Splendid Book

Chapter 47
The girls who came to take the exam were standing in the courtyard, surrounded by corridors, except for the girls who came to take the exam, they seemed to be unable to see anyone else.But even so, everyone still stood quietly, not daring to whisper.Because everyone knows that since they entered the women's school, the examination of their etiquette has already begun.

Shen Lan was standing next to Shen Changle, although she was nervous in her heart, her eyes were still secretly looking around.

At this time, a woman wearing light blue clothes came out from the inside. I saw that there was no makeup on her head, only a simple hairstyle.Since they entered the women's school, they have seen this kind of attire, which is the uniform attire here.

It's just that Shen Changle was slightly taken aback when he saw the person coming.

It's Qiao Yun.

Ever since she met Qiao Yun at the Lantern Festival that year, she has been looking for trouble for Shen Changle ever since.Fortunately, Shen Changle didn't go out very often, nor did he attend banquets very often, so even if Qiao Yun wanted to trouble her, he couldn't break into Duke Wei's mansion.

At this moment, Qiao Yun stood in front, raised her chin slightly, and looked at this group of fresh little girls.

Yes, the fresh little girls all came with apprehension and joy, and Qiao Yun's eyes lingered on Shen Changle's face, but most of them would return disappointed.Qiao Yun smiled contemptuously, and said lightly, "All of you come with me."

All the girls knew that this was the senior sister of the girls' school, so they all smiled and followed.

Qiao Yun led them through the corridor and walked all the way to the back. After a while, they came to a wide place. This was a huge square. Opposite was a magnificent palace. You can see the desks and futons placed inside, presumably they are here to take the exam.

The little girls have already lined up in order of height and entered the hall one by one.In the morning, the four subjects of piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting were tested. Although there was a lot of content, it didn't take much time.

The two examinations of calligraphy and painting are actually conducted at the same time, because while they are painting, they need to write a poem suitable for the situation on the painting.This not only needs to pay attention to the candidates' calligraphy, but also pay attention to their poetry writing level.

Shen Changle chuckled, what a coincidence, she just drew a picture with her elder brother and the others two days ago, and planned to give it to her father as a birthday present.

After the morning exam, no one dared to breathe a sigh of relief, because there was a more difficult exam in the afternoon.Naturally they had lunch in the girls' school, no one said a word, they ate the meal gracefully and gracefully, as if they were not eating in a small girls' school, but attending a peach feast in the sky.

Qiao Yun was sitting not far from her, and the girls around her were all dressed like her.But precisely because they are dressed in the same way, their appearance is even more important.Although the girls around her were pretty and delicious, compared to Qiao Yun, they looked like a fairy and her maids.

Shen Changle lowered his head and smiled, no wonder people say that Empress Defei is the number one beauty in the harem, the Qiao family has beauties, and Qiao Yun is also a beauty of the Qiao family.

After the meal, they were divided into various places to rest for a while, and this gave them a chance to take a breather.It just so happened that she met an acquaintance, Ye Lanting's cousin Ye Ling. She affectionately held Shen Changle's arm and asked, "Sister Le, why don't you come to my house to play when I post a post for you?"

Ye Ling's grandfather and Ye Lanting's grandfather are brothers, but her grandfather never had the high status of Ye Lanting's grandfather, but her father is a very powerful figure. Left servant.

"The women's school exam is approaching, I have to study hard at home," Shen Changle said with a smile.

In fact, she didn't want to get too involved with the Ye family, she was afraid that she would get closer to the Ye family, in case her father betrothed her to Ye Lanting in this life.The matter of Ye Lanting always weighed on her heart like a stone. She didn't want Ye Lanting to have an accident, but she also hoped that she could protect herself wisely and stay away from the tragedy of her previous life.

After all, she is still a selfish person.

So she felt ashamed of Ye Ling's enthusiasm.

"Sister Le, you are so smart, you don't need to work hard, you will definitely be admitted to the women's school," Ye Ling said with a smile, holding her arm.

Shen Changle glanced at the other girls beside him, wishing he could stroke their foreheads, this girl really dared to say it.She immediately put on a straight face and said: "You can't say that, but anyone who can take the women's school exam is a girl with both talent and beauty. I'm not sure that I will pass the exam."

Ye Ling probably also knew that she had said the wrong thing, so she stuck out her tongue embarrassingly.

