Tong Cheng'er thought about how her second brother was the second oldest in the family and she called him "Big Brother Tong." If they got married in the future, wouldn't they call each other by the wrong names in public? That wouldn't do.
Tong Cheng'er: "Sister Shuyu, why don't you just call Second Brother Xuewen?"
Shu Yu silently read the new title twice in her mind, a sweet feeling welling up inside her: "Then I'll call you Brother Xuewen!"
Shu Yu already had a good impression of Tong Xuewen. After all, he was good-looking, with the refined and gentle demeanor of a young master from a prominent family, the wisdom of a scholar, the steadiness of a mountain, and the gentleness of water.
Today, she witnessed his excellence firsthand, a man of exceptional talent. This man was her fiancé, the one she would marry, and the one she would spend her life with. Her feelings and admiration for him deepened even further.
So when Tong Cheng'er mentioned that she felt awkward addressing him, even though she was a little shy, she changed her way of addressing him.
I fear longing, yet I already long for love; when longing comes, there's nowhere to hide, a trace of it showing between my brows.
That's pretty much what Shu Yu's situation is like.
Fortunately, her longing was within the bounds of propriety.
Tong Cheng'er wasn't blind; seeing this, she couldn't help but feel happy for her second brother. Judging from her future sister-in-law's appearance, the two would surely live happily ever after they got married.
very nice!
After the competition ended, some people wanted to take the opportunity to show off in front of Zhang Ying, but Zhang Ying was unwilling. So she pulled the newly recruited disciples and refused everyone, going up to the private room on the second floor.
As soon as they arrived, Liang Jiugong came over.
"Lord Zhang, Young Master Tong, His Majesty is waiting for you two!"
The two entered the private room. Kangxi looked at Tong Xuewen with great satisfaction. After Nalan Rongruo's death, it had been a long time since any Manchu bannermen had produced anyone who had made significant achievements in their studies. Tong Xuewen was able to outshine everyone else. Let's see what the Han people have to say about the Manchus not being good at studying.
The more Emperor Kangxi looked at Tong Xuewen, the more satisfied he became.
"Xue Wen, you did a good job."
"Liang Jiugong, after you return to the palace, take the She inkstone from my storeroom and the jade Go board I just acquired to Xuewen. He has done a good job today and deserves a reward."
Liang Jiugong smiled and said, "Yes."
Tong Xuewen: "This servant thanks Your Majesty for your grace."
Emperor Kangxi looked at Tong Xuewen with satisfaction: "You are a good one. I look forward to your performance in the palace examination. Do your best."
"This servant will do his utmost to live up to Your Majesty's expectations."
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