Chapter 378 Talking about Life
He just hasn't come back for ten days, so even the sky has changed?
Qiao Yuanan was angry with himself for a long time, but finally accepted the fact.
Then he hugged a pile of books and sat down beside Lu Chao's bed again.
"Since you can't get rid of the fact that you are my brother-in-law in this life, let's have a good chat about life." Qiao Yuanan patted the half-person-high book beside him expressionlessly.
Lu Chao's scalp was numb: "Second... Second brother, I am injured."
Qiao Yuanan glared at Lu Chao with a cold look.
Lu Chao's expression changed instantly, and he said seriously: "Okay, second brother, you decide, I will listen to you."
Such a coward.
Only then did Qiao Yuanan reveal a look of satisfaction.
"There are less than three months until the autumn exam. You should memorize all these books. If you can pass the exam and become a Jinshi, I will allow you to take my sister back with you."
Lu Chao looked at the half-man-high book beside him, his expression cracked inch by inch, and the corner of his mouth twitched fiercely: "Second, second brother, are you kidding?"
The imperial examination is held every three years, and every time there are thousands of candidates who can successfully go to Beijing to take the exam. And he wants to be in the top 300 among these thousands of people. Are you really not kidding?
"Who is kidding you?" Qiao Yuanan glared at him angrily.
"Second brother, you are forcing me to do something that is out of my control." Qiao Jingru couldn't stand it anymore. She knew very well what level Lu Chao was at.
If he is given another three years to study hard, it is very likely that he will pass the next imperial examination and become a Jinshi.
Will you take the imperial examination this year?
No matter how much Qiao Jingru liked Lu Chao, she really couldn't lie with her eyes open.
Going to class every day is like going out for fun.
Qiao Yuanan gritted his teeth and glared at his sister: "Is there anyone who is as slow as you? I am doing this for your own good."
"I didn't say that he can't take the exam. Wait three years later." Qiao Jingru muttered softly.
Lu Chao looked at Qiao Jingru tenderly, feeling that his wife was indeed considerate and his second brother was too cruel!
"You don't have to wait for three years. Just take the exam this time. Xiangxiang said that if you can memorize all these books, you will definitely become a Jinshi." Qiao Yuanan said with a fierce look on his face.
The range Lu Xiang gave him was smaller, and the rest was added by him himself.
It won't do him any harm to read more books.
Lu Chao uttered an "Ah" in a daze, and looked at Qiao Yuanan in astonishment: "Second brother, do you believe this?"
Do you think Lu Xiang is the examiner who sets the questions?
We can guarantee that the questions for this autumn exam will all come from these books.
That little girl Lu Xiang is really good at fooling people.
Second uncle, you are a talented and intelligent man, how could you believe her nonsense?
Lu Chao looked unconvinced.
When Qiao Jingru heard what Qiao Yuanan said, she was stunned for a moment, then looked at Lu Chao and said, "Since Xiangxiang said so, then there must be no problem. There are still three months, so there is still time to finish reading it."
Seeing that his sister finally stood on the same side with him, Qiao Yuanan smiled with satisfaction.
Lu Chao looked at Qiao Jingru with an aggrieved expression: "Qiao Qiao, do you trust Lu Xiang so much?"
Qiao Jingru nodded without hesitation: "Believe it. Don't forget that she is a popular figure around the Queen. It's not surprising that she knows these things."
Lu Chao: “…”
There was nothing to refute.
"I wonder if he stole the test questions and gave them to you?" Lu Chao suddenly asked Qiao Yuanan.
Qiao Yuanan immediately looked at Lu Chao as if he were a fool: "Leaking the test questions is a serious crime. The one who didn't reveal the test questions is not Duke Anguo. Even if it is, would the Queen do such a thing? Would Xiangxiang take such a risk?"
Lu Xiang's original words were that she had found out who the chief examiners would be this year, so she had done a detailed investigation and study of the examiners' habits and preferences, and then circled the key points based on previous exam questions, and asked him to focus on the points she analyzed.
Qiao Yuanan was also shocked when he first found out about it. The ladies also pointed out the key points to them. Logically, how could a young lady like her be better than the master? But when she looked at you quietly, there was an inexplicable power that made people convinced.
Moreover, just as Ruer said, she has the Queen as her backer. Once this was said, her credibility went up several levels.
However, they had no idea that Lu Xiang could make such a solemn promise because she had already experienced it once and knew exactly what would be tested in the autumn examination that year.
Qiao Yuanan's talent was not necessarily inferior to Xiao Muheng's. In his previous life, he missed the top three and ranked fourth, only because his final eight-part essay did not touch the examiner's heart.
In this life, whether it is to accumulate connections for Chu Jinyan or to find a way out for herself, the Qiao family is her only choice.
With Lu Xiang's experience in his previous life, Qiao Yuanan will definitely be in the top three. As for the final ranking, it will be determined by the emperor after passing the palace examination. At that time, he will seize the emperor's preferences and strive to win the first place.
Lu Xiang couldn't tell Qiao Yuanan the test questions directly. If they were accidentally leaked, the matter would become a big deal and the questions would be changed, and she wouldn't be able to interfere.
"That's true." Lu Chao nodded, and suddenly seemed to think of something, looking at Qiao Yuanan: "Why did she help you with this good thing, but didn't even mention it to me?"
Qiao Yuanan gave Lu Chao a meaningful look and asked, "Why don't you know what's going on?"
Lu Chao thought of the way Lu Xiang disdained him, and couldn't help but choked: "..."
Those who don’t know would think that Qiao Yuanan is her real brother.
…
It rained heavily for five consecutive days, and the dark blue sky looked clean after being washed by the rain.
Lu Xiang went to the palace to find Queen Song, holding the gold brocade that she had finally successfully woven in Furong Pavilion.
Because of the experience, they avoided many detours. However, the embroiderers had never seen this before, so they failed many times. Until they succeeded, Mu Jin hurried over to report excitedly.
In her previous life, she made woven gold brocade a sacrifice and the Xiao family an imperial merchant.
This life is hers.
"Empress, Miss Lu San is here." Sang Ye walked into the side hall and reported with a smile.
When Queen Song heard this, her eyes suddenly lit up: "Hurry up and invite her in. Yunlu, go to the imperial kitchen to see if there is anything delicious, and cut a plate of ice watermelon for her. It's so hot, she must be very hot after walking all the way."
"Yes, your majesty." Yunlu responded and hurriedly prepared.
Lu Xiang followed Sang Ye into the side hall.
There were ice cubes placed all around the hall, emitting a slight cool breeze.
"Your humble servant pays respect to Her Majesty the Queen. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health and good health."
"Hurry up." The queen smiled and said, "Hurry up and sit down. Someone, bring the ice a little closer."
The palace maids waiting in the hall immediately moved the ice towards where Lu Xiang was sitting.
Queen Song wiped the sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief.
Lu Xiang obediently let Queen Song wipe the sweat off her face. There was a hint of attachment in her eyes as she looked at Queen Song. Queen Song's favor towards her made up for her regret of not having a biological mother.
"Thank you, my lady."
At this time, Yunlu came in with the palace servants and placed food and drinks in front of Lu Xiang one by one.
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