Results released
Fu Huaiying refused to give him a quick death and left, leaving only one sentence, "It's meaningless."
Wen Chuyan stood outside the yard, watching her back as she walked in. The tea spilled by Dahu splashed onto his robe. He suddenly raised his head and found that he was far from being as calm as he appeared. His heart had been in turmoil for a long time.
The incident at the banquet and the blood from the severed hand continued to flow from the banquet into Fu Huaiying's dream, bringing back memories.
It was still the same room in the dream. The wind was blowing through the doors and windows that were not closed. The wind brought bits of snow into the house. Her eyes were wide open, and her hands that were stretched out could not reach anything.
Fu Huaiying was no longer a child at this moment. She knelt on the spot. Although she was very close to him, no matter how hard she stretched out her hands, she could not touch him. She could only keep stretching her hands, wanting to speak, wanting to shout, but she could not open her mouth.
He could only watch as blood flowed from the corners of Liu Mei's lips, and watched her being submerged in the dark red blood, leaving only her eyes that could not be closed, and her figure gradually disappeared in the howling cold wind.
Fu Huaiying sat up, her face covered in sweat. She shook her head and drank some water in the dark.
She was blinded by years of hatred. Now she recalled that her grandfather was still alive the year her mother died. There was a big commotion that night and he should not have been unaware of it, but he did not come. Later he did not ask a single question and just took her away.
Why? Fu Huaiying couldn't understand. Since A Niang was entrusted to his grandfather by his maternal grandfather, and he had risked the crime of deceiving the emperor to bring her back, he shouldn't have watched her die.
Fu Huaiying was no longer sleepy, so she sat on the couch until dawn.
"……girl?"
Da Hu came in early in the morning with some boiled water and was a little surprised to see her sitting alone on the couch.
Fu Huaiying came back to her senses. She rubbed her brows, wondering how she could have forgotten that she didn't have to go to the palace today. "Today is a day off..."
"The girl should sleep a little longer."
"No, I have to get up. The results will be announced today. I'll take you to see them."
As she spoke, she stood up to wash up. Turning around, she saw the sweat on Dahu's forehead and neck. "What's wrong? Why are you sweating so much? Didn't you go get some ice?"
Da Hu shook his head and raised his hand to sniff. "I took it. I'm used to getting up every day to practice swordsmanship. Does it smell like sweat?"
"No," she pondered for a moment, "It's not a good idea for you to keep following me like this. It's a waste of your talent. When the time comes, let Yan An send you to the border to temper you. Who knows, you might become a general."
Da Hu laughed, "A general's success is built on the sacrifices of thousands of soldiers. It's not easy to become a general. I don't have such big ambitions. I just want to accompany the girl."
"Let's talk about it later. Ask him then."
Da Hu took a handkerchief and wiped her hands. "I don't have such big ambitions. It's good enough for me to be able to eat and wear whatever I want with you."
"Then shall we eat lunch outside? Lord Ji was here yesterday and didn't bring you along. Today, I'll take you to try their fish. Yan Anchang brought it here a few days ago, and you've tried it before."
Da Hu frowned and said, "Miss, this is not how you spend money. After you get your salary, the eldest lady will not give you a monthly allowance. You have to spend it sparingly."
"It doesn't matter. Your daughter's salary is enough for her."
Da Hu thought about it and felt that it made sense. If it really didn’t work out, there was still the young marquis.
No one in her family was taking the imperial examination, so today's results announcement had nothing to do with her, but Fu Huaiying always felt that she should go and take a look.
Before going out, Fu Huaiying went to Shuangyue Courtyard. Wen Shuangye looked even more haggard now. Whenever they saw Fu Liusong, they would quarrel. When she came back that day, her clothes had been changed. The group of thieves only changed her clothes but did nothing. But she said it, but Fu Liusong didn't believe it.
Wen Shuangye sat in the house, listening to Mama Liu say that the third girl had arrived. "What is she doing here? To laugh at me?"
Mother Liu didn't dare to answer, she just stood there waiting. After a while, Wen Shuangye raised her hand. She knew that the lady was willing to meet her, so she went out and brought Fu Huaiying in.
When Fu Huaiying came in, Wen Shuangye was still sitting in front of the bronze mirror, without looking back.
Mother Liu offered her tea, and Fu Huaiying took it without hesitation and sat down. "I'd like to pay my respects to Mother. I've been busy these days, and Mother gets up late, so I haven't had time to come."
Wen Shuangye didn't want to look back. She didn't want to see that annoying face. "Are you here to laugh at me today? You are now a favorite of the emperor, always by his side, and you can even interfere with the prince's selection of concubines. And you still remember to come and pay your respects to me. Huairou's future has been ruined by you. Are you happy?"
Fu Huaiying took a sip of tea and said, "Mother, you misunderstood me. I'm just a minor official. How can I be the master of the Crown Prince and His Majesty?"
"A minor official?" She sneered. "If you, Fu Zhibi, are a minor official, then what are those people who can't see His Majesty for ten days or half a month?"
Wen Shuangye finally couldn't help herself. She turned around and looked at Fu Huaiying, "Do you dare to say that Huairou's failure to be selected was not due to your hand?"
Fu Huaiying put down the tea and looked directly at her, "Mother, do you know who I work for? And who is guiding me?"
"Of course, I work for His Majesty and receive His Majesty's guidance."
"A few days ago, the list of concubines was presented to His Majesty. Mother, do you know what His Majesty said?"
Wen Shuangye stared at her, not knowing what she was up to. "What did you say?"
"His Majesty said that the reputation of the Wen family's daughters as domineering has long been spread abroad. He asked me how I was doing in the mansion. Mother, it's not that I didn't choose my eldest sister, it's His Majesty who didn't choose me. It's because of your bad reputation, and you raised my eldest sister. The whole capital is His Majesty's ears and eyes. He knows everything you do."
