Chapter 84: Pulling good people into the water and betraying the class
Three days later.

The results of the provincial examination were announced.

Sheng Hong has high hopes for Changbai, and also hopes that his love child Changfeng can pass, but it is a provincial examination after all, so even though he is anxious, he can only pretend not to care.

Even when Wang Ruofu wanted to accompany Changbai to see the list, she was stopped by Sheng Hong.

"Bai Er has studied poetry and books since he was young, and his wit is quick. He has accumulated talent for ten years, and now he has invited Zhuang Xuejiu to polish it..."

Sheng Hong was so confident when he spoke that he waved his sleeves and said calmly, "It's just a prefectural exam now, so it's a piece of cake for me, Bai'er."

The Sheng family didn't want to go and see the list, and Yang Wenyuan didn't bring his family with him, so they made an appointment to go and see the list together.

In a flash, the problem fell on Qi Heng.

Qi Heng couldn't save face, so he agreed reluctantly.

Then he persuaded Princess Pingning for a long time at home.

The day of result announcement.

Yang Wenyuan, Changbai, Qi Heng, and Changfeng gathered at Sheng's house to see the list together.

Originally, Rulan and the others wanted to go, but were stopped by Grandma Kong.

If the mind is not calm, nothing can be accomplished; if the person is not at peace, courtesy will not be achieved.

Yang Wenyuan and three others arrived at the place.

I saw a large group of students standing under the notice posted by the government.

At this time, there is no distinction between high and low.

Everyone was jostling for position, eager to find their own name on the list.

The students at this time are of all kinds.

The students who found their names on the list cheered and jumped for joy. Even if they did not know each other, they quickly became familiar with each other and invited each other to go to a restaurant for a drink.

Students who failed to find their own students after searching the entire list left dejectedly.

Even the provincial examination is like this.

This shows how terrifying the subsequent academy examinations, provincial examinations and metropolitan examinations would be.

In this way, we can also see the value of Sun Xiucai, the "twelve-year-old prodigy" who will become the husband of Shulan, the eldest daughter of the Sheng family, in the future.

Unfortunately, there has never been a shortage of examples of Zhongyong being hurt throughout history.

When he was twelve years old, he was called Sun Xiucai and attracted everyone's attention and became famous.

For the rest of his life, Sun Xiucai remained unknown and obscure.

However, Yang Wenyuan still doesn't know how far the relationship between Mr. Sun and Sheng Shulan has progressed.

Yang Wenyuan collected his thoughts again and smiled at Changbai and the others:

"They all go to the list to check their names. Why don't we also go to the list to find our own names?"

Yang Wenyuan feels that it is better to experience the excitement of opening a blind box in person, as it would be less thrilling if it went through someone else's hands.

Seeing that it was fun, the other three nodded in agreement.

They smiled at each other and joined the crowd below the list.

"..."

“I got it! I got it!”

"My name is here..."

Soon, four people with happy faces struggled out of the crowd, looked at each other, and said in unison:

“I’m on the list!”

Although it was something they had already been sure of, the four of them couldn't help but feel happy.

Yang Wenyuan thought to himself, today is such a happy day, shouldn’t we celebrate?

"As the saying goes, there is a balance between tension and relaxation..."

Yang Wenyuan thought for a moment and suggested, "Today is such a happy day, why don't we go to Fanlou for a drink together?"

Just now, many students who were on the list invited each other to go to Fanlou for a drink, so Changbai and Qi Heng were also somewhat tempted.

But before the two of them could say anything, they heard Chang Feng yelling, "What's the fun of drinking in Fanlou? Why not go to Guangyuntai!"

“???” Yang Wenyuan stared at Chang Feng’s somewhat wanton face, full of question marks.

Not brothers.

Is there something wrong with you?

What have you been doing behind our backs all this time!
Why has my appetite suddenly become so picky?

Eating, drinking and having fun isn't enough, you also want some food, right?

The first of the line?!
Thinking of this, Yang Wenyuan's heart suddenly moved and he felt quite expectant.

It would have been fine if Chang Feng hadn't mentioned it, but as soon as Chang Feng mentioned it, Yang Wenyuan felt a little itchy.