Shen Changle knew that she was also unintentional, so he asked some more about her recent situation.The last time she and Ye Ling met was two months ago, the Ye family sent things from their hometown to the capital, and Ye Lanting also prepared gifts for her and Ye Ling.So Ye Ling sent it over in person.

The two talked for a while, and when they saw someone resting with their eyes closed, they fell silent.After a while, I heard voices outside, and everyone in the room opened their eyes and looked outside.With a curious expression on Ye Ling's face, she asked softly, "Sister Le, what did you say happened outside?"

Shen Changle remained silent, and she didn't have clairvoyant eyes, so naturally she didn't know.However, someone was still curious, and secretly opened the window a little, so that the sound from outside could leak in.

"Didn't I tell you a long time ago that you are not allowed to wander around in the girls' school, why do you want to do this?" Only a delicate female voice said sternly.

Hearing this voice, Shen Changle only thought it sounded familiar, but he didn't know who it was.

"I'm sorry, Senior Sister, I just want to go to the official room," another soft voice came to mind, but Shen Changle recognized it as soon as he heard it, it was Shen Lan's voice.

I don't know what she did to cause people in the women's school to scold her like this.

The woman who scolded her snorted softly, and said in a disdainful voice: "Don't call me Senior Sister, now you are just an examinee, not a student of the Women's School."

Such words hitting people's hearts are really sour, spicy and painful, Shen Changle doesn't need to think about it, Shen Lan outside is probably already tearing up in his eyes.It's just that there is no Shen Lingchang here, and no one will be nervous because of her tears.

Shen Lan begged in a low voice for a long time, and finally said: "Okay, go back and rest, don't run around like this anymore."

After the sound from outside disappeared, no one in the room opened their mouths, and everyone's minds were probably confused.Although the words just now were not reprimanding them, the difference between going to a women's school and not going to a women's school is so big.

"It would be great if I could pass the exam," Ye Ling said softly from the side.

Shen Changle squeezed her palm, probably comforting her.

There are only two exams in the afternoon, but they are not as easy as the morning ones.It wasn't until the end that everyone dared to breathe a sigh of relief.It's just that the results of today's exam are not immediately available, and the results will be released after three days, and it is the same as the release of Jinshi's results.So on that day, everyone will know whether they have been admitted.

After they lined up, they returned from the temple.

After everyone left the gate of the women's school, they were completely relieved.

Ye Ling immediately came over and said coquettishly, "Sister Le, the Double Ninth Festival will be in a few days, why don't you go climbing with me?"

Shen Changle was stunned, climbing a mountain?She really figured it out, but before she even smiled, she was lightly bumped on the shoulder, and walked to the front alone.Ye Ling pouted and said displeasedly: "What are you doing, in such a hurry, I didn't know that I bumped into someone."

The person in front turned around, and Shen Changle noticed that it was Shen Lan.It's just that her eyes were red, and when she turned her head she gave Ye Ling a hard look, and then left without looking back.

Ye Ling couldn't get angry for a while, if it wasn't for Shen Changle's tugging, she would almost jump up: "Why is this person like this?"

Shen Changle said softly: "Forget it, she was reprimanded during the lunch break, and she was in a bad mood after all."

"If you're in a bad mood, you can do this..." Before finishing speaking, Ye Ling looked at her with astonishment, and asked in surprise, "Sister Le, do you know her?"

"She is my second uncle's daughter and my second sister," Shen Changle said helplessly.

Ye Ling's big eyes widened in shock. She obviously didn't expect such an uneducated person to be sisters with her sister Le.She curled her lips and said speechlessly, "She's really rude."

Although Ye Ling and Shen Changle are about the same age, but Shen Changle's birthday is in June, and Ye Ling was born in December, so she is a few months older than Ye Ling.It's just that Ye Ling's mind is pure, without any scheming, and Shen Changle looks like a sister in front of her, so the relationship between the two is very harmonious.If it wasn't for Ye Lanting's relationship, I'm afraid she and Ye Ling would have closer contacts.

It just so happened that the Ye family's carriage was near the Shen family, and the two of them went there together.Shen Changle was about to wave goodbye to her, but was taken aback by the person coming out diagonally.

Seeing her trembling all over, Shen Rufan also knew that he had frightened her, so she quickly flattered her, "Sister, I'm here to pick you up."

"You scared me," Shen Changle said dissatisfied.

Shen Ruyan immediately smiled ingratiatingly, pointed behind him, and said, "Look, even my cousin is here, and we are all here to cheer you on."

