94 Pass the imperial examination
Qing Er quickly delivered the letter to Xiao Tingyun.
Xiao Tingyun opened it and read it carefully, his eyes curved at the last moment.
This guy is really interesting. He also replied to her: It is difficult to express my feelings in words, I admire you so much.
However, he said that he didn't know much about the gossip about the Xu family. After all, there was no need for him to know about other girls' affairs.
Not everyone is Xiao Tingyun.
Xiao Tingyun found it funny and thought it was true. It was indeed inappropriate to ask him about the Xu family. However, the main purpose of her letter was not to ask this, but to start a chat mode between the two of them.
When she had nothing to do, Xiao Tingyun would often send letters to Pei Yuning. Ever since she knew that there were people of his in the mansion last time, she started to send one letter a day.
Soon, Xiao Hezhou's provincial examination results were announced.
The whole family was secretly hoping that Xiao Hezhou would get a good ranking this time.
Originally, Song wanted to go directly to see the list, but was stopped by Xiao Hezhou, who told her to just send a servant.
This saves my family from having to crowd with those people, which is unsafe.
Song thought so too, and her son didn't seem to be in any mood after the exam. He just did what he was doing as usual.
This didn't make the Song family very nervous.
Xiao Hezhou smiled and comforted, "Don't be nervous, mother. Whether you win or not is a given. It's no big deal."
"Yes... That's what I said, but after all, you have studied hard for so many years, and your mother feels sorry for you." Song saw her son's hard work for so many years, and if he didn't make a name for himself, how could he be worthy of all his efforts.
Xiao Hezhou didn't care. "Studying is for enlightenment. If one studies for the purpose of taking the imperial examination, then what should others do except those who can pass the examination?"
"If your family members are hungry and cold, and you still insist on taking the imperial examination, then you are being pedantic."
“Hahaha…” Xiao Huanshan chuckled, “Sanlang is right, just do your best.”
The father and son were on the same side. Song glared at her husband unhappily.
I don’t know who tossed and turned at night.
Xiao Tingyun pulled Song, "Don't worry, mother. Third brother must have a plan in mind. Besides, Third brother's essays were tested by father and eldest brother. Don't you still believe in the ability of this third and first place winner?"
Song was amused and angry at the same time. "I don't believe them. They are just fooling around!"
Soon, the servants who were checking the list came running back and shouted, "Win! The Third Young Master won!!"
Song stood up and said happily, "I won!? What rank did you win?"
Xiao Hezhou smiled slowly, "Don't worry, mother."
The servants were out of breath, but one of them calmed down a little and said happily, "The Third Young Master won the second place!!"
Xiao Huanshan nodded in appreciation, "Yes, it seems that your grandfather's family tree should be revised again this time."
"Congratulations, Third Brother!" Xiao Tingyun was sincerely happy for him.
"Send someone to tell the old lady the good news so that everyone can be happy." Song asked the servants to go to the old lady quickly.
The servants naturally would not forget this, and said happily, "We told the old lady after we saw the list. The old lady was very happy and said she would increase the monthly salary for the servants."
"It's time to raise the issue. You should also receive an extra month's salary!" Song said generously.
"Thank you, Second Madam!"
Xiao Hezhou won the second place, and Xiao Qu's family tree was not completed.
The main thing is that there will be an imperial examination later. Old Mrs. Xiao told him that if they compile the family tree now, won’t they have to revise it again after they pass the imperial examination in a while?
Just let him save it and we can compile the family tree together after he finishes his exams.
Xiao Qu thought about it and it was true. It shouldn't be too stressful for his grandson to pass the imperial examination.
It’s better to wait a while, so that I don’t have to spend several days writing it.
As soon as Xiao Hezhou passed the imperial examination, more people came to propose marriage to him.
In addition to the title of Marquis Dingbei, his father was the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and his eldest brother was also a Hanlin.
I have a bright future ahead of me.
The Xiao family's only unmarried grandson has been targeted by many families.
Moreover, the Xiao family had a precept that they did not allow concubines, and he was the sweetheart of many unmarried girls.
It's a pity that Song wanted to take this opportunity to arrange a marriage for her son, but Xiao Hezhou was unmoved.
She had no intention of getting married and just said that she wanted to concentrate on her studies first and that she was still young as a reason to refuse.
Song had no choice but to politely decline all the visiting invitations from those ladies as her son’s words made sense.
However, if Xiao Hezhou's plan could not be achieved, there were still some girls in the mansion who could be achieved.
Especially Xiao Hezhou's younger sister Xiao Tingyun. Many people had asked about her, but they heard that she was not in good health.
They all turned their attention to Xiao Tingqi.
Jiang was also overwhelmed by the choices. Sometimes he thought this one was good, and sometimes he thought that one was better.
Xiao Tingyun was just being lazy and staying at Shuyu Tower without going out, but Xiao Tingqi came to visit him on his own initiative.
"Oh, what a rare guest." Xiao Tingyun was rocking in a chair to bask in the sun, with a thin blanket covering him.
Xiao Tingqi was in a good mood and didn't pay attention to her tone. He sat down by himself. Seeing that she looked too leisurely, he felt a little strange. "You don't care about your marriage at all."
Xiao Tingyun glanced at her and continued to rock the chaise longue, "Others don't look down on me."
"Hmph..." Xiao Tingyun snorted coldly. She still remembered that there was a good marriage proposal that was one in a million that had set its sights on her.
What a pity, Xiao Tingyun himself is useless and hasn’t even agreed yet!
This is a case of missing this village and never having it again. Seeing how those people avoid her when they hear about her sickly nature, I'm afraid she can only marry a man from a poor family.
Xiao Tingqi was secretly delighted, thinking that he would be the center of attention this time.
"Hey? What do you think? You don't even like Duke Xu's mansion? Do you want to be the queen in the future?!" Xiao Tingqi complained, "Xu Huaili is better than our family. You want to be the queen even if you don't marry him?"
Xiao Tingyun paused while rocking his chair, turned his head and asked her, "Queen?"
"What? Don't tell me that you really want to be the queen?" Xiao Tingqi said with a look of "don't be kidding me". "Although the current emperor has not had a queen yet, the concubine has the eldest prince, and the Xuguo Mansion is her mother's family. She is the queen that everyone wants!"
"You are just too narrow-minded..." Xiao Tingqi was still chattering.
Xiao Tingyun's thoughts had already flown far away. Queen, Your Majesty...
"Why?!"
"Why?!"
Xiao Tingyun came back to his senses, "What?"
Xiao Tingqi shouted angrily, "I'm talking to you! Why are you distracted?"
"What on earth do you want from me?" Xiao Tingyun was puzzled. Normally, this person would either scold or challenge him when he saw him.
Why did she feel like coming to her Shuyu Tower today?
Xiao Tingqi's rising passion instantly disappeared, and he sighed, "It's still a matter of choosing a spouse. I don't even know why I want to get married? And it seems my mother has chosen someone this time."
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