After I died, the scumbag prince cried down the city wall

Cui Rongrong's voice was soft, but it carried a determination that could not be ignored.

"May I ask who is this guest, Miss?"

The waiter's face was full of curiosity.

"Excuse me, is there a guest named Lin Han living here?"

There was a subtle hint of expectation in Cui Rong's words.

The waiter suddenly realized, "Oh! Master Lin has indeed lived here for more than half a month, waiting for the announcement of the imperial examination results. Please wait a moment, I will pass the message to you immediately!"

"Good work."

Cui Rongrong responded with a smile, chose a seat by the window, and asked the waiter to prepare two glasses of the best Biluochun.

The aroma of tea rose up, and before I could taste it carefully, Lin Han hurried down the stairs from the second floor of the inn, his eyes showing both surprise and worry. "Miss Xu!"

He almost blurted it out, with excitement in his voice that was difficult to conceal.

Cui Rong's mouth corners lifted unconsciously, and she responded: "Mr. Lin."

As they spoke, a faint sense of tacit understanding and warmth flowed between the two.

"I have been worried about whether you have had a relapse of the cold. I have been very worried these past few days, but due to etiquette, I cannot step into Xie's house. ..."

Cui Rong gently shook her head, her brows curved. "I drank the ginger soup my mother made when I got home, luckily it drove away the cold and I'm fine. That day, if Master Lin hadn't put clothes on me in time, the consequences might have been disastrous. The situation was urgent at the time, and I was rude for not being able to express my gratitude in person."

"As long as you are safe and sound, I will be relieved."

Lin Han pursed his lips, his expression showing both relief and nervousness that could not be concealed, "So, then what the girl said in Zhaojue Temple... does it still count?"

Cui Rong blinked her bright eyes and pretended to be puzzled: "Which sentence do you mean, Master Lin?"

"That's right, that's when you said you were willing to marry me..."

Lin Han's voice gradually became lower and lower, as if every word carried the weight of a mountain.

Cui Rongrong's smile was like a flower blooming in spring, bright and gentle: "Naturally it counts."

Lin Han's eyes lit up with hope instantly, and he said eagerly: "Then I will go to your house to propose marriage right away!"

However, Cui Rong gently shook her head, with a bit of helplessness and determination in her tone: "I am just a guest in the Xie family, of low status, and it is not appropriate for me to make my own decisions. If you really want to be with me, after the imperial examination results are announced, I will personally ask the old lady to leave the mansion."

After hearing this, Lin Han's joy was beyond words and he nodded repeatedly, as if all the waiting was at an end.

But in a flash, his expression became complicated again: "But, I am not completely sure about my imperial examination results. If I fail, I will have to wait another three long years. I am afraid that you will bear this torment with me..."

Cui Rongrong's eyes were as clear as water, looking directly into Lin Han's eyes: "Mr. Lin has a kind heart and great talent, fame and success will belong to you sooner or later. Even if you fail to get what you want this time, there is still a long way to go and many opportunities. The prosperity of the capital is incompatible with me, but the distant Qingzhou can comfort my heart better. As long as you treat me sincerely, no difficulties are to be feared."

Lin Han was deeply touched by these words. Courage and determination surged in his heart. He promised firmly: "I will work hard and never let the girl down!"

Cui Rong chuckled, stood up and said goodbye: "Then I will go ahead and wait for good news."

"I'll come find you right after the results are announced!"

Lin Han's voice was full of anticipation.

"I'll wait for you in Qingzhou."

Cui Rongrong turned and left, leaving behind an elegant and determined back.

After leaving the inn, Su Yue followed closely behind, and couldn't help asking, "Miss, since you are so eager to go to Qingzhou with Master Lin after the imperial examination, have you considered the possibility of him staying in the capital after passing the imperial examination?"

Cui Rong walked lightly, her tone mature beyond her age: "Although there are many new Jinshi, only a few can really rank among the top. Master Lin knows that his chances are slim and it is difficult for him to rank among the top. Even if he is sent out as a local official, it is still a good start."

"What if Mr. Lin unexpectedly gets into the top two in the high school?"

"Even if he passes high school, he will first return home to announce the good news. When he returns to the capital, I will already be in Qingzhou accompanying his mother. This arrangement is the best choice for both parties."

No matter where Lin Chen's career goes, Cui Rongrong has a plan in mind.

She will protect her family in Qingzhou, run a medicine shop, and raise Ajin. Although her life is ordinary, it is the tranquility and reality she longs for.

Su Yue was filled with admiration when she heard this: "Young lady's foresight is truly admirable."

Cui Rongrong smiled slightly, with a barely perceptible sadness in her eyes: "After my parents passed away, many responsibilities naturally fell on my shoulders, and I had to prepare for a rainy day."

Although the spring imperial examinations have ended, the capital is more lively than ever.

The scholars who went to Beijing to take the imperial examinations were temporarily stranded there. While waiting for the list to be announced, they either wrote poems or gathered with friends for a drink, enjoying their rare leisure time.

"Have you heard? Tomorrow the Xie family's private school will be open to the public, and the eldest young master of the Xie family will teach in person. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

"Isn't that young master the young talent Mr. Xie who recently solved the Jiangnan salt tax case? He is so young and has achieved so much. In comparison, I am almost thirty and still stuck in the quagmire of imperial examinations. I am really ashamed."

"Everyone's destiny is different, not to mention that he was once the top scholar. If I can receive his teachings, I may benefit from them for the rest of my life."

"That's right! Even if I have no hope of passing the imperial examination, it would not be a wasted trip if I could see Mr. Xie in person."

The crowd around burst into laughter, full of youthful energy and infinite longing for the future.

At a nearby table, several people were attracted by the discussion and were also eager to try it out.

"Brother Lin, why don't we go and take a look? That person is Song Yanyi, who won the top three prizes in the imperial examinations in the past. If we can get some advice from him, even if we fail this year, we will have great hope next year!"

Lin Chen readily agreed, with anticipation glittering in his eyes: "Okay! Let's go together tomorrow!"

The next day, the door of Xie's private school opened to welcome countless students eager for knowledge.

It was a two-story building with a quiet environment, surrounded by green bamboos. The windows were half-closed, and sunlight shone into the house through the gaps. A young man was standing by the window.

Su Yan's laughter was like a summer rainstorm, sudden and refreshing, making the air around him seem to vibrate. He laughed so hard that his body leaned forward and backward, as if all the troubles in the world were washed away by this laughter.

Song Yanyi stood aside, his face as calm as an ancient well, and there was not a ripple in his deep eyes, as if everything around him had nothing to do with him. He just stood there quietly, calm and composed.

"My dear, you have no interest in life. I wonder which girl with unique vision can be attracted by such an unromantic person like you."