Crown Jewels

Chapter 170
Song Yan sneered, but the expression on his face still hadn't softened, and his sullen look showed a bit of indifference, it seemed that he didn't like Song Leyi at all.

Seeing that her showing of weakness did not ease her brother's expression, Song Leyi was also a little aggrieved, and suddenly threw off the sleeves she was holding on to, and turned around to vent her anger.

"I know I'm staying in the academy, brother, calculate how long you haven't come home, how many days I haven't seen you, if I didn't miss you, why would I come here again?"

Song Leyi lowered her head, her pink lips were pursed, her nose subconsciously wrinkled when she was wronged, and the silkworms under her wet round eyes bulged slightly, even though she had a lot of twitches, she also showed a little cuteness.

"Hey, what's the matter with you, Song Yan?"

"Come on, Sister Leyi, come to Cousin Fu's place. It happens that the antique soup is served here. I remember that you also like to eat this. Your brother also has a lot of courses in the academy. Otherwise, I would like to discipline you personally."

As Fu Sinian said, he moved a stool for her, let the little girl sit beside him, and helped her vent her anger on Song Yan.

Because of Song Leyi's words, Song Yan didn't say anything more, just sat on her left with a cold face, don't think he doesn't know, the brat might miss him, but it's true that the girl said he was so wronged No way, this is a show for his brother!
Song Leyi's emotions came and went quickly, and it took only a while to compete with his brother. At this moment, looking at the boiling soup in the tomato pot, and seeing the two sisters Gu Baozhu and Shen Lanqing who hadn't seen each other often, her face quickly recovered. Very smiling.

She is not as stingy as her brother!

Randomly scanning the ingredients on the table, Song Leyi's eyes sparkled.

"Sister Baozhu, Sister Lanqing——"

Song Leyi was pleasantly surprised to use the serving chopsticks to cook the thin mutton on the table into two grids respectively, and she did not forget to introduce it when she was done.

"My grandmother and I studied this antique soup, and finally felt that the mutton cooked through it was the freshest, and it tasted like red oil and tomato soup..."

The water in the soup pot was already boiling. Song Leyi held the serving chopsticks and put a few pieces of thin mutton into the dishes of the two sisters she was looking forward to. Her demeanor was enthusiastic but not reckless, and the order was well-organized. People have a good impression.

"Sister Leyi, you can't be so biased. Where's your cousin Fu's?"

After Fu Sinian finished speaking, there was also mutton cooked with small chopsticks in the dishes, and he immediately grinned, not forgetting to raise his eyebrows triumphantly at Song Yan's empty dishes.

Song Yan squinted at him, too lazy to pay attention to Fu Sinian's childish desire to win. Knowing that this is not the time to argue with Song Leyi, she simply took out the clean dishes, prepared the sauce for her and handed them to her. The tails of his eyes were still drooping, and he didn't bother to raise his eyelids to look at the little girl the whole time.

Stealing a peek at Song Yan, the little girl sniffled aggrievedly, and suddenly felt that she was so angry just now, it seemed a little outrageous.Song Leyi rubbed the corners of her stiff eyes, twisted her body a little uncomfortably, and finally took the initiative to reconcile with her brother after judging the situation.

"Cough-cough-"

A pretentious cough sounded, and the mutton was put into Song Yan's bowl with the chopsticks. Song Le's movements were very gentle, but his mouth became stiff as usual.

"This is what my grandmother asked me to clip for you—"

It was hard for her to say such a nondescript excuse, Song Yan finally raised his eyelids, hummed softly like alms, and then picked up the chopsticks and put the cooked mutton into his mouth to chew.

Seeing that he didn't refuse, Song Leyi's eyes lit up, but she restrained the joy hidden in her eyes for an instant, but the child's emotions and aura, what can be hidden, from the little devil's happy to put vegetables in her bowl From the frequency, I knew that Song Leyi might have easily passed this level because of today.

