Steward Chai went out with a purchasing agent and three servants and saw a young man standing outside the gate, looking up at the words "Qiao Mansion". Even under the midday sun, his eyes were wide open and bloodshot, and he remained motionless.
For some reason, the young man gave Butler Chai an uncomfortable feeling.
"Young man, is there anything I can help you with?" Butler Chai asked, his tone tinged with displeasure.
"It's nothing. I've come to admire the Qiao family's prestige. I don't think they'll forbid it," Song Ruier retorted, without even glancing at Butler Chai.
"Oh." Butler Chai chuckled, sensing the hostility in the other's words: "After all, this is the Prince's residence. Standing outside the main gate and staring straight at the lintel is simply impolite."
"If young man wishes to see the princess, she is currently in the residence. I may introduce you." Butler Chai thought to himself, "What a brat! He's barely grown up yet, and he's so arrogant and presumptuous. The princess should teach him a lesson."
Moreover, this kid is acting strangely. The princess might know him, and if there's anything fishy going on, she can detect it in time.
"Never mind, we'll meet again sometime in the future." Song Ruier withdrew her gaze, boarded the carriage, and left.
Steward Chai said to the purchasing staff, "You can go on your own. I'll go find the princess. If there's anything you don't know, ask Merchant Lin."
After hearing the story from Steward Chai, Qiao Lian'er knew who had come. In the past, Song Rui'er would never have dared to appear in front of the Qiao family's door, but now that he had a jade pendant on him and a means of protection, he became bold.
The autumn examination is tomorrow, and Song Ruier wants to use his hatred for the Qiao family to inspire his fighting spirit and potential.
"Don't take it to heart," Qiao Lian'er said calmly, her tone indifferent.
She wanted to see just how much trouble Song Ruier could stir up.
Butler Chai sensed that the princess's attitude seemed to be hiding something, but he didn't press her for details.
The autumn exams have ended, and the results will be released in two weeks.
Song Ruier ranked third in Lingxiao Academy and was among the top twenty in the entire capital. This was a remarkable achievement, and passing the imperial examination would be no problem for her.
"If I hadn't come from a poor family, and had been able to start my studies early and gain intelligence, who in the capital would be my match?"
Looking at the list, Song Ruier's expression was gloomy and she was very dissatisfied.
He is not as good as Mu Xinghe.
"However, I am blessed by Heaven. One day, I will truly rise above others and become a high-ranking official in the court. At that time, those who have offended me or tried to defy me will not have a good end."
Beneath her sleeves, Song Ruier clenched her fists, her eyes filled with determination.
At dusk, Qiao Lian'er passed through this area and saw the red notice on the street wall, so he got off his carriage to take a look.
Song Ruier's ranking was beyond her expectations. She had only studied for a few years and was only fourteen years old (by Chinese reckoning) when she passed the county-level imperial examination. Her talent was truly remarkable.
However, he was full of resentment and his mind was not on the right path, so he would suffer the consequences sooner or later.
She believes that a person's fate is predetermined, not only by their abilities but also by their character, and that everything she does now is simply moving towards that goal and consequence.
Another month has passed, and it is now late autumn. In the north, the wind carries a chilling, desolate feel, whistling through the streets.
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