Yuan Wei's Quick Travel

The next day, when Su Yuebai woke up, he had calmed down. It was hard to tell that he hadn't been able to sleep because of excitement the previous day.

Because he still had to take part in the palace examination, he did not go out to meet friends, but chose to continue studying at home.

On the day of the palace examination, Yuan Wei started reading in the room after seeing Su Yuebai off, but she read for a long time without turning a page.

Fan Shuang and Fan Xue looked at her and smiled whenever they came in and out. They knew that she was worried about Su Yuebai's palace examination, so they didn't disturb her.

Now there are only the two of them serving Yuan Wei closely. After Jier got married, she followed Nanny Zhou to manage Yuan Wei's outside businesses.

Xiang'er married into a family in Yangzhou City, so Yuan Wei released her indenture and did not let her stay with her.

When Yuan Wei left Yangzhou, she asked Jia Min for two maids who were studying medicine. Because they were still in systematic study, they stayed in Yangzhou to study and did not come to the capital with her.

Yuan Wei felt that having Fan Shuang and Fan Xue by her side was enough, so she didn't add any other maids.

After Fan Shuang finished her work, she sat aside with her sewing basket and did needlework, quietly accompanying Yuan Wei.

Time passed by minute by minute. After an unknown amount of time, Fanxue came in and reminded her, "Miss, it's time. Let's go."

Yuan Wei put down the book in her hand and stood up. Fanxue helped her tidy up her clothes and hair.

Today is the day that Su Yuebai will take part in the palace examination. Although she doesn't know his final ranking, Yuan Wei still booked the best private room in the restaurant and waited for the news.

What if the emperor chooses Su Yuebai as the third place because of his handsome appearance?

This is really possible.

In that case, you can watch Su Yuebai riding a horse in the parade.

Yuan Wei didn't want to miss this opportunity, so she booked a private room with a good view early on.

When Yuan Wei came to the street, she found that it was very lively and many ladies and girls came out.

Yuan Wei waited in the private room for a while, and Zhao Qing came over. "Grandma, you're so happy! Young Master is the third place winner!"

"Really?" Yuan Wei stood up excitedly, with joy shining in her eyes.

She didn't expect that Su Yuebai actually became the third place in the imperial examination.

"Congratulations, young lady." Fan Shuang was so happy that she almost jumped up. She was even more excited than Yuan Wei.

She knew that this result was of great significance to Yuan Wei, and as her personal maid, she was also proud of her girl.

Now, except for Fan Shuang and Fan Xue who still call Yuan Wei "Miss", everyone else has changed to calling Yuan Wei "Grandma" and Su Yuebai "Third Master" or "Young Master".

Yuan Wei walked to the window and looked at the bustling crowd downstairs, feeling particularly relaxed.

This was her first time watching the top scholar parade!

Although Yuan Wei was happy in her heart, she did not show it too much.

"Grandma, please wait a moment, the young master will be here soon." Zhao Qing reminded with a smile.

When he hurried over to tell his grandmother, the young master had already set off from the palace, but he was moving at a slower pace.

Sure enough, not long after, bursts of noise were heard outside.

When Yuan Wei heard the sound, she looked over there and Fan Shuang hurriedly helped her put on the veil.

This private room has one of the best views, but it's also quite expensive.

Yuan Wei could see the parade on horseback from afar.

The most eye-catching among them is Su Yuebai.

The top scholar was a big and burly man, and he didn't look like a scholar at all. At this moment, he was wearing all the flowers that people threw at him, which looked quite funny.

The runner-up was an elderly man, who was frantically dodging the flowers and fruits thrown by the crowd.

At this moment, Su Yuebai was the most leisurely and the most eye-catching one. Countless flowers were thrown on him, but he did not take any of them. He just let them slide casually to the ground.

Fortunately, no one was throwing fruit at him now, otherwise it would have been very painful if it hit him.

Maybe because he was handsome, the girls didn't want to hurt him, so all they got for him were flowers, not fruits.

These girls are also very double-standard.

When Su Yuebai was about to reach the window where Yuan Wei was, Fan Shuang handed him a crabapple silk flower.

Yuan Wei looked at the flowers, then looked at Su Yuebai, and found that he was also looking at her.

She threw the silk flower to Su Yuebai without hesitation, and it hit his arms.

Su Yuebai picked up the silk flower and gently put it on her head, then looked up and smiled brightly at Yuan Wei.

Yuan Wei could clearly hear the gasps coming from next door.

At the same time, more and more flowers fell towards Su Yuebai, as if to drown him in the sea of ​​flowers.

Only after the parade had completely passed did Yuan Wei take Fan Shuang and the others home.

Su Yuebai didn't return under the moonlight until night fell.

Yuan Wei looked up when she heard him come in and asked with concern, "Have you had dinner yet?"

