Splendid Twins

Chapter 194 The new champion

When Si Qing saw his name ranked first, he was not too happy. He knew that his foundation was weak. Even if he became the new top scholar, he still had a long way to go to stand out.

At the foot of the imperial city, there was really nothing worthy of anyone's utmost regard for the newly crowned top scholar who had just entered officialdom!

Soon, the team of officials who came to announce the good news beat drums and gongs and set off firecrackers, widely announcing the good news.

Si Yao and Lan Ying returned to the courtyard and took out the wedding money they had prepared long ago. The little emperor was waiting nearby to join in the fun. He was wearing a sky blue satin gown, with delicate features and a clever look in his eyes:

"Auntie, can I go back with you?"

He had heard from Ying Ren that the emperor's uncle had been recuperating in Sijia Village before, and that's when he met Aunt Si. He really wanted to go see the place where the emperor's uncle had lived...

"you sure?"

Si Yao looked down at him. Even though Sijia Village had changed a lot now, it was still the countryside after all. This little emperor was precious and he must not become a naughty child and cry and make a fuss about leaving!

"Well, Auntie, then it's settled. I'll follow you, and let my uncle be busy on his own."

He did not forget the sinister look his uncle had been staring at him with these days. He was not an idiot. It was obvious that his uncle was jealous that he could eat, drink and have fun with Aunt Si.

Once the old man gets jealous, he will suffer...

I spend a lot of time practicing every morning!

There are a lot of big characters to write!

The several tutors who taught him were obviously a lot more verbose!

Even before dawn, the emperor's uncle had someone pull him out of bed and start his morning reading by the faint candlelight!

Humph, narrow-minded old man!

He wants to follow the sweet and soft Aunt Si to enjoy the good life, and doesn't want to stare at an old man!

"Oh, aren't you afraid that your uncle will come after you?"

"A real man should correct his mistakes, but I will make the same mistake again next time!"

Si Yao exclaimed in his heart, good fellow, you know how to reflect...

Lu Yuan's eyes had been particularly seductive these past few days. It was not that she could not understand the deeper meaning behind it, but that man was addicted to kissing her, and he wanted to eat her up the moment he touched her. His ferocity made her feel timid, so to be on the safe side, she still avoided him. Love was indeed beautiful, but life was more valuable!

The sound of firecrackers and gongs and drums gradually approached, and the team announcing the good news arrived at the door. Si Qing stood in the first place with an upright posture, which was particularly conspicuous among the crowd. His face had clear contours and smooth lines, revealing a sense of determination and courage.

The messenger in a red robe walked up to Si Qing with a big smile on his face and congratulated him:

"Congratulations to Mr. Si for passing the imperial examination and having a bright future ahead of you!"

Before he finished speaking, applause and cheers from all around him had already sounded, surging like a tide.

However, amidst all the noise, Si Qing seemed unusually calm.

He nodded slightly, took the red list, stroked the smooth paper lightly with his fingers, and lowered his eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.

Seeing that everyone was waiting, Si Yao stepped out, smiling like a flower, and handed the wedding money that had been prepared long ago to the people announcing the good news one by one. Her voice was clear and pleasant, with endless joy:

"Let's be happy together, let's be happy together..."

"Come on, come on, we have them all, don't push..."

The little emperor imitated the adults, raised the wedding money in his hand high, then waved it vigorously and scattered it to the people around him.

The golden wedding money sparkled in the sun and fell like raindrops.

This action instantly ignited the enthusiasm of the people, and they stretched out their arms, scrambling for the wedding money falling from the sky.

Laughter, screams and shouts were heard one after another, and the whole scene was extremely lively.

The team announcing the good news rushed to the next house, and the bustle in front of the door dissipated a little, but the neighbors gathered around one after another. The enthusiasm of a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law made Si Qing blush, which was rare!

"How many people are there in Mr. Si's family?" a neighbor asked curiously.

Si Qing replied, "My parents are still alive, and I have three brothers and sisters."

"Is there a marriage going on?" another neighbor asked impatiently.

As soon as this question was asked, the air around them seemed to freeze a little, and all eyes were focused on Si Qing.

Si Qing was a little caught off guard by this question. He was slightly stunned, then smiled awkwardly and said, "Well... we are not married yet."

When the neighbors heard this answer, they were immediately excited. They all volunteered:

"My niece is literate. Although she is older than you, being older has its advantages. She is caring and better than those young melon vines."

Si Yao was trying not to laugh. She had the honor of meeting this aunt's niece. She was indeed older than Si Qing and could be Si Qing's aunt. The key point was that she estimated that she weighed about 200 kilograms! !

"Bah, you are so ashamed to say that about your niece who is stronger than a wild boar. My daughter is the best candidate to be the student of the company. She has a slender figure and skin as white as cream..."

"What the hell are you talking about? Everyone knows that your daughter is a sickly woman. She has to see a doctor eight times a day..."

"Mrs. Wang, if I don't tear your mouth to pieces today, I will take your last name!"

The two aunts yelled and rushed towards each other, grabbing each other's hair and slapping each other. This scene stunned everyone, and then they reacted and rushed forward to separate them. The situation was out of control for a while.

Si Yao took advantage of the chaos, pulled Si Qing with one hand and the little emperor with the other and walked straight into the door, which she slammed shut from the inside!

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, that's scary."

"I've never seen a fight like this..."

The little emperor was shocked. It turned out that this was how common people fought!

From his limited life experience, he knew that fighting required the use of knives, and using knives meant bloodshed and many people would die...

Si Yao chuckled and touched the little emperor's head, saying in a teasing tone, "You've learned a lot."

The little emperor nodded hurriedly. His knowledge has greatly increased recently! !

Si Qing's clothes were messed up after the tug of war. He smoothed his sleeves and looked at Si Yao:

"I have to go to the palace. Please be careful when you go out."

He had to go to the palace to receive the imperial edict. When the top scholar was paraded through the streets, there would be a huge crowd. He was worried about her, a girl, leaving her outside with a child.

However, Si Yao spoke without hesitation: "It's okay, Lu Yuan booked a private room in advance, so we won't go downstairs." Her tone was relaxed, as if everything was under her control.

When Si Qing heard this, he instantly became upset.

He frowned and looked at Si Yao, trying to make her understand that his worries were not unnecessary.

He took a deep breath and tried to remain calm as he spoke: "Yaoyao, I know Lu Yuan has arranged a private room, but the flow of people outside is too chaotic, and I'm worried about your safety."

Si Yao looked at Si Qing's furrowed brows and seemed to feel his nervousness.

She was slightly startled, and then realized that her words might have been misunderstood by Si Qing.

She quickly explained: "Brother, don't worry, I will take good care of myself."

Si Qing's gaze lingered on Si Yao for a moment. His eyes were as complex as the water in a lake in late autumn. It showed love and concern for his sister, but also an indescribable worry and uneasiness.

He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just sighed softly and turned away.

His back looked particularly slender and lonely in the sunlight, and every step he took seemed so heavy, as if he was carrying too many worries.

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