I have been practicing martial arts and studying recently, but I haven't been to Guangyuntai for a long time...

Fair skin, beautiful face, long legs, soft breasts, hips and slim waist...

Suck!

Yang Wenyuan swallowed secretly, and the look in his eyes gradually became firm.

I've worked so hard for so long, can't I just enjoy myself?!
Then play music and then dance!
However, Yang Wenyuan and Chang Feng agreed, but Chang Bai and Qi Heng were full of resistance.

One is the diligent and self-disciplined Baoshu of the Sheng family.

One is Princess Pingning’s mother…her good son.

Both of them were people who didn't want to go to a place like Guangyuntai.

In short, it's hard to get two people to agree.

But these two people have to go.

If only Yang Wenyuan and Chang Feng went...

Based on their past deeds, others would certainly look at them with suspicion, thinking that they had done something shameful.

But if we bring the "representatives of integrity" Chang Bai and Qi Heng, the situation will be different.

Even if you do it, others will think you were drugged.

Besides, we were just drinking and listening to music, and at most we just took a few glances at them. It wasn't like we were leaking anything, so what's wrong with that?
So we must drag them into the water!

However, Yang Wenyuan turned his head and thought that it was too difficult to attack head-on, so he could only make a detour from the side.

So Yang Wenyuan decided to change his thinking.

No more going to Fanlou and Guangyuntai!
Let’s book a restaurant.

Then let Changqing go to Guangyuntai to call Wei Xingshou, and bring a few more sisters with him. That should be okay, right?

I didn’t go to Guangyuntai!
As the saying goes, a gentleman deceives others.

Yang Wenyuan first told Changqing to prepare, then pulled Changfeng aside to whisper a few words, and finally, under the latter's admiring gaze, Yang Wenyuan said: "Let's not go to Guangyuntai, Fanlou is a bit expensive, so let's just find a random restaurant.

It's just a drink, there's no need to make so much trouble!"

"Uh-huh!"

Chang Feng nodded in agreement, looking like someone who had turned over a new leaf.

But in fact, Chang Feng secretly thought in his heart: Sure enough, my guess was right, the young marquis is playing with flowers!

Although Changbai and Qiheng were somewhat skeptical about why Changfeng's attitude changed so quickly, they reluctantly followed him into the carriage.

In the carriage, Yang Wenyuan and Chang Feng looked at each other, and they both saw the excitement of dragging a "good family" into the water in each other's eyes!
Half an hour later.

Two unmarked carriages suddenly stopped under a roadside restaurant that was reserved by Yang Wenyuan.

The carriage stopped, and Changqing and his personal guards set up a tent to block out the view of the outside world.

Then four young women with white veils on their faces slowly walked out of the carriage. Each of them had a graceful figure and was accompanied by a maid carrying a musical instrument.

The top floor of the restaurant.

Yang Wenyuan and his companions were drinking and having fun.

Suddenly, Changqing's voice was heard outside the door.

"Sir, the people are here."

"come in!"

As Yang Wenyuan finished speaking, the door was pushed open and Wei Xingtou came in with her three sisters.

"what?"

"what?"

Changqing, who was outside the house, heard two groundhog screams from inside. He felt helpless about his young master's bad taste, shook his head, and took out the copper lock from behind.

With a "click", the door of the room behind him was locked tightly!

……

Inside the palace.

The emperor and the empress were taking a rest under the pavilion in the imperial garden.

A breeze blew, and the corners of a stack of provincial examination papers were lifted up on the stone table.

"I never thought that Yang Wenyuan, a little monkey who makes trouble all day long, could write such an answer." The emperor laughed.

The test paper was not good enough to catch the emperor's eye, but the person who answered the paper was Yang Wenyuan, which was beyond the emperor's expectation.

I thought Yang Wenyuan was just like other families of military honor, leaning towards the literary world to whitewash himself.

Who would have thought that Yang Wenyuan's level was actually quite good, and he seemed like a real talent.

"It is also thanks to your Majesty."

Empress Cao glanced at the answer sheet on the table and said with a smile, "But Your Majesty specially pulled out Yang Wenyuan's paper. Could it be that he wanted to fulfill the reward he promised during the New Year?"

