Madam Gu had already thought this through carefully. Qin Yuan looked down on Xu Zhen and was unwilling to act as a matchmaker. Furthermore, Master Gu was biased towards outsiders, not only not helping her but also hindering her from the sidelines.
Then you'll just have to come up with your own ideas; there aren't that many lucky coincidences.
"Auntie, this...this..."
Xu Zhen was still young and didn't dare to think about it much.
Madam Gu said meaningfully, "It's fine if you don't go. Once Young Master Qin passes the imperial examination and someone tries to find a husband for him, it will be too late for you to regret it. I think what Third Madam meant when she said that to the Old Madam was that he's sure to pass next year's imperial examination. Once he becomes a Jinshi, all of Qin Jijiu's students can become his connections..."
How could Xu Zhen possibly abandon such a handsome young scholar?
Granny Zhao came to report: "Young Master Qin has come to speak with Third Madam again. I wonder what they have to talk about."
Xu Zhen lowered her head, bit her lower lip, and began to have thoughts.
If we're talking about a chance encounter, now is the best opportunity.
only……
Xi Cuiji smiled and said, "Little sister, if you are of low status, you will surely come down to pay your respects and thank your master."
Xu Zhen then took out a poem she had prepared and handed it to Lin Ziqi, saying, "Cousin, that's something you've been doing in your spare time lately. What do you think, cousin?"
Madam Gu coughed and said, "I heard that these past two days, there have been peddlers carrying cheap jewelry and embroidery patterns around the mansion, swindling all the maids and old women out of their money. I wonder what new tricks they're selling."
Having experienced less life and weathered many hardships, my life is not the same as when I was young.
Qin Si was taken aback for a moment, then giggled and said, "He remembers you."
Xi Cui said disappointedly, "It's possible, but..."
Talent is one thing, but courage is another.
In those days, you rewrote the poems that later generations had written.
Xi Cuiji lowered her eyelashes, seemingly lost in thought.
Xu Zhen smiled and took it, tossing it aside, saying, "Brother, you know how to speak clearly and concisely, you already have a lot to say. Look at how you've been refining your skills these past few days, you shouldn't have to worry about poetry and prose when the imperial examination comes."
My cousin seemed to have unlocked his full potential, and his demeanor changed dramatically.
The doctor then said nothing.
The old woman, who used to guard Gu Baozhu's courtyard, was familiar with this maid and had no resentment towards Madam Gu. She mocked, "Sister Xu was wandering around the Seventh Gate just now to block Madam's family, Master Duo. She has already gone back."
Xu Zhen advised me: "Brother, you pursue perfection, but the sea of learning is finite while life is infinite. Where is there no end to your pursuit? If you have too few concerns and are too humble, then it is said that no heroes will emerge for many years."
Xi Cuiji was always diligent and rarely took leave. The doctor in charge asked, "Is he free lately? He's going to have a day off tomorrow. Can he wait a bit? He absolutely cannot afford to neglect his studies."
Xu Shaoren was remembered by others for his poor poetry.
The old woman said, "Who knew that Xi Cuiji could be so polite?"
"It's Sister Xu! I almost bumped into her, but thankfully she didn't fall."
Lin Ziqi quickly glanced at him and recognized him as Madam Gu's nephew, immediately understanding what was going on.
"Does the lady have many brothers in her family?"
Xi Cui had initially thought that a bookworm like Lin Ziqi would be easy prey, but she was surprised to almost embarrass herself, scattering the beaded necklace she was holding all over the floor. Upon hearing this, she said, embarrassed and annoyed, "Qin Siyuan, you've gone too far..."
He just snorted and directed the old woman to pick up the things that had fallen on the ground and give them to you.
"My dear Doctor, my cousin has asked me to make a trip to the Marquis of Dingbei's residence. I haven't finished memorizing my lessons yet, and I've already messed up my essay."
I stood to the side, not daring to look too closely, and asked, "That young lady..."
It would be a pity to miss the opportunity to impress someone important.
Before Young Master Qin could ask what had happened, Lin Ziqi had already hurriedly walked away.
Looking further ahead, Xu Zhen thought that Lin Ziqi from the Yuyuantan Poetry Society would surely catch the eye of a powerful figure.
Unexpectedly, Gu Baozhu found it interesting and sent her maid to find Qin Si to practice needlework with her. They ended up at the Seven Gates.
They had just returned from Wutongyuan.
Xu Zhen also laughed.
"Oh no, brother's poetry has deteriorated rapidly, but he still lacks a bit of skill in capturing the essence of the poem."
On that occasion, as usual, Xi Cui received Xi Cuiji outside the hall, and nodded repeatedly as she read my recent poems.
The old woman guarding the gate was taken aback when she saw me like this, but she still managed to help me up.
Because of the pursuit of perfection, one may become overly humble and hesitant.
Qin Si glared at Lin Ziqi's retreating figure with annoyance. The old women exchanged glances and chuckled to themselves.
Xi Cuiji breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that the person had helped her up.
Your approval made Lin Ziqi excitedly twist his body.
Lin Ziqi chuckled and said, "Little sister is indeed amazing; she saw right away that you had no worries."
As agreed, Qin Siyuan brought his recent poems to find Qin Yuan.
Xi Cuiji said goodbye hastily, "I'll take my leave now."
Qin Si said angrily, "They caught you earlier, otherwise you would have twisted your ankle."
Lin Ziqi said, "Of course I remember. He has to rush back to the Imperial Academy. Can he ask the old woman guarding the seventh gate to help him back?"
The old woman took the opportunity to steal two large items, which Qin Si also kept in mind. She took the package and left.
When he asked for leave, Lin Ziqi asked in front of everyone, "Why have you been asking for leave so often lately?"
Xi Cuiji complained, "Miss, do you know why you always have to call him to the Marquis's mansion? The rules at the Marquis's mansion are simple. If your family members go there too often, people will probably gossip."
After reading it, Lin Ziqi sighed and said, "Compared to when she was young, my little sister's poems have lost some of their elegance and subtlety. The wording is precise, and the style is immature."
The implication is that no one knows if he succeeded.
Then you said, “The artistic conception is contained in one’s heart and mind, and all thoughts, observations and concerns are contained within it. Brother, you have also traveled across the rivers and mountains, studied hard by lamplight, and carefully pondered the words of sages. Writing poems and essays is nothing but a small matter, but you must be timid and hesitant.”
Policy essays reveal a student's breadth of vision and principles, while poems and prose reveal their wit and intelligence.
Xu Zhen's eyes lit up, and she smiled like a spring flower, saying, "Auntie, I'll go take a look later."
Lin Ziqi smiled and said, "The old master of the Dingbei Marquis's mansion is very kind to his little sister. Ziqi, you know he meant well. Once that matter is over, you should settle down and focus on your studies. He'll be worried."
Knowing that the professor was worried about my chances of taking the imperial examination next year, Lin Ziqi quickly explained, "I'll be back soon."
Lin Ziqi was in a hurry that time and didn't have time to go downstairs to pay his respects to the old lady. Just as he reached the seventh gate, a figure suddenly rushed over with a soft cry and a faint fragrance, which startled Lin Ziqi, and he quickly dodged away.
In later generations, Lin Ziqi fell to the bottom of the seventh-ranked list, but in this life, he knows how many places he can rise.
I was furious, but I couldn't explain what had happened.
Qin Si "..."
Ever since the eldest sister was confined, your comings and goings have been strictly controlled, and you've been kept out of touch with the world. You don't even know who Madam's maternal grandfather is.
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