Chapter 745: Taking the Exam
Tang Bao and the others had a very smooth journey back home, and no accidents happened.
On the surface, there is a new Mr. Zhou who always wants to chat with Tang Bao in order to take advantage of her good fortune.
In secret, there were many more people.
Tang Bao guessed that what happened in the dilapidated temple was probably already known to many people.
When Tang Bao and the Empress Dowager separated, the Empress Dowager repeatedly reminded Tang Bao not to forget to go to Bai Mansion.
"Fuya, don't forget to visit Grandmother at the Bai Mansion." The Empress Dowager warned her before they parted ways. "Wait for Grandmother to choose an auspicious day and announce to the world that she has adopted you as her goddaughter!"
Madam Xia: “…”
He adopted Fu Ya as his goddaughter, but hasn't announced it to the provincial capital yet.
Looks like we need to hurry up...
"Don't worry, Grandma. I will definitely go, and I will go often." Tang Bao said with a smile: "Let's not let Sister Bai go to the Su family anymore. The thief has not been caught yet. To avoid any accidents on the way, I will go to the Bai Mansion to give Sister Bai acupuncture."
"Okay, you are very thoughtful." The Queen Mother said with a smile.
After Tang Bao separated from the Empress Dowager's carriage, he sent Madam Xia back to the prefect's residence, and then took a carriage back to the Su Mansion.
At the gate of Su Mansion.
"Sister, can you give the painting you drew on the street that day to your fifth brother?" As soon as Su Laowu got off the horse, he asked Tang Bao for something.
Tang Bao and Xia Siya looked at each other and said, "Sister Siya, I win!"
Xia Siya looked at Su Laowu with resentment.
"Fifth brother, can't you wait until we're through the gate before speaking? You can't even wait a little bit!"
She lost!
Su Laowu: "...you two actually made a bet!"
Tang Bao said with a smile: "I bet you can't help but speak as soon as you get off the horse. Sister Siya said that you are a scholar, so you will be concerned about your face and hold back until you enter the door before speaking."
Su Laowu: “…”
Listening to this, it seems as if he has no shame...
"However, Fifth Brother, you are much later than I expected!" Tang Bao teased: "I thought you would have been unable to resist and would have asked me for it a long time ago, but I didn't expect you to ask me now."
Su Laowu: "...You are so smart!"
Tang Bao giggled.
"Of course! But, Fifth Brother, if you had asked earlier, it would have been in vain. I wouldn't have given it to you! If Sister Ning isn't sincere, I definitely won't give her portrait away, even if you're my biological brother!"
"It should be so." Su Laowu agreed with Tang Bao's words.
It was for this reason that he had held back until now to speak.
If the two of them had not expressed their feelings now, wouldn't it be a gentleman's behavior for him to ask for a girl's portrait in private?
After Su Laowu finished speaking, he added another sentence.
"Give me one of her clay figurines, too."
Since he had already been laughed at by his younger sister, Su Laowu decided to be shameless to the end.
"Fifth brother, this won't do!" Tang Bao shook her head and said, "You should ask Sister Ning for it yourself. I think Sister Ning must have kept it for you and is just waiting for the opportunity to give it to you..."
"I think so too!" Xia Siya nodded seriously.
After saying that, he added, "Fifth brother, why are you going through so much trouble? You want a pottery figure and a portrait. Why not just marry her?"
Su Laowu: “…”
Doesn't he want to?
**
On the day of the Autumn Examination, Tang Bao and Xia Siya got up very early.
The two men, along with a few cooks, worked hard in the kitchen and prepared a sumptuous breakfast.
Magistrate Xia and Madam Xia also rushed over early in the morning and had breakfast at the Su family's house.
The couple tried their best to ensure that their son could be at the end of the car.
I haven’t let my son come home these days!
After breakfast, Magistrate Xia made the final general mobilization.
Then, a group of young students, carrying the same bamboo baskets, carrying the same blankets, wearing the same bachelor's gowns embroidered with the Fude Academy logo, lined up in an orderly manner and went out with high spirits to promote Fude Academy, no, to rush to the examination hall.
Even Xia Siming specifically asked for a set of Fude Academy bachelor's gowns.
Because he thinks it's cool.
Su Laowu led the way, followed closely by Xia Siming. The group attracted quite an eye-catching crowd along the way!
As soon as people see his standard outfit, they will know that he is a scholar going to take an exam.
However, no one had ever seen a group of scholars dressed in such uniform.
"Is this a student from some big academy?"
"I think he's from a small place, how could he be so magnanimous?"
"Look! There are words embroidered on the sleeves..."
"It seems to be... the four words 'Fude Academy'..."
"Yes, that's Fude Academy..."
As the students walked around, the four words "Fude Academy" with gold thread seemed to shine with golden light in the morning light.
"Where is Fude Academy?"
"But what? Why haven't I heard of it?"
“…”
Tang Bao walked nearby and heard people talking.
I thought to myself: Isn’t that what I heard?
It seems that this wave of advertising is very good!
When Su Laowu and others arrived at the Imperial Examination Hall, many candidates had already gathered at the entrance.
They arrived neither too early nor too late.
But looking at the condition of those candidates, they are not very good.
Some have dark circles under their eyes, some look haggard, and some are pale and thin...
There are not many candidates like Su Laowu and others who have a good sleep, eat and drink enough, and come to take the exam in high spirits.
Some of them woke up too early because their accommodation was far away and they were afraid of being late for the event, which made them feel out of energy. Some of them didn't sleep well because the inn they were staying in was too noisy. Some of them were new to the place and had trouble acclimatizing.
In short, Su Laowu and others, who had already attracted attention because of their uniform outfit, immediately became the focus of attention of many candidates as soon as they arrived at the entrance of the Imperial Examination Hall.
"Brother Su, seeing the state of these people, I feel very fortunate." Zhou Xiucai said to Su Laowu with emotion: "I am fortunate to have the honor to study at Fude Academy..."
"That's right! We are also very grateful..."
Other scholars from Fude Academy also echoed this sentiment.
These days they have been at the Su family, having food and drink and someone to take care of them, without having to spend a penny.
Even though he had some difficulty acclimatizing on the first day, Village Master Fude took a packet of medicine and was full of energy the next day.
So now everyone is full of energy and confidence.
"Everyone line up... line up..."
Several officers shouted loudly in front.
Su Laowu turned around and looked behind the crowd.
"Fifth brother, Sister Ning is there!" Tang Bao stretched out his hand and pointed into the distance.
Sure enough, there was a carriage parked at the entrance of an alley away from the crowd.
Su Laowu recognized it at a glance. It was Princess Huaning's carriage.
A corner of the carriage curtain was lifted, revealing a piece of white gauze.
Su Laowu looked out the car window and nodded.
A faint smile appeared on her face, as gentle as jade.
He knew that the woman he loved was looking at him there.
At this moment, Su Laowu's heart was full of fighting spirit.
In order to marry this woman home, he must win the first prize in one fell swoop!
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