Chapter 97: One Step at a Time
Xiao Fuguang shook his head after hearing this.
"Grandfather, the Hua family cannot be involved in this matter. Prince Rong is ruthless..."
Hua Ziye on the side spoke.
“Cousin, the Hua family is not afraid of trouble.”
"When I came here, my father told me that if my cousin needs anything, the Hua family will definitely help her."
"It's just that the Hua family has never been involved in the court, and their power is weak. I hope my cousin won't despise me."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fuguang spoke hurriedly.
"How could I possibly dislike it? I'm already very happy that my cousin is willing to come to the Xiao family at this time."
Upon hearing this, Hua Ziye looked at Xiao Fuguang and continued speaking.
"Then cousin, please don't treat the Hua family as outsiders. The Hua family already feels guilty about my aunt's matter. If they can't contribute to revenge, then the Hua family is really..."
Seeing the sincerity in Hua Ziye's eyes, Xiao Fuguang wiped the tears from his face and calmed down.
"If the Hua family really doesn't fear being implicated, then I wonder if there are any educated people in the Hua family."
Upon hearing this, Hua Ziye looked at Xiao Fuguang and spoke.
"My cousin wants the Hua family to take the imperial examination."
Xiao Fuguang nodded.
"Under heaven, all land belongs to the king. Only those in high positions and with great power have the right to speak. Only when we have someone to speak in the court can we have a better chance to avenge our mother."
Hua Ziye spoke after hearing this.
"My cousin seems to share the same idea as my grandfather and I. Since we are of the same mind, I will write a letter to my father and ask all the students in the Hua family to participate in the imperial examination."
"And I have good news for you, cousin. I am already a Juren, so I can directly take the imperial examination this year."
In the previous life, no one from the Hua family came to the imperial city. Xiao Fuguang was surprised when he heard this.
"My cousin is actually a juren?"
Hua Ziye spoke with a smile.
"I was originally very interested in business, but I found that those who do business are backed by officials, and the Hua family is too lazy to go along with those officials. So I thought about taking the exam to become a scholar, which would make it easier for me to do business in the future. In the end, I took the exam to become a scholar and then a juren. Since I need someone from the Hua family in the court now, I will continue to take the exam!"
This was really a surprise, and Xiao Fuguang's eyes revealed joy.
"Then cousin, you must study hard and become a supporter for your cousin in the future."
Hua Muxi spoke up when he saw this.
"Don't worry, your cousin may not have any other skills, but he has a great memory. Whether it's reading account books or reading books, he's very good at it. With his level, there's absolutely no problem for him to stay in the Imperial City."
Hua Ziye also spoke.
"Don't worry, cousin. There are still a few months before the exam. I will study hard and try to get a top three score."
At this time Liu Yue walked in.
"Miss, the lady has sent someone. It's time to go to the front hall for dinner."
Hua Muxi spoke after hearing this.
"Today is your return home, and it's just right for Grandfather to meet the Regent."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fuguang grabbed Hua Muxi.
"Wait, Grandfather, you can meet the Regent."
"But my cousin can't."
Hua Ziye blurted out.
"Why?"
Xiao Fuguang looked at him and spoke.
"Cousin, the Hua family has basically never set foot in the Imperial City in recent years. This means that others don't know about our relationship. Prince Rong and I have a deep-seated feud. If he knew about our relationship, I'm afraid he would make things difficult for you in the court in the future. It's even possible that your exams will be..."
Hua Ziye spoke in confusion.
"But we want to see the Regent!"
Xiao Fuguang spoke upon hearing this.
"It's best if our relationship isn't known to anyone."
"So, cousin, don't go to the front hall. Have someone deliver your meals to the courtyard where you live. I'll have my sister-in-law take care of the servants in the mansion. After I leave, you, cousin, will leave the Xiao family and rent a courtyard outside. From now on, you will be just a candidate for the imperial examination in the East."
The people in the imperial city are complicated. Since my cousin said so, she must have her reasons, Hua Ziye said after hearing it.
"Then I'll listen to my cousin."
lobby.
Lin Qingyi was greeting the Regent.
"Your Majesty, please."
Lin Qingwan bowed respectfully and waited for Xiao Fuguang and others.
Xiao Fushu and Princess An Ning arrived first.
The two of them chatted happily and walked in arm in arm, looking like a pair of sisters.
Lin Qingwan greeted hurriedly.
"Princess, please take a seat."
Xiao Fuguang also tidied himself up and came over supporting Hua Muxi.
Lin Qingwan and Xiao Fushu both stood up and saluted.
