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Chapter 437 Sorry!
The result of the palace examination had already been determined. As expected, Ning Caichen won the first place and became the new top scholar this year!
The emperor admired him very much and praised him generously in front of all the civil and military officials in the court. He even went beyond convention and entrusted him with an important task on the spot, personally appointing him as the Grand Secretary of the Fengtian Palace. This honor is rare in all dynasties throughout the past!
According to convention, most of the previous top scholars started out as a sixth-rank editor in the Hanlin Academy. They would first go to the Hanlin Academy to gain some experience, wait for the opportunity, and then be selected for promotion.

But in fact, this "excellent" includes many things. The Great Yan has been peaceful for a long time. Now, the Hanlin Academy is full of Wenquxing who have been wasted by time and have lost their ambitions!

As soon as Ning Caichen passed the imperial examination, he directly bypassed the Hanlin Academy and was appointed as the Grand Secretary of the Fengtian Palace. It was a sudden rise to fame!

And the most valuable thing about Ning Caichen's title of Grand Secretary is not its fifth-rank official title, but the prefix "Fengtian Palace"!

You know, Fengtian Hall is the palace where the emperor handles his daily government affairs. In other words, Ning Caichen, the Grand Secretary, has the privilege of walking in front of the emperor and can always be by his side to assist him in handling government affairs!

Although the civil and military officials present were shocked, how could they not see that the new number one scholar had already won the emperor's heart!

This also made him become the hottest new star, and he was the most popular at the moment!
After the palace examination, it was customary for the emperor to parade through the streets on horseback!

Ning Caichen rode in the front, leading the third and second place winners of the same exam to tour the capital. He had wings on his hat, was wearing red and flowers, and was welcomed by the people lining the streets. It really fits the saying, "The horse gallops fast in the spring breeze, and all the flowers in Chang'an can be seen in one day!"

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It was almost evening when Ning Caichen returned to the palace, his face still flushed with smugness.

Ning's mother had been looking forward to his return, and when she saw him coming back, she immediately grabbed him and looked at him three times and three times. Looking at the top scholar's clothes on him, she was overwhelmed with joy and burst into tears...

There is no need to mention how Ning's mother felt satisfied and relieved.

Next, let’s celebrate together!
Except for the Ning family mother and son who were kept in the dark, everyone seemed to be willing to indulge themselves until late at night, when everyone was drunk and then dispersed after having fun!
According to convention, the top scholar would have a seven-day vacation, but Ning Caichen was once again given an exception and, with the emperor's blessing, was allowed to take a month's vacation.

Early the next morning, Xiaoqian took the scholar out for a walk and did not return until late at night.

The same thing happened for the next two days.

Three days passed in a blink of an eye.

For Ning Caichen, these three days were the happiest time in his life.

He performed brilliantly in the palace examination, and won the top spot, adding glory to his family. Not only did he live up to his mother Ning's expectations and bring honor to his Ning family, he also fulfilled his own oath. He thought that he was about to get his wish and could marry his beloved. He was very proud and full of smiles!

Qiye spent these three days like a year, feeling extremely troubled. On the one hand, he was tormented by guilt, and on the other hand, he was worried about the safety of the people in the Demon Palace. In secret, he was constantly being tested and urged by the Imperial City. All these things came at the same time, overwhelming him.

It was late at night again.

The joyful Ning Caichen and Xiaoqian returned to Maple Forest Courtyard under the bright moonlight. He let go of Xiaoqian's soft little hand and went back to the house reluctantly.

"Scholar, wait a minute, I have something to tell you."

Xiaoqian watched the scholar's departing back, hesitated for a long time, and finally plucked up the courage to make the decision!

She tried her best to remain calm, but her voice couldn't stop trembling. Bathed in the cold moonlight, there was an indescribable beauty!
Ning Caichen stopped, turned around and looked at Xiaoqian, and asked in confusion: "What's the matter? It's so late, can't we talk about it tomorrow?"

Xiao Qian clenched her fists, her chest rose and fell violently several times, and she covered her inner misery with indifference, and said expressionlessly: "Scholar, let's break up!"

The scholar would not take such a meaningless sentence seriously, thinking it was a joke, and immediately laughed: "Xiao Qian, what are you talking about? Stop joking, this..."

"This is not a joke, I'm tired of you and don't want to be with you anymore!" Xiaoqian looked heartless. She was not intentionally hiding anything, but this vortex was too big and she didn't want the scholar to be involved!
The smile on the scholar's face suddenly froze, and he stared at Xiaoqian, trying to find any flaw.