Fu Huaiying stood up and walked out the door. She turned back and saw Wen Shuangye's slightly pale face. She spoke again, "In the final analysis, mother, it's you who made my elder sister's mistake."
She walked out, knowing that Wen Shuangye had listened to what she said today. After all these years, she was still the same, with a poor brain, believing everything she was told. Even if she didn't have a reputation for being domineering, would she let Fu Huairou be selected?
Suddenly, suppressed crying sounds were heard from inside the house. Fu Huaiying paused slightly but did not stop.
On the day of the announcement of the results, the place was so crowded that no one could get in, so Fu Huaiying could only stand in Zhenxiuzhai and wait.
Da Hu came back soon, "Girl, I saw that guy named Chu Sheng, he's the second in the second class."
"Second class... maybe I can get into the Imperial Academy."
Fu Huaiying lowered her eyes. No wonder Yue Wan sold herself for her brother. It was probably because she knew that a wild phoenix would appear in their family that she poured all her money and food into him, betting on his future.
"Who is the first in Class 1?"
Da Hu thought for a moment and said, "It seems to be someone named Suning."
"Suning?" Fu Huaiying bit the two words on her lips, but she couldn't remember this person.
The Su family? It seems they have some connection with the Qiao family?
"Sister Huaiying."
Fu Huaiying was thinking when she heard a knock on the door. She turned around and saw Lin Yan'an leaning against the door.
"What are you thinking about? So obsessed?"
Fu Huaiying was a little surprised, "Why are you here?"
"I'm hungry, come and eat."
"Young Marquis!"
"Yan'an, what are you doing? It's your treat today."
"Keep an eye on him, don't let him get away!"
Lin Yan'an turned around and looked at his group of friends. He leaned over and blocked Fu Huaiying tightly. "You guys go eat by yourselves. Put it on my bill. I have something to do."
As he said that, he took two steps back, closed the door, turned around, and saw Huaiying's half-smile, and felt a little embarrassed.
Fu Huaiying sat down and said, "Young Marquis, you've arrived at the right time. The dishes are all served. Please take a seat. I also have something to ask you."
Lin Yanan sat down, opened the lid of the fish soup, and pushed it in front of her. "Sister, feel free to ask. I will tell you everything I know."
"Su Ning from the Su family, do you recognize him?"
Lin Yan'an frowned and thought for a long time before he remembered who it was. "There is such a person. He seems to be the eldest son of the second branch of the Su family. But I heard that he has a hidden illness, so he has never married."
"Does it have some connection with the Qiao family?"
"...Yes, this Su Ning. His father once studied at the Qiao family for two years. When the entire Qiao family was executed, Lord Su also petitioned for mercy. However, Master Qiao has many students all over the world, and there are many people who pleaded for mercy, so Your Majesty may not remember."
Fu Huaiying coughed lightly twice and said, "Your Majesty is a wise ruler. He only considers ability when hiring people, not background. Even if I remember him, it's no big deal."
Lin Yan'an immediately turned around, slowly stood up, and opened the door. The waiter who was serving tea fell to the ground, and the tea spilled all over the floor.
"...Sir... I'm so sorry... I was so clumsy... I'm so sorry..."
Lin Yanan kicked him and said, "Stop eavesdropping. I don't want to bother with you. Get out of here. If you do it again, I'll chop off your dishonest ears."
The waiter bowed and nodded as he retreated, apologizing repeatedly.
Fu Huaiying raised her eyes and exchanged glances with Lin Yan'an.
Da Hu couldn't understand the exchange of words between them, so he just lowered his head to eat. He hit wherever the girl pointed, and the girl didn't say anything, so he could eat, drink and have fun.
Lin Yan'an sat down again and lowered his voice, "I'll ask Ershu to follow him and see where he came from."
Fu Huaiying nodded, "Go on."
"The second branch of the Su family is in an awkward position. The head of the Su family is Old Master Su, who favors the third branch. He gives all his possessions and prospects to the third branch. The eldest master, Su, was promoted to the Minister of Rites. As for the second branch, Second Master Su passed away a few years ago, leaving behind an orphan and a widow with no one to support them."
Lin Yanan took a sip of tea and asked, "Why are you suddenly asking about the Su family?"
"The results are out today, and the top spot in the first division is Suning."
Lin Yanan raised his head, "Is it him?"
"And that guy from before, Yue Wan's brother, do you remember him?"
Lin Yan'an nodded. "He passed the exam too? What was his ranking?"
Da Hu was already full. "Just now the girl asked me to go and see, I'm ranked second in the second class."
Lin Yan'an raised an eyebrow and leaned back. "Then Master Fu will have a hard time in the future. If he does well in the exam and gets admitted to the Hanlin Academy, it will be even more incredible."
"I told him before that he had to avenge himself."
Fu Huaiying's voice was so low that Lin Yan'an could hardly hear it.
Lin Yan'an gloated, "From now on, we'll all be colleagues. We'll see each other every day. Sir Fu, please pray that your suspension lasts a little longer."
Fu Huaiying smiled and said, "It would be better to kill him than to suspend him."
"However, if your eldest lady continues to make trouble, I'm afraid he won't be able to continue his job as an imperial censor."
As an imperial censor, Fu Liusong loves a good reputation the most and hopes to have his name recorded in history. He holds on to trivial matters and always impeaches people when he goes to court. He has made countless enemies in the court. If he had kept himself clean, it would have been fine, but his family is in turmoil. As a fellow censor, he can commit suicide by wiping his lips. With Wen Shuangye alone, the saliva of those censors can drown him.
Fu Huaiying wished he could be dismissed from office directly, so she was too lazy to run around for him.
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