Chapter 790: Riding a big horse and wearing a red flower
Then he added, "Master, didn't you take your son to visit the chief examiner a few days ago? I believe you have become friends with him. Since you have a good relationship with him, you should visit him often. Why not wait until the exam is over and then pay him another visit?"
The eldest master frowned and shook his head. "The imperial court has a law that from the beginning of the Autumn Examination until the results are announced, the chief and assistant examiners of each prefecture are not allowed to see outsiders, nor are they allowed to enter or leave the designated post stations at will."
Even if he wants to see someone now, he can’t!
When the eldest lady heard this, her active spirit was dampened again.
There is nothing I can do.
Bai Shuyu said with a puzzled look on his face: "Could it be that the Queen Mother is also not allowed?"
The Master: “…”
Madam: “…”
Yes, the Empress Dowager is living in her own home.
As long as the Empress Dowager speaks, there is absolutely no reason why she cannot do so!
You know, the court's laws are not greater than the emperor's!
The Empress Dowager is the Emperor's mother!
The master looked at Bai Shuyu with emotion.
How wonderful it would be if this was a son!
With such a smart mind, he will surely thrive in officialdom in the future.
The eldest lady said happily, "Master, if I were to say this, the Empress Dowager's visit to the Bai family is a sign of God's help to our Bai family! The princess is destined to be our Bai family's daughter-in-law!"
The master nodded in agreement.
Then, he looked at Bai Shuyu and said, "Yu'er, I'm sorry to have to inconvenience you for the time being."
The master's face was full of apology.
His own daughter was going to marry a failed scholar...
Bai Shuyu said, "I'm not wronged. As long as it's for the good of father, mother, and third brother, I'm willing to do anything."
After hearing what Bai Shuyu said, the master felt even more guilty towards his daughter.
"Don't worry, I'll just make the Su family's child wait another three years." The eldest master promised: "After three years, no matter whether the child passes the exam or not, I will find him a government position and ensure that he will have a bright future!"
The master said this with great confidence.
After his son married the princess, he and the emperor were not only cousins, but also in-laws, and their relationship became even closer. He would have more say in the court and it would only take a word for him to promote someone he wanted!
After the master finished speaking, he looked at the lady again.
"You should prepare Yu'er's dowry well. It should be 20% more generous than that of the legitimate daughters in the mansion." The eldest master ordered.
When the eldest lady heard this, she felt a pang of pain in her heart.
However, thinking that Bai Shuyu could only marry a scholar who failed the imperial examination, the eldest lady felt a little better.
"Don't worry, sir. I know I will never treat Yu'er unfairly." The eldest lady said confidently.
The master nodded with satisfaction.
**
The Su family did not stay in Qingzhou Prefecture for long.
After visiting the prefect's residence the next day, he hurried back to Daliushu Village.
After all, the brothers of the Su family are all busy, and it has not been easy for them to come out these days.
As for the grandchildren of the Su family, they also have to return to the academy to study.
Old Mrs. Su did not go back with them, but stayed behind, wanting to wait until the results were announced before going back with her son and daughter.
If I hadn’t seen it, it would be fine.
When people saw the little girl, they became worried and decided to leave her behind.
Princess Huaning knew that the Su family was leaving, so she rushed over to see them off.
Old Mrs. Su was a little surprised.
However, I didn't think much about it and just thought that Princess Huaning was doing it for Tang Bao's sake.
Su Lao Er and Su Lao Si guessed it, but without Su Lao Wu's permission, they would not say anything more.
When Old Man Su left his wife and daughter, he kept looking back every few steps as he got on the carriage.
Even after the carriage had gone a long way, Old Man Su still stuck his head out and looked at his wife and daughter with tears in his eyes.
In the end, Tang Bao felt sad.
"Mom, why don't you go back with Dad?" Tang Bao said, "I have my godmother looking after me here, and the Empress Dowager backing me up. No one in the entire city dares to bully me. What are you worried about?"
When Tang Bao said this, he glanced at his father who was stretching his neck to look back.
"On the contrary, Dad, if you're not at home, I'm afraid I won't be able to eat or sleep well. Dad is a bit old and can't stand this kind of tossing and turning. What if he gets distracted and bumps into something while working..."
Before Tang Bao could finish her words, Old Mrs. Su couldn't bear it anymore and waved to Old Man Su in the carriage.
Old man Su immediately roared.
"Stop the car, bro!"
After saying that, he opened the door and jumped out without waiting for the carriage to stabilize.
Su Laoer was startled.
"Dad, slow down!"
"What are you slow about? Didn't you see your mother calling me?"
Old man Su said this in a hurry. How could he care about his son?
He ran towards Old Mrs. Su with fast steps.
"What's wrong, wife?"
"Please wait a moment, I will go back with you." Old Mrs. Su said helplessly.
When Old Man Su heard this, he immediately smiled.
"Hehe...Okay."
Seeing this, Old Mrs. Su couldn't help but curl up the corners of her mouth, feeling sweet in her heart.
Mrs. Xia was watching from the side and laughed a lot.
At the same time, I felt a little envious.
There are probably not many people in the world who can still have such a newlywed-like relationship at this age.
The corners of Princess Huaning's mouth beneath her veil also rose slightly.
Although she had spent a short time with the Su family, she could feel the deep affection between the old couple of the Su family.
It has to be said that the family tradition of the Su family makes Princess Huaning full of longing for the day when she marries into the Su family.
Even if you are wearing plain clothes and have a straw hat, as long as you can grow old with the one you love, it is the ultimate happiness.
Old Madam Su looked at Madam Xia and said a little embarrassedly, "Tang Bao still needs your sister-in-law to take good care of her."
Madam Xia suppressed her laughter and said, "Don't worry, sister-in-law. Fuya is like my own daughter! If she has any faults, you can only ask me!"
Old Madam Su thanked Madam Xia and got on the carriage directly without going back home to pack her things.
Anyway, when she came, she only brought two sets of clothes for changing, so it would be easier for Tangbao to bring them back to her when she left.
Tang Bao watched the carriage go farther and farther away, raised her foot, and almost caught up with it.
My eyes couldn't help but turn red.
Just now, with Old Lady Su by my side, I didn’t feel anything.
Now that her whole family is gone, she can't bear it anymore.
I feel so empty inside!
Mrs. Xia knew that Tang Bao was reluctant to see his family leave, so she quickly touched Tang Bao's head.
"The Autumn Examination will be over soon. When your fifth brother gets first place, we'll return to Daliushu Village in glory!" Madam Xia said soothingly, "We'll be beating drums and gongs, riding horses, wearing red flowers, and parading like the top scholar..."
Mrs. Xia laughed at the end of her speech.
"Yeah!" Tang Bao held back her tears and nodded desperately.
If Fifth Brother doesn't get first place in the exam, it would be a shame for all her efforts!
Little did she know that her fifth brother had been plotted against before he even left the examination room.
Not to mention the first place in the case, he couldn't even touch the back of the car.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
