As the butler spoke, he kicked Xiaochi hard in the buttocks, who hurriedly knelt down and performed a deep bow, shouting loudly.
"Congratulations, Your Highness, and Congratulations, Your Highness the Crown Princess."
"You haven't performed the formal ceremony yet, so please address me as His Highness the Second Prince."
The second prince had just returned to his residence when he was amused by the steward. In a good mood, the steward casually rewarded the prince with a considerable amount of silver, and the residence became lively and festive, even more so than during the New Year.
"You Ran, I have passed the imperial examination with top honors. Tomorrow I will ride a tall horse through the streets in a grand procession."
Tian Alang said to Li Youran with great excitement.
"On that day, many women will throw their handkerchiefs at the top scholar. If the top scholar catches a woman's handkerchief and finds it interesting, he can keep the handkerchief and then go to find that girl the next day."
Just then, Liu Zhiyuan walked in while talking.
"Congratulations, Brother Tian! Tomorrow you will not only steal the spotlight, but you will also have a very good chance of winning the heart of your beloved."
As Liu Zhiyuan spoke, he turned to look at Li Youran lying on the bed and said in a regretful tone.
"It's a pity that You Ran won't be able to see you in such a glorious state."
After hearing Liu Zhiyuan's words, Tian Alang's expression turned slightly unpleasant. It was obvious that Li Youran would not go to the street to watch him parade tomorrow, much less throw a handkerchief at him.
"You Ran, don't worry, I won't take it lightly. I'm not afraid of your handkerchief, I don't want it."
After saying this, Tian Alang's face turned as red as a monkey's bottom. If it were just You Ran saying these words, although he would be shy, he wouldn't be so embarrassed. But Liu Zhiyuan was also there, so it was quite remarkable that Tian Alang was able to muster the courage to say these words.
"Congratulations, Ah Lang. It's just a pity I can't participate in such a lively event. I'm afraid I still won't be able to get out of bed tomorrow."
Li Youran was amused by Tian Alang's appearance, especially his face which was as red as a monkey's bottom, making Li Youran unable to bear continuing the topic.
"Young Master Liu, how were your results in the palace examination?"
Upon hearing Li Youran's words, Liu Zhiyuan's gloating smile vanished instantly.
Liu Zhiyuan was slightly discouraged for not becoming the top scholar in the imperial examination. He didn't know how to explain it to Li Youran, since he had wanted to make her the top scholar.
"Tomorrow is the palace examination. I hope you can perform well and avoid incurring the Emperor's wrath."
"Thank you for your guidance, Your Highness."
Tian Alang and Liu Zhiyuan bowed to the Second Prince and said.
"Your Highness, how is the Princess?"
After they finished speaking, they spoke in unison to the Second Prince, and then they exchanged an awkward glance.
"The Second Prince's Consort has been staying with You Ran. You two can visit her on your own."
"Students take their leave!"
Upon hearing this, Tian Alang and Liu Zhiyuan were overjoyed and hurriedly took their leave.
"Brother Tian, if you perform well in this imperial examination, you might just become the top scholar. You should hurry back and prepare!"
When Liu Zhiyuan saw that Tian Alang had followed him to the backyard, he knew that Tian Alang was also going to visit Li Youran, so he turned around and said to Tian Alang.
"Brother Liu, you flatter me too much. I have simply read more books, which gave me an advantage in the written exam. I dare not compare myself to others in the palace exam; I only hope not to fall into the top three."
Tian Alang naturally knew what Liu Zhiyuan was thinking. Back at the Minister's residence, Liu Zhiyuan had secretly arranged for him to get together with the Minister's daughter, Jiang Qianqian, in order to get him to give up Li Youran.
Jiang Qianqian is now engaged to Fengyun, the second young master of the Imperial Uncle's mansion. Ever since this incident, Liu Zhiyuan has been wary of the Second Prince's residence every time he visits, treating him like a thief.
"Brother Liu is not only well-read, but also quick-witted. He has actually won the imperial examination this time."
Liu Zhiyuan was praised by Tian Alang and was about to habitually cup his hands in thanks, but before he could even raise his hands, Tian Alang said...
"I will go and visit the princess. Brother Liu, please rest assured and go back to prepare for tomorrow's palace examination."
"It won't make a difference if we go a little later, let's go together."
Liu Zhiyuan chuckled to himself, thinking that although Tian Alang was usually quiet and always sitting at his desk reading, he was quite eloquent and had managed to entangle him in just a few words.
When Liu Zhiyuan and Yutian Alang arrived, the Second Prince's Consort was having servants wipe Li Youran's hands and face.
“You Ran woke up in the middle of last night and is sleeping now because she is tired. It would be best if you two didn’t go in and disturb her.”
The Second Prince's Consort did not allow Liu Zhiyuan and Tian Alang into Li Youran's bedroom, but only entertained them in the outer room.
However, Tian Alang and Liu Zhiyuan did not see Li Youran and did not want to give up.
The two of them took turns asking the Second Prince's wife about Li Youran's condition, trying to buy as much time as possible so that Li Youran could wake up.
The Second Prince's wife immediately saw through their thoughts and was speechless.
She thought to herself that her younger sister had a very strange temper and was not ladylike at all. To be precise, she was full of flaws, so why did the peach blossoms bloom so beautifully?
One after another, the men around her rushed towards her like moths to a flame, while her younger sister was also stubborn, seemingly only interested in Tang Lei.
Tang Lei, this blockhead, is even more stubborn than his sister.
On the other hand, two stubborn people are actually quite compatible together.
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