"Allure," Xie Ning affectionately called Wei Xiaomei's name, and said closer: "I have something to inquire about, I don't know if you know anything about the female official examination?" ”

Looking away from the neatly arranged books on the shelves, Wei Qingcheng turned his head when he heard the sound, and said, "Don't hide it from my sister, my family intends to let me take the exam next year." ”

Xie Ning was overjoyed, is there any condition for signing up for the test? ”

"Naturally," bowed his head to avoid Xie Ning's gaze, Wei Tingcheng whispered to her in detail about the rules of the female official examination, "The family background needs to be above the fifth grade, and the participation in the examination must be recommended by a famous Confucian." ”

With a five-grade family background, she barely reached the standard. Xie Ning touched his chin with one hand and asked suspiciously, "Famous Confucian recommendation?" There are so many well-educated people, so there are no requirements for this candidate? ”

Inadvertently raised his head to meet Xie Ning's gaze, Wei Tingcheng's face was dyed red, smiled shyly, and explained softly: "My brother told me that this Confucian recommendation is just a name, and it sounds good to say. However, this letter of recommendation still needs to be submitted at the time of registration. ”

"Oh," Xie Ning nodded as if she didn't understand, only to feel that the letter of recommendation in Wei Xiaomei's mouth was just a formality, and it was a big deal that she would write one herself and hand it in, and she didn't take it seriously.

"Sister Xie is also going to take the women's official exam?"

"Yes, I have this plan, but you also know that I can't do math, and it takes a lot of effort to pass the exam."

Wei Tingcheng nodded when he heard this, and couldn't help but think of Xie Ning's letter, and said hesitantly: "If Sister Xie has plans to participate in the test, it is best to prepare well, so as not to fall off the list and be ridiculed by others." ”

Xie Ningqi said: "Is this female official exam very concerning?" ”

"Well," Wei Tingcheng nodded slightly, "My brother once told me that most of the daughters participating in the test are from famous families, and when they get together, they will inevitably have the idea of comparison." ”

"I see," Shainin touched his chin, and his heart couldn't help but beat a drum. According to this, if she wants to take it in the next female officer exam, it will be much more difficult.

"Are the two young ladies planning to run for the women's official examination?"

An inquiry interrupted Xie Ning's thoughts, and she followed the voice, and saw the female shopkeeper who was originally sitting next to the desk get up and walked over.

"Exactly."

"The female official test is difficult to test, but in fact, it depends on the timing. After three years, how many women can afford to wait," the female shopkeeper sighed and looked at them again, "The two young ladies are still young, and after applying for the exam, they can become female officials next year, which is really suitable." ”

Remembering Wei Tingcheng's recognizable character, Xie Ning blocked the other party's sight without a trace, and replied with a smile: "I borrowed the good words of the shopkeeper." ”

"If you two young ladies have books to find, just tell me directly."

Xie Ning's heart moved when he heard this, "But what kind of writing is there?" ”

"Yes, yes, Miss come with me to pick one."

Under the courtesy of the female shopkeeper, although Xie Ning did not pick a satisfactory copybook, he bought a few piano books, music movements, painting and chess scores and other miscellaneous books. Even Wei Qingcheng couldn't resist the enthusiasm of the shopkeeper, chatted with her for a few words, and finally picked more than a dozen books.

When it came time to settle the settlement downstairs, Xie Ning only spent less than two taels of silver, but Wei Chengcheng paid more than thirty taels.

Looking at the two stacks of books tied with red ropes, Xie Ning couldn't help but secretly rejoice. Her level is limited, and the books she chooses are all shallow, and the books that Wei Qingcheng picked, not only are the titles obscure to read, but just looking at the price, you can know that they are precious.

"Little sister, Miss Xie, if you pick a good one, let's go find a place to sit for a while."

After staying in Jiuyang Bookstore for an hour, it was difficult for Wei Qingyang to have no impatience at all, so he first asked someone to send the books they bought to the car, and then turned his head to discuss with them.

"Sister Xie, is there anything you want to go?"

"I don't care, it's just that my maid just went outside and hasn't come back yet." Shainin was afraid that Gu Sui would come back, and he would be anxious if he couldn't find them.

As if he knew what was on her mind, Wei Qingyang said thoughtfully: "Let's go to the restaurant on the other street, so as not to miss her." ”

Shainin smiled back, "Okay." ”

The three of them left the bookstore and were about to walk towards the restaurant, when they suddenly heard a familiar shout not far away, "Miss, Miss!" ”

Turning his head to look at Gu Sui's voice, Xie Ning saw the figures walking along the street, also a group of three, Gu Sui walked in front, and behind her were Wang An and Xiao Yan. These two unusually good-looking men walked side by side, which really attracted the attention of many passers-by.

With a head bundle of Zhu Yuguan, a moon-white shirt, and an ink brocade belt around his waist, King An's outfit is much simpler than the day of the banquet in the palace, and it is rare that his extravagance has not been reduced by half. Xiao Yan, who was standing beside him, was wearing a pine green brocade robe, with a folding fan in his hand, which was extremely chic.

didn't have time to think about how Gu Sui could be with these two people, Xie Ning took advantage of the distance between him and them, and introduced to the Wei brothers and sisters: "These two are His Royal Highness King An and Xiao Yan Xiao's son. ”

Wei Tingcheng nodded slightly, but Wei Qingyang turned sideways and asked Xie Ning: "It is rumored that King An doesn't like luxury, but this white-clothed son is the prince himself?" ”

"Brother Qingyang guessed well, this person is His Highness."

While speaking, Gu Sui had already run behind Xie Ning, and after the master and servant looked at each other and smiled, Xie Ning followed the Wei brothers to meet him, because he was afraid of pedestrians on the street, he just nodded respectfully to the man in white, and did not make any big moves.

Feeling the gaze of King An falling on him, Wei Qingyang was not half unhappy, and said with a smile on the corner of his mouth: "It's almost noon, since we are destined to meet, can the two of you go to the restaurant to dine together?" ”

"Very good," Xiao Yan didn't wait for Qin Feng to speak, then he responded to this proposal, walked to Xie Ning's side with his legs, and greeted her with a smile, "Sister Xie is good." ”

Xie Ning bent the corners of his mouth, "Young Master Xiao." ”

"I have nothing to do, Ziyue and I went out for a walk, and we happened to meet this little girl from your family, and we came to look for you at a moment's notice."

"If that's the case, it's no wonder that the ears of the grain will come with you."

Looking at the backs of Qin Feng and Wei Qingyang standing together, Xiao Yan's eyes flashed, and he continued: "It's good that I didn't disturb you. ”

"How come," I didn't know if the other party was talking, Xie Ning said briskly: "I made an appointment with Miss Wei at the bookstore, and now the matter has been completed, but I just want to find a place to rest." ”

The two chatted while walking, and before they knew it, they entered a restaurant on the opposite street, and His Royal Highness King An and the Wei family brothers and sisters walked in front, and they were already about to get out of a side room. Gu Sui and the maid beside Wei Qingcheng were arranged by Wei Qingyang to eat downstairs.

Everyone went up to the third floor and took their seats. The names have been exchanged before, which has reduced a little rustiness, except for Wei Xiaomei, who is a little restrained, the atmosphere at the banquet can be called happy.