Chapter 92 The Schemes of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion
Upon hearing that the imperial decree would be issued after the spring examination, Xue Weiyang realized that she would still have time.
As soon as the results of the imperial examination were announced, he snatched the girl away, went back to the wedding hall, and they were married that very night.
This will not affect Xie Yunman's participation in the palace examination three days later.
As for what ranking one gets after the palace examination, that's not important anymore.
However, it is crucial to prevent the eldest prince from realizing one's intentions, lest the emperor issue the decree prematurely, or all will be lost.
Xue Weiyang lowered her head in thought, which made it appear to the eldest prince that she was angry.
Seeing Xue Weiyang angry, the eldest prince seemed even happier.
"Lady Xue, soon we'll be family. Come sit down and have a drink together."
Upon hearing this, Xue Weiyang pretended to be angry, glared at the eldest prince, and turned to leave in a huff.
The two guards at the door tried to stop her, but Xue Weiyang whipped them away.
The guards prepared to go up and stop him again, but then they heard the eldest prince's lazy voice:
"It's understandable that she was a little angry because she couldn't accept it right away."
Let her go. Go back and think it over carefully.
I hope you'll come to your senses by then and happily marry me.
Xue Weiyang stormed down from Taiyue Tower and returned to her residence to find Xue Zhan.
Upon hearing this, Xue Zhan's expression turned extremely ugly.
I thought that after the murder of the student, the Crown Prince would be suspected and targeted by His Majesty, but I never expected him to be back so soon.
They even publicly announced the marriage to His Majesty.
There's absolutely no way Wei Yang could become the Crown Prince's concubine, so Xie Yunman is the only option left.
The next day, Xue Zhan personally led a group to scout the location again, preparing to disguise himself as a servant and personally snatch the person away.
After returning home, he was still worried, so he secretly sent someone to follow Xie Yunman.
Qingchen was a top-notch expert trained by the Emperor's secret guards; how could he not know that someone was watching Xie Yunman?
However, upon discovering that the other party was from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, he dared not make a move.
Instead, he passed the message on to Xiao Ling.
Xiao Ling was also puzzled after hearing this. After pondering for a long time, he sent someone to invite Xue Zhan over.
When Xue Zhan heard that the Prince of Shou'an was looking for him, he was also puzzled.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Xue Zhan asked, "May I ask what brings Your Highness to summon me here today?"
As was Xiao Ling's custom, he had the Crown Prince take the blame and asked:
"The Crown Prince sent me to inquire why your Zhenguo Duke's Mansion has sent people to keep an eye on the Xie family."
When Xue Zhan heard that this was the question, he considered his answer for a moment and replied:
"Um... my younger sister saved Xie Erlang on the Lantern Festival... and fell in love with him at first sight."
So... we sent people to protect him..."
Xiao Ling was surprised by this answer and her expression was very strange.
Just thinking about the Duke of Zhenguo's burly figure, his booming voice like a barbell when he laughed, and his constant use of profanity...
Oh!
Xie Yunman, you've finally met your match.
However, Xiao Ling thought that, putting aside the Duke of Zhenguo himself, the Ninth Daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion and Xie Yunman would be a good marriage.
After the two got married, the Xie family gained another valuable in-law.
Overall, it created favorable conditions for him and Xie Yunyu to be together, which was quite good.
Then she smiled faintly and said to Xue Zhan, "I heard that the Crown Prince wants to marry the Ninth Lady of your household."
After listening, Xue Zhan thought for a long time and then said something.
"The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is loyal only to His Majesty."
Xiao Ling nodded: "Alright, I understand. I will relay this to the Crown Prince truthfully."
Xue Zhan felt a slight sense of relief.
But then Xiao Ling said, "Hmm... Xie's second son is a good candidate, he has the potential to be a top scholar."
Your Ninth Sister has good taste.
Upon hearing this, Xue Zhan smiled, finally feeling relieved.
"Your Highness is joking."
After the two parted, Xiao Ling became happy as soon as she got back into the carriage.
Hmph, Xie Yunman, once you get married, your father-in-law alone will be enough to give you a hard time.
That way, I won't have time to attend to my and Yu'er's affairs.
