He Jiuniang remained calm, not finding it difficult at all; it was just a matter of course.
Lu Baichuan disagreed, saying, "Wife, I know you want to help me, but you already have a lot on your plate, and this kind of thing is quite dangerous. It's not suitable for you to do it. If it's going to be done, it should be me."
How can a grown man like him always stand behind a woman when things happen?
Besides, this is his own business, so how can he let his wife handle it for him again and again?
"No, no, no, your target is too big, and you'll easily attract attention. I'm different. I'm a woman, and ordinary people won't think I have any extraordinary abilities. On the day of Qian Xing's wedding, I can go to his study and find something to see if there's any evidence of his dealings with Dongting. If there is, then he's definitely a spy for Dongting. If not, then we can assume for now that he's just being used, and then observe what happens next. It's that simple."
This was exactly what Lu Baichuan had thought of. He had initially planned the same thing, since Qian Xing's wedding day would definitely be chaotic, making it easy to do anything.
However, we still need manpower to follow up. In any case, we still need to call one or two people back.
"I can do that too. I'll just make an excuse to leave for a bit and come back soon, so you don't have to worry about it."
After all, it was the prefect's residence. Even in chaos, there would be some precautions. He still had to be extremely careful when he went to investigate. Although he knew his wife was very capable, he still couldn't rest easy.
"Smack!"
She received another slap on the back and said fiercely, "I said I'll go, so I'll go! I'm in charge here! You just take care of feeding and drinking the kids, and I'll quietly take care of things! Alright, I'm too lazy to talk to you anymore, go wash yourself!"
She patted the damp towel on Lu Baichuan's shoulder, clapped her hands, and walked away gracefully.
Lu Baichuan: ...Why can't he keep up with his wife's pace?
He Jiuniang was indeed considering Lu Baichuan's well-being. In his position, he was under constant scrutiny. At a wedding banquet, many people would try to take advantage of the situation to build connections, making it difficult for him to extricate himself, let alone get anything done.
She's different. Because she's a woman, most people wouldn't think about those things. As for her achievements in the capital, probably no one would believe it if I told them, since she usually appears quite gentle and weak.
When Lu Baichuan came out, He Jiuniang pretended to be asleep. He shamelessly leaned close to her, but unlike before, he didn't touch her inappropriately. He hugged her from behind and whispered, "Wife, it's so good to have you."
He didn't know what he should do to repay her for her kindness and love.
"Enough with the nonsense, let's go to sleep. We're waiting for the results tomorrow!"
He Jiuniang, quite oblivious to romance, pushed him away, preventing him from getting so close to her.
Lu Baichuan: ...
"Wife, I want to..."
He Jiuniang reached out and covered his mouth with her hand: "No, you don't want to! Turn off the light, I'm sleepy!"
Lu Baichuan: ...He just wanted to talk to her!
The next morning, Xishuiyuan became lively. Today was the day the results of the imperial examinations were announced, and the academy gave everyone a day off to join in the fun and show the students how fierce the competition was, so that they would study even harder afterward.
Last night, Kang Xiucai slept in Xishuiyuan, so a group of children went to find him in the guest quarters this morning, had breakfast with him, and prepared to go out to check the results.
Kang Xiucai was actually a little nervous. After all, he hadn't performed well, and if he brought so many children with him and found that they hadn't made the list, it would be quite embarrassing.
If he hadn't drunk too much last night, he probably wouldn't have been able to sleep at all, and his head still hurts a bit when he wakes up today.
Looking at the group of children who were even more excited than him, Kang Xiucai didn't know what to say for a moment.
"Sir, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Seeing that he looked rather pale, Lei Zi came over to show his concern and continued, "Didn't the hangover soup you just drank work?"
"no."
Kang Xiucai smiled, but didn't know how to start the conversation.
He actually wanted to go see it himself. If he made the list, he could celebrate, but if he didn't, he would ask someone to pass on a message, and then return to the county town to continue his studies and try again in three years.
"Hehehe, sir, you're on the list, don't worry!"
The dog ran over with a grin and took his hand. Upon hearing this, Kang Xiucai was instantly stunned.
"You're on the list?"
"yes!"
Doggy nodded and said, "My father has already sent someone to check. Although you didn't perform well, you're still on the list, just ranked quite low. My father originally wanted you to see for yourself and be happy, but seeing how worried you are, I decided to tell you first!"
Lu Baichuan knew, of course, how important today's announcement of the results was for Kang Xiucai, so he sent people to check in advance. If Kang Xiucai was on the list, then naturally a group of children could accompany him to celebrate. But if Kang Xiucai was not on the list, then he would not let them go to upset him.
The result is that I made the list, but my ranking is relatively low. However, no matter what, I can still participate in next year's spring exam. As long as I can participate, that's a good thing.
Kang Xiucai instantly felt as if he had come back to life, and his spirits were restored.
That way I can look at the list without worrying about embarrassing the kids!
"Let's go check the list!"
Kang Xiucai was so excited that his hands were trembling, but he couldn't hide the smile on his face. All his years of perseverance had finally paid off.
"Let's go, let's go see what's going on in the street!"
A group of children crowded around Kang Xiucai as they went to see the list of successful candidates. At this time, He Jiuniang was already at her post, and no matter what day it was, there were always many people coming to see the doctor.
Well, mainly because her time is relatively flexible, sometimes she won't go if she doesn't want to. Patients, on the other hand, can't wait to queue up as soon as they hear the news, because seeing her is a bonus.
After confirming that Kang Xiucai had made the list, Lu Baichuan went to the Huoyun Division office with peace of mind. As for the children, let them have some fun with Kang Xiucai.
At this point, a person who passed the imperial examination was considered qualified to become an official. In some poorly managed counties, they could become county magistrates directly, while in medium or high-ranking counties, they could become assistant county officials or something similar. In any case, they would be cut off from the common people from then on.
However, a person like Kang Xiucai was naturally not limited to the status of a Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial examination); he would definitely participate in the metropolitan examination.
The streets were really lively today, packed with people, all waiting to see who would be the top scholar.
Some were overjoyed while others were saddened; some laughed heartily while others cried until they fainted.
A group of children arrived with Kang Xiucai and were stunned by the scene. Was it really that intense?
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