When Xiao Yang and his two companions arrived home, it was just in time for lunch. Because the old lady often came over for a free meal, Song's mother always cooked a lot, which was more than enough for the three of them!
However, the old man froze on the spot when he entered the room and saw the old lady eating!
Then he glanced at General Si sitting next to the old lady and understood!
You have to admire their audacity!
As expected of the Empress Dowager!
The old lady calmly glanced at the old man:
"You're here! Let's eat!"
Then keep eating!
Grandpa...
Xiao Yang couldn't help but laugh when he saw the old man. He should have told the old man on the way here, but Xiao Yang wanted to play a prank and see the old man's reaction!
But now I'm starting to regret it. The old man is getting on in years, and if he gets seriously injured from the fright, I'd be willing to die for him!
"Grandpa, it's just like you see it. Let's eat first, or Grandma will eat it all!"
old lady……
"Hey, you brat, are you looking for a scolding? Yan'er, sleep with me tonight, I miss you!"
General Si...
Xiao Yang...
"Grandma, I was wrong, I was wrong! Please forgive me, I'm so magnanimous!"
The old lady: "Hmph!"
You think you can fight me with such a low skill level?!
The meal was quickly finished, and the old man used the time to calm down. At this moment, Xiao Yang and the old man sat in the pavilion drinking tea!
The old man asked, "The imperial examination is in two days. How are your preparations going?"
Xiao Yang...
Sure enough, this is someone who used to be a teacher; the moment he sees you, he wants to ask you about your studies!
"Grandpa, I'm all ready. Don't worry, I won't embarrass you!"
The old man glanced at Xiao Yang casually:
"Your father-in-law says he's never seen you read a book!"
Xiao Yang...
Although it's true, of course we can't admit it! Otherwise, the old man's nagging is something most people can't handle!
"I've been reading in my room all along; my father-in-law doesn't know!"
The old man said, "It's alright if you lie to me, but I won't lie about the imperial examination in two days!"
Xiao Yang...
Two days later
The imperial examination is finally here!
It snowed last night, and it was especially cold when I woke up this morning!
Song Yan'er got up especially early today, thinking of making breakfast for everyone! After all, Xiao Yang said he would make her the wife of the top scholar, so Song Yan'er was very excited about the upcoming imperial examination!
Song Yan'er thought she would be the first to get up, but she didn't expect to see the kitchen door already open as soon as she stepped out the door!
"Mother, why so early?"
Song's mother was startled when she heard the voice, but when she saw it was Song Yan'er, she patted her chest.
"You scared your mother to death! How come you walk without making a sound!"
Song Yan'er...
"I called you twice, Mother!"
Song's mother: "Really? I wasn't paying attention. Why are you up so early? There's still some time before the imperial examination. Why don't you sleep a little longer!"
Song Yan'er watched as her mother had already efficiently prepared all the ingredients for breakfast; all that was left was to cook it! She figured there was nothing she needed to help with, since her mother always disapproved of Song Yan'er cooking!
"I was planning to get up early to make breakfast, but you got up even earlier. So I'll go wake the children up and take Xiao Yang to school so they can see how the exams go! After all, they can go to the private school after the New Year!"
Upon hearing this, Song's mother quickly agreed, "Alright, go ahead! Dinner will be ready in a little while. The carriages will probably get stuck in traffic on the way there, so you should set off early and walk!"
Song Yan'er: "Okay, thank you for your hard work, Mother!"
After breakfast, the old lady rushed over: "How was it? You weren't late, were you?"
Song Yan'er looked at the old lady dressed in men's clothing:
"What's wrong? Are you addicted to wearing men's clothes?"
When we went out together before, she absolutely refused to wear men's clothing. Every time, I had to coax and threaten her before she would reluctantly put on men's clothes!
The old lady glanced at Song Yan'er and then smiled smugly: "There's nothing I can do, our Master Si spoke up today!"
Song Yan'er...
Pooh!
"Let's go, let's go! We'll be late if we don't leave now!"
As soon as they stepped outside, they saw that the snow on the road had been swept clean! Song Yan'er was wondering what had happened when all the neighbors came over:
"Xiao Yang, you must have an exam today. Good luck on your exam!"
"Yes, yes, do your best on the exam! We'll be so happy for you if you pass!"
"That's right, that's right, do your best on the exam!"
Song Yan'er had always thought that since she was a newcomer, she wasn't familiar with these neighbors. Who knew they would actually come to see Xiao Yang off to the exam! Before she could even answer, she saw the old lady already chatting intimately with all the neighbors!
"Thank you for your kind words! If Xiao Yang gets into high school, I'll treat you to a meal!"
"Alright! Xiao Yang, don't be nervous!"
Xiao Yang, forcing a smile!
Just like in Peach Blossom Village, the villagers were so enthusiastic that Xiao Yang couldn't stand it and could only laugh it off!
Song Yan'er expressed her gratitude sincerely to each of them!
Their sincere blessings made Song Yan'er very happy early in the morning! Although it might have been because the old lady sometimes mentioned Xiao Yang's exam when they played cards, they remembered it and came to see him off on this day! They even cleared all the snow off the road!
They are such kind people. It makes sense, considering that the people living in this area are all relatively well-off and have plenty of money, so their manners are also much better! They won't quarrel over trivial matters!
After thanking them, the group headed to the exam venue!
"Wow, thank goodness we live nearby, we can walk there, otherwise it would have been a real problem!"
Looking at the carriages stuck everywhere, and some that had slipped and bumped into others due to the snow, Song Yan'er sighed!
The people next to them also looked relieved. Who would have thought that the weather would be so uncooperative during the triennial imperial examination!
The group arrived at their destination shortly after walking for a while. Looking at the place, it was indeed much larger than the examination venue in Winterspring City!
Song Yan'er took out the bundle she had prepared for Xiao Yang and checked it carefully again!
"Alright, that's enough. Didn't we check it before we set off?" Xiao Yang looked helpless when he saw Song Yan'er open the bundle again to check it!
It's only three days. Even without any preparation, I can get through it!
Song Yan'er: "I'm just afraid I'll forget something, since I'll be inside for so long! And the weather is so cold!"
Song Yan'er couldn't understand why the exam here required staying inside for so long—three days and three nights, eating, drinking, and relieving oneself all inside!
You say you're worried about others cheating, but you don't need to go to such lengths! What if someone isn't physically fit? They'll just end up lying on their side!
The old lady saw right through Song Yan'er's thoughts!
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