Upon hearing this unexpected good news, Wang Cheng and Lin Yuzan stopped in their tracks at the same time, their faces filled with surprise and astonishment.

They looked at each other, seeing disbelief in each other's eyes, and said in unison, "Why are the results announced today?"

At the same time, little Yining was already cheering in surprise and joy: "My uncle is the top scholar! Dad, my uncle is the top scholar!"

The two old men looked at the little girl speechlessly and silently covered her mouth to prevent her from saying such embarrassing words again.

Lin Yuzan held his daughter and walked out of the door again, frowning slightly, watching the person who brought the good news walk past his door with a "dong dong clang clang" sound and go straight to his mother-in-law's house.

The little girl struggled to pry her father's hands away, stuck her head out and looked into the distance. She saw another group of soldiers coming in from the alley with drums and gongs, also announcing the good news.

"Good news, good news, from the Lin residence, Master Lin Yuzan has passed the imperial examination and ranked third!"

Xiao Yining: ⊙▽⊙, is her father really in the top three?

The little girl couldn't help herself and hugged her father's face and kissed him: "Dad, you are the third place winner!"

Lin Yuzan: ...

Lin Yuzan manually silenced the kid's nonsense again. He then breathed a sigh of relief and whispered in relief, "Sister Qing's golden bed is finally saved!"

"It's a pity that the old man can't afford Sister Qing's ten golden beds!" Wang Cheng said regretfully.

The two old men looked at each other and smiled with unprecedented ease.

The solemn atmosphere that had shrouded Yanjing for the past few days quietly dissipated with the sound of the gong. The haze in the hearts of the people was also driven away by the good news that spread everywhere, and the streets and alleys were immersed in this rare joy.

Jiang Li stood on the long ladder, listening to the new discussions around him about the early release of the exam results, and carefully knocked on the new facade of "Miaozhen Hall".

Soon after, "Zhen Miao Tang" was launched.

A passing vendor saw this and said happily, "Jiang girl, you're finally back. I saw that Miaozhen Hall was closed again, and I was so worried about you and Doctor Shangguan, afraid that you would get into trouble like those noble ladies."

Jiang Li turned around with his hands on his hips, pointing to his new shop, and solemnly declared: "Uncle, Shangguan Wenyuan went on a journey. Before he left, he gave Miaozhen Hall to me. From now on, it will be called Zhenmiao Hall. I treat all kinds of illnesses, but I won't be as picky as Shangguan Wenyuan and charge exorbitant consultation fees."

Unexpectedly, the vendor acted as if he didn't understand her and continued to cheerfully say, "Great, great, Miss Jiang has finally graduated. You and Doctor Shangguan are both kind-hearted. The officials at the Dali Temple said that Doctor Shangguan donated all the herbs from Miaozhen Hall to the Shanyou Bureau, for the orphans there. He's truly a kind-hearted person who helps the world."

Jiang Li felt like he had a myocardial infarction when he heard this. He cursed Pei Yi inwardly for his scheming and turned around to continue knocking on the door.

Just at this moment, a burning gaze fell on her face. She looked back and saw Cui Zhiyao, who was wearing coarse linen clothes and carrying a small bag, standing in the crowd, staring at her.

Jiang Li suddenly recalled the man's expression when he saw Pei Yi taking off the human skin mask, the funny look of shock and fear, and Pei Yi's infuriating words, as if they were still echoing in his ears.

"Ms. Cui, Shangguan Wenyuan is dead. You don't have to act pitiful in front of me, nor do you have to scheme against your classmates while competing for Jiang Li's favor. It's too tiring."

Thinking of this, Jiang Li made a face at Cui Zhiyao with a smug look in his eyes.

Seeing this, Cui Zhiyao lowered his eyes slightly, turned around silently, and slowly blended into the crowd. He even ignored the crazy little beggar who bumped into him.

Jiang Li curled his lips, snorted, and looked up to admire his masterpiece - the crooked "Zhen Miao Tang".

At this moment, the crazy little beggar rushed into Zhenmiao Hall through the crowd.

Jiang Li was suddenly startled and hurriedly tried to stop him, "Ah, ah, ah, this is not Shanyoutang, get out quickly."

