When Qiao Mo entered Beijing, it was already the end of April.

Qiao Zhao and Shao Mingyuan, who received the letter, went to the Beijing suburb wharf early to wait.

In early summer, the ice and snow have already melted, it is a good time for water transportation, the boats on the river are shuttling back and forth, it is very lively, and the weeping willows on both sides of the river are elegantly stretching.

Qiao Zhao tiptoed and looked at the river, a little nervous.

I don't know what happened to my brother's face.

Although she firmly believes in Grandpa Li's medical skills, it is natural for her to be uneasy when it comes to those closest to her, and no one is exempt from vulgarity.

"Don't worry, it should be there soon." Shao Mingyuan handed a kettle to Qiao Zhao, "Drink some water to moisten your throat." ”

Qiao Zhao took the kettle and took a sip, Shao Mingyuan took it easily, and poured a few sips at the spout.

Qiao Zhao looked at his behavior and was a little stunned.

"How?" There were still crystal droplets of water hanging from the corners of Shao Mingyuan's mouth, and when he saw Qiao Zhao staring at him, he suddenly reacted, glanced at the kettle in his hand, and smiled without changing his face, "I am used to leading troops to fight all year round, and I forget to pay attention to it as soon as I go out." ”

Well, this good habit will have to be maintained in the future, and the water that Zhaozhao has drunk seems to be sweeter.

Qiao Zhao silently looked away.

Someone's skin is getting thicker and thicker, don't think she doesn't know, for the sake of him having to wait for ten months, she just doesn't want to debunk it.

"Zhaozhao, look, my uncle's ship is here."

Qiao Zhao looked in the direction of Shao Mingyuan's finger, and sure enough, he saw a medium-sized passenger ship slowly heading towards the shore, and a young man in plain clothes on the deck was standing against the railing, it was Qiao Mo.

The boat was getting closer and closer, and Qiao Zhao could already see Qiao Mo's appearance clearly, and a look of joy burst out in his eyes.

Qiao Mo has really recovered as before, and even because of a tribulation, the original dazzling brilliance has all converged, but it has not been reduced to mediocrity, but like a piece of polished jade, it is more and more difficult to take your eyes off.

Qiao Zhao couldn't help but take two steps forward.

This is what her brother really looks like, humble and gentlemanly, gentle as jade.

"Zhaozhao, be careful to wet your skirt." Shao Mingyuan helped Qiao Zhao, but he could understand her mood and accompanied her to greet her.

The passenger boat soon docked, and Qiao Mo walked in front, followed by several small servants carrying bookcases.

Qiao Mo came back at the end of April, just for the twenty-sixth year of Mingkang, which was postponed to May.

Originally, Qiao Mo had to keep filial piety for his parents for three years, and he could not participate in the imperial examination, but after Qiao Zhao and others avenged Zhaoxue for the Qiao family, Emperor Ming Kang took a whim and specially ordered Qiao Mo to participate in this examination.

Qiao Mo is not a rigid person, at this time, his sister rushed to the front in order to avenge his family, but his brother was a shrinking turtle in the name of filial piety, this is not filial piety, but selfishness.

Not only did he have to take part in the imperial examinations, but he also had to do well in the exams, so that he could quickly approach the center of power and deal with those he wanted to deal with.

Looking at the familiar Beijing suburb wharf, a chill flashed in Qiao Mo's eyes, but when he met Qiao Zhao's gaze, he turned to mild and joyful.

"Big brother, you're alright." Qiao Zhao opened his mouth to speak, and he couldn't go on.

Qiao Mo raised his hand and wanted to pat Qiao Zhao's shoulder, and out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the curious gazes cast around him, and the direction fell to Shao Mingyuan's arm: "Thank you Master Hou for taking care of my sister." ”

"Uncle, let's go back to the house."

"Okay, let's go home."

The Champion Hou Mansion had already been lively since Shao Mingyuan returned to Beijing, knowing that Qiao Mo was going to arrive in the next two days, and the bluestone road was even more clean.

