Gu Xin didn't specifically tell Zheng Qiu that Gu En already knew she was a girl, just like she hadn't specifically told Gu En before.
It's not good for outsiders to interfere too much in matters between two people. Moreover, she believed that with Zheng Qiu's keen senses, she would definitely notice something after meeting Gu En a few times. Most importantly, Zheng Qiu didn't mind Gu En knowing that she was a girl. If Gu En hadn't been so naive, he probably would have already found out back at the Qi'an Inn.
Let things develop as they should!
In the days that followed, the capital city became increasingly lively. The triennial imperial examination was about to begin, and candidates from various prefectures arrived in the capital one after another, filling all the major restaurants to capacity.
The chief examiner for this year's exam was the Minister of Rites. Originally, the emperor wanted to give the job to Gu Shouxin, and the Minister of Rites thought so too. However, Gu Shouxin said, "My son Enzi is also taking the exam. I am his uncle!"
Okay, that is indeed a problem.
Not only did Gu Shouxin not serve as the chief examiner, he also completely avoided the examinations, spending his days at the Royal Academy.
Since the princes and princesses from the West left, the Royal Academy has made another adjustment and plans to resume classes after the final exams.
This time, not only have they taken in the eldest son of a spoiled brat, but they've also taken in the youngest sons who are six years old or older, though it seems there aren't that many yet.
After all, a six-year-old child, no one knows if he is academically inclined. What if he is a genius who has been sent to study among a group of naughty boys? Wouldn't that be a waste?
Therefore, Gu Ren didn't have many friends.
However, Xiaomingyue had many friends. Girls didn't have to participate in the imperial examinations, and many families hoped that their children could become friends with the princess of the Goddess Kingdom. Therefore, quite a few girls signed up.
The emperor had no idea how many tough and resilient young women would emerge from his royal academy a few years later when Xiaomingyue returned to the Goddess Kingdom.
Of course, that's a story for another time.
Gu Shouxin and Lu Zheng were busy with matters concerning the Royal Academy, Cai Xiaolian was busy with preparations for the opening of the commercial center, and Gu Xin was also engrossed in drug research every day, only occasionally going to check on Zheng Qiu's brother's leg.
Days passed by, and soon it was the fifth day of the ninth month.
The day before the imperial examination.
That evening, the Gu family gathered together, including Gu Hui and Peng Ze, Gu Nian and Xue Qianyu, as well as Gu Sangu and her family.
They ostensibly came to encourage Gu En, but it was really just an excuse to get together.
Gu Hui's belly was already quite big, and her due date was at the end of this month. Looking at her large belly, Xiao Mingyue couldn't help but ask, "Big cousin, are you carrying two babies?"
Gu Hui shook her head: "Sigh, I want to too! But Grandma Xiao has seen him, Xin Xin has seen him, and the imperial physician has seen him, and there's only one. I guess it's because he's been eating and sleeping well lately, so he's growing well!"
Zhang chuckled and said, "If you ask me, Huihui is definitely having a son this time. When I was pregnant with Renren, my belly was so big that my hands and feet looked small."
Gu Xin wholeheartedly agreed: "That's right, that's right! I also feel that my older sister is carrying a little nephew, and a big, chubby one at that. Wow, I'm finally going to welcome my first nephew!"
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