The sickly son died young? After the marriage exchange, I will bring prosperity to his entire clan f

"Let the Crown Prince investigate this matter. It's also a starting point. We've already found out about the workshop incident. If we start by investigating Sun Xiangxiang, we're sure to find some things."

Ling Silang felt this was absolutely right. "We should inform the Crown Prince about this matter."

Du Mingxian became a little nervous when this was mentioned, "What are the next arrangements? You... your appearance, I'm afraid there will be some gossip in the court."

"These are all matters for the Crown Prince. Tomorrow is the Qionglin Banquet, and I will try to tell the Crown Prince about this then. If there is no opportunity then, we can go to the Crown Prince's residence secretly to talk about it later."

Du Mingxian nodded, "That's fine. We still shouldn't reveal that we're the Crown Prince's people."

"clear."

"I haven't been home for days, and I bet my family is worried sick."

Ling Silang explained, "I went back home and told my family that you had something to do. They didn't think much of it. Now that you're back, we'll pack up and move out today."

"it is good."

After the two finished speaking, Ling Silang went out to call Chunfeng and the others to fetch a carriage, while Du Mingxian put some things into her spatial storage and pretended to do the rest outside.

She was tidying up when Liu Ya came over.

"You're smart; you prepared in advance, so there's no rush to move now."

Du Mingxian turned around and saw Liu Ya beaming. "Sister Liu Ya, congratulations! What are your plans for the future?"

He was already a third-place scholar in the imperial examinations, and if nothing went wrong, he would definitely be admitted to the Hanlin Academy, so it was impossible for him to stay here indefinitely.

"I'm thinking of renting a small courtyard and hiring a security escort agency to bring my elderly parents and children back to the village, but I don't know if there will be enough time."

“It’s not a big problem. The third-ranked scholar doesn’t have time. Sister Liu can go back with the escort agency and then come over. You’re closer to the capital.”

Liu Ya nodded, "That's what we were thinking too. We haven't seen our child for so long, and we miss him terribly. We've definitely already heard about what happened at Jiang Ge's high school."

"Everything is fine, but your son's health can't stay so weak. He must exercise more."

After this incident, Liu Ya finally saw things clearly. "Yes, I'll keep this in mind. I'll keep a close eye on him from now on. He really needs to be in good health."

"Yes, the imperial court would not want a sickly official. No matter how capable he is, he will be marginalized."

"Thank you." Liu Ya was really grateful to her. She had mentioned it several times before. She always felt sorry for Brother Jiang, but who would have thought that this was harming Brother Jiang.

Du Mingxian waved her hand, "It's fate that we got to know each other. They're all in officialdom now, so we'll have to keep in touch often."

"Yes, give me your new address before you leave. I'll be visiting you later."

Okay, I'll tell you now.

Liu Ya glanced around their room. "Are they moving out today?"

"Yes."

Liu Ya chatted for a few more minutes before the two parted ways.

Soon Chunfeng and the others arrived and quickly moved their belongings out. Their rent was due at the end of the month, which was only a few days away, so Du Mingxian didn't go to the landlord.

Before they moved away, Guo Chen saw Ling Silang talking for a while. Guo Chen did well in the exam this time, ranking thirteenth in the second class, and he is likely to be sent abroad.

When they got home, their family was all there and had prepared a lot of delicious food, just waiting for them to return.

Everyone enjoyed a meal together, and it was quite late by the time they finished. But little An'an still clung tightly to Du Mingxian's clothes and fell asleep in her arms.

However, he didn't sleep very soundly. When Du Mingxian picked him up, Xiao An'an quickly opened his eyes, which showed that An'an was uneasy because Du Mingxian hadn't been with him recently.

She felt extremely distressed.

Ling Silang also noticed it.

The two returned to their room, and Du Mingxian lay down with An'an in her arms. "Looks like I need to spend some time with the child; look how scared she is."

"We have indeed neglected An'an recently."

“You have completed the task assigned by the Crown Prince. From now on, no matter what mission we take on, we will take An’an with us.”

"Ah."

The next day, Du Mingxian got up early and played with An'an. While eating, she noticed that something was wrong with Madam Zhou.

After the meal, she carried An'an to Madam Zhou's room. "Mother, what's wrong? You seem a bit strange today."

"Si Lang has also passed the high school entrance exam. I don't have much to do here, so I was thinking of going back to my hometown. I'm still a little worried about your grandmother."

Du Mingxian didn't know what to say. She was a little worried about letting Zhou Shi go back alone. "Mother, I secretly want you to stay in the capital."

Madam Zhou nodded gently, "Mother knows, but... Mother is still a little worried about your maternal grandmother."

"Mother, you know perfectly well..."

"Mother knows it's fake, but I've grown quite fond of the old lady over the years. Besides, I'm not that old. I'll go back and take care of her some more. When I get older, I'll come and stay with you."

Du Mingxian still felt a little sad. "Mother, that's not what I meant."

"Alright, our girl has grown up. Your in-laws are all good, so I can rest assured. Silang is also a promising young man. Just keep an eye on your cousin after I leave. That child is a worry for your grandmother. She has always been unwilling to get married."

"Mom, there's nothing wrong with not getting married. If you want your cousin to be happy, you have to respect her choice."

What could Madam Zhou say? The children were all grown up and each had their own ideas, so she had nothing to say.

"Okay, okay, I'll do whatever you say."

"Mother, do you want to go to the Wen residence?"

Madam Zhou shook her head. "I'm not going. There are grudges there. Even if the Wen family helped them collect their bodies back then, some things were also because of the Wen family. The Wen family bears half the responsibility. I can't go. You are you, and your relationship with him is still yours. You don't need to worry about your mother."

"Okay, I understand, Mother, don't worry."

“They are all doing well. They have been very happy during their stay in the capital. I am at ease knowing that you have married well.”

"Ah."

"I'll pack my things in the next few days and then I'll go back."

"Okay, I'll find a security escort agency for Mother when the time comes."

"Ah."

The mother and daughter chatted for a long time.

Ling Silang went to the palace early in the afternoon. Du Mingxian stayed at home to play with An'an, but she felt uneasy. Ling Silang was Qi Ji from three years ago.

Tonight, it's not just high school students present, but also court officials. I wonder if anyone will make things difficult for him.

in the palace.

Before the Emperor and the Crown Prince arrived, there were only a few princes, ministers, and other high-ranking officials present.

Ling Silang arrived neither late nor early; most of the people had already arrived by the time he got there.

His appearance caused a moment of silence in the room. Only the ministers remained quiet; the other candidates, who were in the same year as Ling Silang, still came over to greet the top scholar one by one.