Chapter 105 A good thing has been accomplished

. "The list will be posted in early April."

It is just a scholar-level exam. Just post the results on the bulletin board.

It is not surprising to take the exam for a scholar in the capital.

There are not many benefits for a scholar.

If it is in other states and counties, it is just a reduction in some taxes and no kneeling when meeting the county officials.

Time passed day by day.

Since Ruan Ruoying met her cousin Liu Taizhe, she often took Liu Xier to that alley.

A middle-aged woman of 42 years old, more than three years of widowhood made her lonely heart, like a dead tree sprouting in the spring breeze.

In the Marquis's Mansion, she is an old lady, and no one will care about her private life.

And every time she went out, she only brought the old nanny Zhao and Liu Xier who had been with her for many years.

Today, she brought Xier and Nanny Zhao to the alley on Guanghua Street again.

Liu Taizhe is also middle-aged, but he is well-dressed, about the same age as Ruan Ruoying, and this is the most charming time for a mature man. It was

still early today, so Liu Taizhe did not go out.

He was sitting in the yard, basking in the sun and drinking tea.

He hummed a little tune from time to time. He did not buy a maid to serve him, only a servant followed him.

After all, it was a small family, so it was good to have a servant.

So Ruan Ruoying didn't think it was strange to see only one servant every time she came.

Hearing the knock on the door, Liu Taizhe got up and opened the door himself. "Cousin, you're here!" When Liu Taizhe saw that it was Ruan Ruoying, he smiled very gently, and his peach blossom eyes were really intoxicating. Ruan Ruoying almost lost her mind when she

saw her . "Come in and sit down. Fortunately, I didn't go out today." Liu Taizhe invited people into the main hall. "Xi'er, go and make a cup of tea for your cousin." "Well, I'll go now." Liu Xi'er responded happily and exchanged glances with Liu Taizhe. After getting a slight nod from Liu Taizhe, she walked out of the main hall. "Have you found a new shop for my cousin?" Ruan Ruoying was concerned about Liu Taizhe's business. "A Quan went to find He Zhongren early in the morning and is negotiating. The shops in the capital are really expensive. We have to choose carefully. There is no rush." ​​"Cousin, you said that my eldest brother is not very happy with his job under the prefect. You can tell them when you go back. If you want to develop in the capital, I will ask Zuwu to help. I think you can find a job in the capital." Ruan Ruoying has not seen her natal family since she left the capital. It has been six or seven years, and only relying on correspondence can't relieve the pain of missing her. Although her father is gone, her mother is still alive. "Okay, I'll tell them when I go back." Liu Taizhe agreed readily. At this time, Liu Xier came in with tea. "Cousin, father, you guys drink tea first. Aunt Zhao and I will buy some vegetables nearby and eat at home at noon." Liu Xier put down the teacup and said happily. "Go, remember to buy a fresh fish. Your cousin likes steamed sea bass." Liu Taizhe didn't forget to explain. "Cousin, I didn't expect that after so many years, you still remember that I like steamed fish." Ruan Ruoying was very moved. A soft feeling of being cared for came over her heart. "I remember that you liked to wear light green clothes. In order to be worthy of you, I studied very hard, hoping to pass the imperial examination as soon as possible so that I could marry you. But it's a pity that fate played tricks on me, otherwise those children in my family would be born by you, ah!" Liu Taizhe sighed. "Cousin..." Ruan Ruoying's eyes were already filled with tears, and she took a handkerchief and gently wiped her eyes. "Forget it, let's not talk about this, it's all in the past. You are now the old lady of the Marquis's Mansion, enjoying endless glory and wealth, and I am not bad either. Although I didn't continue to study and make a name for myself, I can still support my family by doing business." "Cousin, I feel bad too. It was really not what I wanted back then. My family wanted to marry into the Marquis's Mansion, so they promised me to the Marquis. I never liked him. He is almost 20 years older than me and could be my father, but I..." Ruan Ruoying's tears really fell when she said this. " Okay, cousin, I know, let's not talk about this. Drink tea, drink tea." Liu Taizhe personally brought the tea in front of Ruan Ruoying to her. When they were taking the tea, their hands touched each other carefully. They both paused. Ruan Ruoying blushed, and a feeling like drinking honey spread in her heart. She drank the tea in one gulp without knowing what it tasted like. The tea went down her throat and felt warm. The two continued to chat, and Ruan Ruoying still felt hot. This heat could not go away, and her head was still a little dizzy. "Cousin, what's wrong? Are you not feeling well? Do you want to lie down in the Xier Room?" Liu Taizhe asked with concern. " I feel a little dizzy." "Then I'll help you lie down next door for a while, and you can get up after the meal is ready." "Okay." Ruan Ruoying murmured. Liu Taizhe's eyes were shining, and he helped Ruan Ruoying to stand up slowly. But Ruan Ruoying felt weak all over and could hardly move. Liu Taizhe simply picked her up and kicked the door next door open. He came to the bed and gently put her down. "Cousin, do you know? I haven't had a good life these years. I have been very careful in everything, fearing that I might do something wrong and displease the Marquis. I finally waited until Zuwu passed the imperial examination and I felt that I was alive, but the title was in the eldest house, and I was always worried. I really felt that the sky was clear after the Marquis died, but I had to hand over the power of the housekeeper. I feel like I have lived in vain." Ruan Ruoying was a little confused at the end. "Well, I know that you are not doing well. The rich and powerful pay great attention to the matching of social status, and you have not received the training of a noble lady, so it is indeed difficult for you." "Cousin, why do I feel so hot?" "Hot, then I will help you take off your clothes." "Okay." Liu Taizhe really helped her take off her clothes. When she took off less and less clothes, her well-maintained figure appeared in front of him, and he didn't care about so much. He just jumped on him. Ruan Ruoying also followed his rhythm in a daze. The two of them had a good thing.

Liu Xier took Madam Zhao to walk around several streets before buying what they needed.

When they returned to the courtyard, almost an hour had passed.

"Dad, I'm back."

"Come back and cook." Liu Taizhe's voice came from the main hall.

Madam Zhao immediately entered the main hall and saw her master sitting upright on a chair, drinking tea intermittently.

"Madam Zhao, go help Xier." Ruan Ruoying ordered lightly.

Seeing that her master was fine, Madam Zhao was relieved and went to help in the kitchen.

But she was also wondering in her heart, why did the old lady look so beautiful? rosy and shiny.

Liu Taizhe and Ruan Ruoying just sat there quietly, and no one spoke.

After what happened just now, Ruan Ruoying woke up and wanted to make a scene, but Liu Taizhe comforted her for all these years and let her let him go.

In the evening, in the Marquis' Mansion, Feng Zuwen's study.

"Marquis, the arrangement went smoothly." Yu Changfang reported seriously.

Feng Zuwen looked at his expression, which made him look like he was about to laugh or not, and he seemed to be asking for a beating.

"Tell me about the whole process?" Feng Zuwen was also curious.

Yu Changfang reported what the secret guards saw.

"Is that all your willpower? Humph!"

"What are we going to do next?"

"Nothing. I'll ask the lady for some good things and let them continue." Feng Zuwen narrowed his eyes with a scheming expression.