ayful at heart and didn't take her snack shop too seriously after she got it.The traditional dim sum at the teahouse really isn't as good as Jiulian Vegetarian Restaurant, and the newly introduced ite...She didn't even raise her head, casually replied, "Curious But they don't want me to know, so I might as well pretend I don't. They are father and daughter, what's going on between them, I wouldn't interfere as an outsider."

"Your Majesty treats you like a beloved daughter..." Shuilin was about to retort, but Shuiyun hit her on the back of the head and hissed, "You said it yourself, it's 'like' a beloved daughter, not an actual one!"

Shui Ling stuck out her tongue and pouted, refusing to speak anymore.

Jia Yin glanced at them and smiled, "Don't be curious, Mu Ge will send a message over soon."

"That's right, I forgot about Mu Huwei." Shui Ling perked up like a seedling that had been watered.

At that moment, the window was gently knocked twice and then pushed open.

Mu Xu seemed like a small fish, leaping in from the window in an instant, as if it was second nature to him.

Water Spirit was extremely surprised and immediately rushed to help pour tea, offering it up.

Mu Xu drank it all in one gulp, then sat down and said, "My lady, the Emperor has left."

Jia Yin nodded and asked, "But which scholar has the third princess taken a liking to as her husband"

Mu Xu smiled and replied, “You really can’t hide it from you. It is indeed so. The Third Princess brought up Lu Shizi, but the Emperor did not immediately agree.”

Jia Yin closed her book, dragging her pale chin and fluttering her long eyelashes as she sighed softly.

"Grandfather Emperor probably thinks our family is meddling and will have to investigate this further."

Mu Xu shrugged, smiling sarcastically, "It's to be expected that an emperor would be suspicious."

Shuiling, however, wasn't pleased with this. "What does it have to do with our family that the Third Princess has her eyes on Lu Shizi"

Suiyun scorned her for being talkative, so she pulled her aside. Then, turning to Jiayin, she said, "Miss, it's getting late. We have to return to the palace tomorrow. You should get some rest early."

Jia Yin thought for a moment, then said, "A person with integrity fears no shadows. You need not worry."

"Tomorrow is the day the results are released, I want to personally congratulate my older brother. The day after, my brother will be riding a horse through the streets, and I also want to watch him a few more times. When grandma and mom come back, I'll tell them all about it."

Mu Xu took two fruits from the plate on the table and stuffed them into his pocket without saying a word, then jumped out the window.

Since the weather has warmed up, he refuses to sleep inside.

This also let Shui Ling and Shui Yun secretly breathe a sigh of relief. Heaven knows how many handkerchiefs they had torn apart in their struggle after guessing the truth.

Fearing that this matter would be known to others and tarnish the young lady's reputation.

Soon, the two of them waited on Jiayin to wash up and change into pajamas, then retired to the outer room and went to sleep.

As for Mu Xu, he was sprawled on the rooftop, his legs stretched out in the cool night breeze. He was happily munching on fruit and swaying his toes with a hint of smugness. One couldn't tell what exactly he was so pleased about...

Early the next day, Jia Yin left the palace.

As expected, our carriage was right at the palace gate.

Today is a grand court assembly, with Li Lao Er, Li Lao Si, and the Marquis all attending.

So, in the carriage there was only Li Ge'er who was eager to know the ranking, along with Lu Zong and Jia Xu, Jia Huan and the village head and Zhao Shu and others.

As for Jia Ren, he had to wait at the Earl's Mansion after all, as there were still celebratory officials to entertain.

When everyone saw the beautiful sounds coming, they were all very happy.

Li Ge'er also calmed down and accompanied his younger sister to have some refreshments while waiting for news.

Lu Cong didn't feel any pressure and was laughing along with them.

On the contrary, Jia Xu was so anxious that he fidgeted restlessly...

Countless scholars and their families, afraid to get too close, waited at a distance of several dozen meters outside the palace gate for the announcement.