Unexpectedly, just as he finished speaking, a man's voice rang out in the lobby: "Ali, this brat is Shangguan Wenyuan, don't bother with him."

When Jiang Li heard the sound, she turned around in surprise and saw a man and a woman lifting the thick curtain and appearing in front of her.

She exclaimed in surprise, "Master and Madam, you don't have to earn money today! Have you paid back all the money?"

The Valley Master and his wife: ...

Tianxianzi responded speechlessly: "How can it be finished yet? Hurry up and change into clean clothes. Master and his wife have been rewarded for catching the rebels. I will take you to eat something good."

Jiang Li was overjoyed. His eyes immediately fell on the little beggar hugging the pillar, and he asked anxiously, "What about this person?"

The valley master and his wife glanced sideways at the little beggar without a trace of pity.

Xiang Sizi crossed his arms and said indifferently, "Shangguan Guiqing caused our Medicine Valley to become homeless. His grandson is just crazy, so he's doing well. Ah Li, just give him some food every day. Just make sure he doesn't starve to death."

Jiang Li understood what his master meant and nodded obediently.

Immediately, she became happy again, changed into beautiful clothes without delay, and followed her master and his wife out.

The vendor who had just spoken to the little girl saw this and asked curiously, "Jiang girl, who are these two..."

"Uncle, my parents are coming to Yanjing to look for me!"

Jiang Li replied cheerfully, and then painfully took out three coins from his sleeve, "Uncle, a little beggar just came into Zhen Miao Hall. Now that Zhen Miao Hall is empty, I won't close the door. Please buy me a meat bun for the little beggar later."

The vendor agreed enthusiastically and watched the three of them get on the carriage and leave.

in the palace

The emperor listened to Pei Dafu report the rankings of the special examination and rubbed his aching temple. "Prime Minister Ai is so kind to me that he allowed those two brats to enter the top three."

Pei Dafu: ( ̄_ ̄|||), Prime Minister Ai is so exhausted from your imperial edict that he is at home sick. How could he possibly give you face?

The old eunuch secretly complained, raised his eyes and stole a glance at his master's face, and said, "Your Majesty, after Master Shao learned the results of the special examination, he was so angry that he smashed a lot of things and even threatened that he would not accept any bets from Princess Le'an in the future."

"You're too young after all!" Sheng Jingchen stood up and sighed, "Let's go to the Lin family."

Pei Dafu was slightly startled when he heard this, and then he cautiously reminded: "Your Majesty, Lin Yuzan has always been bold and reckless, I'm afraid he won't let you in easily."

The emperor glanced at him confidently and said with a calm smile, "It's okay. That brat won't stop me today."

Pei Dafu: (⊙o⊙), is it possible that the father and son can reconcile?

The old eunuch thought so and couldn't help but feel full of anticipation.

However, after he followed his master to the Lin family, he learned that his master had prepared a bribe for his passage.

After the master got off the carriage, he pulled out a box from his sleeve and said to him, "Tell the doorman that I'm here to deliver a banknote to Princess Le'an."

Pei Dafu: ...

The master and servant were successfully welcomed into the Lin family's new house.

At this moment, Xiao Yining was still cheering for the good rankings her two old men had achieved. She acted like a fairy giving out money at home - giving out rewards, and the whole courtyard was filled with joy and laughter.

Lin Yuzan and his wife stood not far away, looking at their daughter with a smile, and both shook their heads.

Wan Niang turned her eyes to the side, putting pressure on her husband: "Brother Zan, look how happy Sister Qing is. If you can get such a good score in the exam, she will probably wake up laughing in her sleep."

Lin Yuzan looked back at his wife helplessly. Just as he was about to speak, an unpleasant figure suddenly caught his eye, and he immediately withdrew his smile.

The figure also spoke at this moment: "This is the first time I've seen Sister Qing so happy. Is she always like this at home?"

Lin Yuzhan: (▼へ▼メ)

The old man turned his head away, too lazy to pay attention to this person, but a surprised call came to his ears.

Wan Niang looked at the man in front of her in disbelief: "Uncle..."

"Uncle, Qingjie misses you so much!"

When little Yining heard the sound, he stopped spending his money and flew onto the old baby's thighs with his short legs.

