Chapter 701: I'm getting engaged
Even if the soldiers guarding the city did not know Xia Siya, they knew Xia Siya's carriage.
After all, the carriage had the logo of the prefectural government on it.
Passersby who didn't recognize Tang Bao and Su Laowu could tell that the carriage Tang Bao was riding in was very luxurious and not suitable for ordinary people.
In addition, among the few people, Su Laowu is gentle and elegant, handsome and extraordinary, Tang Bao and Xia Siya are as beautiful as flowers, dressed in rich clothes, and anyone who sees them can't help but take a second look.
"Is that the prefect's daughter?" A soldier guarding the city whispered to the person next to him, "I heard that the prefect's wife celebrated her birthday a while ago and specially invited the daughters of wealthy families in the city to choose a daughter-in-law..."
"I heard it was to find a husband for her daughter?" another person said, "It's said that all the young men in the city went that day..."
"If you ask me, whether they're choosing a daughter-in-law or a son-in-law, it has nothing to do with us." Another person said, "But don't you think the prefect's daughter and this scholar are a good match?"
Following this man's words, the soldiers and generals who were chatting together all looked at Su Laowu and Xia Siya.
Su Laowu has a tall and slender figure, and is a head taller than Xia Siya.
At this time, Su Laowu lowered his head slightly, with a warm smile on his handsome face.
Xia Siya raised her head slightly, her face as bright as the morning sun, joyful and bright...
To outsiders, the two of them looked like a painting.
In fact, what the two people are saying now is——
"Fifth brother, I heard that the Autumn Examination is extremely arduous. The dormitories are cold and shabby, and you can't eat or sleep well. You also have to rack your brains to write essays. People with weak constitutions often faint before the exam is over."
After Xia Siya finished speaking, she made suggestions enthusiastically.
"How about this, Fifth Brother, you follow me from now on and I'll teach you a few moves. You can train your small body well, sharpen your skills before the battle, and train for ten days or half a month..."
Su Laowu: “…”
It was hard to describe the feeling as he looked at Xia Siya, who was a head shorter than him.
Small body?
How come he, a tall and strong man, has become so small?
Xia Siya didn't care what Su Laowu thought. She looked up at Su Laowu and waved her fist.
Then, he continued with a smile, "Don't worry, Fifth Brother. When the exam comes, you will not only beat the other candidates in terms of talent, but also in terms of physique, and you will completely defeat them..."
"By the way, Fifth Brother, I also heard that the conditions during the Spring Examination are even more difficult. If you start training now, you will definitely become famous next year..."
Xia Siya chattered more and more excitedly, with her eyes full of sparkling light.
When Xia Siya thought that the future top scholar was her half-disciple, she almost danced with joy.
As for her conclusion that Su Laowu will be the top scholar in the future, don’t ask Xia Siya why, she just thinks so!
And, it’s natural to think so!
After hearing what Xia Siya said, Su Laowu couldn't help but laugh.
"Sister Siya, I'm not going to take the exam for the top martial arts champion," Su Laowu reminded her. "Besides, my health is already very good."
"Hey, Fifth Brother, you can't say that. People say a scholar is useless, he can't carry anything on his shoulders or lift anything with his hands."
Xia Siya was careless and belittled the scholar.
Finally, he said, "In short, it is very important to keep fit. Fifth brother, you can't be so stubborn."
In order to trick Su Laowu into becoming her half-apprentice, Xia Siya worked very hard.
After Xia Siya finished speaking, she looked at Su Laowu with an eager expression on her face.
"How about it? How about Fifth Brother, starting tomorrow, you can learn martial arts from me. You don't have to call me Master, just call me Sister..."
Xia Siya looked at Su Laowu with anticipation.
Su Laowu: “…”
Still want him to call you Master?
"Sister Siya, Aunt Xia should strictly forbid you from wielding a sword or stick. Why don't I go and tell Aunt Xia about it?" Su Laowu said meaningfully.
Xia Siya: "...Fifth brother, you read the sage's book, and you actually do something like snitching?"
Xia Siya had a shocked expression.
After saying that, he pulled Tang Bao's hand.
"Sister Fuya, let's get in the car and ignore Fifth Brother. It's true that scholars are the most cunning, even doing things like telling tales."
Her mother now urges her to behave like a lady from a noble family all the time.
If she had heard the tattling from Su Wu Ge, wouldn't she have been steamed, boiled, fried, or anything else?
After hearing what Xia Siya said, Su Laowu shook his head and laughed.
He is nearly ten years older than Xia Siya and really treats her as his sister.
However, the way these two people acted was not the same in the eyes of others.
For example, Mother Zou who is beside Mrs. Xia.
Mother Zou got off the carriage and saw Su Laowu and Xia Siya talking and laughing.
The men are handsome and elegant, the women are pretty and lovely...
A thoughtful glint flashed in Mother Zou's eyes.
"Miss."
Mother Zou suppressed the thoughts in her mind and stepped forward to salute Xia Siya.
"Mom Zou, why are you here?" Xia Siya asked.
"The lady saw that you were taking so long to go back that she sent this old servant to come and check on you," Mother Zou said with a smile.
Then, he looked at Su Laowu and Tang Bao and knelt down respectfully.
"This old servant greets Master Su and Miss Su."
She knew the relationship between the Xia and Su families and had been to the Su family before, so naturally she would not lack etiquette.
"No need to be so polite, Mother Zou." Tang Bao smiled and pulled Mother Zou up.
Mother Zou straightened up and said with a smile, "Madam has been so happy these days, she keeps saying that Miss Su is coming, and she wants the maids to open the storeroom, prepare the tents, and sew the quilts. She is looking forward to Miss Su's arrival soon..."
When Mother Zou said this, she could hardly contain the smile on her face.
"Miss Su, you don't know this, but Madam's smile hasn't faded this morning. She's been sending people to the gate time and again to ask if Miss has arrived... Finally, she couldn't wait any longer and sent me to the city gate, saying that if Miss hasn't arrived yet, I'll go to Fengqi County..."
Tang Bao originally didn't want to go directly to the prefect's residence.
After all, there is still a group of scholars who are going to take part in the autumn examination.
In this situation, it is difficult to refuse.
Tang Bao looked at Su Laowu in embarrassment.
Su Laowu said, "You and Sister Siya go ahead. I'll take these people to the Su residence. Please apologize to Uncle Xia and Aunt Xia for me and tell them that I'll come to pay my respects tomorrow."
Mother Zou quickly said, "Young Master Su, please come along. Madam knows that Young Master Su is coming with the students from the academy, so she has already prepared food and rooms..."
"Yes, fifth brother, my mother has already asked people to clean up two courtyards in the front yard and is waiting for you to come." Xia Siya said.
Su Laowu naturally would not bring so many people to the prefect's house to get free food, drinks and accommodation.
The Su family originally bought a house in the provincial capital so that the students participating in the autumn examination would have a place to eat and live.
So, Su Laowu declined the invitation from Xia Siya and Zou Mama and took people to Su's house.
Xia Siya simply got on Tang Bao's carriage and sent Shi Liu to her carriage.
"Sister Siya, if you have anything to tell me in private, just say it." Tang Bao looked at Xia Siya and pretended to listen.
She decided that she must make the trash can function well and let Sister Siya complain to her heart's content.
Xia Siya tapped Tang Bao's forehead and said, "You are the smartest!"
Tang Bao really wants to say one thing——
It’s really not that I’m smart, it’s just written on your face!
Xia Siya leaned back on the pillow and said bitterly, "Sister Fuya, I'm getting engaged."
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