When the sun was high in the sky, Manager Feng came out personally with his people.

Three large red-backgrounded gold-character lists were posted on the palace walls.

To prevent overcrowding and potential disturbances, a Forest Guard loudly recited a well-known verse.

But Li Ge'er was impatient and still led his men into the crowd.

As expected, Jia Ren topped the list and became the new champion.

The second-place winner was a man in his thirties.

But the investigation surprisingly fell onto Lu Zong's shoulders.

Not to mention the crowd, even Lu Zong himself was dumbfounded.

Before the palace examination, his ranking was not very high.

Even if he performed well in the palace examination, it's impossible to rise so quickly.

Jia Xu was happy for his friend and patted him heavily on the shoulder, exclaiming repeatedly, "Brother Lu, you are amazing! A talented scholar from a family of warriors!"

Lu Zonghui came back to his senses, putting away the astonishment in his heart, and also smiling in return, "Fortuitous, fortuitous!"

Jia Yin's eyes twinkled, she smiled and said congratulations, then added, "Yesterday, I also snuck out to watch the commotion. Brother Lu is the most relaxed of all the students, so naturally he did well on the exam. This title of Tanhua Lang is well-deserved."

Lu Zongxiao smiled even more happily and replied, "Thank you, County Princess. Yesterday I saw a flash of blue skirt under the screen and guessed that you were secretly watching the fun."

Jia Yin waved her hand and smiled, "The one wearing the blue dress wasn't me, it was the third princess. We watched for a while and almost got caught, so we ran away quickly."

Lu Zong was stunned and wanted to ask a few more questions, but Li Ge'er had already excitedly run back.

"I came in fifthty on the second list, while Brother Jia came in thirtieth!"

"Really" Jia Xu was so excited that he pulled Li Ge'er onto the carriage.

Li Ge'er nodded vigorously and smiled, "Brother Jia, this is your true skill! You were delayed in showing it because of illness before."

Just then, the soldier loudly sang about Jia Xu.

Hearing his own name and ranking with his own ears, Jia Xu clenched his fist and punched the air.

His last failure was a heavy stone on his heart, carrying too much pressure.

Fortunately, he had been training outside, which had made his mind much calmer. He withstood the pressure and finally won the glory he deserved this time.

However, compared to Lu Cong, he was still far behind. But at least he wasn't left behind by this younger brother, Li Ge'er, and that made him content...

A contingent of soldiers, riding horses adorned with red flowers, galloped to various mansions, spreading the news of joy.

Needless to say, they're about to make a killing.

Jiārén and Wǎnr met the crowd at dawn, then waited in the mansion.

Finally hearing the sound of horses' hooves, they received good news. Only then did the young couple feel completely at ease.

"Congratulations, husband!" Wan'er said, her eyes filled with tears, and then she had her son bow to his father.

Jia Ren embraced his wife and child, lowering his head to wipe away the tears of excitement from his wife's shoulder. "Wan'er, you've worked so hard! These past few years, you've single-handedly held up our family while I studied. Today, this title of Number One Scholar, half of the credit goes to you!"

Wan'er glanced at the maidservants standing head bowed at the door, and her face flushed.

She quickly wriggled out of her husband's embrace and scolded him, "As husband and wife, it's my duty to support you in your studies. Since there aren't many people around right now, why don't you hurry and write a letter to Grandma to share the good news Otherwise, in the next few days, you probably won't even have time to sleep."

Jia Ren smiled in response and went straight to the study.

Hearing the good news at the palace gate, everyone was overjoyed.

The village head and Zhao Shu and several others couldn't wait any longer, so they immediately took a carriage out of the city back to Suijin Beach.

Hundreds of relatives in Suijin Beach are eagerly awaiting good news!

Ji Xu and Lu Cong naturally had to return home, so they both hurriedly left.

Without speaking of how happy the Jia family was, it's only said that Lu Zong entered his own mansion and gathered people, then commanded one thing...

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