Sheng Jingchen's meaningful eyes gently passed over Lin Yuzan, and then fell lovingly on Wanniang and her daughter. He explained his purpose: "Grandpa is here to repay Sister Qing's two hundred thousand silver coins. I also sent the silver that Sister Qing won at Wanda Bank."

Xiao Yining: ⊙▽⊙, old baby is rich now?

When Wan Niang heard this, she quickly refused: "Uncle, this is just children playing..."

Before he could finish his words, the emperor raised his hand to stop him, "Sir, don't joke. My cousin is the king of a country. Naturally, he won't deny the child's debt and let the world laugh at him."

Pei Dafu then understood and handed the little boy an exquisite box, introducing it, "Princess Le'an, this is the property deed of the Treasure Pavilion. It is priceless and was used by His Majesty... to pay off a debt."

Treasure Pavilion?

Xiao Yining's eyes suddenly widened, staring at the box in disbelief, and she quickly asked, "Now that the Treasure Pavilion belongs to Sister Qing, has Godfather become a pauper?"

Pei Dafu comforted her, "Don't worry, Princess Le'an. Even if Mr. Wu San has lost the Treasure Pavilion, he still has the Moon Watching Study."

The little girl thought for a moment, then looked up at her father. Seeing him nod slightly, she happily reached out to take it and thanked him sweetly, "Thank you, Uncle. You are so kind to Qingjie!"

"No need to thank me, this is what Sister Qing deserves!" The emperor responded gently.

Xiao Yining: ?ˋ?( ?? ? `? )?ˊ?, I didn’t expect that she could be treated the same as her fellow villagers, and was stuffed with money!

At that moment, the little kid was completely immersed in the joy of being a rich man, with a silly smile on his face.

At this moment, Lin Yuzan glanced at Old Baby and secretly complained, "He is indeed a treacherous old man." Then he pursed his lips and said, "Wanniang, take Sister Qing away and get the IOU from His Majesty!"

Wan Niang, who was dazed by the three words "Treasure Pavilion", immediately came to her senses, quickly responded, and left quickly holding her daughter's hand.

Pei Dafu also understood the situation and followed behind.

The corridor became empty and silent in an instant, leaving only the father and son standing there silently.

After an unknown amount of time, the Emperor spoke first: "During our last game, I saw that you made decisive moves, possessing the potential to strangle the dragon. However, I was hesitant and didn't dare to defeat me. Today, I wish to know your true strength."

Lin Yuzan raised his eyebrows slightly, glanced at him lightly, then turned around without saying a word and walked towards the study.

Sheng Jingchen raised a barely perceptible smile at the corner of his mouth and followed his footsteps.

When the father and son disappeared at the door of the study, three figures slowly emerged not far away. They were the three people who had just left.

Like ghosts, they approached the study window silently, secretly stuck their heads out and took a look inside.

Little Yining's round face wrinkled into a ball, and she asked worriedly, "Mom, will Dad take this opportunity to poison Uncle Grandpa?"

Wan Niang:......

"Don't worry, your father knows his limits and he won't seek death!" Wan Niang comforted.

Xiao Yining: →_→, I understand. Her father would poison the old baby without anyone knowing, without seeking death.

Her previous mission was to destroy the relationship between her father and the heroine, but it ended up being a misunderstanding, and the heroine was not to be feared at all. However, the plot of her father poisoning the old baby has not changed, and now it has been brought forward. Could it be that her father has been waiting for the perfect opportunity to poison the old baby and avenge his grandparents?

Thinking of this, the little kid turned his gaze to the last peeper - Pei Dafu.

He covered his mouth and sobbed, his eyes filled with relief. "Your Majesty hasn't been this happy for a long time! Alas, it's a pity that Lin Yuzan doesn't understand the pain in your heart and refuses to recognize you as his father..."

Listening to this rambling, the little girl couldn't help but ask her mother curiously, "Mom, do you think Dad will forgive Uncle in the future?"

Wan Niang shook her head and gave a realistic answer: "Mom doesn't know either, but whether your father chooses to forgive you or not, our family can only rely on your uncle's protection."

The little girl suddenly got enlightened and realized that her father had only two choices: either cling to a powerful figure or become a treacherous minister who plotted to usurp the throne!

Xiao Yining: Σ(⊙▽⊙&34;a, ​​could her father rebel again?!

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