"It's better to be at home." For Qiao Mo, where are the relatives, where is home.

Although Shao Mingyuan was much more honest in front of his brother-in-law, and there was a distance of half a foot from Qiao Zhao, Qiao Mo faintly noticed that after a few months of separation, the two of them had become more and more tacit, and obviously the relationship had gone further.

"I don't know if the two governments have set a wedding date?"

When this topic was mentioned, Shao Mingyuan felt bitter in his heart, and said quite aggrievedly: "It's set for February next year." ”

Speaking of which, the uncle is Zhaozhao's real relative, so is it up to them to call the shots?

"Next February?" Qiao Mo stopped when he heard the footsteps, and his slender and delicate eyebrows frowned, "At that time, Zhao Zhao had just reached Xuan, was it early?" Actually, I think it's okay to be two or three years late. ”

Among the ten thousand troops, General Shao, who took the head of the enemy general like a bag, almost fell flat on the ground, and was scared into a cold sweat.

Fortunately, now my uncle can't call the shots, it's really heaven's blessing.

"Big brother, how is Grandpa Li?" Taking in Shao Mingyuan's reaction, Qiao Zhao was secretly amused and hurriedly diverted the topic.

At the mention of Divine Doctor Li, Qiao Mo frowned slightly, subconsciously glanced around, and said in a low voice: "Divine Doctor Li is no longer in Jiafeng." In the past few months, people have continued to come to Doctor Li, and there have even been many times when they sneaked into the house in the middle of the night to kidnap people. Doctor Li couldn't bear it anymore and let Ye Luo escort him away. ”

"Where did Grandpa Li go?" Qiao Zhao couldn't help but worry about Doctor Li's safety when he heard this, but he knew that with his old man's temperament, he would definitely not be able to stand such harassment.

"Doctor Li didn't say anything, he only said that when he settled down, he would ask someone to bring us news, as soon as March or May, or as late as a year or two, so that you don't have to worry about him."

Qiao Zhao sighed lightly.

It seems that Grandpa Li is afraid of being harassed, and he easily does not dare to confide in his whereabouts.

"Zhaozhao, you don't have to worry, Ye Luo is the best in my personal guard, with him following Divine Doctor Li, Divine Doctor Li will be fine." Shao Mingyuan was worried that Qiao Zhao was worried, and comforted him.

There is one more thing he won't say for the time being, Ye Luo is his personal guard, once Divine Doctor Li settles down in a certain place, even if Divine Doctor Li doesn't say it, Ye Luo will think of passing the news to him.

A few people entered the hall, Qiao Mo went to bathe and change clothes first, and there was no need to mention the excitement next.

In the blink of an eye, it's May, the weather is starting to get hotter, and the atmosphere in the capital is even more enthusiastic.

The triennial spring festival has arrived, although it has been postponed for three months, it is also a spring festival.

Many families began to train domestic servants, or hired strong men who were brave and strong, and if those who did not know asked why, those people would smile mysteriously at best, but they would not say a word.

Of course, I can't say more, everyone knows it, so it's all about it.

In the triennial spring, there are few students in the examination, and there are even fewer of them who have not yet married, and there is no one in the unlucky year, but there are a lot of girls in the capital who have not left the cabinet.

Yes, these people are ready to catch their sons-in-law.

After three years of saving, they are waiting for this time to grab a good son-in-law for their daughters, granddaughters, sisters-in-law, etc., and it is not easy for them.

Shao Mingyuan was also not easy, and repeatedly told the guards to protect Qiao Mo well.

He didn't dare to imagine what his daughter-in-law's expression would be if his uncle was covered with a sack and taken away when Xingbang came down.

The test is divided into three sessions, one on the ninth day of the first month, one on the twelfteenth, one on the fifteenth, and one on the third day.

After the nightmare exams passed, it was not long before the day of the release of the results.