The examination, also known as the spring examination, is opened every three years in the Gongyuan of the capital, presided over by the Ministry of Rites, and is an examination that only the students who have passed the township examination in the previous year are eligible to participate.

There will be three trials, each of which lasts for three days.

Candidates spent nine consecutive days answering questions in the number room of the examination room, eating, drinking, and sleeping in a small number room, which can be described as a test of body and mind.

Suffering for nine days in such a severe and harsh environment is a huge test of one's physical strength and will, and it is not easy to complete one answer sheet after another under such circumstances.

After nine days, there were really a lot of weak students who were carried out of the tribute courtyard by the supervised soldiers.

After the exam, it is the day to wait for the release of the results.

On the day of the release of the list, Fu Yuanzhu received a post from Fu Yuanyuan from the Prince's Mansion, and took the carriage of the Guogong Mansion to the Prince's Mansion early to be a guest.

"Mother," Fu Yuanlan looked at her sister's departing figure jealously, and grabbed Wu's dao, "I have never seen the crown princess value her sister so much before, but she has been a lot more affectionate recently." ”

Wu glanced at his daughter: "It is her blessing that the crown princess can look at Yuanzhu, and my sister is blessed, which is a good thing for our three rooms!" Even if you marry into your husband's family, it will also help you. ”

Fu Yuanlan pouted: "Yuanlan feels that it's just that the crown princess has nothing to do to chat with her sister to pass the time, so she can't say that she is blessed or not." ”

Wu grinned, but didn't say much.

Let's say that Fu Yuanzhu took a carriage to the prince's mansion, and happened to meet another carriage stopped in front of the door.

She paused to look over, and the girl who was getting off the carriage supported by the maidservant girl was actually Chang Xishu.

Although the two have not had much intersection, they have met when they attended banquets before, and they know each other.

"Yuan Zhu has seen Miss Chang Er." Fu Yuanzhu stepped forward to salute.

Chang Xishu saw that it was Fu Yuanzhu, and smiled faintly: "I've seen the five girls of Fu." ”

Fu Yuanzhu raised his eyes, but found that Chang Xishu didn't seem to be in good spirits, and his pale face was printed with a faint dark blue under his eyes, and he couldn't help but ask for a while: "Second Miss Chang is not very comfortable?" ”

Chang Xishu smiled gently: "It's okay." ”

Fu Yuanyuan couldn't help but be surprised when he saw the two of them coming together.

Today, she posted a post to invite Fu Yuanzhu to come to the house, but she didn't expect Chang Xishu to come to the door.

Judging from the situation that Chang Xishu wants to talk and stops, I am afraid that there is something to discuss with her.

So Fu Yuanyuan took Fu Yuanzhu to the flower hall and explained apologetically: "Fifth sister, you use some tea here first, and the second sister will come when she goes." ”

"Second Miss Chang is afraid that there is something urgent," Fu Yuanzhu was empathetic, "Second sister, go over quickly, my sister is waiting for you here, don't worry." ”

Fu Yuanyuan hurriedly went to Chang Xishu again, took her hand, and was startled by the coldness of his palm: "Xishu, what's wrong with you?" ”

Hurriedly asked Jade to bring a small stove and stuff it into Chang Xishu's hand, and let people serve warm ginger tea.

Chang Xishu's eyes were red: "Yuan Yuan, I came here this time because I want to ask you to help come up with ideas." ”

You guys?

Fu Yuanyuan was slightly puzzled.

"I wrote to ask Ah Lu to come to the Prince's Mansion today," Chang Xishu said, "I'm a little dizzy, but I forgot to hand over a post to the Prince's Mansion, it's really rude." ”

"There is no need to be so polite between you and me," Fu Yuanyuan handed over the warm ginger tea: "Warm up your body first." ”

Sure enough, it didn't take long for Tong Lu to come.

"Xishu, what's wrong with you? Sick? As soon as Tong Lu saw Chang Xishu's appearance, he hurriedly sat down and grabbed her.

"I'm fine," Chang Xishu shook his head and smiled weakly, "Ah Lu, Yuan Yuan, my mother has found a family business for me." ”

Fu Yuanyuan and Tong Lu froze, and they understood the reason why Chang Xishu lost his soul.

According to Chang Xishu's age, it is indeed time to discuss relatives.

It was natural for Changfu to find a suitable family for her.

But—

Thinking of You Yifei, Fu Yuanyuan and Tong Lu couldn't help but glance at each other.

They all knew that Chang Xishu had inexplicable feelings for You Yifei's brother-in-law, although Chang Xishu had never mentioned this topic to them.

Fu Yuanyuan didn't know Tong Lu's opinion on this matter, but as a modern person, she actually didn't approve of such a thing.

After all, it was his sister's husband, and Fu Yuanyuan couldn't help but shake his head in his heart every time he thought of this.

It's just an emotional thing, and it's hard to control it.

As a best friend, she looks at this matter with the mentality of trying to understand as much as possible.

And Tong Lu, in fact, has similar ideas to Fu Yuanyuan.

It's just that it is not uncommon for sisters to serve a husband together in ancient times, and it is better for her to accept it than Fu Yuanyuan.

"I don't want to get married."

Chang Xishu shed tears as he spoke, took the handkerchief handed by Fu Yuanyuan and wiped the corners of his eyes, "My mother disagrees, saying that women must get married." ”

"Yuan Yuan, Ah Lu, why do you say that women have to get married? Can't I never marry in my life? ”

"Your mother is for your good ......" Tong Lu was poor in language and didn't know how to persuade her.

Fu Yuanyuan thought for a while: "Xishu, have you really thought about it?" Why not get married? Don't marry anyone in this life? ”

"The heart belongs," Chang Xishu pulled his lips lightly, his eyes were like a pool of stagnant water, "Even if you get married, you won't be happy, and you will drag others down for no reason." ”

"It's better to be alone and settle down easily."

Tong Luzhi frowned, and couldn't help asking, "Xishu, have you told You Yifei what you think?" Does he know your mind? And what did he think? ”

Hearing You Yifei's three words, Chang Xishu seemed to have been revealed an unspeakable shameful secret, his eyelashes trembled slightly, and his face became more and more bloody.

She came to the prince's mansion for help, and she had the idea of letting her friend know about it, but when she was told by her friend, she still had an indescribable embarrassment.

"I ......"

Chang Xishu was in a complicated mood, struggled for a moment, and finally looked at the two of them with a wry smile.

"My sister and I have admired my brother-in-law since childhood, but my brother-in-law has a soft spot for my sister."

"I envy the two of them for being stronger than Jin, and at the same time, I am ashamed of the thoughts I once had for my brother-in-law."

"Since my sister and brother-in-law left the capital, I have thought about living alone for the rest of my life."

"That kind of feeling, paid, paid empty, I don't regret it at all, I think it's okay to do this in this life."

"Even if it doesn't happen."

"I just have a luxury in my heart, I hope that I can meet him early in the next life, and maybe I can be with him in the next life."

Chang Xishu's narration of the thoughts made Fu Yuanyuan and the two of them tighten their hearts.

"Do you remember the picture I drew at the Elite Banquet?" Chang Xishu said softly, "That's my hope for the next life." ”

"My brother-in-law only has my sister in my heart, and such a brother-in-law is worthy of everything my sister has paid for him. And I would never have such delusions because of my sister's departure. ”

"I only hope for the next life, the next life."