Fast Passage

Before Li Yu returned to the Shen residence, the news of Li Yu becoming the top scholar had already spread, and the people in the village all looked proud of it.

"I've known for a long time that Li Xiucai is extraordinary. Look around, there's no other scholar as handsome as Li Xiucai."

"Who says it's not true? Li Yu has been smart since he was young."

"Master Shen has good taste. He picked the top scholar at first sight."

"That's right. Before the number one scholar became successful, the other officials in the county were still laughing at Master Shen behind his back."

"Now, you're mistaken."

"Speaking of which, my kid grew up with the top scholar. Is it too late for him to study now?"

"Go to hell! Is your son the only one with the brains to study? My son Heiwa was praised by the top scholar for his intelligence. Did I say anything?"

"The number one scholar is back." A group of people gathered around the carriage, but did not dare to get too close.

After all, things are different now. This is the top scholar, and these people have never seen such a high-ranking official in their lives.

In their view, this was Wenquxing who came down from heaven, and only Wenquxing who came down from heaven could make him the top scorer in the imperial examination.

Mr. Shen stood aside feeling a little reserved. This was the top scholar in the imperial examination, and he didn't know how to treat his returning son-in-law.

At this moment, Qingli ran over in small steps, grabbed Mr. Shen's sleeve, and freed Mr. Shen.

"Daddy, I miss you so much."

Mr. Shen responded, feeling a little sore in the corners of his eyes.

"Daddy misses you too."

This is the first time his daughter has been away from him for such a long time since she grew up, and he has missed her terribly these days.

"Father-in-law, I have lived up to everyone's expectations and successfully passed the imperial examination."

After saying this, he bowed to Mr. Shen, who looked at his daughter somewhat bewilderedly.

Qingli gave him a reassuring look, and Mr. Shen finally felt relieved.

It’s not that he thinks too much, but people’s hearts are fickle. Moreover, their status is the same now, so it’s always better to be cautious.

To be honest, Mr. Shen was also quite surprised that Li Yu became the top scorer in the imperial examination.

At that time, he saw that Li Yu was good-looking and had passed the examination to become a scholar at a young age. He thought that it should not be a big problem for him to pass the examination to become a tribute student in his lifetime. Qingli would not suffer in the future if she married him.

As a result, I got the top score in the exam. The surprise came so suddenly.

In the days that followed, Li Yu bought a large courtyard in the county town as his residence and brought Mr. Shen in.

When he is free, he sticks to Qingli, drawing her eyebrows, giving her massages, and cooking for her. When he is busy, he lets Qingli reward him, under the pretext of serving his superiors and benefiting the people.

Just like this, we live a happy life.

More than forty years have passed. Li Yu is no longer the famous top scholar in the capital, and Qingli is no longer as beautiful as before. Both of them have gray hair, but their love for each other has never diminished.

Li Yu doted on Shen Qingli and never let her suffer any grievances in the rest of her life.

Shen Qingli is grateful to two men in her life. One is her father, who did not discriminate against girls, raised her, and provided her with support for the rest of her life.

One is her husband, who is talented and has only loved her in his life. He has spoiled her from an adult to a child.

She has no regrets in this regard. She has a loving father, a loving husband, and sensible children.

It was winter again. Qingli nestled in Li Yu's arms, holding a pot of soup, with the stove beside them burning brightly.

The snow outside the window was melted by the heat as soon as it drifted in through the window. In the warmth, Qingli slowly closed her eyes, and her breath gradually became weaker. Li Yu hugged Qingli in his arms again and closed his eyes on the recliner.

After a while, a pair of magpies suddenly broke into the silent courtyard and played affectionately on the branches, startling balls of snow from the branches and preening each other's feathers.