No, I was just a concubine, how did I become the queen?

Mingheng is talented, and he is self-disciplined and persevering. He studies and practices diligently every day. How could he not learn?

Not to mention that he had a master like Zhang Tingyu who taught him carefully and became his father-in-law, who taught him everything he knew.

He now lives almost entirely in Zhang's house, and spends his days studying, but he doesn't feel it's hard at all.

Because this struggle is not only his goal, but the person he has always dreamed of is waiting for him at the end.

With these in mind, studying hard day after day has become a pleasure.

Everyone saw his efforts, especially his future father-in-law Zhang Tingyu, who was very satisfied with his son-in-law.

"Teacher, I think your knowledge is almost there. It all depends on your performance this time," Zhang Tingyu tested him again and nodded slightly.

When it comes to the imperial examination, there are also people who have enlightened themselves once and suffered the same fate.

Those who are not smart may not pass the exam even if they try eight or ten times.

He was very optimistic about Mingheng, but he couldn't be too confident before there were any results.

Mingheng smiled modestly. He was willing to resign from his official position to prepare for the exam because he was determined to pass it.

But there is no need to say these words out loud, everything will be based on the results.

The two talked for a while, and Zhang Tingyu reminded them again of the precautions to take after the scene, then took out a sachet.

"Ahem~~ I saw that your sachet was worn out, so I asked Ruoyu to make a new one for you as a replacement," Zhang Tingyu coughed and spoke as if it was the truth.

In fact, Mingheng was born in the Niuhulu clan, so how could he use an old sachet?

What he was wearing was just changed two days ago, so it has nothing to do with the word "old".

However, after the master said this, Ruoyu made the sachet for him with the instructions of the elders, and it was not a private transaction.

Mingheng's eyes lit up, and he solemnly took the sachet and said, "Thank you, Master. I've been too busy these days and haven't paid attention to these material possessions. Master, you really love me."

After saying that, he immediately hung the sky blue sachet in his hand on his body, and naturally took off the one on his body and put it in the hand of the servant.

Zhang Tingyu stroked his beard with satisfaction. "This sachet contains refreshing herbs. If you feel tired from studying, just smell it. It will have a very good effect."

Mingheng naturally praised and thanked him, and stayed for a long time before taking his leave and returning home.

The Spring Examination will be held in two days, and his master asked him to go home and relax and change his mind.

When he was about to leave the second gate, a maid in autumn-scented clothes called out to him, "Sir, please stay."

Mingheng recognized Chu Qing, the maidservant beside Zhang Ruoyu, and stood still, waiting for her to come over and report.

"But what does your young lady want to convey?" His throat was dry for a moment before he calmed down and asked.

Chu Qing bowed first, then looked around and saw no one. Then she said, "My young lady said that she took the wrong sachet just now. Please go to the side and change it."

Although it’s okay for an engaged couple to meet in private, after all, they have a lot of maids and servants around them, and no one will say anything.

But we have to find a reason, and Zhang Ruoyu had already thought of it.

Mingheng was naturally happy when he heard this.

After all, the game was about to end, and he also hoped to meet Zhang Ruoyu.

Even if he did everything, just saying a few polite words would make him feel as happy as if he were eating honey.

Hearing this, he didn't say much. He let Chu Qing lead the way and went to the corridor on the side.

The setting sun shines on the shimmering lake, and a green figure is leaning on the railing.

In this season of sudden changes from warm to cold, this touch of green is eye-catching.

Mingheng's pace quickened. He walked quickly forward and stopped five steps away from Zhang Ruoyu.

Zhang Ruoyu turned around and saw him bowing his head politely. She smiled and said, "Why are you standing so far away?"

"Okay, I'll be right there," Mingheng's throat felt a little itchy for some reason, so he coughed lightly before answering.

Zhang Ruoyu waved her hand, and the maids around her retreated and stood guard at various intersections.

She then took two steps forward, took out a turquoise sachet, and stuffed it into Mingheng's hand: "This is for you."

Mingheng was stunned for a moment and was about to pull off the thing hanging on his body, but he was so anxious that he couldn't pull it off at all.

Zhang Ruoyu smiled and held his hand down: "Why are you pulling it off? Don't you like it?"

"I...like it," Mingheng's hand was held by his sweetheart, his heart was pounding, and he could only answer mechanically.

Zhang Ruoyu put her hand back and covered her mouth: "If you like it, just hang on."

"Didn't you deliver...to the wrong thing?" Mingheng was confused.

Didn’t you ask him to come over and get a new one?

Zhang Ruoyu's eyes narrowed with laughter: "Both of them are for you, you can wear them alternately."

Mingheng was even happier now. He squeezed the sachet tightly and nodded contentedly, "Yeah."

He has been a man of few words since he was young, so even if he had a thousand words in his heart at this moment, he couldn't say them.

But being able to talk to her before leaving, even if I don't say anything and just listen to her talk, is already very satisfying.

Zhang Ruoyu had been with him for a period of time. When his mother passed away, it was he who escorted the Zhang family all the way back.

Of course I know that this is his personality.

With such a personality, it is not easy for her to take the initiative to ask for marriage even though she lost her fiancé.

She thought that she had experienced many misfortunes in her life, and meeting him was her greatest luck.

Thinking of this, he naturally felt a surge of courage in his heart: "It's going to end in two days. Do you... have confidence?"

When Mingheng heard this, he hurriedly said, "Yes, I will definitely not delay marrying you!"

Zhang Ruoyu was startled by his sudden loud voice and tugged at his sleeve: "What a fool!"

"Once you finish the exam, we'll set a date for the wedding. It doesn't matter whether you pass or not."

In other words, daddy said this to him on purpose. Otherwise, if he fails to pass the imperial examination this time, she will have to wait another three years before getting married?

I'm already old now, so I can't wait any longer to become an old maid?

After hearing her say this, Mingheng became even more determined to pass the exam.

Whether he is good or bad, people are willing to marry him.

But he only wants the best for her because she deserves it.

But he couldn't say anything, so he could only nod: "Yeah, I understand."

The two talked for a while, mainly Zhang Ruoyu talking, and he just said "um" and nodded.

The sun yawned and went down the mountain, and dusk began to gather around them.

Mingheng looked at the sky and decided not to stay any longer, so he reluctantly said goodbye and returned home.

When he stepped out of the gate of Zhang's house, he thought that the next time he came, he would come as a son-in-law.

Thinking of this, his heart began to burn, and the early spring weather made him sweat.

When he got home, Mingchen was playing on the doorstep with two servants. When they saw him, they ran over and hugged his legs.

He raised his head and shouted, "Brother!"