Three days passed quickly, and the imperial examination arrived as scheduled, just as Li Zhanjue had predicted.
Shen Yan has been staying at home with Meng Qingluan to help her recover from her illness for the past few days.
Meng Qingluan lived up to his expectations and recovered from her illness very quickly.
Nourished by a variety of precious supplements and fed a variety of different dishes, her complexion not only became rosy but also rounder.
On the day of the exam, Shen Yan remained calm and composed, staying in bed with Meng Qingluan.
Meng Qingluan hurriedly changed her clothes, fearing that she would be late for the exam and be kicked out by the examiners.
On the contrary, Shen Yan, who was the main character, calmly prepared her porridge and slowly said.
"Don't rush, don't rush, drink the porridge first."
"..."?
Meng Qingluan turned around and looked at him in disbelief.
He's already getting cocky before even becoming an official. If he does become an official, won't he turn into a crab?
Shen Yan seemed to understand the meaning in her eyes and explained helplessly.
"Our residence is very close to the examination location, so there's no need to rush."
"...Why didn't you say so earlier?"
Meng Qingluan plopped down at the dining table and picked up a spoon to drink her porridge.
The two rode together in a pre-prepared carriage to the examination venue. Inside the carriage, Meng Qingluan kept muttering to herself.
Shen Yan listened patiently and attentively as she repeated the same words countless times.
"Tsk."
Meng Qingluan suddenly stopped talking, shifted her hips back, and frowned slightly.
Shen Yan was taken aback by her sudden change of expression, wondering if he had done something wrong.
Didn't the expression on my face when I was listening attentively just now look like it?
But he really did listen attentively...
Shen Yan opened his mouth, wanting to explain, "Luan Luan, I really..."
"So handsome! Our Ah-he has grown up and become a clothes hanger."
"..."
Meng Qingluan's eyes shone with loving light as she raised her hand to gently stroke Chen Yan's hair, which was styled with a crown.
Clothes make the man, and a saddle makes the horse; this is even more true for someone like Chen Yan, who already has a superior foundation.
Whether it was her biased perception or not, in just a few days, the boy, who had initially seemed a bit immature, had grown considerably taller and exuded a more mature and refined air.
Shen Yan didn't understand the maternal love in Meng Qingluan's eyes, and mistook it for the radiance of love.
My heart was pounding with joy, as if a little wing was flapping inside me.
Shen Yan took out a purse he had prepared beforehand and stuffed it into Meng Qingluan's hand.
Meng Qingluan suddenly felt her hands become heavy and a bit tugged.
"What is this?"
As Meng Qingluan asked the question, she curiously untied the strap of her purse.
Upon opening it, Meng Qingluan instinctively raised her hand to cover her eyes, then moved her hand away in disbelief and looked down again.
Cover your eyes and look again!
Cover your eyes...
Let's look again!
!!
Meng Qingluan's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. She had expected her purse to be stuffed with silver, but she never imagined it would be...
Gold! ! !
Golden yellow, heavy gold!
This is a whole bag of gold paper!
Seeing that she remained silent for a long time, Shen Yan recalled what she had said before: she was afraid that she would become a corrupt official and be exiled with her family.
The words meant to curry favor turned into an explanation.
"This money wasn't embezzled; I don't hold any official position yet! This is a thank-you gift for your advice..."
"It's spotless."
Meng Qingluan swallowed hard.
Why are you giving me this?
"For buying things," Chen Yan said matter-of-factly.
"..."
Meng Qingluan was almost moved to tears. What nonsense were those sweet nothings and vows of eternal love?
Where is Chen Yan? Wasn't he cool when he spent money on Kuku?!
Although Meng Qingluan was captivated by the gold, reason told her she couldn't accept it. She looked at it several times before finally tossing it to Chen Yan.
"don't want."
"What's wrong? Do you think the money isn't enough? I have another bag of silver here."
Shen Yan hurriedly pulled another purse from his right sleeve, which was also bulging and heavy.
Meng Qingluan said helplessly, "I don't mind if it's not much, just give me silver, I don't need the gold."
Chen Yan frowned and did not take it.
"Having more money gives you peace of mind. What if you see a shop or a new house that you like? You'll have to spend money to buy it, right?"
Meng Qingluan rolled her eyes, realizing that Shen Yan now had the potential to become a nouveau riche.
“I’m not buying shops or houses. I’ll just buy some food and drinks. If I’m carrying a big bag of gold, which shopkeeper would accept it? They’ll think I’m here to cause trouble, and they’ll beat me up and make me behave.”
"Yes."
Chen Yan then put his purse back in.
…
Meng Qingluan was still nervous as she escorted Chen Yan to the entrance of the examination hall.
Seeing her nervous appearance, Shen Yan couldn't help but smile as he turned around.
Just as he reached the entrance of the examination hall, he suddenly turned around, bent down, and unexpectedly hugged Meng Qingluan.
Meng Qingluan felt somewhat embarrassed by the stares coming from all around her.
Chen Yan whispered in her ear, "I'm nervous, can you give me some encouragement?"
Meng Qingluan thought for a moment, "If I do well on the exam, I'll eat braised pork when I get back; if I don't do well, I'll eat stir-fried pork with bamboo strips."
"Stir-fried pork with bamboo strips?"
"..."
Meng Qingluan smiled mysteriously and explained in a voice that was almost completely lower than her own ear.
Shen Yan blushed, let go of her, and hurriedly walked into the examination room.
Seriously…
Lustful Luanlu!
If that's really the punishment, then failing the test is actually acceptable...
Meng Qingluan watched Shen Yan enter the examination hall, then prepared to take a detour to stroll around the streets.
Shen Yan specially left two guards and two maids to accompany her on her stroll.
This was to prevent people with ill intentions from targeting her.
Meng Qingluan readily accepted. Not only would it guarantee her personal safety, but it would also help her carry her things. Why not?
As for the two maids, Meng Qingluan even gave them two special names.
US dollars, British pounds.
Auspicious meaning.
The two girls didn't understand the meaning, but took it as a compliment to their delicate and lively appearance, and readily accepted it.
As Meng Qingluan turned her head, her peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of an inconspicuous carriage.
The carriage was made of wood, with a simple blue cloth draped over it, and looked ordinary and unremarkable.
Meng Qingluan felt a little curious.
The exam has already started, and this carriage is already late. Why should we still go?
Thinking to herself, Meng Qingluan subconsciously turned around to look.
As they turned around, the carriage curtain was blown open.
She could then see the woman sitting in the carriage.
With just one glance, Meng Qingluan froze on the spot.
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