Mistakenly recognized as a cousin, thousands of pampered

During the time when Xie Jinghuan participated in the imperial examination, his aunt Ji Miaofu switched to a vegetarian diet and prayed devoutly every day.

She also took Xie Yuhua and the Tao sisters to Jian'an Temple outside the city to pray for Xie Jinghuan.

At first, Tao Jiuxi did feel a little uncomfortable with his aunt's kindness to him.

She often wondered in her heart why her aunt was so kind to her and whether she had ulterior motives.

however,

After spending such a long time together, she now feels that her aunt is indeed gentle and virtuous.

But sometimes, she felt that this happiness was a little unreal, like a beautiful dream, which made her dare not indulge in it completely.

The only thing that bothered her these days was what to do if Xie Jinghuan came home and confessed his feelings to her after the imperial examination?

So, she carefully considered her words in her mind in advance, thinking about how to reject Xie Jinghuan tactfully but clearly.

Unexpectedly, Xie Jinghuan never mentioned this matter to her again.

Tao Jiuxi was happy to hear this and naturally didn't ask any more questions.

Now that Xie Jinghuan no longer had such thoughts, she could treat him as a friend or brother. The relationship between the two of them became more natural, without the awkwardness and cramped feeling.

The days at the Xie Mansion were long and peaceful. Tao Jiuxi forced himself to calm down and learn calligraphy from Tao Qingwan, practicing one copybook after another.

Today, the handwriting she writes is still ugly.

She thought that it was because she had no talent for calligraphy, so she practiced the guqin every day.

However, the music she played was really unpleasant.

Xie Jinghuan would occasionally praise her against his will, and Tao Jiuxi's relationship with him became very harmonious. They would occasionally chat together and share interesting things in life.

Gradually, Tao Jiuxi became as cheerful as before, but when it was late at night and everyone was asleep, he often thought of Shen Zhiyi.

Today is the day when the results are announced.

Xie Jinghuan went early to invite Tao Jiuxi and Tao Qingwan to go and see the list together.

Tao Qingwan understood what was going on and naturally would not disturb them at this time. She declined politely, using the excuse that she had something to do.

In the end, only Xie Jinghuan and Tao Jiuxi left by car.

When the two saw the list at the bottom of the list, Tao Jiuxi was extremely surprised.

First place: Xie Jinghuan.

Second place: Zhou Yuping.

She widened her eyes, staring at the name at the top of the list, as if she couldn't believe what she saw. She knew that Xie Jinghuan was a famous talent, but she didn't know he was so powerful.

Which door did God close for Xie Jinghuan?

This man was incredibly handsome, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and a face as beautiful as a jade. He was also extremely knowledgeable, eloquent, and talented. His father was an official in the court, so he had the best food, clothing, and daily necessities.

Isn’t this a typical example of God chasing after you to feed you?

"Brother Jinghuan, you are the first! You are so awesome." Tao Jiuxi couldn't help but exclaimed.

As soon as he finished speaking, Tao Jiuxi was pushed away by everyone.

"Is this the top spot this year!?"

"I am Mr. Li from the south city. I have a little girl, 28 years old..."

"Sir, are you married?"

"My daughter is as beautiful as a flower. Sir, please take a look at her."

It turned out to be the person who was looking for a son-in-law under the list. When everyone heard that the person in front of them was the top of this year's list, they immediately swarmed over, vying to pull him and pestering him.

The scene was chaotic. Tao Jiuxi was only thankful that he had dodged quickly, otherwise he would have been squeezed against the wall.

He muttered to himself, "So there really is a contest to find a son-in-law. Come on! Come on~!"

"That's the top of this year's list! Go check it out."

Someone in the crowd shouted, and then more people came to watch.

Seeing this, Tao Jiuxi ran away and ran to a place with fewer people, shouting: "Be careful, don't step on others."

After a while, Xie Jingheng finally squeezed out of the crowd with great difficulty. When he came out, his clothes were torn into a mess.

His hair was a little messy and there was a look of helplessness on his face.

When Tao Jiuxi saw him in such a miserable state, he immediately bent over with laughter.

"I knew you did it on purpose." Xie Jinghuan frowned slightly, with a hint of anger in his tone.

"What are you doing on purpose?" Tao Jiuxi stopped laughing.

"I told you before we came here that we should leave when we see your name, and we can't shout." Xie Jinghuan straightened his clothes and said helplessly.

"Hahahaha, I'm so excited. My brother is getting married, and everyone is coming to congratulate him." Tao Jiuxi blinked mischievously, his face filled with joy.

"It wasn't just people coming to congratulate me, there was a merchant who wanted to tear my clothes to shreds." Xie Jinghuan still felt a lingering fear when he recalled the scene just now.

"Then just go with them. When the time comes, marry a wealthy sister-in-law, and I'll go to your house for dinner every day."

"You are really willing to give it up for this bite of food." Xie Jinghe's mouth corners slightly raised, his eyes full of smiles.

"That's right. When people are alive, food, clothing, housing and transportation are the most important things, so eating is the most important." Tao Jiuxi said seriously.

"That's right, sister. I just need to go back and explain to my parents today. We'll go to the street later and have something you like."

"Yeah, go back quickly. I'm afraid your aunt is anxious."

Xie Jinghuan sent the servant who came with him to see the list to ride back home on horseback to report the good news, while he and Tao Jiuxi slowly returned in a carriage.

On the carriage, Tao Jiuxi suddenly felt an inexplicable tension in his heart.

Various speculations involuntarily emerged in her mind, and she thought: Xie Jinghuan wouldn't wait until he got results before confessing to me, right?

As soon as this thought arose, Tao Jiuxi hurriedly tried to recall the words he had prepared to reject Xie Jinghuan, preparing for a possible "confession".

As it turned out, she was really overthinking it.

Xie Jinghuan still did not mention the unfinished matter before going to the Imperial Examination Hall, but just chatted leisurely with her in the carriage.

The atmosphere at home was joyful and peaceful at this time, and everyone was very happy that Xie Jinghuan had been admitted to high school.

In an instant, the mansion was decorated with lights and the firecrackers that had been prepared long ago were lit. The crackling sounds echoed in the air, celebrating this hard-earned glory.

As soon as they got home, they received an invitation from the polo club.

This year coincides with the triennial imperial examination, and coupled with the continuous rain in recent days, the polo club was held a little later.

Because such a grand gathering has not been held for a long time, this polo meeting can be said to be unprecedentedly grand.

It is not surprising that Xie Jinghuan and several legitimate daughters of the Xie family received the invitation.

But strangely, Tao Jiuxi and Tao Qingwan also received it.

The two sisters were full of doubts. She had never met the eldest princess who hosted the polo club, and didn't know why she received the post alone.

However, since the eldest princess had invited them, they both needed to attend the banquet.