Shen Changle looked over, only to find that there were two carriages over there, and the curtains of the carriages were pulled open, revealing the faces of Zhang Yang and Ji Qishu.She took a deep breath, thinking that they were all here, she couldn't help shyly saying: "You guys are making too much of a fuss."

Although he said so on the lips, he was really happy in his heart.

Even Ye Ling who was on the side said enviously: "Sister Le, your brothers are so kind."

"Of course, little girl, how did you do in the exam?" Shen Rufan lowered his head slightly, the young handsome face was under the backlight, with a golden halo, and Ye Ling couldn't help but stare blankly.

When she came back to her senses, she quickly shook her head and said, "That's it, it's not bad or bad."

"Little girl, don't be modest, you will definitely pass the exam," Shen Ruan comforted her, then looked back and said, "Changle, let's go quickly, the eldest brother has reserved a table in the String Music Building in person. Let's have a good meal."

Shen Changle was surprised, she thought it was only the three of them who came, but she didn't expect the big brother to join in the fun.She pursed her lips and smiled, then nodded.

Ye Ling bid her farewell with some reluctance, but before leaving, she held her hand and mourned, "Sister Le, let's go climbing on the Double Ninth Festival."

"You actually want to go mountain climbing?" Shen Ruan couldn't help being taken aback, as if a little surprised that such a villain would have such an idea.

Ye Ling nodded, and Shen Ruan had already said: "It just so happens that we are also going to climb the mountain, so you and Changle will come with us when Chongyang comes."

Before Shen Changle could say anything, Shen Ruwen had already agreed.Ye Ling immediately swept away the gloomy look on her face, and said cheerfully: "Sister Le, you are so kind to me."

Shen Ruan's eyes widened: "..." Obviously I promised you.

Shen Changle still talked to the coachman of the Shen family and told him to go back directly, but Shen Lan who was in the carriage never appeared from the beginning to the end.

After they got into the carriage, Zhang Yang couldn't help asking: "Changle, how did you do in the exam?"

"I don't know yet," Shen Changle couldn't say anything else, after all, if he hasn't seen the list for a day, it's hard to say anything else.

"It's okay, you will definitely pass the exam," Zhang Yang looked at her with a smile on his face.

Ji Qishu next to him didn't say a word, but just looked at Zhang Yang with a half-smile.It wasn't until the String Music Building that Shen Changle realized that his eldest brother and cousin hadn't finished school in the academy.As for the eldest cousin of the Ji family, I heard that he is practicing riding and archery in the Shangsi Academy today, so I'm afraid he won't come over for a while.

"Eat it as soon as possible, my elder brother will pay for this one, so don't be polite," Shen Ruan said boldly as soon as he sat down.

When Shen Changle heard that he was going to slaughter big brother, he was naturally unwilling, and immediately said: "Big brother only has so much money every month, so don't overdo it."

"Look, I'll just say that this girl is biased. I still remember the last time we ate roast duck in Daoxiangyuan. This girl ordered ten takeaways, which cost me half a year's money. She didn't even bat an eye. , "Shen Rufan said sadly from the side, obviously Shen Changle was too much to write about with him, so speaking of it, I'm afraid it would take three days and three nights to finish it.

But Shen Changle was unwilling immediately, snorted, and pouted: "But those are all packaged for the elders, and I didn't steal them. Look, there are two for each of the grandmother and grandmother, uncle and grandma." Two from my aunt, one from my father, and one from my third uncle. I didn’t keep one for myself.”

When she said this, Shen Rufan also laughed. He was really not as good as this girl in terms of nonsense.

But even if Shen Changle said so, the other three still gave Shen Ruhui a small meal.After all, their eldest cousin, to them, is a child that others hate.The article is well done, and the knowledge is first-class. Now that they have passed the exam, there is a big mountain on their heads.

So they always get together from time to time and hate it. Whose big brother is more annoying.

The eldest brother of the Zhang family, Zhang Xun, is the oldest among all the cousins, but he has a gentle temperament, and treats his younger siblings with warmth like a spring breeze.So the four little ones, Shen Changle originally didn't want to participate in such a boring discussion, but if she was excluded, she herself didn't want to.So in the end she discussed it a little bit.Therefore, the four younger ones still agree that Zhang Xun is the best big brother.

Although what they said was consistent, Shen Changle was too partial to her elder brother and insisted on voting for Shen Ruhui, but was ignored by the other three.

