The summer heat gradually subsided and the cicadas chirped less frequently.
The weather was still hot, but much cooler than the previous few days. Yining, wearing a brocade gown, sat on a bed covered with a cool mat and took the mutton-fat jade Pixiu that Xuezhi had given her. The jade craftsman had also added a deep blue tassel. The jade pendant was truly exquisitely carved, its auspicious cloud-like patterns shimmering against the light, and the pure jade color was exceptionally beautiful.
Yi Ning put the jade pendant into her makeup box and didn't plan to take it out for the time being. She would give it to her third brother after the results were announced.
Despite her confidence in her son, Chen was becoming increasingly anxious. Every morning, the first thing she did when she woke up was to ask whether the exam results had been released. She would even bring it up when she went to pay her respects to Old Lady Luo.
Lin Hairu was fed up with what she heard and said impatiently, "Sister-in-law, there's no rush for this. Don't get too anxious. Look, the old lady and I are not in a hurry."
Chen thought, "You don't have any biological children, so how can you understand this feeling?" There was a Luo Shenyuan, but could Luo Shenyuan have passed the imperial examination?
Mrs. Luo glanced at the two of them and said calmly, "I think Huaiyuan is confident. Hai Ru is right. You don't have to worry."
Since Mrs. Luo had said so, Chen could only stand up and agree.
They talked about Luo Chengwen's new concubine, who was promoted by the maid who had previously served the concubine. Speaking of this 28-year-old concubine, Chen felt uncomfortable. She and Lin Hairu had the same stance on this matter and hated the young concubine to the extreme.
Lin Hairu said to Yi Ning privately: "Don't be fooled by your aunt's solemn and serious demeanor. Who knows what she might be calling that concubine a bitch in private."
Lin Hairu told her about the concubine, saying that Luo Chengwen had returned from the capital and had stayed with the concubine for several nights. Finally, Chen moved out her eldest son, Luo Huaiyuan, and out of consideration for the future of the Luo family and for the pillars of the family, she kept Master Luo in her room.
The next day, Chen punished the concubine by making her kneel down and help her wash and dress. The concubine was in tears but did not dare to complain.
Lin Hairu felt very comfortable hearing this. She really wanted Aunt Qiao to kneel down and help her wash and dress, but she didn't have a pillar of the Luo family to support her.
Yining thought it was no big deal and offered her advice with a smile, "You're the wife and she's the concubine. How could she disobey your orders? Next time, let her stand while serving you dinner. If she feels wronged, just say you forgot to let her sit down. She won't say anything in front of my father!"
After hearing what Yi Ning said, Lin Hairu went back to try and found that Aunt Qiao really didn't dare to say anything and just stood there waiting for her to finish her breakfast. She was in a good mood all day, while Aunt Qiao went home with a sullen face and didn't come the next day, claiming to be sick.
Lin Hairu asked the maid to bring tonic soup to Aunt Qiao, and she personally brought a pair of gold hairpins to give to Yining.
Yi Ning played with the gold hairpin and thought about the jade pendant in the drawer.
The results will be announced tomorrow.
My third brother will definitely pass the exam, but I don’t know how he will perform.
Chen got up early the next morning. The people who were investigating had already left. Chen was walking around the house alone. Luo Yixiu, who was standing by, was panicked. Chen clutched her handkerchief tightly and stared at the porch. He was just going to the governor's office, so why didn't he come back for so long?
She finally sat down and took a sip of tea to calm herself down.
The man who had just returned from the front yard, having received the news, rode his horse at full speed. He rushed into the yard, quickly dismounted, threw the reins to the servant beside him, and, trembling with excitement, rushed towards Chen.
When the maids serving in Chen's room saw this man, they immediately let him in.
They were also very excited. If the eldest son passed the imperial examination, Chen's mood would be very good for the whole year, and it would not be impossible to get rich by then. But if he didn't pass, no one would have a good year. Winter was approaching, and life would be even more difficult.
When Chen heard the noise, she quickly put down her teacup. She was still drinking tea. She asked the maid to help her and immediately went to the front hall. Luo Yiyu and Luo Yixiu followed immediately.
The person who was inquiring had not yet recovered. He was holding his knees and gasping for breath. He wanted to say something but couldn't.
Chen quickly ordered the servants to pour him some tea and watched him drink. Anxiously, she said, "Whether you hit the target or not is just a matter of one word. Why don't you tell me now?"
The person who inquired said "I got it" while drinking water.
Chen's heart was completely relieved. The maids and servants in the room were all delighted. Even Luo Yiyu smiled a little. The leading maid immediately bowed and congratulated Chen.
No matter how reserved Chen was, she couldn't hide the smile on her face. She breathed a sigh of relief and told the nanny behind her to quickly pass on a message to Mrs. Luo and the master.
The inquiring person waved his hand and said, "Madam, please don't wait! I haven't finished what I want to say yet."
Chen was so anxious that she wanted to kill him, but she was also worried: "What do you mean you didn't finish it? Didn't you win?"
"Our eldest young master has won," the inquirer said, "and he won the 38th place."
Chen frowned. "What does it matter how many places you get? Just getting in is enough." For Luo Huaiyuan's age, this was already quite impressive.
"But our Third Young Master Luo Shenyuan has also been selected," the inquirer said. "I will follow your instructions and start from the end..."
He swallowed and seemed a little nervous.
"He also won. First place, Jieyuan."
After hearing this, Chen almost didn't react and was stunned for a long time.
In the study, Luo Shenyuan was writing, and the article "Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng" was written in a graceful and graceful manner on the paper.
Today was the day the results of the Autumn Examination were announced, and he had risen early in the morning to begin writing. The room was silent, save for the wisps of blue smoke rising from a burning incense burner, which gradually spread out.
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