Xiao Qian gritted her teeth and looked at him indifferently. Her eyes were firm and cold. The scholar immediately panicked and said in disbelief: "Xiao Qian, what nonsense are you talking about..."

"I'll say this one last time. This is not a joke. We're done!" Xiao Qian shook her head, as if issuing an ultimatum. After saying this, she turned around and walked back to her room without even looking back...

The scholar would not let her leave like this, so he immediately chased after her and held her back: "Xiao Qian, stop making trouble. I have already won the first place in the imperial examination, and we can get married soon..."

"I'm not making a fuss. I've figured it out during this time. Humans and demons are on different paths. There won't be any good results for us to be together. Forget about me..."

Xiaoqian held back her tears, shook off the scholar's hand, rushed into the house, quickly closed the door, and stood behind it to prevent him from entering!
The scholar pushed the door hard, trying to get in: "I don't believe it, you must have your reasons..."

"Come out and explain yourself!"

"We have been together for so long and have been through so much. If there is anything, just tell me and I will shoulder it with you..."

"Come out..."

"Let me in..."

"We can find a solution together!" He kept saying, his eyes became redder and his voice choked!

Such a big noise naturally alarmed the others.

Everyone went out.

Ning's mother was about to go over to ask, but was stopped by Sima Sanniang: "Let them solve the child's problem themselves..."

As she spoke, she half-pulled and half-dragged Ning's mother back to her room. During this time, she winked at Yan Chixia who was standing at the door!

Qiye appeared at the gate of the courtyard at some point in the night, looking a little blurry in the shadow!

Yan Chixia cast his gaze over, Qiye met his gaze, then sighed and walked into the courtyard.

"Scholar..."

He cried out with mixed feelings!

The scholar paused, turned around and looked at him. He immediately guessed something and asked angrily, "Is it you..."

"I am sorry for you. The Great Yan Emperor threatened the lives of everyone in the Demon Palace. Xiao Qian had no choice but to do this to save them." Qiye explained guiltily, not daring to look the scholar in the eye.

Ning Caichen staggered back a few steps, his eyes filled with despair and pain: "How could this happen? How could this happen..."

Seeing this, Qiye felt even more guilty, his heart aching: "Scholar, I am sorry for you, but I have no choice."

Ning Caichen seemed to be further provoked, and suddenly roared in despair: "Then can't we resist? Are we just going to let others manipulate us like this?"

Qiye smiled bitterly: "Resistance? How easy is that? Now the Demon Palace has been wiped out. Tell me, how can I resist?"

These words were like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing Ning Caichen's anger and unwillingness. He collapsed to the ground in despair, tears streaming down his face!
Suddenly, his eyes, filled with despair, lit up suddenly, as if he had grasped a life-saving straw, and he said anxiously: "Master, we can find the Taoist priest. Isn't he the prince..."

"It's no use!"

Yan Chixia interrupted and shook his head bitterly: "As soon as this matter came out, I sent a letter, hoping that he would try to save the situation, but the Great Yan Emperor was cunning. He used the excuse of a riot in the Southern Barbarian Forbidden Land to send Zhang Mingyang out ahead of time, causing him to be trapped in a quagmire, with his life or death uncertain. Now Brother Zhang is leading the Yanyun Cavalry to rescue people and has no time to care about other things!"

He concealed the first letter asking for help, not wanting the scholar to feel uncomfortable!

After hearing this, the scholar fell into despair again, his eyes full of sadness, and he was stunned!

At this time, Xiaoqian came out, her eyes were red and swollen, and her face was tearful.

"Scholar..."

Xiaoqian called out distressedly, her voice hoarse and full of sadness.

Ning Caichen raised his head and looked at her, his lips trembling: "Xiao Qian, do you really want to do this?"

"Scholar, I...I have no choice."

"You and I are not meant to be in this life, forget me!"

After Xiaoqian said this, she turned around and went back to the house.

The door slammed shut, but it couldn't stop her crying!
Qiye looked towards Xiaoqian's room, then at the scholar who was in tears. His back, which was as straight as a mountain, suddenly collapsed!

Receding silently, sinking into the darkness, disappearing...

"Sister Ning, don't get excited..."

"listen to me……"

In another room, Sima Sanniang held Ning's mother tightly, and earnestly explained to her the severity of the situation...

Yan Chixia watched over the scholar silently, looking up at the sky helplessly. The moon was lonely and cold, just like his mood, only sadness!

This night is destined to be restless...

(End of this chapter)