Chapter 118 Wang Qiluo Talks About Marriage

"Did Liu Shuhui really win the first place in the imperial examination?"

Lu Lingyun only asked this.

"That's right, that little Liu is full of talent and knowledge. He answered questions fluently in the hall without being humble or overbearing. He is the new number one scholar appointed by His Majesty!"

"What about the runner-up and third place?"

"I don't remember who was the third place winner, he was a newcomer from another province, and the second place winner was the nephew of Zuodu Yushi. In my opinion, he was far inferior to Xiaoliu and could only talk about military affairs on paper. He relied on his family background to make himself familiar to His Majesty, so he was given the second place."

The runner-up was the same as in the previous life in his memory, a member of the Zuodu Yushi family. It seemed that even if Li Wenxun didn't get the top spot, that talented man with a profound family background would still not be able to win the top spot.

But Liu Shuhui actually came out on top, which really surprised Lu Lingyun.

"Xiaojun, you have good taste. You picked a good son-in-law for our Qiluo in no time." General Wang said.

Wang Qiluo, who was listening to the whole thing, blushed instantly, "Dad, what are you talking about! We haven't even started yet!"

"I like this son-in-law, and Xiao Liu has agreed to come over and have dinner with us, so how can we say there is no sign of it?"

"Master Liu is coming home?" Wang Qiluo was surprised.

At this time, a servant came from outside the house to report, "General, the new number one scholar Liu Shuhui is here."

"Please come in."

The outsider was coming, so Lu Lingyun and Wang Qiluo went behind the screen together.

Wang Qiluo nervously grabbed Lu Lingyun's hand, "Lingyun..."

"I'm not that nervous!"

"Why is my dad so anxious?" Wang Qiluo's pretty face blushed with embarrassment.

The results were just announced today and someone was asked to invite the person over. What a big deal.

Lu Lingyun looked at her shy little face and poked her forehead, teasing, "If you don't hurry up, someone else will catch you!"

While we were talking, someone arrived.

Through the screen, Lu Lingyun and Wang Qiluo saw Liu Shuhui, who was still wearing a plain patched long gown.

The fact that he had just been crowned number one in the imperial examination made him look more proud, but he remained sharp and calm.

It is like this before you become successful, and it is like this after you become successful.

Take your time, with mountains and rivers within.

No wonder he was able to become the Governor-General of the Jiangnan Grain Transport System a dozen years later.

"Liu Zhuangyuan!" When General Wang saw him coming, he strode over and said, "You are finally here!"

Liu Shuhui bowed and said, "General Wang, you should still call me Xiao Liu."

"Then don't call me General anymore, just call me Uncle Wang!"

General Wang and Jiang had visited Liu Shuhui twice before, once to seek his help and once to help him. The two had had some interactions.

But at that time Liu Shuhui didn't know that General Wang was Wang Qiluo's father. He just treated him as an ordinary person. After they got to know each other, they both had a good impression of each other.

The palace examination ended today, and Liu Shuhui realized that the person he met two days ago was also an official in the court.

He is also Wang Qiluo's father.

He became the new top scholar in the imperial examination and people kept inviting him to banquets, but Liu Shuhui rejected them all. Only outside the palace did Old Man Wang reveal his identity to him and tell him that he was Wang Qiluo's father. After thinking for a moment, Liu Shuhui agreed to attend the Wang family's banquet.

"Mr. Liu is truly the God of Literature. No wonder my husband and my daughter always praise you!" Jiang stood beside him, looking Liu Shuhui up and down.

The more the mother-in-law looked at her son-in-law, the more satisfied she became.

When Wang Qiluo was mentioned, she grabbed Lu Lingyun's hand from behind the screen.

"Lingyun, my mother is crazy. How can Master Liu think of me when she says this to me?"

Lu Lingjun sneered. She looked at Liu Shuhui and saw that he looked normal. "Keep your voice down."

Wang Qiluo's heart was pounding, but she could only continue listening with a red face.

Outside, after a few brief greetings, Jiang warmly invited Liu Shuhui to sit down.

Once it was on the table, the scene became even more chaotic.

General Wang asked directly, "Xiao Liu, you are just a young man now, right?"

"Yes."

"You are really promising at such a young age!" Jiang praised.

General Wang continued, "I have a little girl at home. She is just sixteen years old this year. She is exactly the same age as you!"

Wang Qiluo behind the screen almost screamed.

Dad, Mom, can't you hold back a little?

So straightforward?

Lu Lingjun looked at Wang Qiluo's expression with a smile in her eyes.

Isn't this what marriage talk is all about?

Especially when it comes to choosing a son-in-law from this list, the decision is straightforward and there is no need to go into any twists and turns.

Liu Shuhui, who was outside, frowned slightly when he heard them say this.

"Are you talking about Miss Wang?"

"That's right, you've seen my Qiluo, right?"

Liu Shuhui nodded and said, "I have met Miss Wang a few times."

"Qiluo is the only precious daughter in our family, but she was not brought up in a spoiled way. Qiluo has a good temper, is kind and lovely, enthusiastic, and very good-looking. I can assure you that among all my friends, Qiluo is the most beautiful and the cutest." General Wang said cheerfully.

Wang Qiluo was so embarrassed that she dug her toes into her socks. At this moment, she heard Liu Shuhui's voice coming from outside.

"Ms. Wang is indeed good."

In an instant, her shyness and nervousness turned into confusion. She looked at Lu Lingjun in disbelief, her eyes full of joy.

Lu Lingyun gave her a displeased look and said, "That's all you can do!"

"You think it's good, right?" Jiang clapped her hands happily when she heard him praising Wang Qiluo. "My daughter is really impeccable. She has a little temper, but her character is not bad."

Liu Shuhui responded as usual, "Yeah."

Wang Qiluo was at a loss after hearing all this. The next moment, she heard her father give her a big tip, "Someone, bring the things up!"

As General Wang finished speaking, servants came in carrying several boxes of gold and silver.

"This is five thousand taels of silver and one thousand taels of gold."

The servant brought another tray with a stack of bills on it.

"These are the property deeds for five manors, three shops, and two hilltops."

Finally, a row of maids came forward.

"This is the dowry I arranged for our Qiluo."

"Mr. Liu, what do you think?"

Wang Qiluo, who was behind the screen, was completely speechless after seeing this scene.

She stared at her parents with her round eyes and flushed face.

This, this, this...

"Lingyun, are my parents crazy?"

Lu Lingyun clapped her hands and looked at General Wang and Jiang who were managing everything outside.

It's not exaggerating, not at all. There are men who come to marry a girl, and there are also men who take the initiative to find a son-in-law.

Those who were looking for a son-in-law based on the list did not wait for the newly-appointed officials to come and propose marriage. Whenever they saw someone they liked, they would invite him back to their home and directly give him money, silver and conditions.

General Wang was born a military general and did not have so many burdens. Since he had chosen her, he showed his utmost sincerity openly.

If it succeeds, it succeeds; if it fails, it fails.