"The imperial examination is the foundation of the country and the root of the country. Although I am old, I am not so foolish as to interfere in the imperial examination. Don't test me with this."

The emperor smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying, "I brought Yang Wenyuan's paper because I wanted to see his level. If it's not good enough, I will grant him a special examination in the future, but since he looks pretty good, there's no need for this reward."

"Well, the fame and honor gained through favors cannot compare to what you can truly gain through yourself."

Empress Cao nodded and continued to ask, "If so, where will Your Majesty use this reward?"

The emperor just smiled gently, a smile with a hint of deep meaning.

"I have already thought of the general purpose, but I still need to consider the details."

……

Jiying Lane.

Sheng family.

Changbai was very thoughtful and knew that his family was waiting for news about him and Changfeng, so before going to the restaurant, he had already sent their followers to report the news home.

Wang Ruofu and Lin Qinshuang each showed off their talents in their respective courtyards, hoping that their sons would pass the palace examination.

Wei Ruixuan.

Wang Ruofu is burning incense and worshiping Buddha.

Upon closer inspection, one can see that Wang Ruofu worshipped Buddhism, Taoism, and Legalism.

The main goal is to catch everything in one fell swoop, with no taboos.

Very individual!
Linqi Pavilion.

Lin Qinshuang paced back and forth, hoping for God's blessing.

Finally, the servants brought back the good news that all four young masters had passed.

Wang Ruofu was so overjoyed that she was about to go out to meet Changbai, but she heard from the servant that Yang Wenyuan had taken Changbai and the others out for a drink.

Wang Ruofu nodded immediately, muttering, "That's good. Yang Wenyuan is Changbai's future brother-in-law. It's good for the two to get closer. I can also take Changbai out for a walk more often, so that he won't get sick from staying at home all day."

Wang Ruofu didn't guess that Yang Wenyuan had ulterior motives.

He actually brought his son Changbai to experience the joy of Guangyuntai.

Then, Wang Ruofu took the good news to Shou'an Hall to inform Old Madam Sheng.

Different from Wang Ruofu's surprise.

Old Madam Sheng just nodded calmly, obviously having anticipated this result.

After all, it was just a provincial examination, so she was not as surprised as Wang Ruofu.

But seeing Wang Ruofu's overjoyed look, Old Lady Sheng said softly, "Since Changbai, Changfeng and the others went to have a banquet with Yang Wenyuan at the restaurant at noon, let's have the dinner at Shou'an Hall tonight. It's a happy event after all, so let's have some fun together."

"Yes, mother!"

in the afternoon.

Changbai and Changfeng returned home drunk and were caught by Sheng Hong.

Seeing his two sons reeking of alcohol and with red faces, Sheng Hong didn't say much, thinking that they might have been happy today and drank a few extra glasses.

"Grandmother heard that both of you passed the provincial examination. Although passing the provincial examination is not a big deal, it is still a happy event, so today's dinner will be held in Shou'an Hall."

Sheng Hong instructed: "You all go back to your rooms first, wash up and then go to Shou'an Hall to talk."

Changbai and Changfeng ran into Sheng Hong face to face as soon as they returned home. They felt a little uneasy, so when they heard what Sheng Hong said, they nodded and ran away in a hurry.

Seeing this scene, Sheng Hong couldn't help but laugh.

I didn't expect that Changbai, who is such a steady person, would act so rashly after drinking today.

"He is still a young man after all. When he heard that he would go to his grandmother to receive praise from the whole family, he was so impatient."

Dinner.

Everyone gathered in Shou'an Hall.

On such a festive day, Wang Ruofu would drink as usual.

"Mother Liu!"

Wang Ruofu shouted proudly, "Go to the kitchen and bring us the warmed Stork wine!"

The weather is still a little cool at this time, so the wine should be warmed up in advance.

"Stork wine?"

Old Madam Sheng was a little surprised when she heard this: "Isn't this the imperial wine? Where did you get it from, Madam?"

At that time, Suhexiang wine was the royal medicinal wine in the palace.