As for the eldest brother of the Ji family, Ji Qijun, to be honest, he is the one who can drive them crazy among the three eldest brothers.As long as the little one wants to do it but dare not do it, he will go to him. If he can really persuade him in the end, the matter will basically be done.In addition, he is the best at riding and shooting. Every time he goes out to hunt, he always makes the three little ones stunned.So they unanimously voted for Ji Qijun, so Zhang Xun and Ji Qijun were considered a tie.

When it was time for Shen Ruhui, the eldest brother of the Shen family, the other three younger ones looked at each other in dismay, and it was difficult for anyone to speak first.But Shen Changle was the first to speak, anyway, my elder brother is so good, knowledgeable, he is a recognized genius, besides, he is already a Juren, and he will definitely be a Jinshi in the future, maybe he can even be admitted to the number one scholar.And how gentle and considerate my brother was, the words made the other three tremble.

In fact, Shen Ruhui is not very serious, on the contrary, he often greets everyone with a smile, and seems to be amiable to everyone.But just like that, the three little ones were in front of him, but none of them dared to do anything wrong.To them, Shen Ruhui is the annoying kid next door, who studies well and excels in everything, is a role model for everyone, and is also the most perfect son in their parents' hearts.

So in the final vote, no matter how angry Shen Changle was, she had only her pitiful vote.

"When will my big brother come?" Shen Changle lay down by the window, looking at the burning clouds in the sky outside the window.The String Music Building has three floors, and now they are on the top floor, and there are no shops around as high as it, so even if Shen Changle leans against the window, she is not afraid that someone will look at her.

Shen Ruhui was playing chess with Ji Qishu, when he heard this, he shook his head, and sighed that he was an older brother, how could his older brother be inferior to that older one.

On the other hand, Zhang Yang walked up to her and asked softly: "Changle, after a few days for the Double Ninth Festival, you will also go hiking with us in the suburbs?"

Shen Changle didn't understand why everyone was talking about the Double Ninth Festival, but after thinking about it, she said truthfully: "I haven't climbed a mountain before, I'm afraid it will drag you down."

"What drags you down? If you are tired, you will carry me even if I carry you," Zhang Yang said with burning eyes.

Shen Changle's heart froze, before he could speak, the door of the box was opened.

As soon as Ji Qijun came in, everyone was about to say hello, only to realize that there was another person behind him.Wearing a sapphire blue robe and a white jade belt around his waist, he has a tall and straight figure.Looking at his appearance, because his face was cold, even his face was filled with an indescribable dignity.A pair of deep dark eyes swept across the room slightly, and stayed on the girl by the window, but when he saw the handsome young man next to her, his sword eyebrows frowned unconsciously.

I always knew that he was good looking, but as he got older, this good looks, from the indistinguishable beauty of male and female when he was young, gradually became handsome and dignified as a man.

"You are all here, I thought I was late." Ji Qijun smiled, seeing them staring blankly at the person next to him, he immediately smiled and said: "I am practicing with the Seventh Prince in the Shangsi Academy today." , so I invited him to come with me."

Shen Changle couldn't help being secretly angry, his cousin was really confused.Although the folk customs in the capital are open now, the defense of men and women is not so important.There are special female officials in the palace, so men and women can communicate with each other.But my cousin brought him back without even saying a word, really...

She looked at Ji Yu and saw that he was also looking at her, so she couldn't help turning her head away from him.

But she didn't look at it, but the other people in the room still got up to greet Ji Yu.Ji Yu and Shen Rufan are also acquainted, although he didn't reveal his identity when he was staying in Shen's residence, but after Shen Rufan returned to Beijing, he still explained it eloquently.With his temperament, to be able to explain is to treat Shen Ruyan as one of his own.

In addition, he and Brother Ji Qijun are cousins, so they are closer to each other. After all, they are both teenagers of about the same age, so they can naturally talk together.

Although Shen Changle didn't want to see him, he still didn't care about his status, so he went up to pay his respects.

Ji Yu's expression was indifferent, looking down at her condescendingly, Shen Changle lowered his head, naturally he couldn't see his expression.

Seeing that she didn't say anything, Ji Yu called out: "Changle."

It was obviously the same two words, and it was just a name when called by others, but when he said it, she felt her ears burning and her heart trembling even more.

"I heard that you went to the women's school for an exam today," his voice seemed to come from a distant mountain.

Shen Changle gave a no-promise hum.

"Don't worry, you will definitely pass the exam."

(End of this chapter)