Locked: God is the matchmaker, neither you nor I can escape

Gu Chengqing bent down slightly and whispered in Gu Chengjiao's ear, "Sister, which one do you like? The one wearing green, blue, or purple, or the one wearing white with a bamboo pattern or the one wearing white with gold edging?"

Gu Chengjiao turned around with a bewildered look and looked at her second brother: "Second brother, what are you talking about?"

"Aren't you looking at those gentlemen over there?" Gu Chengqing coughed lightly, "If you like one of them, I'll go and ask around for you. If the other person is unmarried and has good character, I'll help you."

Gu Chengjiao's pupils widened in shock, and she immediately covered his mouth, staring at Gu Chengqing angrily, and lowered her voice and said, "Second brother, what nonsense are you talking about?

I wasn't looking at those gentlemen, I was looking at that girl, no, the young lady."

Gu Chengqing looked at his sister in horror: "Sister, that's a girl!"

Gu Chengjiao slapped him on the head without any courtesy: "Second brother! What kind of nonsense is in your head? Come back with me quickly to avoid embarrassment!" After saying that, she reached out and grabbed Gu Chengqing's wrist and left.

Gu Chengqing felt that he was quite innocent. He had just heard from his sister-in-law that gender had nothing to do with people in love, and he also agreed with this point of view.

Although there were few men, he had seen a few, but he had never seen a woman.

Isn't this because he is afraid that his sister will grow up to be a bad person and set her eyes on a married woman?

Yan Yiyi noticed the movements of the two siblings out of the corner of her eye, but she didn't pay much attention to them. Instead, she called on her brothers to go home and have a good rest.

That night, Xin Ye cooked a large sumptuous meal to celebrate for his brothers. During the meal, Zhong Jing suddenly thought of Yan Qixing, so he discussed with Xin Ye and Yan Yiyi about inviting people to come over as guests, and if possible, ask Xin Ye to treat Yan Qixing.

When Xin Ye heard his brothers praising the guest, he naturally agreed as it was just taking someone's pulse and it was not a big deal.

Hua Murong sent someone to deliver the invitation the next morning, but she didn't reply until almost evening, saying that she would have time to visit in five days.

Mu Xiong calculated on his fingers and it was the fifth day, which was the day when the examination results were announced. What a coincidence, it was the perfect time for everyone to celebrate together.

Hua Murong sent people to investigate Yan Qixing, and just as he expected, there was nothing special about him. He was just a sickly young master from a poor noble family. He had been recuperating away from home since he was young and seldom returned to Beijing. Even fewer people had ever seen him.

Hua Murong didn't know, after all, their meeting was indeed accidental.

No matter who the other person is, you can still get to know him or her. The main thing is to keep your promises.

Speaking of Yan Qixing, when he received Hua Murong's invitation, he was quite surprised, but then he was happy. It was the first time he felt the joy and excitement of making a good friend for the first time, receiving an invitation to a friend's home, and gaining recognition from his friend.

However, due to the many matters related to the Spring Examination, he could not spare the time for the time being, otherwise he would have wanted to visit the Hua family the next day!

In the blink of an eye, it was the day for the announcement of the results.

The first place in the imperial examination was Gu Chengqing, the second place was Hua Murong, the third place was Kang Baoning, the fourth place was Zhu Youcai, the fifth place was Mu Xiong, the sixth place was Ruan Qingfeng, the seventh place was Zhao Chao...the twenty-eighth place was Fei Yuning...and the thirtieth place was Zhongjing.

Zhongjing barely made it to the line and successfully squeezed into a place in the palace examination.

Upon learning that he had managed to make it into the top 30, Zhongjing cried out “Wow!” He never expected that he would have such good luck and could even take part in the palace examination!

Fei Yuning and Zhongjing originally thought that even if they successfully passed the examination, they might not get the chance to take the palace examination. However, the result was beyond their expectations, as if they were hit by a pie in the sky.

The two couldn't help themselves and hugged each other and cried bitterly.

Hua Murong and Mu Xiong looked at the two of them with soft eyes and smiles on their lips, and they were happy for them from the bottom of their hearts.

Judging from their results, not only themselves, but also Hua Murong and Mu Xiong guessed that they had tried their best to pass the examination and became a Gongshi, but they did not expect that they would have a chance to become a Jinshi!

Suddenly I felt like I had hit the jackpot. No wonder the two of them didn't care about their image and burst into tears on the spot.

Hua Murong and Mu Xiong looked at each other tacitly and smiled.

Yan Yiyi and Xin Ye didn't know much about their academic performance, and were quite surprised when they suddenly burst into tears. The couple watched silently without disturbing them.

When Yan Qixing arrived at the Hua family, he happened to see this scene and was a little stunned.

Xin Ye was the first to notice that a carriage had arrived outside the door and a young man in black clothes got off the carriage. He guessed that this might be the guest invited by his brothers.

He tugged at the corner of Yan Yiyi's clothes, leaned over and whispered, "Wife, the guests are here."

Upon hearing this, Yan Yiyi looked up. The person who came seemed to be in his early twenties, with a face as handsome as jade, eyes as white as lacquer, lips as pink as peaches, a tall and straight figure, and a noble temperament. It was obvious at first glance that he was a person of extraordinary background.

Yan Yiyi simply looked at him without any thoughts about him. Considering that he was the guest of her brothers, she reminded him, "Brother, the guests are here."

Hua Murong and Mu Xiong looked up when they heard the voice and immediately went over to greet him: “Brother Yan.”

"Brother Hua, Brother Mu." Yan Qixing went over to greet them. After the two sides exchanged greetings, his eyes couldn't help but fall on Zhongjing and Fei Yuning, who were hurriedly getting up to tidy up their faces and clothes.

"Sorry to make you embarrassed, Brother Yan." Hua Murong said.

"Brother Zhong and Brother Fei, what are you doing..."

"It's okay. They are so happy to be on the list." Hua Murong explained, and then introduced Yan Qixing, "Brother Yan, this is my sister, and this is my brother-in-law Li Xinye."

"Brother Li, Madam Li." Yan Qixing and Shen Ye greeted Yan Yiyi, who immediately returned the greeting. It was the first time Yan Yiyi heard someone call her Madam Li, and she felt quite uncomfortable.

"Please." Hua Murong invited Yan Qixing into the mansion.

Yan Qixing visited the Hua Mansion, which was just an ordinary three-courtyard house. It was not gorgeous and had no special features. There was nothing to see, and he felt a little confused.

Normally, any mansion where a family lives would be decorated according to personal preferences, but the Hua Mansion has nothing at all. It is a bit like an inn, just an ordinary place for the Hua family to stay.

Yes, the Hua family has lived in Sand City for many years and seldom sets foot in the capital. Such a mansion is indeed a good place to stay. However, Hua Murong has already taken part in the imperial examination, and this time his results are good. He is expected to be in the top three and may even be admitted to the Hanlin Academy. Why hasn’t it been decorated yet?

Could it be that Hua Murong only wanted to take the imperial examination and gain fame, but had no intention of becoming an official in the court?