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  Yuan Jie looked surprised, then suddenly seemed to think of something and tightly grasped Ming Xuan's hand, saying "Xuan Jie, I'm sorry, I didn't know that Big Brother had also invited that person..."

  She slightly frowned and her eyes showed a hint of sympathy. The results of this year's imperial examination had been announced, and both my sixth brother and the young master of the Yan family had passed with high honors. The other day, during the palace exam, the Emperor personally selected the top three candidates. Originally, the young master of the Yan family had written the best essay and should have been the number one scholar, but the Emperor said that he was more suited to being a "flower gentleman" due to his handsome appearance. Therefore, my sixth brother got the reputation of being the number one scholar instead. The seventh son of the Duke of Dingxiang's household became the second place winner.

  Inside the Three Dings theory, the earliest was not Wen Cai who ranked last in the Imperial Examination but rather the one who gained the Emperor's favor.

  Sister Yan's face showed a hint of apology. I heard Sixth Brother say that the students from Jinke High School would gather together today, but I didn't expect them to come to our home. It was my fault for not inquiring clearly earlier. If I've been too abrupt, please forgive me and don't take it to heart.

  She thought that the most sorrowful thing in this world was to be forced to marry a man she didn't like, and when the marriage had already been arranged with no room for change, she met again the man she had once admired and who had proposed to her. If he were down on his luck, it would be somewhat better, but unfortunately, Young Master Yan was now at the height of his good fortune. Xiang's heart must have been extremely bitter.

  Ming Xuan looked up at the plum forest, and she still remembered the first time they met during the plum blossom festival. At that time, she had a passionate expectation and sincerely wished to grow old together with him. However, the beautiful plum blossoms that once bloomed in her heart now only left behind brown bare branches. Some things, once missed, are really gone forever.

  The sincere heart in hand has not had time to entrust, and it has withered. The red thread that wants to bind two people together has not been tied yet, but it has broken. No fate, then scatter with the wind.

  She raised her eyes towards the green figure in the pavilion not far away, a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. She turned around and said to Yuanyuan, "Come on, don't you have many things to tell me? I also happen to have good things to give you."

  Yan Jie saw Ming Xuan's expression and didn't see any sadness, so she let out a sigh of relief. She nodded and said, "Mm-hmm."

  The desolate and vast plum forest path is covered with a layer of quiet wind blowing through the plum branches, making a rustling sound, as if it were an ancient, secluded, and mournful sigh that lingers on, echoing and swirling in the silent and colorless surroundings.

  In front of Qinglang Garden, Taoran Pavilion's Yan Qinghuan was staring blankly at the distant gate of Ningxiang Garden with a hint of distraction. His eyes fell gloomily as he raised his head and downed cup after cup of wine from the jade cup, hoping that the fiery liquor would numb his pain. But the more he drank, the more sorrowful he became, his throat burning with each swallow, while an endless bitterness spread in his heart.

  Really... can I just helplessly watch her marry someone else?

  His eyebrows were furrowed, and just as he was about to take a sip of the wine that had been refilled in his cup, the hand holding the cup was forcefully grasped by someone.

  Zhu Zirui furrowed his brow and said: "A Yan has had too much to drink."

  Yan Qing's face, as white as jade, had already flushed with a crimson glow. Her beautiful eyes, like autumn water, were filled with crystal tears that seemed to be on the verge of overflowing. He smiled wryly and snatched the wine cup from Zhu Zi Rui's hand, shaking his head and saying, "Zi Rui, don't stop me. Today, I want to get thoroughly drunk."

  If she was drunk and woke up still standing there with her gentle voice, he would marry her and spend the rest of his life with her, hand in hand, growing old together.

  Zhu Zirui let out a deep sigh. "Ah Yan, on the day you were bedridden with illness, I went to see you and you said those words to me. Do you still remember? Now that your wish has been fulfilled and your name is listed among the top three scholars, the Emperor's appreciation of your talent will surely make your career soar."

  He paused and leaned in close to Yan Qing's ear, lowering his voice to say: "I heard that Gu's seventh sister is getting married on the tenth day of the month. In just a few days, she'll be marrying the powerful and influential Marquis of Pingjiang, Pei. Even if you were to fight with all your might, you wouldn't stand a chance against him. Don't think about her anymore, no matter how good she is, she's just a woman..."

  Yan Qingyan's heart was as if it had been pierced by countless fine needles, the pain was so unbearable that he couldn't help but burst out laughing, trying to pretend that nothing was wrong. However, tears kept flowing from his eyes like a spring, shining brightly like dew drops, yet filled with deep sorrow and despair.

  He let out a bitter laugh, "Ah, don't think about it anymore..."

  At this time, only the object in the cup could make him temporarily forget. He thought about it and reached out his hand to grab the wine glass from Zhu Zirui's hand. I want to drink wine.

  Zhu Zirui furrowed his brow and pushed away Yan Qingye's hand, pouring the wine in the cup into his mouth. He then heavily threw it down and helped him up, laughing loudly to Zhu Zicun and the crowd: "The Flower Explorer is drunk, I'll take him to my place to rest for a bit, you all continue waiting, when he sobers up a bit, I'll bring him over."

