When Sister Lin excitedly ran over after seeing the results, she saw a group of tall, strong, and serious-looking men gathered in the courtyard rented to Young Master Xie. She couldn't help but become wary, her mind racing. Could it be that someone saw how well Young Master Xie had done on the exam and wanted to threaten him to work for them, so they sent people to suppress him?
Lin Aihua conjured up a long, exaggerated story in her mind about an arrogant high-ranking official suppressing Young Master Xie and forcing others to follow him. A surge of righteous indignation welled up within her, and she glared fiercely at the people in front of her:
"Let me tell you, don't think you're so great just because you have money and power! The young master will never agree to this! Under heaven, right and wrong are just, and there will surely be people who will testify for the young master!"
Chen's bodyguards: "???"
Could it be that the young master is still harboring ambitions and doesn't want to go home? Is there anyone who can testify that the madam is helping the young master behind the master's back? But the young master is missing, and the madam is very anxious.
The bodyguards stared at each other, full of questions.
As Lin Aihua spoke with increasing excitement to her bodyguards, she spoke passionately and enthusiastically. At that moment, she felt like a heroine protecting the delicate and talented young master Xie.
The group talked for a long time, rambling on and on about nonsensical things.
Finally, Qingyin, who was inside the house, heard the familiar voice of Aunt Lin and went out.
The misunderstanding has been cleared up.
Lin Aihua blushed and secretly glared at the group of bodyguards who were staring at the taciturn young master Xie.
If it weren't for these men standing there dumbfounded without explaining, would they have gotten the facts wrong?
Qingyin could tell that Sister Lin was embarrassed, so she took the initiative to change the subject: "I haven't asked yet, Sister Lin, why did you suddenly come here?"
When the important reason for her visit was mentioned, Lin Aihua became excited.
She slapped her thigh and exclaimed, "Oh my, young master Xie, today is the day the results of the autumn imperial examinations are announced! Your sister-in-law checked the rankings for you, and you're number one! You're truly amazing!"
Lin Aihua was so excited that she gave Qingyin a thumbs up, showing how thrilled she was, as if she herself had won first place.
Qingyin smiled shyly, looked at the nervous Chen Xiaosheng beside her, and asked Chen Wang about his grades on Chen Xiaosheng's behalf.
"Does your sister-in-law know about Brother Chen's grades?"
"Oh, Young Master Chen, your sister-in-law knows about your relationship and has definitely seen it." Lin Aihua smiled, but she wasn't as enthusiastic as before.
It is evident that Lin Aihua applied double standards to both of them.
Chen Wang was already used to Lin's double standards. He was happily watching Qingyin, pleased that she had won first place.
He wasn't that excited about his own grades. After so many days of studying, he knew how far behind he was from Ayin, and he didn't have much hope of passing the exam. That's why he was so surprised when he heard Sister Lin say that he was also on the list.
"Young Master Chen is also on the list. Although his ranking isn't high, only third from the bottom, everyone who gets in is still doing well!" As she spoke, Aunt Lin gave a thumbs up.
Chen Xiaosheng jumped up excitedly, "Young Master, Young Master! You passed the exam!"
Chen Wang forced a smile that kept creeping up his face. "Alright, stop arguing. So what if you passed the exam? Don't make such a fuss. Ayin was still number one!"
If you ignore the distorted expression on his face caused by his suppressed emotions, he truly appears to be a wealthy young man with a calm and composed demeanor, like a great general.
Qingyin smiled faintly, lost in thought.
"Ayin, Ayin, I passed the exam too! I can go to the capital with you now!"
The young master, who was calm just a second ago, appeared in front of Qingyin the next second, staring at her with bright eyes.
Like a golden retriever that has found a bone.
A smile appeared in Qingyin's eyes. "Hmm, not bad."
...
Knowing that his young master had passed the exam, Chen Xiaosheng also knew that he couldn't bring his young master back. He sent some of his bodyguards back with the news of his young master's success, while he himself kept some bodyguards who shamelessly followed Chen Wang.
Chen Xiaosheng wouldn't dare let the young master go to such a far place as the capital alone.
Fortunately, being so far away, Chen Wang now understood that the journey wouldn't be smooth sailing and would involve some dangers, so he agreed to let the others come along.
On the way, Qingyin also took a ride in the young master's carriage on his way to the capital.
The following month, two years later, Qingyin still ranked first after taking the imperial examination.
Everyone got to know this handsome young man who had suddenly appeared from the south.
In April, the palace examination was held.
Duan Ruyi, a young master from a prominent family in the capital, held a flower-viewing banquet under the guise of making friends. He sent out invitations to all the successful candidates in the imperial examinations, and Qingyin was on the list.
Before Qingyin arrived, Duan Ruyi was always a good person. He had excellent grades, was smart, and was praised by everyone since he was a child. His sister was a favorite concubine of the emperor in the palace. His mother loved him, his father valued him, and he had a good background. Everyone praised him as the most promising genius in the capital to become the prime minister in the future. But after Xie Yin came, he changed.
First place was taken away, and he was relegated to second.
Because of Xie Yin, what was once auspicious has become inauspicious.
Duan Ruyi smiled gently, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.
Let's see if this little genius from the South can live up to the title of number one.
—
"Ayin, are you really going to attend that flower-viewing banquet hosted by the Prime Minister's son? That guy surnamed Duan was always number one before you came. He must have ill intentions in hosting that banquet. Maybe he's trying to harm you!" Chen Wang said anxiously to Qingyin.
Last time, he came to the capital with Qingyin and participated in the imperial examination together. Although Qingyin tutored him, time was still tight and his previous foundation was poor. He passed the imperial examination, but he barely made it.
My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