"Grandfather."
Xuanyuan's gaze fell on Xiao Fuguang, and then he looked at Hua Muxi who she was supporting. Grandfather?
Although he was confused, he stood up anyway.
Hua Muxi looked at Xuanyuan Jing and bowed.
"I guess this is the Regent."
"I have met the Regent!"
Xiao Fuguang spoke to Xuanyuan Jing.
"Your Highness, this is my grandfather. He arrived in the Imperial City yesterday."
Xuanyuan Jing bowed to Hua Muxi and said, "Okay, it's the etiquette of a younger generation meeting an elder."
"Grandfather."
Lin Qingwan looked outside the door, but didn't see Hua Ziye.
"Fuguang, cousin..."
Xiao Fuguang hurriedly interrupted her.
"sister in law."
He quickly gave her a look.
"Since Grandfather arrived yesterday, why didn't he send someone to tell me? I felt so bad for him traveling such a long way alone."
Didn’t my cousin come here with my grandfather? Lin Qingwan was a little confused.
Xiao Fuguang continued to speak.
"I didn't expect that my grandfather would come out without my uncle's knowledge just to see me. I'm afraid my uncle and his family must be worried sick. I just wrote a letter to my uncle, asking him to stay with us for a while so that we can show our filial piety."
Then he looked at Lin Qingyi again.
"Brother Qingyi, I heard that you are quite knowledgeable about chess. My grandfather also likes to play chess. He came to the Imperial City alone and doesn't know anyone there. My grandfather is staying in the Marquis' Mansion for a while. Could you please come to the Marquis' Mansion more often to accompany him?"
Although he didn't know what Xiao Fuguang was up to, he could probably tell that she was intentionally concealing Hua Ziye's existence, so Lin Qingyi cooperated and spoke up.
"Don't worry, sister Fuguang. My father has taken care of all the family affairs. My grandfather has finally come to the imperial city, so I will definitely spend more time with him."
Lin Qingwan also echoed.
"Don't worry, Fuguang. I will take good care of grandpa."
Xiao Fuguang helped Hua Muxi sit down, and then he sat next to Xuanyuan Jing.
Hua Muxi looked at Xuanyuan Jing and spoke with a smile.
"Your Highness, has my Fu Guang caused you no trouble?"
Xuanyuan Jing smiled gently and spoke with a hint of respect in his eyes.
"Grandfather, Fu Guang is intelligent and kind, and he manages the household well. It is a blessing for this king to marry Fu Guang."
Hua Muxi smiled and nodded when he heard this.
"That's good, that's good, Your Highness. Fu Guang is still a little naughty in front of her family. If there's anything that Your Highness doesn't like, I've been in the Imperial City recently. Your Highness, just send someone to tell her and I'll teach her a lesson."
This was a reminder to himself that if Xiao Fuguang did anything wrong, he, as an elder, would teach her a lesson, and he could not treat her unfairly. Xuanyuan Jing glanced at Xiao Fuguang and spoke.
"Please rest assured, Grandfather. Fu Guang is very good and I like him very much. Even if there are some minor conflicts between husband and wife, we will communicate and resolve them. I will not let Grandfather worry."
During the conversation, the servants placed the dishes on the table one after another. Lin Qingwan carefully arranged a sumptuous banquet, which included both exquisite dishes favored by the Regent's Palace and several light and nutritious dishes prepared in consideration of the taste of the elderly Hua Muxi.
Lin Qingyi picked up the wine glass.
"Your Majesty, Qingyi offers you a toast."
Xiao Fushuo picked up some food for Princess An Ning with a smile on his face.
"Sister An Ning, try this."
Xiao Fuguang kept serving food to Hua Muxi.
Seeing this, Xuanyuan Jing picked up some food and put it into her bowl.
The meal was a very enjoyable one.
After eating, Hua Muxi yawned.
"Fushu, I'm tired."
"Take the prince and princess back to your yard for a stroll."
"Qingwan, you and Fushu, take me back to the yard."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fushu hurriedly stood up and went to help Hua Muxi.
"Yes, Grandpa, I'll help you go back and rest."
Xiao Fuguang took Xuanyuan Jing and Princess An Ning towards Moxiangju.
Walk all the way towards the bamboo courtyard.
Xiao Fushu looked around before speaking in a low voice.
"Grandpa, what kind of drugs are you and your sister selling? Where's your cousin?"
Hua Muxi spoke in a low voice after hearing this.
"You didn't mention us when you were chatting with the princess, did you?"
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