Back to the marriage proposal, helping the incompetent husband to rise to the top

Chapter 67 Participating in the Spring Examination
Ye Chenxi turned around, used Ye Chenting's arm to cover her eyes, and secretly wiped away her tears.

Seeing him like this, Ye Chenting patted his shoulder again.

The older clan members who came to watch murmured in low voices:

“Young people nowadays don’t follow procedures and have no rules at all!”

"It is said that the princess is the most law-abiding person, but that's all."

"A graceful and elegant peony flower was stuck in cow dung."

"..."

Ye Chenxi was feeling bitter. When he heard this, he immediately raised his sleeves to wipe his eyes and said to the clan member, "Who has no rules? Who is cow dung?"

The clan member was surprised: "Young Master?"

"Are you saying that I have no rules?" Ye Chenxi asked loudly.

The clan members dared not speak.

Ye Chenxi gritted his teeth in anger: "You guys are just from the side branches of the Ye family? You can only wear gorgeous clothes and stand here to watch the ceremony because of my father's glory! Who are you to say irresponsible things about my sister? Is it your rule to slander others in other people's homes?"

Several clan members were angry but dared not speak out.

Although Ye Chenxi lowered his voice, many people around him still heard what he said and looked over here.

Seeing this, Ye Chenting hurriedly spoke to smooth things over: "On such a happy day, it's rare for young people to gather together to play. It's cold in the courtyard, so please move to the warm room to rest."

After he finished speaking, he gave a wink to the attendants in the courtyard.

The attendant immediately stepped forward: "Please."

The clan member left in embarrassment.

Ye Chenxi was furious: "This group of people really know how to take advantage of their age! If it weren't for my father's sake, I really want to scold them out of the house!"

"Since you know, why bother to get angry with them?" Ye Chenting patted his head: "Okay, don't be angry."

Only then did Ye Chenxi give up.

Outside the door.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Ye Wanqing took the tray containing the return gift and reply letter from the female official and handed it to Chu Anlan.

The ceremonial officer shouted, "The engagement ceremony is complete..."

Outside the yard, the sound of firecrackers was deafening.

Soon after, the sound of firecrackers and stringed instruments was heard outside the mansion, resounding through the sky.

The entire Princess's Mansion was immersed in a lively and festive atmosphere.

At the reminder of the ceremonial officer, Chu Anlan was surrounded by a group of young men and left Jinghong Garden, going to the front hall to serve tea to Chu Yanrong and Ye Hongwei.

Ye Wanqing stayed in Jinghong Garden, and accompanied by Liao Fuyu, talked with the female relatives who came to congratulate her.

During this period, Chu Gongxiao came here in person.

The Empress Dowager and the Queen were unable to leave the palace, so they sent their personal maids to deliver the gifts and convey a few personal words.

The palace was bustling all day long.

However, the gate of Dingyuan Marquis Mansion, which was three streets away from the Princess' Mansion, was closed.

The atmosphere in the whole house was very tense.

Since the night before, Lu Jilian was punished to kneel in the ancestral hall and copy the family rules.

For two whole days and two nights, he knelt in front of the tablet and copied the family rules without eating a single grain of rice or drinking a single drop of water.

No one knows what mistake he made.

When the lights were turned on, the guests in the Princess's Mansion gradually dispersed.

Ye Chenting came to Jinghong Garden and said, "An Lan was forced to drink a lot of wine. Chen Xi has personally sent him back to Prince Dun's mansion. You are also tired all day, so go to bed early."

Ye Wanqing handed him a cup of hot tea: "Second brother, you have worked hard today. The New Year is coming to an end, and the heavy snow has blocked the road again. Second brother, you don't need to go to Yinxu anymore, right?"

Ye Chenting took the teacup and said, "Before I come back, I have finished my official duties. In the next few days, I will prepare for the next spring exam."

Yes, next year will be the Spring Examination which is held every three years.

Looking at Ye Chenting, Ye Wanqing said gently: "Second brother is knowledgeable and has two years of travel experience. He will definitely achieve good results."

Ye Chenting smiled and said, "I hope so." He suddenly thought of something, "Speaking of which, Ji Lian will also participate in the Spring Examination next year. The top spot will most likely be his."

Ye Wanqing's smile faded a little.

What the second brother said was right. In his previous life, Lu Jilian was indeed the top scholar. And he was the runner-up.

