Chapter 52
Duan Huaichuan lost both his parents when he was young, and the Chen couple raised him as their own son, so they naturally couldn't let him be absent now.
After giving out the reward money, the village headman started preparing a celebration banquet in the village and gathered a group of people to help, which finally brought some peace and quiet to the private school.
Duan Huaichuan pressed the newspaper to his chest, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.
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Once the list of successful candidates was released, the powerful and influential people in the capital all became active.
Shen Jun was no exception; he also called Shen Rang over, and the father and son sat together in the study looking through the list, searching for new talents to be used by the Crown Prince.
As he flipped through the pages, Shen Jun picked out a few promising candidates, wrote down their names, and asked people to make contact with them.
Shen Rang had never intended to work for the Crown Prince, and seeing that Shen Jun had already made a decision, he took the list and left.
He only knew that someone in the girl's family was going to take the imperial examination, but he didn't know the person's name, so he simply took the list back to her.
After leaving Shen Jun's study, Shen Rang instructed, "Take Chen Xi to Shuiyang Tower."
Jing Yuan was slightly surprised: "...Yes."
Within the Marquis's residence lies a vast lake, upon which stands a pavilion. From within the pavilion, one can take in the entire lake, a truly serene and pleasant sight. This is the Water Pavilion.
Shen Rang always liked to rest at Shuiyanglou in his spare time. No outsiders were allowed to enter or leave the building. Even Shen Jun and Zheng Shi had never set foot there. Unexpectedly, Yun Xi would be the first guest here.
"Miss Chenxi, please come upstairs." Jing Yuan stopped outside the stairs.
Yunxi went up the stairs to the Water Pavilion, and was immediately stunned by the view before her.
Before me stretched a vast, open lake, its view unobstructed, almost encompassing the entire expanse. Rippling gently, the sight seemed to open up my heart as well.
As she was admiring the scenery, a gaze fell upon her.
Shen Rang didn't speak, but waited for her to look at it enough before turning her gaze away, and then handed her the list in his hand: "The list is out, see if your brother is on it."
Yunxi's eyes lit up.
She had originally planned to ask Doukou to find a way to get her a copy, but unexpectedly, Shen Rang got it first, it was truly effortless.
She put everything else aside and stepped forward to take the list: "Thank you, Your Highness."
There were quite a few people on the list, and Shen Rang thought she would have to search for a while, but as soon as Yun Xi opened the list, she exclaimed: "Jieyuan!"
She reached out and pointed to Duan Huaichuan's name, smiling as she looked at Shen Rang: "Your Highness, look! Brother Huaichuan has become the top scholar!"
Shen Rang suddenly felt a little displeased.
He's called the Crown Prince, but other men are called "brother"...
Yunxi didn't notice his displeasure; she was still preoccupied with the matter of Duan Huaichuan's defeat of the Yuan.
Duan Huaichuan was taking the imperial examination for the first time and he became the top scholar. He is sure to have a bright future!
Just then, a voice rang out.
Shen Rang placed a cup of tea heavily in front of her: "Drink tea."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Yunxi was flattered and took a sip of tea, her eyes immediately fixed on the list again.
To be precise, it's stuck to the name of Jieyuan Duan Huaichuan.
Shen Rang's voice rang out again: "If you have nothing to do in the future, you can come to Shuiyanglou to enjoy the scenery."
Otherwise, if this girl stays cooped up in that small back room, she might develop health problems.
Yunxi was still unaware of what Shuiyang Tower was, and simply nodded, saying, "Thank you, Your Highness."
Seeing that she was still focused on the list, Shen Rang suddenly regretted giving it to her.
Seeing how happy she was, Shen Rang couldn't say anything, only sighed inwardly and turned his gaze to the lake.
For some reason, the beautiful scenery couldn't dispel the melancholy in his heart.
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