After Shen Liqing left, Lu Xingzhou also came back from the study.
Just now, Shen Liyue went to talk to Shen Liqing. Lu Xingzhou knew that it was inconvenient for him to be there, not to mention that he had some official business to deal with, so he went to the study.
It was almost dinner time, and Lu Xingzhou came back after finishing his work.
Chen Liyue was hungry, so she asked Shuying and Anxiang to bring her some food.
Recently, Chen Liyue has been using Shuying Anxiang more and more easily, because they are originally from Prince Yi's Mansion and are more familiar with the affairs within the mansion. Lian Dong and Yu Zhou were ordered by Chen Liyue to take care of business matters.
The account books of the several shops under Chen Liyue's control would be delivered regularly at regular intervals. Chen Liyue asked Lian Dong and Yu Zhou to take over some of the general ledgers. Manager Jin said that the account books of the manors and shops under the name of King Yi would be delivered in the next few days, and Chen Liyue had just enough time to look at these accounts.
When the food was served, Chen Liyue and Lu Xingzhou didn't want anyone to serve them, so Shuying and Anxiang retreated and stood guard at the door.
Only Lu Xingzhou and Chen Liyue were left in the room, and they both relaxed a lot.
"Your third sister came today. How did you talk to her?" Lu Xingzhou picked up a chicken wing with chopsticks and put it in Shen Liyue's bowl.
Shen Liyue frowned: "She said that she doesn't want a husband like Third Uncle."
Lu Xingzhou was a little puzzled: "Why is this?"
Shen Liyue shook her head gently, "I don't know."
"Is your third uncle very bad?" Lu Xingzhou asked. Lu Xingzhou didn't know Chen Liyue's third uncle very well.
Chen Liyue shook her head again, "Not really. Actually, apart from Third Uncle not caring about his career and finances, there's nothing to criticize about him. Especially when it comes to his children, Third Uncle actually cares a lot about them."
When Shen Liyue thought about dividing the family, it was her third uncle who proposed it. Because of Shen Lijiao's matter, her third uncle was afraid that Shen Lijiao would drag down his two children, so he took the risk of being scolded by Old Madam Shen and proposed dividing the family.
In this regard, Chen Wangshi is already much stronger than Chen Wanghong.
When Shen Liqing said this, Shen Liyue understood that Shen Liqing would not look down on men from ordinary families.
Lu Xingzhou also frowned. This was Wangjing City, where there were so many dignitaries, but it wasn't easy to marry into those families either.
Take Shen Liqing's own conditions as an example. She does not have any prominent family background. Although she is a legitimate daughter, her father is the illegitimate son of the Shen family. Her younger brother did not pursue a career in politics and is a businessman. With her status, it would not be easy for her to marry into a wealthy family.
Most wealthy families marry into other families, and will not marry women of lower rank unless there are special circumstances.
Even if Lu Xingzhou acted as a matchmaker for her and got her married, there was no guarantee that she would live a good life in the future.
But everyone has their own aspirations, and since Shen Liqing has her own wish, Lu Xingzhou and Shen Liyue can't say anything.
For a moment, Shen Liyue was in a dilemma.
"There's no need to rush this matter. Just look for it for her slowly. Or wait until Wei'an's spring exam results come out. If she gets in, it would be easier to arrange her marriage." Lu Xingzhou said.
Shen Liyue nodded and had to put the matter aside for the time being.
The days of spring pass so quickly. Flowers bloom and fade in the garden, and a month is gone in just one month.
Soon the day of the Spring Examination results arrived.
Shen Liyue had already asked Lu Xingzhou about Shen Weian's grades, but Lu Xingzhou just smiled and didn't tell Shen Liyue, saying that she should go and see for herself when the time comes.
The Shen family was about to go out in full force like they did on the day of the exam, but Shen Weian kept them at home.
Although Shen Weian was very confident, it was impossible to say that he was not nervous at all.
He refused his parents' request to go with him and rode alone to see the imperial edict posted at the gate of the academy.
It was almost effortless for Shen Weian to see the name. He was on the list, and he was at the top.
The students who were looking at the list around them saw Shen Weian and congratulated him one after another.
Shen Weian bowed to everyone one by one, squeezed out of the crowd, jumped on his horse, and rode back to the Shen Mansion at full speed.
He wanted to tell his father and mother the good news in person.
But he still couldn't say it in person, because when he got home, the imperial edict also arrived.
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: After carefully reviewing the extended examination ceremony and selecting virtuous individuals, I hereby grant Shen Weian the top spot on the list and the title of top scholar. Shen Weian must study diligently and not be lazy. I decree this!"
Everyone in the Shen family received the imperial edict with joy, and then wrapped it in a thick red envelope and stuffed it into the hands of the eunuch who announced the edict.
The one who announced the decree was none other than Eunuch Yan, who had come to announce the marriage decree to Shen Liyue last time. At this moment, he was also beaming with joy as he congratulated Shen Wangqiu: "Lord Shen's children are all outstanding talents. The Shen family's wealth and prosperity will be limitless!"
Chen Wangqiu was happy, but he still couldn't lose his manners. "Your Excellency, thank you for your compliment. Thank you for your great grace."
After hearing what Chen Wangqiu said, Eunuch Yan happily returned to the palace to report.
After everyone in the palace left, Shen Weian jumped in front of Shen Wangqiu and Jiang Shi and said happily: "Father, mother! My son passed the high school entrance examination! My son won the top spot!"
Jiang was so happy that she couldn't open her eyes and just kept laughing.
Shen Wangqiu also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. This was the glory of the Shen family!
Even though Chen Wangqiu never showed his emotions on his face, he still smiled with relief at this moment.
Before anyone could send someone to tell Chen Liyue the good news, a servant outside came to announce, "Princess Yi has arrived!"
Everyone looked over and saw Shen Liyue walking quickly in from the door with a smile on her face.
"Congratulations, brother! I knew you would get into high school!" Shen Liyue smiled with her eyebrows curved.
Shen Weian smiled and said, "You are the only one who speaks sweetly. Where is King Yi? Why didn't he come with you today?"
Chen Liyue pursed her lips and smiled: "The results are out. He's been very busy these past two days. He said he would be able to come back with me in a few days, but how could I wait? Isn't this why he came back on his own?"
Lu Xingzhou was busy with official duties, and everyone in the Shen family expressed their understanding, and they were also happy to see Shen Liyue.
Shen Wangqiu also had to get busy. He and Jiang had to be busy arranging a banquet. Shen Weian had won the top spot in the imperial examination, so even if the Shen family was usually low-key, they had to hold a grand banquet to entertain the guests.
Chen Liyue said with a smile: "The banquet is a small matter. I only care about when my brother will go to the Cui family to propose marriage? I should marry my sister-in-law as soon as possible. This is the real matter."
Upon hearing this, Jiang said, "Your sister is right. Your success in high school is also inseparable from Master Cui's guidance. You should thank Master Cui."
Shen Weian smiled and nodded. He had studied hard for ten years just for this day.
Shen Liyue had asked someone to prepare gifts a long time ago. Although the Shen family would also prepare a list of gifts for Shen Weian to propose marriage, this was Shen Liyue's own intention.
On the second day, the newly crowned number one scholar wore a big red flower, rode a tall horse, and was followed by a group of servants carrying gifts. He went to the Cui family to propose marriage.
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