"It is indeed I, Lord Lu, who humbly requests your guidance." Mu Xinghe was very modest and respectful.
Lord Lu nodded: "I received a letter from Changhua, saying that he made a friend while he was with the Qiu family, who has been of great help to him."
"It is thanks to Brother Changhua's diligence and intelligence that I have learned something from him after several conversations. It is a case of mutual benefit."
Seeing how eloquent and sincere he was, Lord Lu's eyes showed more satisfaction: "No wonder he was chosen by the Crown Prince's tutor."
"Relax, do your best in the exam, and the results will surely reward your efforts."
Mu Xinghe entered the Imperial Examination Hall.
Mr. Wu gave Lord Lu a mysterious look: "It seems that Lord Lu is quite fond of my student."
"No rush. If he ranks in the top three in the palace examination, he will be assigned to the Hanlin Academy first. This is a necessary procedure. We'll talk about it then."
The exam was a three-day series, followed by a one-day break before continuing for another eleven days. The exam venue was closed off, and no one was allowed to leave. Everyone ate and slept inside, and family members were not allowed to visit. A cordon was set up outside the examination hall.
Many family members, their expressions a mixture of worry and anticipation, stood outside the cordon, eagerly waiting.
As time went by, more and more people gathered outside the cordon.
Qiao Xi'er was four months pregnant. The sun was blazing overhead. Although it wasn't hot this season, after being in the sun for a while, a thin layer of sweat still appeared on her forehead.
She chatted with the people around her.
"Your son's name is Zhao Peng, what a beautiful name! His exam results will surely soar like the ocean waves."
The old woman beamed with joy at her praise: "So, what's your husband's name?"
"Shepherd of the Star River".
"Oh dear, the Milky Way is vast and far-reaching, which not only symbolizes the longevity of your relationship, but also implies that your exam results will be brilliant and outstanding."
Qiao Lian'er took a break from her busy schedule and, upon hearing that Qiao Xi'er was here, came looking for her.
Listening to these conversations, her lips twitched. When did Sister Xi'er learn to flatter people like that?
And it was blown all the way to the sea and sky.
"Sister Xi'er, let's go back. We can't see anyone now," Qiao Lian'er said.
Although Qiao Xier had people following her, it was still too tiring for her, because she came every day and stood for a long time.
“Lian’er, I’m worried that if we sit inside for too long, something might happen. Yesterday, a student who fainted was carried out, and his family took him home. Sigh, it’s already the imperial examination season, and to find out something like this is so regrettable.”
Each exam cubicle is enclosed, and people inside are working hard to use their brains, which can easily lead to suffocation, so someone will check on them from time to time.
“Then I’ll leave a few people here. Don’t come out. There are still a few days left. If your brother-in-law finds out, he’ll worry about your health.”
Qiao Xi'er nodded, glanced at the examination room again, and silently left a blessing in her heart.
Actually, she had a ulterior motive, but she didn't tell Qiao Lian'er.
She was afraid that someone would come and take Mu Xinghe away, so she stood there with her pregnant belly sticking out. Her belly had thickened and looked about five or six months old.
Furthermore, after a conversation, all the students' parents here learned that she was Mu Xinghe's wife and that she was pregnant.
After writing articles for several days, they should be having an effect by now, right?
Qiao Lian'er understood perfectly well. She glanced at Qiao Xi'er's stomach and realized what was going on.
Actually, she wished her family members were more shrewd and didn't have any ulterior motives towards them. But once they were in the capital, it was always good to use their brains more when dealing with outsiders and other matters.
After they left, a group of soldiers came to change shifts outside the examination hall.
The spring imperial examinations were extremely important, with candidates from all over the country coming to the capital to take the exams. Therefore, troops would be stationed outside the examination halls to prevent anyone from causing trouble.
"Lieutenant Pang, why are you here to guard this place personally, and with twice the number of men?"
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