Chapter 325 Helping Candidates
He Jinglan said righteously, "You two have been in cahoots since you were young, and you have done all kinds of bad things together. You must know what he is thinking!"
Faced with his own sister's questioning, He Jinghui just looked at her deeply and mysteriously, sighed and walked away.
He Jinglan stood there, feeling very disappointed.
Judging from this reaction, Mu Nanzhao gave up? Is there really no hope? !
He Jinghui quickened his speed after turning the corner. When he went out of the second door, he guessed that his sister could no longer be seen, so he looked back and waved to call a servant.
"You guys who are on duty in the front yard have been focusing on watching..."
He cleared his throat and changed his words, "Serve Boss An well."
"The eldest lady and Miss Gu live in the inner house. They are both honored guests. Don't let a grown man barge in and cause trouble."
The servant was an honest man, and he said respectfully, "The master has been reminding us almost every day, so we dare not be careless. There are guards outside the second gate and Boss An's room, and there are three more people taking turns to follow him closely."
"We have never allowed our distinguished guests to cross the garden boundary in recent days."
He Jinghui nodded, "Be considerate to him. Whatever he wants, as long as it is available in the mansion, you can give it to him."
The servant bowed his head and replied, "Yes."
In an alley near the East Market, An Qinghe was carrying large and small bags, complaining with a frown on his face.
But he wasn't complaining about the effort of carrying things, but...
"I should have known not to live in the He family. Do the officials and nobles of Daye have so many rules?"
"I live in the front yard now. The guest room is very large and comfortable. The servants are also very welcoming to me. But!"
"They just wouldn't let me go in to look for you, saying there are differences between men and women and they need to take their reputation into consideration."
"Sometimes I suddenly remember something important and want to tell you right away, but a group of people stop me."
"It was fine at first. We were going out for tea, and as long as you came out in the morning, we could always be together during the day."
"But you were busy with the banquet with Jinglan in the inner courtyard these past two days, so I couldn't even see you!"
Gu Xixi listened patiently to An Qinghe's dissatisfaction and said with a smile, "You also said that you are very satisfied with the food, clothing, housing and daily necessities."
"Maybe wealthy families just have too many rules. As the saying goes, guests should follow the host's wishes. I'll just have to put up with this little discomfort for now."
An Qinghe was still sulking with a sour face, "You don't understand! This is not a small matter to me!"
Gu Xixi lowered her eyes, her eyes flickered, and then she smiled and said, "If it's really important, you can ask the servant to pass the message to the maid in the inner house, and I will know."
She used a coaxing tone and drew out the words: "Brother An, please don't be angry, okay? We went to encourage Brother Zichu. We will see each other again in a few days. You should at least be happy."
An Qinghe's anger turned into joy in an instant, "If you tell me not to be angry, then I definitely won't be angry. And the old doctor also said that being angry all the time is bad for your health."
He hummed a little tune and walked forward happily, swinging his arms.
Gu Xixi looked at the happy figure and couldn't help but smile. This person was easy to please, unlike someone...
Thinking of this, she paused and took a deep breath.
It has nothing to do with him, and for no apparent reason, why am I thinking of him again?
Jiang Mingyuan still lives in the original guest room.
When he opened the door, he had a stubble on his face and seemed to be thinner, but his eyes were clear and energetic.
Seeing who was outside the door, Jiang Mingyuan smiled happily, "It's you, come in and sit down."
An Qinghe raised his hands full of things to show him, "We are not here to visit you or put pressure on you. We just bought some things and sent them to you, thinking that you might need them when you take the exam."
Jiang Mingyuan was slightly stunned at first, and then he chuckled.
Gu Xixi glanced sideways and whispered, "Brother An, didn't I tell you to keep a normal mind? Why do you have to mention the pressure?"
Jiang Mingyuan smiled and said, "It's okay, don't think I look a little sloppy, I'm just studying and resting in the house, I don't want to go out."
"The innkeepers deliver three meals a day on time. I can eat, drink and sleep. Nothing bothers me."
Gu Xixi stroked her skirt and sat down, "That's good."
An Qinghe has already put everything on the table.
Gu Xixi opened them one by one and explained, "I guess it's inconvenient for you to buy them by yourself, so I bought them for you."
"In order to avoid any mistakes in what I brought into the examination room, I specifically asked Lord He for advice."
"I think the four treasures of the study are more suitable for your daily use. I only bought an ink stick as a backup."
"The brush washer must be made of porcelain, and there must also be a bowl for drinking water."
"These are candles for night lighting. There are four pairs in total."
"This package contains a curtain. I heard it is used to separate and block out light between exam seats. It can also block out light at night."
"There's also a piece of oilcloth rolled up inside. The east is much more humid than the northwest, after all. The candidates' berths are simple, so they can use this as a cushion to sleep on."
Finally, Gu Xixi picked up another small paper bag but did not open it.
"Here are some dried gingers. Don't forget to take them."
These gingers are really not superfluous.
Each person has a seat for the imperial examination, which is half open in front to facilitate the examiner's inspection.
The nights in early spring are cold, so candidates will prepare ginger to avoid being affected by the cold when taking the exam the next day.
There are also some candidates with a poor mentality. When they are nervous, drinking some hot water soaked ginger slices can relieve the feeling of nausea and dizziness.
While Gu Xixi was speaking, Jiang Mingyuan kept looking at her intently.
Warmth flowed in his eyes, and he smiled unconsciously, as if he wanted to carve this girl into his eyes.
"Thank you, Sister Xixi, for your concern."
"I was planning to go shopping this afternoon, but I didn't expect..."
Jiang Mingyuan bowed and said, "When I set out, I thought I was a stranger in a foreign land."
"Now I have sister Xixi and brother An to help me, and the word gratitude cannot express my feelings."
"This kindness and loyalty will be remembered forever, Zichu."
An Qinghe laughed and said generously, "Why are you being so polite? I feel embarrassed by your compliments."
"The three of us have been close friends for a long time, and it would be best if this didn't change for the rest of our lives!"
Jiang Mingyuan was moved, and said with a smile and seriousness, "I will never change in my life."
An Qinghe started to yell, "Hey, actually, all the things you see were bought by Xixi. But I also bought one for you."
"The food boxes ordered from the East Market Restaurant are specially prepared for those of you taking the exams."
"There are dry food, such as sesame biscuits, crispy pastry, sesame oil rolls, etc., and meat, secret air-dried chicken, pork jerky, and smoked meat floss made from lean lamb legs. These are foods that will not spoil even after being stored for several days."
"I've ordered it to be delivered to your door before noon tomorrow. How's it going? The dishes sound good, right?"
Jiang Mingyuan smiled, "Thank you, Brother An. I will eat them well."
An Qinghe frowned in confusion again, "But I just don't understand, why can we only bring meat and dry food? And not fruit?"
Jiang Mingyuan explained, "We were afraid that the juice would contaminate the test paper."
An Qinghe nodded and said, "What if I'm thirsty?"
Jiang Mingyuan smiled: "Drinking water is provided in the examination room. Didn't you buy water bowls?"
An Qinghe slapped his forehead and said, "I was so busy worrying about you that I forgot."
Gu Xixi felt warm in her heart as she watched the two of them chatting.
When she entered the book, she had not expected to gain friendship here.
After bidding farewell to Jiang Mingyuan, the two went downstairs and heard people in the lobby discussing the case in Jingzhao Prefecture this morning.
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