With Liu Xiaoyu leading the way, Lin Xue has had a lot of fun these past few days.
However, as time passed, on the 7th day, which was the day Huang Dehai was about to finish his exam, he was about to be released.
Lin Xue prepared a large table of delicious food early on, and then waited at the entrance of the examination hall according to the time.
Liu Xiaoyu didn't come to see Lin Xue that day because she knew Lin Xue's husband was coming back, and she had to avoid suspicion.
As the examinees walked out of the gate one by one, Lin Xue couldn't help but worry as she looked at the pale-faced, weak-legged scholars.
However, when she actually saw Huang Dehai, although his face was a little pale, his overall mental state was much better than that of the other performers.
Lin Xue immediately went to meet him and grabbed Huang Dehai's arm.
"Madam, I knew you would come to pick me up!"
Huang Dehai was happy to see Lin Xue, but he didn't get too close to her.
After all, I hadn't showered for several days and had been staying in that small cubicle, so I didn't smell very good.
"Let's go home!"
"I've prepared a huge feast for you, and I've even heated up your bathwater!"
Lin Xue took Huang Dehai back to the courtyard, first letting him take a bath, while she brought all the food to the main room.
After taking a shower, Huang Dehai's complexion was flushed, unlike his previous sallow complexion.
It seems that these past few days in the examination hall haven't been very pleasant.
After dinner, Lin Xue told Huang Dehai to go back to his room to sleep. After all, he had been studying in the exam room for so many days, and it was already quite good that he could maintain this mental state.
I must be physically exhausted!
The exam results will probably be released in about three days.
During these three days, Lin Xue took Huang Dehai to visit places she found interesting.
During this time, Liu Xiaoyu was introduced to Huang Dehai, but he did not tell him about Liu Xiaoyu's background.
After all, this is a girl's business, and it's best if as few people as possible know about it!
Three days later, early in the morning, Lin Xue and Huang Dehai went to the place where the results were posted to wait.
It wasn't until a constable came out and posted the list on the notice board that Lin Xue pulled Huang Dehai and squeezed to the front, looking at each list one by one from back to front.
Why do people push from back to front?
At that time, Huang Dehai said that his ranking should be in the middle range, which was the result he came to after communicating with other scholars.
Ultimately, we'll have to see the results posted on the notice board!
The two walked from the back to the middle without finding Huang Dehai's name. Lin Xue pulled Huang Dehai along to continue looking ahead.
It wasn't until the 32nd place that Huang Dehai's name and his exam number appeared.
"My husband, you passed the exam! You ranked 32nd!"
"Yes, my wife, I've finally passed the imperial examination and become a scholar!"
"In two months, I will be able to go to the capital for the imperial examination. If I do well, maybe your dream of becoming an official's wife will come true!"
Huang Dehai excitedly grasped Lin Xue's hand. After standing in front for a while, they noticed that the crowd behind them was getting bigger and bigger, so they simply left the notice board and headed outside.
"Husband, let's hurry back and wait. The official who brings good news might be here soon!"
Lin Xue pulled Huang Dehai back, having already prepared firecrackers and other necessities.
The candy and coins were ready, and as soon as the messenger arrived with good news, Lin Xue could set off firecrackers, scatter candy, and throw coins.
Shortly after Lin Xue and the others returned to their residence, just as the necessary items were laid out, an official arrived at their courtyard, banging a gong to announce the good news.
"Huang Dehai, Scholar Huang! Do you live here? We are messengers bringing good news!"
The official was holding a scroll aloft, which was probably a silk scroll recording Huang Dehai's ranking!
The record shows the date of the palace examination and Huang Dehai's results in this imperial examination.
Lin Xue and the other person immediately came out to greet them upon hearing the voice. Huang Dehai respectfully received his report card from the messenger.
Lin Xue then presented a large red envelope containing seven or eight taels of loose silver and some copper coins.
In short, having both small and large portions would make it easier for the officials who came to deliver the good news to distribute them later.
The officials left after delivering the good news; the process was not as complicated as Lin Xue had imagined.
Lin Xue looked at the silk cloth placed on the offering table. This thing had to be put away carefully, as it concerned Huang Dehai's future.
After the messenger who brought the good news left, Lin Xue scattered the copper coins she had prepared outside the courtyard.
Some of the people who had arrived earlier immediately rushed forward to grab the coins. After everyone had finished grabbing the copper coins, Lin Xue carried a tray with plenty of candy for the passersby to take.
After the candy was distributed, the crowd outside immediately dispersed, as they had to follow the messenger to the next house!
Once only Lin Xue and Huang Dehai remained in the courtyard, the couple smiled at each other, then cleaned up the offering table and carefully put away the silk scroll.
"The official just told me that the government office will be holding a banquet tomorrow night, and that all of us newly appointed scholars who passed the imperial examination must attend!"
"Wife, we probably won't be able to return to Huangjia Village until the day after tomorrow!"
Lin Xue was already mentally prepared for all of this, and he had even prepared new clothes for Huang Dehai.
Huang Dehai was very busy these next two days!
He was either going on an outing with his fellow candidates or preparing for a banquet.
Lin Xue then invited Liu Xiaoyu to Jing'an Temple to fulfill her vow.
Just a few days ago, they had been here, and Lin Xue had made a wish that Huang Dehai would pass the imperial examination.
Now that Huang Dehai has passed the imperial examination and become a scholar, Lin Xue no longer cares about the few donations and naturally wants to visit Jing'an Temple again!
After all, the vegetarian food at Jing'an Temple is famous for its deliciousness. Although it is all vegetarian, the way it is prepared is different from the food in ordinary temples.
Many dishes use flower petals, tea leaves, and other leaves whose names I don't know.
In short, the food and tea at Jing'an Temple are absolutely delicious; you simply can't find them anywhere else.
Moreover, these snacks are not allowed to be taken out; they can only be eaten in the temple canteen and cannot be packed up to take away, which is a great pity for Lin Xue.
So she could only channel her grief and anger into her appetite, and the amount she ate surprised Liu Xiaoyu.
Liu Xiaoyu also knew that after Huang Dehai finished attending the banquet, Lin Xue and the others would leave Linzhou City.
I especially cherish the happy times I can spend with Lin Xue.
Lin Xue also took some time to embroider two cute handkerchiefs for Liu Xiaoyu. The handkerchiefs featured two adorable girls, one representing Liu Xiaoyu and the other representing Lin Xue.
The moment the handkerchief was taken out, it immediately won over Liu Xiaoyu, who was obsessed with aesthetics.
The two exchanged addresses and agreed to keep in touch by letter.
The day before Lin Xue and the others were to return to Donglin County, Liu Xiaoyu delivered her gift.
All good things must come to an end. Lin Xue and Huang Dehai eventually boarded Old Ma's carriage and headed back towards Donglin County.
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