Cook one or two ounces of Suhexiang pills with every dou of wine. It can regulate the five internal organs and eliminate abdominal diseases.

Because the materials used are very particular, it is very precious.

"This was just sent by the young marquis."

Wang Ruofu pretended to be embarrassed and said, "Wenyuan said that the palace gave a reward during the New Year to Pingyang Marquis's Mansion and Yangdu Commander's House. He has a small family and doesn't have much else, but this Suhexiang wine is a medicinal wine, so he can't be greedy, so he sent it over."

Yang Wenyuan has a golden finger, and the medicinal wine like Suhexiang doesn't taste very good, so it is naturally of no use.

Therefore, after confirming that Yang Yuqing did not want it, Yang Wenyuan only kept a little at home to taste it, and sent all of it to the Sheng family today.

It is a piece of chicken ribs for Yang Wenyuan, but it is a valuable gift for the Sheng family.

You can also earn favors by being generous to others.

This is what Yang Wenyuan likes to do the most.

After listening to this, Mrs. Sheng nodded slightly: "You really put in a lot of effort."

"Grandma, your words are too serious."

Hua Lan stood up and said, "The Suhexiang wine sent by Wenyuan, which also includes a portion for grandma, has been prepared in my grandson's room and will be delivered after the banquet."

After the betrothal ceremony, Hualan was finally willing to call Yang Wenyuan "Wenyuan" instead of "Little Marquis" in front of her family.

But even so, Hualan's cheeks were slightly flushed.

As for the portion of Styrax wine given to Old Madam Sheng.

Of course it was Hualan who did it herself, and it had nothing to do with Yang Wenyuan.

Although Mrs. Sheng is old and kind, she is not Yang Wenyuan's biological grandmother after all.

When Yang Wenyuan delivered the gifts, he only thought that he had done something wrong today, so he sent some gifts as a precaution. He didn't expect so much.

After the banquet.

Changbai looked at Hualan hesitantly.

Finally, he made up his mind and walked towards Hualan with firm steps.

Hua Lan was about to go back to her room when she saw her brother suddenly walk towards her. A hint of doubt flashed in her beautiful eyes.

Could it be that Changbai felt that the Suhexiang wine was to his liking at the table and wanted a few bottles as well?
Just as he was about to agree, he saw Changbai quietly approaching and whispering a few words.

Um? ! !
After hearing Changbai's report, Hualan's beautiful eyes suddenly widened and her smooth face turned red.

It turned out to be the case.

No wonder he suddenly gave me gifts, it turned out I had done something wrong!
But now Yang Wen was so far away, Hualan had no place to vent her anger. She could only look hatefully at her brother who was so close to her, and stretched out her soft hand to twist Changbai's ear.

"You were there at the time, why didn't you stop it? It seems you are not a good person either, quickly tell me the whole thing!"

No matter how gentle and dignified a sister is, she always has a "Tyrannosaurus" face when facing her younger brother.

At this moment, the sister's natural suppression power over her brother was fully demonstrated!

This is the fate of those who betray their class!

Changbai's ears were pinched and he cried out in pain.

But I can’t express my pain in my heart!

Who knew that Yang Wenyuan's future brother-in-law not only tricked them into the restaurant, but also called the head of Guangyuntai to play music and dance, and then had someone lock the door from the outside!

As God knows, the first time he realized that something was wrong, he was ready to rush out.

But the door is locked!

This scene of "sister is kind and brother is respectful" was seen by Wang Ruofu who was standing next to her.

I just thought it was just a relationship between siblings, playing like they did when they were little. I felt relieved at that moment: this is what a family should be like!
Then he looked at Rulan, who was stroking her belly with a look of contentment after eating so much. Wang Ruofu's heart sank suddenly. He reached out and poked Rulan's forehead, with a look of disappointment on his face.

Hualan is beautiful, gentle and intellectual.

Changbai is also an upright gentleman who studies hard.

How come the youngest daughter Rulan becomes so lazy?

A few days ago, she was clamoring that she didn't want to learn these tedious things anymore and would rather marry into an ordinary family.

Oh, I'm really worried about it!

(End of this chapter)