  He unceremoniously slung Yan Qinghe over his shoulder and walked out with him, accompanied by a small servant who was stuck close to his side.

  Zhu Zhi made him stand up and see him off to the bluestone steps, repeatedly instructing Liu Di to take care of Tan Hualang for his brother.

  That azure figure gradually disappeared into the distance. He couldn't help but let out a long sigh. In his heart, like a clear mirror, he knew that only emotional entanglements could make the proud and carefree Flower General wither away for her sake. Alas, things in life often don't go as one wishes, always only 30% as desired. He hoped that Yan Flower General would lose in the east and gain in the west. He turned around to invite everyone: "Let's play a drinking game!"

  Inside Taoran Pavilion, cups and chopsticks are intertwined, becoming increasingly lively.

  Ning Xiyuan's sister was overjoyed, staring at the full box of pearls, excitedly almost jumping out. Xiang sister... are these really gifts for me?

  She smiled and nodded, one hand carefully stroking the ring in her hand, while the other wrapped around Ming Xuan's neck. She was overjoyed, her voice even trembling with emotion. I originally said that our days are not affluent, so whatever dowry you give me is fine. The feelings between us can't be measured by these material things... but... but you insisted on drawing a picture yourself and using so many precious stones, and even spent a lot of silver to have it inlaid at the Jewelry Pavilion. But I really like it.

  Ming Xuan smiled and stroked the hair of her sister-in-law, saying: "Foolish child, don't you remember that my grandmother gave me all of my mother's dowry? I'm not as poor as I used to be. There are still two sets of silver for dressing up, so take them."

  She pulled her sister's hand and leaned on the beautiful couch, saying she had something to tell me.

  The lady ordered the maid to take the box away and had her personal servant girl bring Dan Hong and Su Wan to the outer house to have tea. The quiet inner chamber was left with only the two sisters.

  She said in a low voice that I asked my brother a few days ago what kind of person the old man of the Pei family was, and my brother who has a wide range of social connections and is most discerning when it comes to people replied that he couldn't see clearly either.

  If he was a foolish one, with the situation of the Pei family, Pei Jingchen would not have lived to adulthood. But if it is said that he has been hiding and accumulating his strength for many years, yet still does not reveal even a hint of his abilities.

  Ming Xuan sighed inwardly, thinking that Zhu Dabiao was good at socializing and winning people's hearts with his smooth talk. Not only were the young masters of the aristocratic families in Shengjing City willing to follow him around, but even those scholars from humble backgrounds also loved to associate with him. Yet, someone like him couldn't see through Pei Jingxuan's true nature, which showed just how deep and complex his thoughts were.

  Marrying a man like him is actually a gamble, and she can't help but feel anxious in her heart.

  She gazed at Yu Jie with gratitude, smiling and thanking her. No matter what kind of situation I'm in, you always care about me and worry about me. My heart aches that I have such a sister, I'm really satisfied. But there's no need to worry about it, no matter what kind of person Pei family's master is, this marriage has already been decided, and I can't change anything. I can only try my best to adapt.

  She released kindness, if he was willing to accept it, she would give him even more kindness. After the cliff fall behind Qingliang Temple, his behavior made her feel that perhaps this man was not just a heartless person as she had imagined; if he didn't understand or wasn't willing to accept her, then she could make other plans.

  The long road of life, she Gu Mingxuan as a two-life person is absolutely unwilling to truly suffer the unsmooth life with the ancient little daughter-in-law in silence. Although she has no reverse heavenly skills, once it concerns the future, she will definitely have confidence and be able to plan carefully.

  Yuan Jie only knew that the town's national public house was in a precarious situation, and had only heard rumors that Pei Jing Chen was a weak and sickly husband who was also in a difficult position. She thought to herself that Ming Xuan's future days would definitely not be easy, and if it were her, she would have cried until she became a tearful person by now. But instead, Ming Xuan didn't shed a single tear, and even turned around to comfort her.

  She felt a surge of emotions and tears began to fall from the corners of her eyes. "Xiang Jie, if you encounter any difficulties in the future, don't hide it from me like you did before. Although I may not be able to do much, I can at least offer some advice and help you come up with a plan. Did you hear that?"

  Ming Xuan nodded slightly and said "I heard you"

  At this time, the bead curtain at the door of the house moved slightly and a little maid came in to report that Master Liu had arrived.

  Yan Jie heard this and felt a bit relieved from her depression. She wiped away her tears and pulled Ming Xuan's hand, "Let's go to the main hall and see Sixth Brother."

  She saw that Ming Xuan's face showed some hesitation, so she smiled and said: "Originally, we are cousins, not outsiders. I'm also in the same family, so it doesn't matter." The words I mentioned earlier, I didn't mention them to my grandmother either. Now that Pei has been settled, there is no relationship between us anymore. Xuan sister, my sixth brother is this year's top scholar. In any case, in the future, you will also have a cousin who is a top scholar.

  This is intentionally meant to bring people closer together.

  Ming Xuan understood Huan Jie's kindness and her footsteps became lighter.

  Zhu Zirui stood by the window with a lot on his mind, and when he heard the noise, he turned around. The beaded curtain swayed, and a purple figure flashed before his eyes.

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