that way.

Madam Gu was preoccupied with Shao Ming's marriage, but Shao Ming was completely unaware of it.

After leaving the capital, they traveled by land for a while, then switched to waterways; traveling by boat was much faster.

The news that Jiang Shaoming had become the top scholar in the imperial examination in Xinyuan Prefecture had already been relayed through the post station, and Mu Yi'an and the others had also learned about it.

Therefore, when Shao Ming and his group arrived in the prefectural city, they received commendation from the prefect.

Those who made the list this time from Bailu Academy are not counted in terms of money; they include both Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations) and Tongjinshi (successful candidates in the same imperial examinations).

Mu Ziyi went to the academy to thank the teacher, and then took a boat back to the county town.

After finishing his business in the prefectural city, Shao Ming and his family took a boat back to the county town.

Jiang's parents also heard the news and were overjoyed, especially Jiang's father, who felt that he could finally face his parents and ancestors with a clear conscience.

The clan also knew that the Jiang family had produced a top scholar, but their mindset was no longer the same as before; they were able to accept their place.

Shao Ming had to rush back to the capital to report to the Hanlin Academy, so he didn't stay in his hometown for long.

Mu Ziyi was also going to take up his post. This time, he was bringing his wife and children with him. He packed his bags and found a caravan. The journey was not short.

Those who bid farewell to their parents and embark on a long journey must eventually leave.

The Jiang and Mu families who are seeing each other off at the dock are feeling both gratified and heartbroken.

Who knows how many years it will be before we meet again after this parting?

Brother Mu and Brother Jiang returned home with their respective families.

Shao Ming is also leaving home, this time for real, and he won't be able to see his parents, younger brother and sister-in-law for a while.

"Shao Ming, your parents have told you everything we need to say. From now on, you have to walk your own path. No matter what choices you face, remember your original aspirations."

Home is always here.

Parents will always be here.

Go forth, realize your ambitions, and become a true man.

Mu Yi'an's eyes welled up with tears. Her child had grown up and was about to fly away.

"Father and Mother, I will not do anything to bring shame upon you."

Shao Ming knelt down and kowtowed three times, then, with his entourage, embarked on his own life journey.