Chapter 474: A Touch of Joy
March in spring.
All things come back to life, flowers bloom, and magpies climb onto branches.
The Spring Examination, originally scheduled for February 15th, was postponed a full month.
It was postponed to March.
On the day of the Spring Examination, news came from the border that the Daliang army had won and would return to the capital soon.
The whole city was in an uproar for a while.
I'm back, I'm finally back.
Miaomiao and A'niang sent their second brother to the Imperial Examination Hall and heard the good news on their way home.
Lu Qingyao excitedly grabbed Xiuxiu's hand and asked, "How's Feng'er's wedding dress?"
"I'm embroidering."
"Where's the betrothal gift list? Show it to me. Is there anything missing?"
"I'm at home. I'll watch it when I get home." My sister has watched it countless times and she still watches it. In Miaomiao's words, it's become patinaed.
"There are still some geese that haven't been caught yet."
"Don't worry, we will go catch him tomorrow, there is still time." It will take at least half a month for the army to return from the border.
However, Xiuxiu, who was originally very calm, became a little nervous when she saw her sister like this.
Afraid of something going wrong.
He immediately stopped the carriage and said, "I'd better go catch some geese right now. I need a pair of big, fat ones. I'll have to raise them for a few days after I catch them."
Miaomiao came over and said: "I want to go too. Maybe I don't need to catch them. I can blow the bamboo flute and the geese will fly over by themselves."
"Okay." Xiuxiu wanted it more than anything.
"No." Lu Qingyao grabbed her daughter who was trying to get out and said, "Don't play the flute in front of people. Be careful or they might mistake you for a monster and capture you."
It’s not that she was frightened, but after entering the palace last time, she felt that the Empress Dowager seemed to know her very well.
The only explanation was that someone was watching her.
After all, the fact that Miaomiao can summon hundreds of birds is too bizarre and should not be shown in front of others.
Miaomiao sat back down obediently and said, "I know, Mom, my ears are about to get calluses.
Lu Qingyao reached out and pinched her daughter's ears, her face stern: "These ears are probably just for decoration, and you still think mother is annoying?"
"No, no, it's not true." Miaomiao raised her little face and giggled.
My ear was twisted.
Half a month.
It’s neither short nor long.
But the Lu family obviously did not have enough time, time was too tight.
Here, my mother was busy all the time, repairing the house, decorating the new house, and preparing the betrothal gifts.
Although the wedding will not take place until half a year later, there are still many things to prepare.
I originally wanted to buy a house for myself, but Princess Rong'an didn't want it and wanted to live with her mother-in-law and sister-in-law.
Also, on top of the betrothal gifts prepared by A'niang, Lu's grandparents added one, godfather Mu Yunji added one, and the princess' mother also added one.
As a result, A-niang started to have troubles.
It has been less than half a year since the old emperor passed away, and even after half a year, a large-scale celebration cannot be held. It may take even longer.
Are you worried about whether the betrothal gift is too much or exceeds the limit?
Not only Lu Yuan, but the Lu family's old house was also preparing for the wedding of Lu Zhiyun and Qin Lang. However, due to the previous turmoil, it was not celebrated in a big way.
The entire Lu family was busy as hell.
Lu Qingyao thought half a month was too short.
Jiang Zifeng thought half a month was too long and wished he could grow wings and fly back.
In half a month, the army had traveled thousands of miles back to the capital. It would have taken nearly a month to get there, but because the soldiers were so eager to return home, they arrived in the capital in just 20 days.
This day.
The whole city was out celebrating.
It's more exciting than the new emperor's ascension to the throne.
Everyone went to see the heroes and the soldiers returning in triumph.
To greet their fathers, brothers, husbands, sons...
Some people have welcomed it, some are still looking forward to it, and some may never get to wait.
Some are happy, some are sad.
The sorrows and joys of human beings are never shared.
Miaomiao followed Aunt Xiuxiu to greet her elder brother, while A Niang and Princess Rong'an waited at home.
Because Aunt Xiuxiu doesn't follow the beaten path, I can only take her with me.
The streets were packed with people, and even the teahouses and restaurants were full.
But this didn't pose any problem for Aunt Xiuxiu. She carried her directly to the roof, holding a large bag of melon seeds.
Jiang Zifeng rode on a tall horse and looked around as soon as he entered the city.
Looking for my sister.
My sister said that on the day of triumph, she would wait for her in the most conspicuous place.
Following the flight path of the little red bird, he saw a little person standing on the roof, with a red dress fluttering in the wind.
Waved at him.
Miaomiao also saw the eldest brother and recognized him at a glance. His face seemed to have not changed much except that it was darker.
He has that kind of handsome baby face. I wonder how he managed to scare the enemy on the battlefield.
I guess he would have to wear a mask with a green face and fangs.
I thought my eldest brother would grow up to be as tall and strong as my grandfather.
It seems that Jiang Yunze's genes are still too strong.
The moment the army entered the city, the crowd became excited.
In the final battle, the troops were led by this promising young general, who was probably less than twenty years old.
It was said that he was the eldest son of Jiang Yunze, the former Minister of Rites, but he drove him and Mrs. Lu San out of the house and cut off all contact with them.
However, Jiang Yunze himself committed a crime. On the day of his wedding, he was dismissed from office, his property was confiscated, and he was beaten and crippled by his political enemies. He was forced to wander the streets and become a beggar.
So miserable!
The former Jiang's house was now in ruins, with broken walls and dilapidated gates. The plaque of the Jiang's house fell to the ground and was trampled on.
The two words "Jiang's House" were broken and covered with mud.
Whenever the woman and her husband traveled, even if they took a detour, they would pass by Jiang's house, and then they would mention him intentionally or unintentionally.
Look, this is the result of abandoning your wife and children.
Look at Mrs. Lu San, she is now very wealthy and has become the richest person in Jiangzhou.
Three children.
A Jieyuan, after the spring examination, might become the top or third place in the imperial examination.
One is a young and promising general, and he wants to marry the emperor's aunt.
The youngest one is the apple of the emperor and empress's eye.
"Husband, tell me, how could Jiang Yunze be so unlucky and have nothing good happen to him?"
"Ah! Blind."
"That's right. I was blind in heart and eyes. I missed my good wife and even lost such a good son. They say that those who have a bad wife will never have any good fortune. Don't you agree, husband?"
“Ahem…yes…”
"I heard that the results will be announced today, and his second son will definitely pass the exam. It's even a day specially chosen by the new emperor."
"Let's go and take a look and share in the joy."
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