The more Xiao Ling thought about it, the happier she became, and a smile never left her lips.
After returning to his residence, Xue Zhan pondered the matter carefully. He concluded that the Crown Prince had sent the Prince of Shou'an today to give him a warning.
Reflecting on my response today, I realized it was appropriate and without any mistakes.
It seems the Crown Prince doesn't want Wei Yang to marry the First Prince, but marrying the Second Prince of the Xie family is acceptable.
This further solidified my belief that the Xie family's choice was correct.
Two days later, the imperial examinations began.
Xiao Ling sent someone to deliver a box to Xie Yunyu containing two pills.
The note on it read: "Strengthening the Foundation and Nourishing the Vitality Pill".
Xie Yunyu gave Xie Yunman one pill and told him to take it before entering the arena.
Although Xie Yunman had taken the pill, her expression was still not good when she heard that it was given to her by Xiao Ling.
The Xie family escorted Xie Yunman to the examination hall. Zheng carefully checked Xie Yunman's belongings again before watching her enter the examination hall with many instructions.
The family craned their necks to watch Xie Yunman go inside before heading home.
For the next three days, the Xie family members were unable to sleep or eat.
Three days later, Xie Yunyu and Xie Yuntang arrived early outside the examination hall to wait.
The moment the gates of the examination hall opened, Qingchen stood on the edge of the carriage, looking down at Xie Yunman, who appeared desolate in the distance.
He looked like a withered leaf swaying precariously in the cold wind, about to fall at any moment.
So he quickly jumped out of the car, ran towards Xie Yunman, and helped her up.
When Xie Yunman saw someone supporting him, his legs went weak and he almost knelt on the ground.
Qingchen quickly bent down and carried the person on his back.
At this moment, Xie Yunman's servant Changshou also rushed over, took Xie Yunman's things, and helped him from behind, hurrying towards the carriage.
Xie Yunyu had prepared the carriage early in the morning, and another Qi-strengthening pill was also ready.
Qingchen gently placed Xie Yunman into the carriage.
Xie Yuntang took his upper body and let him lean against him.
Xie Yunyu stuffed the pill into his mouth and made him swallow it.
After a cup of tea, Xie Yunman drifted off to sleep.
Qingchen then steadily drove the carriage back towards the Xie residence.
The people from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion followed the carriage at a distance, watching it enter the Xie family's residence before returning to report.
Back home, Zheng brought over the ginseng and black chicken soup that had been simmering on the stove, and after Xie Yunman drank it, she let him lie down and rest.
Xie Yunman slept through the night.
When he opened his eyes the next morning, he saw his two servants, Ping An and Chang Shou, asleep by the bedside.
Xie Yunman raised her hand, and Ping An instantly woke up.
"My lord, you're awake."
Before Xie Yunman could react, he called out, "Second Master is awake."
Soon, Grandpa Xie and Xie Yuanshan rushed over to see him.
Grandpa Xie looked at him with concern and asked:
"How did the test go? Did you know all the answers?"
Xie Yunman twitched the corners of her mouth, smiled slightly, and nodded gently.
Upon seeing this, both Grandpa Xie and Xie Yuanshan were overjoyed.
"Okay, okay, now that the exam is over, don't think about it anymore. Just rest well."
Xie Yunman nodded again.
Xie Yunman recovered after resting at home for half a month.
He doesn't go out; he just stays home every day practicing boxing and exercising.
That day, Xie Yunyu returned home and said to him:
"After finishing their exams, everyone wandered all over the capital, visiting places like Wenroufang, a hub for singing and dancing, where a whole bunch of new science students roamed.
And our Tianxing Building, the west courtyard is always packed.
"You're just staying home all by yourself, not going anywhere. Why don't you go out for a walk?"
Xie Yunman shook his head and said, "I still need to prepare for the palace examination, so I won't fool around with them."
Xie Yunyu laughed: "You seem quite confident."
"When have I, your second brother, ever disappointed anyone?" Xie Yunman said proudly.
That's true.
Another half month passed, and the day of the announcement arrived. The Xie family sent Xie Yuntang and Xie Yunman with a group of servants to see the list.
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