Chapter 335: Three consecutive hits

As Lu Lingyun was speaking, the East Gate of the Imperial Palace opened.

The candidates who entered the palace to take part in the palace examination today came out one by one.

As they came out, the people waiting outside became excited.

Every family and every household went to see their young master, and the Lu family was the most lively.

A large group of people rushed to the gate of the Imperial Palace, wanting to see Lu Kuan first and learn about today's results.

At this time, a noble lady who had just been talking to Liu about getting married said, "Master Lu is this year's top scholar!"

A large group of people turned to look at her. Next to the noble lady was a young man in his twenties, who was the one who had just finished the palace examination today.

He said to everyone, "Lu Kuan is the number one scholar selected by His Majesty this year!"

“I got it! I got it!”

"He really is the top scorer!"

"Our young master won the first place in the imperial examination!"

"Lu Kuan really hit three prizes in a row!"

"You are truly a rare genius. Master Lu has a bright future ahead of him!"

"Mrs. Lu, do you have time now? We would like to visit you in person!"

"Mrs. Lu, I'm not going to lie to you, but my daughter has admired Master Lu for a long time. Why don't we arrange a meeting?"

"Mrs. Lu..."

After the announcement that Lu Kuan had won the top spot in the imperial examination was made, more and more people surrounded Liu. They all wanted to grab her on the spot, take her home, and get engaged to her on the same day!

This is the top scholar who won three prizes in a row!

Moreover, the wives of officials who were waiting outside had all inquired about it. They found out that Lu Kuan was not only talented, but he was also a disciple of Grand Tutor Zhao. With Grand Tutor Zhao's guarantee, his future official career would be even brighter.

Not to mention that he has a sister who married into the Ningyang Marquisate...

Such a rich son-in-law will surely be a new noble in the court in the future. Why don’t you hurry up and grab him? What are you waiting for?

Lu Lingyun was also surprised when she heard that Lu Kuan won the first place in the imperial examination. At this time, a young man who had just turned 20 years old and was full of vigor stood in front of Lu Lingyun, "Big sister."

"Kuan'er!"

"Uncle, you are so awesome! You got the top spot!" Cheng Suying rushed towards Lu Kuan.

Lu Kuan touched her head, picked her up, and smiled at the others around him.

"Congratulations, cousin, you have won three prizes in a row. You will be extremely rich in the future."

"My cousin is really a young and talented man. He is very popular nowadays and everyone is fighting for him!"

Liu Qingping and Liu Qingshuang joked.

The two of them had been playing in the Lu family since they were young, and they had never imagined that the unknown bastard of the Lu family would become so successful one day.

It even flew to the point where they couldn't help but feel jealous.

If they were younger and unmarried, Lu Kuan would definitely be their first choice to marry...

Lu Kuan just nodded to the two of them, then looked at Lu Lingyun, "Big sister, I'm glad you didn't let me down."

Lu Lingyun smiled, "Will you come back to the mansion with me? Your brother-in-law said a few days ago that he wanted to treat you to a meal."

"Okay." Lu Kuan agreed readily.

After he agreed, the people from the Lu family also discovered that he was with Lu Lingyun, and a large group of people were about to come over.

Lu Kuan quickly got on the marquis's carriage with Lu Lingyun and went to the marquis's mansion together.

On the way, Lu Lingyun looked at him lovingly, "Kuan'er, now that you have won the top three prizes, you have become the ideal husband in the eyes of the noble ladies in the capital."

"Big sister, you tease me too."

"I'm not kidding you," Lu Lingyun pointed out the window, "If you don't have an idea, someone will arrange a marriage for you soon."

There are a lot of people who come to Liu's house to propose marriage.

Although each of them has a wealthy family background, Lu Lingyun doesn't think that Liu will choose the best one for him.

It can even be said that there is a high possibility that she can pick out a sesame seed for Lu Kuan from a pile of watermelons.

For example, she would deliberately find someone with an ugly appearance or a bad temper to make others' lives miserable, but she would then live a good life.

After Lu Lingyun finished speaking, Lu Kuan was silent for a while. He raised his head and looked at Lu Lingyun, "Big sister, to be honest, Kuan'er wants to ask you to be a matchmaker for me."

Hearing this, Lu Lingyun's mouth almost curled up behind his ears, "Oh, it seems my brother has already had a girl in mind and has been waiting for now."

"Big sister..." Lu Kuan's face turned red.

"Okay, sister, don't talk nonsense. Just tell me which girl she is from."

Lu Kuan's ears were red as blood. He uttered two words with high spirits, "Nan Yi."

"What?! Aunt Nanyi?" Cheng Suying widened her eyes.

"Yes," Lu Kuan raised his head, "I want to marry Nan Yi!"

Lu Kuan had remembered Tong Nanyi since he had briefly met her at Mr. Tong's residence six years ago.

But at that time he had no right to say such things.

The Tong family is a prominent family in Jiangnan. Tong Nanying's second uncle is also an official in the capital, holding the third rank. With such a powerful background, how could he have the qualifications to covet others?

Originally, Lu Kuan felt that there was no possibility for the two of them. After all, although he worked hard to improve himself, Tong Nanyi was too old to wait.

Tong Nanyi was only fourteen that year, and would have to arrange a marriage in less than two years. He could not afford to propose a marriage in two years.

But what surprised and delighted him was that after Tong Nanyi got engaged at the age of sixteen, Tong's grandmother passed away. Tong Nanyi had to observe mourning for his grandmother and delayed his marriage.

The man broke off the engagement, and she stayed in Tong's family for three years. By the time she finished her mourning period, she was too old and no one came to propose marriage to her anymore.

Lu Kuan learned from Lu Lingyun last year that Tong Nanying was still unmarried and was fully prepared for the imperial examinations this year.

He must pass the imperial examination three times in a row, do extremely well, and pave a bright and prosperous road for himself so that he can propose to her openly.

Lu Lingyun was surprised when she heard Lu Kuan say he wanted to marry Tong Nanyi.

She looked at Lu Kuan in front of her seriously for a long time and did not give him a direct answer.

After the carriage entered the mansion, Lu Lingjun led Lu Kuan to her yard. Lu Kuan looked at Lu Lingjun who had not responded to him for a long time and could not help but ask.

"Big sister, are you unwilling to be my matchmaker?"

Seeing that he was obsessed with her, Lu Lingyun knew that he was sincere. She sent all the maids away and looked at Lu Kuan alone and said, "Kuan'er, I have something to tell you."

"What?"

"Do you know how my mother died?"

Lu Kuan was stunned and didn't understand what was going on, but he still nodded.

"Not only my mother, but my grandmother also died while giving birth," Lu Lingyun said after a long breath, "Nan Yi's sisters, except Nan Xia, have not been pregnant in recent years, and her two elder sisters also died while giving birth a few years ago."

Lu Kuan frowned when he heard this, "Big sister, what do you mean..."

Lu Lingyun looked at Lu Kuan, "Giving birth to a child is extremely risky for women in our mother's family. Can you accept that?"