Chapter 388: Catching the Big Pie
Concubine Gong selected people with great fanfare to worship Buddha and pray for blessings?
This is something that never happened in the previous life.
Wen Yan immediately pricked up her ears and listened carefully.
Then I heard those people continue to discuss: "It shouldn't be.
It is said that the two girls chosen this time can be of any status, beauty or ugliness, as long as they are kind-hearted and calm. Even girls from ordinary families are acceptable.
"My daughter is fifteen this year. Isn't it possible to give it a try? What if Concubine Gong takes a liking to her?"
“According to this requirement, this really doesn’t seem like choosing a concubine for a prince.
How could those princes marry an ordinary woman with no background?"
"In my opinion, commoner women are just a facade, used as a fig leaf. In the end, women from aristocratic families will be chosen."
Wen Yan asked Ying Zhilin: "What do you think about this matter?"
Ying Zhilin said indifferently: "It's just a game between the powerful and the rich, what does it have to do with me?"
He had absolutely no intention of sending Ying Zhixue to try, but he was actually a good brother.
After the three of them finished their breakfast, they prepared to go back to the clinic.
The young leader Yuan stopped him and said, "Brother, your exam is coming soon, go back and rest and prepare.
My sister-in-law has been up all night, so go home and have some rest.
I'll have someone keep an eye on the clinic, and if there's any sign of trouble, I'll notify you immediately."
Wen Yan was indeed tired.
After saying thank you, he returned to Qingfeng Xiaolou.
Ying Zhilin wanted to send her back, but Wen Yan decisively refused: "You are the enemy in the open, who knows if those people will stop!
Let Brother Yuan take you back, I'm at ease."
Ying Zhilin pouted, with unhappiness written all over her face.
Wen Yan couldn't help but call him: "The exam starts tomorrow, I'll pick you up early in the morning."
Ying Zhilin immediately smiled softly and affectionately: "Okay, I'll wait for you."
Wen Yan walked back to Qingfeng Xiaolou alone.
Review the recent things and the things to be done.
After making sure everything was alright, she also arrived at Qingfeng Tower.
As soon as she knocked on the door, Aunt Shuang came out happily to greet her: "Miss, we have a very good business."
Wen Yan looked at her suspiciously.
"It's Concubine Gong who is going to hold a tea-tasting party tomorrow and asks us to host it," said Aunt Shuang.
Wen Yan: “!!”
The matter of Concubine Gong's selection of people had already caused a big stir.
The "Qingfeng Xiaolou", which serves as the selection site, will also become famous.
Wen Yan didn't expect that the biggest winner in this matter would be herself!
Wen Yan's brain immediately started working actively.
With such a big opportunity falling on her head, she must seize it.
The store has all the most popular, best-looking and most delicious snacks.
Each courtyard must be rearranged according to its style.
In addition to various types of tea, incense is also required.
She also needs to prepare some of her favorite fruit wines and flower wines.
"By the way, are there any guests booking the garden tomorrow?"
“There is one.
It was a birthday party for the wife of a fifth-rank official."
"Go to her now with the post, explain the situation to her, and ask her if she would like to transfer her orders to... Qingzhu Garden. We will upgrade her service to the highest standard.
If she is unwilling, she will have to pay double the deposit."
"Yes. I'll go right away." Aunt Shuang came to the door with the invitation.
Afterwards, Wen Yan ordered the maids and old women in the shop around.
For safety reasons, Wen Yan ordered that the old women, maids, and female craftsmen who came to work were not allowed to leave.
Wen Yan worked all day and finished everything at the end of the hour of Hai.
She returned to her room and fell asleep almost immediately after touching the pillow.
Even after Pei'er took off her clothes, shoes and socks and wiped her face, she didn't wake up.
No words were spoken that night.
Wen Yan only slept for two hours before getting up.
She got up and dressed with dark circles under her eyes that almost reached her chin.
She specially changed into a festive red dress and combed her hair into an exquisite bun, then drove the carriage to Ying Zhilin's residence to find him.
Today is the day for the imperial examination.
The people living in the courtyard were all candidates. They had packed their bags long ago and were walking to the Imperial Examination Hall together.
When Wen Yan's carriage stopped at the gate of the courtyard, he saw Ying Zhilin standing alone at the door.
The lantern behind him made him look alone and lonely.
"Ying Zhilin." Wen Yan lifted the curtain of the carriage and called him loudly.
"Wen Yan!" Ying Zhilin Mozi's eyebrows and eyes suddenly became lively.
He wore a new set of clothes specially today.
This set of clothes was prepared for him in advance by Wen Yan.
He was already handsome, and this new outfit made him look even more stunning.
Very pleasing to the eyes.
Wen Yan jumped off the carriage and walked up to him: "Have you packed everything? Pen, ink, paper, inkstone, dry food, snacks, and common medicines, are all these ready?
Oh, and there's also documentation proving your identity; that's the most important thing."
Wen Yan warned worriedly.
Ying Zhilin looked at her gently: "Don't worry, I have counted everything more than three times, there will be no problem."
"Well! Let's go!" This time, Wen Yan took the initiative to hold Ying Zhilin's hand and pulled him into the carriage.
Soon, they arrived outside the Imperial Examination Hall.
This place is already crowded with people, all of whom are candidates coming to take the exam.
Wen Yan and Ying Zhilin arrived late and were squeezed to the periphery.
It took a long time to get his turn in line.
The two of them simply sat in the carriage, drinking tea, eating snacks and chatting leisurely.
When most of the people in front had gone in, the two of them got off the carriage and went to line up.
Suddenly, Ying Zhilin gently tugged at Wen Yan's sleeve and said, "Look behind you."
"What?" Wen Yan turned around and saw Huo Yaoxing getting off a luxurious carriage.
Huo Yaoxing jumped off the carriage in a dashing manner, shook his clothes, and walked towards the team.
He looks heroic and imposing.
Wen Yan looked at his eyebrows carefully, and there was a kind of fatigue in his eyes that came from overindulgence.
The corners of her mouth turned up.
It seems that Huo Yaoxing and Jiang Rouer have been entangled with each other a lot these days.
Wen Yan’s guess was correct.
After Jiang Rouer ran away that day, Huo Yaoxing thought she didn't dare to appear in front of him.
Unexpectedly, she came again in the middle of the night to deliver supper.
There was always a sweet and sticky smell on her body, which made his body feel excited.
He grabbed Jiang Rouer's hand and asked, "What kind of incense are you using?"
Jiang Rouer kissed him on the mouth.
Huo Yaoxing's breathing suddenly became heavy. He could no longer suppress his desire for her and pressed her into his arms.
I have to say, Jiang Rouer is indeed attractive.
Soft body, smooth skin, breath like orchid, and melodious cry.
The whole day yesterday, he wished he could die in Jiang Rouer's arms.
However, he was a little too indulgent yesterday, and his body was almost drained by that little goblin.
Fortunately, the exam will not officially start until tomorrow, so he can take this opportunity to recuperate and be in the best condition to face the upcoming exam.
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