"I've used it, don't rush." ​​Su Yuebai stopped her from getting up and said, "I'll go wash up first." Yuan Wei nodded and had someone prepare toiletries for him.

When Su Yuebai came back after washing up, Yuan Wei had already prepared hot tea and snacks.

Su Yuebai sat on the couch next to Yuan Wei, drank a sip of tea, and then said, "I reported to the Ministry of Personnel today. Because I was the third place winner, I was directly appointed as an editor. I don't have to wait for the other Jinshi exams to be appointed an official, and I have three months of vacation."

Yuan Wei nodded after hearing this and said, "That's not bad."

After a while, Su Yuebai continued to ask: "When do you think we can go back to worship our ancestors?"

Yuan Wei thought for a moment and said, "As soon as possible. Counting the time it takes to go back and forth, there won't be many days left."

Su Yuebai nodded in agreement.

They discussed the itinerary and decided to set off as soon as possible to avoid wasting time.

However, although it was said to be as soon as possible, it was actually delayed for a few days.

The main reason was that Su Yuebai needed to go out to attend meetings and socialize, and some invitations could not be refused.

As the new third place winner in the imperial examination, he naturally attracted a lot of attention and invitations from many people.

These social engagements prevented him from getting away immediately, so he had to postpone them for a few days.

Finally, when everything was arranged, they began their journey back home to worship their ancestors.

Yuan Wei didn't bring too many people or luggage with her, mainly because she thought she would be back in the capital soon.

She only brought Fan Shuang, Uncle Zhao, and Zhao Qing who was beside Su Yuebai. This way, they were light and convenient to carry around, without adding too much burden to the journey.

When passing Yangzhou, Yuan Wei and Su Yuebai got off the boat together and headed towards the Lin Mansion.

Jia Min was playing with Lin Daiyu and her brother in the house.

Suddenly, Hanmei ran in happily and said, "Madam, the eldest daughter is back!"

Jia Min asked in surprise: "Who are you talking about?"

Lin Daiyu shouted happily, "It's sister, it's sister!" She stood up suddenly and ran out.

Yuan Wei had just walked out the door when she saw Lin Daiyu running out.

She hurriedly hugged Lin Daiyu and said, "Oh, my dear, why are you running so fast? Be careful not to fall."

After being hugged by her, Lin Daiyu giggled and kept shouting, "Sister, sister!"

Yuan Wei responded with a smile: "Hey, good Yu'er, you still remember your sister."

Then, she looked at Jia Min who was walking towards her and called out, "Aunt."

"Why did you come back suddenly?" Jia Min was very happy to see Yuan Wei come back, but she couldn't help asking the reason for her coming back.

Suddenly, she remembered that Lin Ruhai told her a few days ago that Su Yuebai was the third in the imperial examination, so they came back this time probably to pay homage to their ancestors.

As expected, Yuan Wei smiled and replied, "Yuebai won the third place in the imperial examination. We are returning to Gusu to pay respects to our ancestors. We passed by Yangzhou and thought of coming to see you and your uncle."

Yuan Wei followed Jia Min inside and said, "We're leaving tomorrow."

Jia Min nodded after hearing this, and then asked with concern: "Are you leaving tomorrow? Why are you in such a hurry?"

She thought Yuan Wei could stay for a few more days, but she didn't expect that she would leave tomorrow. She couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

Yuan Wei saw Jia Min's reluctance to leave and consoled her, "We have to go back to pay respects to our ancestors first. If we have time on our way back, I can stay a few more days."

Jia Min nodded helplessly to show her understanding, after all, ancestor worship was a big deal.

She sat back on the couch and asked, "Did the journey go smoothly?"

Yuan Wei smiled and said everything went well. She placed Daiyu on the couch and picked up Lin Huiyu, who was playing on the side, to tease him, "Brother Hui, do you still remember your sister?"

Lin Huiyu looked at her curiously, babbling incomprehensible words and drooling. She looked so cute that Jia Min couldn't help laughing.

Yuan Wei wiped Lin Huiyu's saliva, then looked at Jia Min and asked gently, "How is Auntie doing lately?"

Jia Min sat aside, with kindness in her eyes and a faint smile on her lips.

She nodded gently and said, "Okay, why not?"

Her eyes swept over Yuan Wei and Lin Huiyu, and her heart was filled with relief.

Just then, a burst of hurried footsteps was heard.

Aunt Zhao rushed into the room with a panic-stricken look on her face.

She gasped and shouted, "Madam, it's not good!"

Jia Min's face froze. She asked, "What's going on? Aunt Zhao, please tell me slowly."

Aunt Zhao tried to calm her breathing and said in a trembling voice, "Master...Master is injured!"

Her words were like a bolt from the blue, plunging the entire room into dead silence.

Jia Min's body was trembling slightly, and she held on to the back of the chair tightly, trying to stay calm.

Yuan Wei also widened her eyes, her face full of shock.