Even if he liked her a lot, he wouldn't ask his aunt for help, but now he has the confidence to give her a good life.
Shui Qing breathed a slight sigh of relief, not because she agreed, but because she felt that this child was at least not repaying kindness with enmity, and that he had a plan in mind. She asked hesitantly, "You're not repaying a debt of gratitude, are you?"
It's not surprising that she overthinks things, given the example of the Ling family.
For the second time in his life, Ling Ran felt an intense hatred for his father!
He replied to Shuiqing with utmost respect: "No, Auntie, don't worry. The suffering I've endured doesn't need to continue, nor will it."
My liking is simply liking, nothing more.
If you truly want to repay a debt of gratitude, you can send him money and treasures, which is more useful than offering yourself in marriage!
Shui Qing thought of what Da Jiang had said before, that Ling Ran had said he would treat her like his own mother. Could this be what he was waiting for her to do? What a waste of her gratitude.
Well, forget it. If it's about starting your own business, Ling Ran is a very good candidate. After all, we know him well, and he has excellent character and abilities.
However, “I have already told Yan Qiu today that I will not force her to get married, and everything should be based on her own opinion.”
If she doesn't want to, your Uncle Jin and I can keep supporting her; if she wants to get married, I'll find her a suitable partner, and she can choose for herself.
She hasn't answered me yet. I'll ask her another day. Whether it works out or not is up to fate.
She could tell that Yan Qiu didn't seem to like Ling Ran. In fact, her daughter and son seemed to be clueless, only thinking about how to learn skills, earn money, and manage the family business.
This was especially true for Yan Qiu, the eldest sister.
Ling Ran's deep, cold eyes shone like stars in the sky. He bowed deeply to Shui Qing with utmost solemnity and respectfully thanked her, "Thank you, Auntie!"
He knew that Yan Qiu didn't like him; she was only nice to him like she would to her brother.
Whether it's him or Bai Ziqian, they are the same to Yan Qiu. They are important, they are family, but there is no romantic relationship between them.
But he loved her, he wanted to marry her, make her his wife, and let her gradually fall in love with him...
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The next morning, Fan Jiang got up early, feeling refreshed after a good night's sleep, and went to check on the medicinal herbs in the field.
Fan Hu also got up early, found Ling Ran, and excitedly asked, "Brother Ling, is the imperial examination about to start? Do you know when?"
He's thirteen this year and wants to give it a try.
Whether it's difficult or not, you'll only know after you try.
Ling Ran patted Fan Hu's head and smiled slightly: "Yes, you are not a Xiucai yet. You have to start with the academy examination. The academy examination is usually in June, right?"
It's March now, so the announcement should come out in April. You need to hurry.
Fan Hu nodded emphatically: "Not yet, but I have been working hard these past few years and have never slacked off."
Ling Ran thought of the books in Uncle Jin's house; they were all the most basic and common ones. After all, good books were kept in the hands of officials and gentry and would not easily be circulated.
Unless they are exceptionally talented and have a stroke of luck, how can poor families compete with the scions of wealthy and powerful families?
He turned back into the house, and when he came out again, he had several books in his hands.
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