Started as a thatched house and ended up as a female figure

There are two examinations in the college entrance examination, namely the main examination and the re-examination, each lasting one day.

Ever since Cheng Wan entered the examination room on the morning of June 22, Mrs. Lin and the others had been worried, fearing that they would hear any bad news about Cheng Wan.

Cheng Wan looked so bad before entering the examination room, as if he might faint at any time.

Especially after Cheng Wan finished the first day of the exam and left the examination room, if it weren’t for Mrs. Lin and the others who knew that Cheng Wan would definitely not give up and continue the exam, they really wanted to say to Cheng Wan: “Why don’t we just not take the exam this time? Health is the most important thing!”

Fortunately, what Old Lady Lin and others were worried about never happened, and Cheng Wan completed the college entrance examination safely and smoothly.

"Awan! Awan is out!"

Old Mrs. Lin and others who had been anxiously waiting outside the examination room saw Cheng Wan coming out with the examination basket and rushed to surround him.

"Ah Wan? How are you? Is there anything wrong? Huh?"

Old Mrs. Lin held one of Cheng Wan's arms and looked at Cheng Wan as if she were looking at a piece of fragile porcelain.

Wang "grabbed" the exam basket from Cheng Wan's hand, handed it to Cheng Daniu beside her, and then carefully supported Cheng Wan's other arm, her eyes full of heartache for Cheng Wan almost overflowing from her eyes.

Cheng Wan felt the love and care from his family and friends, and his heart was warm, yet at the same time he didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

She just lacked some sleep, so her complexion looked bad, but there was nothing wrong with her body.

"Marquis Zhaoping."

Jiang Shidu came over and greeted Cheng Wan, Old Lady Lin and others one by one.

Cheng Wan was supported by Old Lady Lin and Wang on her left and right. She did not change her posture and just greeted Jiang Shidu with a smile: "Mr. Jiang."

Jiang Shidu quickly and carefully observed Cheng Wan's condition. Although Cheng Wan's face was still pale and his dark circles and red bloodshot eyes were still serious, he was in good spirits. Only then did he feel relieved.

"Marquis Zhaoping, General Gu, is everything okay?"

In fact, from the relaxed smile on Cheng Wan's face at this time, Jiang Shidu guessed that Gu Yan should be fine, but he still wanted to hear Cheng Wan say with his own ears that Gu Yan was safe.

Although Gu Yan was liked by Cheng Wan, Jiang Shidu did not hate Gu Yan, and could even be said to admire Gu Yan.

In private, Gu Yan is both civil and military, with a strong and steady character, which is much better than him.

In public service, Gu Yan sacrificed his life and shed his blood to help the people of the world get rid of the suffering of war as soon as possible.

God knows how panicked Jiang Shidu was when he heard from his father that Gu Yan was seriously injured on the battlefield and was in critical condition.

After Jiang Shidu calmed down, he struggled with whether or not to tell Cheng Wan the news. He was afraid that it would delay Cheng Wan's preparation for the imperial examination.

But before Jiang Shidu could figure out what was going on, he heard that Cheng Wan and Gu Yu were riding out of the city on horseback.

What else don’t you understand now?

Cheng Wan has made his choice.

For Gu Yan, Cheng Wan is willing to give up the imperial examination temporarily.

Jiang Shidu understood very well how much Cheng Wan valued the imperial examination and how much he cherished the opportunity to take it.

But even so, Cheng Wan still chose Gu Yan.

It was also at that moment that Jiang Shidu completely understood that there was no possibility for him and Cheng Wan.

After thinking it through thoroughly, Jiang Shidu suddenly let it go.

Gu Yan is barely worthy of Cheng Wan.

Jiang Shidu sincerely wishes Cheng Wan and Gu Yan all the best, and also sincerely hopes that Gu Yan is safe and sound.

"Thank you for your concern, Master Jiang. General Gu's life is saved, but he is seriously injured and needs to be healed."

Cheng Wan's tone was very sincere, and she could tell that Jiang Shidu was genuinely concerned about Gu Yan's situation.

Jiang Shidu heaved a sigh of relief, the corners of his mouth curled up, and a smile appeared in his eyes: "As long as your life is safe, it's good. As for the injury, it can always be healed."

Cheng Wan smiled and nodded.

"Then Marquis Zhaoping, I won't keep you from going home to rest. We'll see you later."

After saying that, Jiang Shidu bowed politely to Cheng Wan and Old Lady Lin, then turned and walked towards his own carriage.

Cheng Wan looked at Jiang Shidu's tall but well-behaved back, and suddenly smiled and shook his head.

The child has grown up.

"Let's go home!"

Cheng Wan was "supported" by Old Lady Lin and Wang in the middle, and got into his own carriage while chatting and laughing.

Different from the relaxed and happy atmosphere on Cheng Wan's side because they had just finished the exam, Gu Yan, who was far away in Huai'an, was not in a good mood at this time.

It's still the same room.

Gu Yan was lying on the bed. His complexion looked better than before, but his eyes were filled with obscurity.

Beside the bed, Gu Yu was still recounting what he and Cheng Wan had experienced on the way to Huaian.

"...

I heard a loud 'bang' and then the horse under me started to go crazy, yelling and jumping around.

There was thunder, rain, horses neighing, and the sound of huge rocks rolling down.

Uncle, I was so scared that I cried!"

Having said that, Gu Yu moved closer to Gu Yan, tightly clasped Gu Yan's two fingers, with a hint of fear in his eyes.

Gu Yan held Gu Yu's hand and comforted the little boy: "And then?"

"Then, after a very, very loud rumble, Wanwan jumped off the horse holding me.

Wanwan was holding me in an oilskin and I couldn’t see anything, but I could feel Wanwan holding me and running forward desperately.

Halfway through, Wanwan seemed to be hit by something."

Gu Yu wiped away her tears with her other little hand, her voice choking: "Although it was only for a moment, I am sure I heard her cry of pain."

Gu Yan thought of the inexplicable dream he had when he was unconscious before.

Cheng Wan was running away in the heavy rain holding Gu Yu, rocks were rolling down, horses were frightened... The scene was broken and reassembled, and finally froze at the moment when Cheng Wan was hit by the rubble.

It turns out it wasn’t a dream.

The two people he cared about most were running for their lives and trying to survive.

Gu Yan held Gu Yu's small hand tightly, tears of bitterness and relief welling up in his eyes.

Fortunately, the two of them came to him safely, otherwise if they died on the way to find him, he didn't know what he could do.

No.

If the two of them hadn't come to him safely, he might not have woken up at all...

"Wanwan took me to a very, very big rock, and we took shelter from the rain under that rock.

Later I fell asleep. When I woke up, the rain had stopped and Wanwan was holding me and continued on her way.

Wuwuwu..."

Not knowing what he recalled, Gu Yu suddenly started crying without any warning.

Gu Yan wanted to wipe away Gu Yu's tears, but he was powerless and could only coax Gu Yu in a gentle voice.

"Uncle, you don't know how hard it is for Wanwan!

The road was muddy, and Wanwan held me in her arms and walked for a long time.

Later, I finally met someone, but they still wanted to bully Wanwan, wuwuwu..."

"What...what happened next?" Gu Yan's voice had become extremely hoarse.

"Wanwan beat away all the people who wanted to bully us, and even killed a man in the process. In the end, I spent a lot of money to buy horses from another group of people, and then I rode with them to find you."

Gu Yan closed his eyes, and cool tears slid down the corners of his eyes.

For him, I am covered with bruises.

For him, I gave up the imperial examination.

What virtue and ability does Gu Yan have? What virtue and ability does he have?

"It was us...who dragged her down..."