Seeing that it was already late at night, Ye Chenting did not want to stay any longer: "I am exhausted today, have a good rest, I will go back first."

"Goodbye, second brother." Ye Wanqing stood up.

The maid waiting at the door took off her cloak, handed it to Ye Chenting, and then handed him the warm hand warmer.

Ye Chenting stepped onto the stone steps.

Ye Wanqing suddenly thought of something and stood up and walked to the door: "Second brother."

"Anything else?" Ye Chenting turned around.

Ye Wanqing stood by the door, looking at him against the light: "The New Year is coming, and the city of Jin is bustling with businessmen and travelers from all over the country. If you have time, go out for a walk more often."

Go out more?
Ye Chenting asked in confusion: "Why?"

Ye Wanqing smiled and said, "I see that my second brother looks very happy these past two days. Maybe he is going to have good luck."

Ye Chenting was stunned for a moment, and a layer of red appeared on his handsome face: "I know, you should rest earlier."

Ye Wanqing watched him leave with a smile.

In his previous life, my second brother also met his sister-in-law in Jindu at this time.

Come to think of it, it will be in these few days.

……

The next morning, Prince Dun's carriage stopped outside the Princess's mansion.

During yesterday's engagement ceremony, the palace bestowed many rewards. Today, Chu Anlan will bring Ye Wanqing to the palace to express his gratitude.

When Ye Wanqing went out with her mother, the Princess of Dun, who brought Chu Anlan into the palace, was also there.

Chu Anlan smiled brightly: "Wanqing, what a coincidence, we meet again!"

Ye Wanqing's eyebrows curved: "What a coincidence."

Seeing her cooperation, Chu Anlan laughed foolishly: "Haha..."

As soon as Chu Anlan finished speaking, Princess Dun patted him on the shoulder: "What did your father tell you before you left? Be steady."

"I know..." Chu Anlan said lazily.

Chu Yanrong was kind and considerate: "An Lan, smile more now while you can. You probably won't have the chance to smile after you meet the emperor later."

Chu Anlan asked innocently, "Why?"

Chu Yanrong and Princess Dun looked at each other and laughed with their hands covering their mouths.

Chu Anlan's eyelids twitched all the way until he saw Emperor Fengyang. Only then did he understand what the eldest princess meant by that sentence.

Qinzheng Hall.

The snow outside the hall had not melted yet, but the charcoal fire inside was burning brightly.

Ambergris is mixed with a hint of sandalwood.

Emperor Fengyang sat on the dragon throne, looking at Chu Anlan, who was wearing a thick brocade robe and holding a hand warmer, with a dull expression: "Yesterday, I summoned several of your teachers in the Imperial College. They said that you have never liked studying since you were young. During the years you were in the Imperial College, you would fall asleep as soon as the class started.

In the past, I indulged you because I thought you were young and your father's only son. Now that you are engaged to marry my niece, I have no choice but to control you."

Chu Anlan exclaimed in his heart: It's over!
Emperor Fengyang said: "From now on, you will start studying again, and next spring, you will take the imperial examination with other students."

"What!" Chu Anlan felt as if a thunderbolt had exploded above his head.

Emperor Fengyang stroked the teacup beside him: "Why, do you have any doubts?"

"Yes." Chu Anlan racked his brains before coming up with an excuse: "Your Majesty, I have never participated in an imperial examination. It is inappropriate for me to directly participate in the Spring Examination."

Emperor Fengyang raised his eyelids, his eyes were cold: "Don't worry, I will arrange for officials to recommend you for reference and arrange for you to have reference qualifications."

Chu Anlan was speechless.

Emperor Fengyang's eyes were cold and gloomy: "An Lan, I have high hopes for you. I'll ask the Crown Prince to arrange a teacher for you. You should study hard and strive to pass the imperial examination."

Take the imperial examination?
Chu Anlan thought, it would be better to just take his life.

He asked: "Your Majesty, is it really impossible to discuss this further? I just fell into the water a while ago, and I am very weak..."

Emperor Fengyang smiled and said, "You want to make a deal with me? If you are willing to break off the engagement with Wanqing, I will not ask you to take the imperial examination and will directly arrange a sinecure for you. How about that?"

Chu Anlan straightened his back and said, "Don't bother your Majesty, I will start studying today!"

(End of this chapter)