"You brat, don't you know what day it is today? How dare you put on such a long face? Who are you trying to impress!" Wen Tonghai instantly flew into a rage.
“Grandfather.” Wen Tao was not afraid of his grandfather’s anger and wanted to go over for comfort, but when he saw his grandfather raise his cane, he was so frightened that he jumped back.
This action amused everyone.
The tense atmosphere eased considerably at that moment.
Chen Siyuan couldn't help but laugh. Looking at her restless second cousin, she said to her grandfather, "Grandpa, I think my second cousin is suited for business."
"What do you mean?" Wen Tonghai was a little angry. Every time he disciplined these unfilial descendants, Chen Siyuan would speak up for them.
"My second cousin is quick-witted and shameless. It's a real shame that someone like him isn't in business."
"Hmph!" Wen Tonghai turned his head to look to the side in anger.
The eldest aunt also stepped forward to speak, "What about your eldest cousin?"
Once their relationship improved, Auntie Chen was satisfied with Chen Siyuan, and at that moment, she couldn't help but chime in.
Those around the successful person laughed at this remark.
Chen Siyuan smiled and glanced at her aunt, "Aunt, your son is of course the most outstanding."
"Hmph!" Third Aunt deliberately sneered, "I wonder who's taking the imperial examination today?"
puff--
Chunlan and Chunping couldn't help but laugh.
“I’ve been going to Su’s Pastry Shop every day these days, but some people are still biased.”
"So, I asked for a talisman for my third cousin to ensure he passes the imperial examination."
Everyone wants to hear nice things; it just depends on how you say them.
"Alright, you're all getting on in years, yet you're making things difficult for a child," Wen Tonghai said, displeased.
Qiao Yuchen watched from the sidelines, finding this family increasingly interesting.
Wang Yong stepped forward and presented the prepared package to Wenxuan, saying, "Third Young Master, this is what my young master prepared for you."
"What is it?" Chen Siyuan didn't expect Qiao Yuchen to come, let alone bring something.
Qiao Yuchen was somewhat displeased by the woman's question.
He turned his head to look to the side.
Chen Siyuan didn't mind and quickly smiled at Wenxuan, "Third cousin, let's see what it is. We'll take the good stuff and throw away the bad stuff!"
Upon hearing this, Qiao Yuchen glanced at the woman.
Those around them just smiled and said nothing, but in their hearts they thought that Chen Siyuan had found a really good man, perhaps he could possess the traditional virtues of the Wen family.
The Wen family's greatest tradition is not doing business, but that each of the Wen family's sons has only one woman by his side, namely, the wife he marries.
Wenxuan was initially embarrassed, but under Chen Siyuan's expectant gaze, he had no choice but to open it.
When they opened it, everyone was dumbfounded.
Qiao Yuchen is really generous.
This rare inkstone is made without water, and features fine snow-white brushes. The paperweight and brush rest are also carved from very rare black jade.
The Wen family has been in business for generations and has seen many good things.
He could tell at a glance that this was a good item, and he was even more satisfied with Qiao Yuchen.
After everyone had said a few words, as they were leaving, Chen Siyuan took Wenxuan's hand and said, "Third cousin, the important thing about many things is to participate."
There can only be one top scholar, and winning is no easy feat. She worried that her third cousin was setting too high a standard for himself and would be disappointed in the end. If her third cousin couldn't handle the blow, she would be the one who harmed him.
"Xuan'er, don't worry. For the next three days, your mother will burn incense and pray to Buddha for your blessings. You will also have to eat vegetarian food for the next three days."
"Third brother, take good care of yourself in the examination hall!"
"Third brother, remember to think of me when you're bored," Wen Tao said, touching his purse as he spoke.
Wenxuan's eyes widened instantly. "Second brother, you wouldn't be...?"
"Hehe, I was bored, so I played a game." Wen Tao didn't care. He had plenty of money. The key was that he wanted to support his brother.
"Thank you for your concern. I will definitely do my best." Wenxuan finally saw his cousin. Without regret, he hugged a large pile of writing implements and said goodbye to them.
A three-day scientific expedition has begun.
He didn't know what it would be like to come out again, but he knew that he could walk in openly and honestly with his family's blessings, something he had never dared to even dream of before.
The rules of the Shang Dynasty's scientific expeditions.
Once inside the examination hall, one must live and eat there for three days and three nights, and is not allowed to leave during this period; leaving means giving up.
Chen Siyuan stood in the middle of the crowd and watched Wenxuan walk in.
She was very nervous. The old emperor was in good health now, but he might collapse one day. This imperial examination was especially important, and there were countless people watching.
I hope they are safe, and I hope the struggle between the princes will not affect this examination hall.
Wenxuan's special farewell procession attracted a lot of attention.
Only then did they realize that the Wen family of the capital was actually the maternal family of a first-rank imperial consort, and Qiao Yuchen, as a young general, personally came to see them off.
Such an honor is not something everyone receives.
This scene has different meanings for each person.
Especially for the officials and constables who have been at the examination hall for the past three days, seeing this circle, who would dare to make things difficult for Wenxuan? It would be good enough if they didn't treat him like an ancestor.
To be honest, they weren't afraid of a first-rank imperial consort, but they were worried about being targeted by Qiao Yuchen.
Qiao Yuchen always does things based on his mood; all those rules and regulations are just nonsense to him.
At the entrance of the examination hall, a large group of students crowded together, surging into the gate like a tide and disappearing into the morning light.
This is where the hope of the Shang Kingdom lies.
Among these people will be good officials of the Shang Dynasty, good officials who speak up for the people...
The previously noisy crowd, perhaps all shocked by this scene, stared in complete silence.
......
Three days.
It's not very long.
As with every day before, these three days were crucial for each student participating in the scientific expedition, a day to witness the fruits of their hard work over the past ten years.
This failure doesn't mean there won't be another chance, but if we could succeed now, who would be willing to wait another three years?
For the students' families, those three days were equally difficult.
Three days later, a group of people gathered again in the same place.
Everyone turned pale as they saw the people walking out of the examination hall.
The three-day scientific expedition seemed to have stripped a layer of skin off people, leaving them teetering on the brink of collapse and utterly exhausted.
There are a few exceptions.
Wenxuan was one of them.
As soon as he came out, he saw a group of familiar people again at the place where he had seen them off that day.
Overwhelmed with emotion, Wenxuan rushed over and, unable to control his feelings, hugged Chen Siyuan tightly. As he leaned close to her ear, he finally spoke the words of excitement he had been holding back.
"Cousin, I won! I won!"
"What did she win?" Third Aunt was a little jealous. Her son rushed out and only saw Chen Siyuan, not the whole family beside her. She also saw the guards behind Chen Siyuan, who were obviously not ordinary people. She quickly stepped forward and pulled the two apart.
Wenxuan felt he had been rude, his face flushed slightly, he released his grip, stepped back and bowed deeply to Chen Siyuan, "Thank you, cousin."
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