Thinking of this, Song Yan snorted a sneer suddenly, the voice was very soft, covered by the sound of the boiling red pot, no one else noticed it, only Song Leyi suddenly shivered, her round eyes were full of disbelief. He knew that she poked her head carefully, biting her chopsticks to secretly observe Fan Songyan's expression, after all, she sat down obediently and dared not talk much.

The people present were all human beings, the one who was not good at observing words and expressions, Gu Baozhu helped Song Leyi attract fire, and turned the topic to today's real protagonist, Shen Lanqing, asking her about the details of her scientific research in the government office.

"We entered the corresponding numbered room according to our number plate. There were desks inside, supplemented by candles issued by the government office. I prepared pens, ink, bedding, and food myself."

Shen Lanqing smiled, "It's very lucky. The autumn is cool and neither hot nor cold. I went in and was assigned an excellent position. The overall process was not difficult, and the answers to the questions were considered smooth."

The tables and desks in the No. [-] room are just patchwork of wooden boards, and it is not very convenient to eat and greet. Some candidates even fainted on the spot, which shows that the scientific examination environment is not good, but Shen Lanqing feels that there is no need to worry friends. Her own choice should be accepted no matter what.

Speaking of this, Shen Lanqing looked at Fu Sinian beside her, and there was a bit of fluctuating emotion in Yuanshan Handai's eyebrows and eyes.

It was Fu Sinian who gave her those few mint leaves...

When she endured the high pressure and felt dizzy, she picked off the mint leaves on top of her head one by one. The cool and comfortable taste in her mouth made her tense nerves slightly relaxed. The cool feeling can really help people relieve irritability , cheer up.

Although Shen Lanqing didn't say it clearly, everyone had heard about the scientific research environment, so they naturally knew that it was not easy.

"Sister Lanqing, the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold. Leyi feels that she will not let her sister down in the county test. If she becomes the top case in Chang'an County, sister must remember to buy candy for Leyi."

Song Leyi's words were a bit childish, but they were also very pleasing, and Fu Sinian followed closely to agree, and in the end Gu Baozhu simply asked everyone to drink wine to celebrate Shen Lanqing in advance.

The atmosphere at the dinner table quickly turned for the better, and everyone also said a few words about the topic of the imperial examination. After all, no matter whether it is a thesis test or a martial arts test, they are all challenges that they will most likely encounter in the future.

Shen Lanqing, on the other hand, sipped the milk in the porcelain cup, and glanced at the diners in the hall. After the room was tidied up, she unexpectedly noticed at this time that the storyteller who was speaking smoothly on the stage was no longer there, but the sky outside was just right. , the sunny appearance should be asking for tea money, obviously not the time for the storyteller to leave normally.

Thinking of this, Shen Lanqing glanced at Fu Sinian, who was beside him who was carelessly picking up food, and became thoughtful.

"Sister Shen—"

"Sister Lanqing——"

The little girl's slightly childish voice sounded again, and Shen Lanqing, who was recalled from her thoughts, stabilized the hand holding the porcelain cup, and looked at Song Leyi, who was looking at her eagerly, with some puzzlement.

"Ok?"

Seeing that Shen Lanqing was lost in thought just now, the little girl thoughtfully repeated her previous question.

"Oh, sister, I just said that the county examination is over, so the usual autumn this year should have passed, right?"

Hearing Song Leyi mention Qiu Wei, Shen Lanqing suddenly remembered something, she completely put down the porcelain cup in her hand, and gestured to the other four.

"That's right! The Qiu Wei was over before the first trial. But I forgot to tell you that what Qi Zhaichang participated in was this year's Qiu Wei. It just ended a few days ago, and the head of the mountain..."

Shen Lanqing paused for a moment before continuing: "The head of the mountain asked someone to inquire about the news. Qi Yuan should have performed well this time, and that person has praised him many times."

(End of this chapter)