After being reborn, her aloof ex-husband and her crazy deceased husband got into a fight.

Gan Cai'er ran a long way in one breath.

When she stopped to catch her breath, she realized her hands were trembling and her heart was pounding. But the resentment that had been building up inside her for the past few days was gone.

As for whether Meng Yu was dead or alive, she wasn't worried. Good people don't live long, but evil people live for a thousand years. With her few blows, she couldn't kill this shameless bastard.

She didn't throw the stone directly at his head, which was already out of consideration for Xing'er and Fu'er.

Gan Cai'er patted her chest, trying to calm herself down. Then she realized she was deep in the plum grove, surrounded by trees with no path ahead.

She was extremely frustrated, realizing that even if she were given a second chance at life, her terrible sense of direction wouldn't improve at all.

Since she was disguised as Zhu Youchen today, Xiao Hong didn't come with her. Now she's wandering around aimlessly deep in the plum grove all by herself.

As she strolled along, she finally spotted two people. But she quickly dodged to the side, not daring to approach, and secretly followed behind them.

Because these two people were Wu Xin and her maid Qin Yin.

"Young Master Zhu".

Gan Cai'er hadn't followed for more than a few steps when a voice called out from behind her.

She paused, turned around, and saw Huang Tinghai walking slowly towards her.

Upon hearing the sound, Wu Xin and her servants stopped and turned around.

Qin Yin saw a strange man following behind her, so she immediately took a step forward, shielding Wu Xin behind her, and looked at Gan Cai'er warily.

"Young master, what brings you with my young lady?"

"I got lost and met you, Miss. I only wanted to follow you out and had no ill intentions. Please forgive me if I have offended you." Gan Cai'er lowered her head and spoke humbly.

“The plum trees in this forest are so dense that it’s easy to get lost. Young Master Zhu, you should come with me,” Huang Tinghai said, stepping forward.

"That's excellent, thank you for your trouble, Brother Huang."

Gan Cai'er walked to Huang Tinghai's side, her head slightly lowered, and she didn't say much, appearing particularly reserved, which was consistent with his previous shy image.

Seeing Wu Xin and Huang Tinghai emerge one after the other from the depths of the plum grove, Gan Cai'er knew she was a step too late. The two of them had probably finished their conversation.

It seems this trip to Zhushan County was in vain.

Gan Cai'er was furious.

She cursed Meng Yu from head to toe a hundred and eighty times in her heart!

Wu Xin watched Huang Tinghai and Gan Cai'er leave before continuing to walk outside.

"Miss, didn't the eldest young mistress say the other day that the spot for that thing would eventually go to Young Master Qian?" Qin Yin asked.

"Yes, that's right. Enke's last spot went to Qian Chen."

"Then why..." Qin Yin hesitated, not finishing her sentence.

Wu Xin glanced at her and smiled: "You want to ask why I lied to Young Master Huang and said that the spot hadn't been decided yet, but there was a high chance it would be given to Young Master Lan?"

Seeing that her young mistress didn't seem to be blaming her, Qin Yin nodded.

"Silly girl, if I don't say that, how can he willingly do things for me?" Wu Xin said with a soft laugh.

Half an hour ago, Wu Xin told Huang Tinghai that two of the three spots for the special examination in Danzhou had been confirmed: Wei Shi'an and Wei Tao. Only one spot was still under debate.

Wei Shi'an was also one of the Seven Talented Scholars of Qinchuan Academy, but he was a typical example of someone with only one particular talent.

He excelled in painting, horsemanship, archery, and martial arts, but his academic knowledge was mediocre. Moreover, he came from a family of painters and calligraphers, with members and students all over Dayong, which made him famous at a young age.

Therefore, Wei Shi'an was the first of the three spots for the Enke examination to be confirmed.

Although Wei Tao himself was relatively unknown, his grandfather, Wei Yicheng, was a very famous figure. He was a Grand Secretary of the Hanlin Academy, holding the rank of second grade official. Due to illness, he retired to his hometown and later held a nominal position at the Luming Academy. He had several disciples, all of whom passed the imperial examinations and are now serving as officials in the imperial court.

In terms of official rank, he reached the second rank; in terms of achievements, he had countless students. Therefore, when he wanted to apply for a special imperial examination quota for his good-for-nothing grandson, no one could object.

As for the third spot, it has already been decided to go to Qian Chen, the eldest son of the Qian family, the registrar.

However, Wu Xin told Huang Tinghai that the heads of the major academies and Lord Du had weighed the matter several times but had not yet made a decision.

"It is said that the two heads of Qinchuan Academy and Wenyuan Pavilion strongly recommend you, but Headmaster Ouyang of Luming Academy insists on choosing Young Master Lan," Wu Xin said.

Huang Tinghai clenched his fists but remained silent.

Wu Xin glanced at him and continued softly, "In the end, Lord Du has to make the decision. But my sister-in-law said that Lord Du had a very good impression of Young Master Lan because he won first prize at the lotus appreciation banquet last time."

Huang Tinghai clenched his fists even tighter, his nails almost digging into his flesh.

“I heard that when considering the quota for Enke, character is far more important than talent. At today’s poetry gathering, Yan’er said that quite a few people from the academy in Qingshui Town also came…” Wu Xin said meaningfully, but she didn’t finish her sentence.

Huang Tinghai remained silent for a long time before slowly releasing his hand.

"Why me?" he asked Wu Xin.

“Young master has been known for his talent since childhood, so many people will believe what you say,” Wu Xin said with a slight smile. “Besides, you need this spot even more.”

"What if things fail?" Huang Tinghai asked, his gaze deep.

"Young Master Huang is too kind. How would a young lady like me know such things?" Wu Xin still spoke softly and gently.

"Everything has its risks. Young Master Huang can weigh the pros and cons and decide whether he wants to take the gamble."

Before they parted, Wu Xin handed a letter to Huang Tinghai.

Huang Tinghai accepted it.

"Miss, what if Young Master Huang finds out you lied to him in the future?" Qin Yin asked worriedly.

“If he weren’t greedy, how could he have been fooled?” Wu Xin scoffed disdainfully.

"Besides, whether he does it or not, and how he does it, is entirely his business. What does it have to do with me?"

"Miss, aren't you fond of Young Master Lan? Why are you treating him like this?"

Qin Yin was very puzzled by her young mistress's actions.

Wu Xin just smiled.

"When he is stuck in the mud, only I can reach out and pull him out. At that time, he will know how good I am and will remember it for the rest of his life."

"But he already has a wife at home."

"I only need him to remember my good deeds. As for that foolish village woman, she's not worth worrying about."