Chapter 890 - 888: The Transmigrated Woman Bound to the Good Pregnancy System 32
Chapter 890: Chapter 888: The Transmigrated Woman Bound to the Good Pregnancy System 32
The current Cui Ying is a completely different person from before, looking even ten years younger.
"That seems to be Scholar Ji... no, he participated in the Spring examinations and aced them this time. He shouldn’t be called that anymore; it’s Advanced Scholar Ji now." Before Cui Ying arrived in the Capital City, Ji Qing was still a Scholar.
Originally unacquainted, but Ji Qing had become a Scholar at just over ten years old, making a name for himself not only in Mei County, but across the entire dynasty. At the time, she happened to be in the county town and had seen Ji Qing and his attendant student.
It could be said that Ji Qing alone had brought fame to Mei County, not to mention the village where he was from. Now that he had succeeded in the examinations, everything related would only improve.
Quickly, the voice of Ji Qing’s attendant student rang out in a corner of the tea house: "Sir, you’re third, your rank is third!"
While speaking, the attendant student couldn’t help but evaluate Ji Qing’s appearance, thinking to himself that at the palace examination, if nothing unexpected happens, with his master’s looks, he would surely be the Third Place.
He had already investigated and found that this year’s Top Scorer was also impressive, with a similar age to his master, coming from a noble family and meticulously nurtured since childhood, with natural talent. It was normal for his master to be slightly inferior in comparison.
Ranked second was someone from a modest background, but reportedly apprenticed under notable mentors. Achieving such a rank, his talent was undoubtedly remarkable, and it could be said that his current status was well-deserved. This person was in his thirties, had long been married, and his appearance was neither good nor bad. As for the others behind them, none matched his master’s looks, and in terms of talent, his master was sure to outshine them. If nothing went awry, his master was certainly the Third-place Scholar.
Ji Qing was not surprised by this outcome; he had always been confident in his studies. Achieving this rank was delightful, yet within his abilities.
Actually, if it hadn’t been for encountering Doctor Jiang on the way to the Capital City, he might have suffered a great loss this time. Even so, having just recovered from a major illness and gone through numerous days of examinations, his body was quite frail and needed proper recuperation afterwards.
"Mei County has produced an exceptional individual; the County Magistrate will be delighted," said Cui Ying, "It’s impressive for Ji Qing to succeed at such a young age."
Being from Mei County, Cui Ying felt honored indeed.
Ah Chen could understand this sentiment.
Across three rounds, Ji Qing’s circumstances varied somewhat.
In the first round, he complemented the Commissioner, both achieving great success; at that time, Ji Qing was strong, mentally sound, backed by Silver Coin from the Commissioner’s commerce, exceptionally affluent, lacking nothing; even if lacking, he could acquire it at great expense, eventually becoming the Champion Scholar. With wealth and Ji Qing as a promising prospect, they had befriended many distinguished individuals even before succeeding in the examinations.
In the second round, without the Commissioner, Ji Qing fell ill while traveling, and later remained in poor health. Although he persisted until the examinations, the impact on his health was significant, ultimately failing to enter the top tier. He secured sixth place in the provincial examination and fell one rank in the palace examination due to worse health, only securing seventh place.
In the third round, namely this current life, Ji Qing encountered Jiang Xun en route, with his illness controlled, although still not as invincible as the first round.
In truth, considering all three attempts, his accomplishments were not considered low. After all, the number of participants in each imperial examination was innumerable, and only so few succeeded; even those at the very bottom were not simple.
As he was contemplating, a familiar voice sounded beside him: "Mr. Ji, congratulations!"
It was Qin Shan.
Ah Chen’s eyes shifted; had Qin Shan set her sights on Ji Qing?
Not surprising at all; Ji Qing was famously known in Mei County and from a neighboring village of Meihua Village. When he became a Scholar, the news likely spread widely, and his own decent appearance made it unsurprising that Qin Shan took an interest.
Qin Shan was known for aiming high but achieving little in practice; originally, she should have targeted Pei Hui, and even without Pei Hui, she would have set her sights on other people in the Capital City.
But having suffered setbacks in the Capital City lately, she had likely been aware of Ji Qing’s situation and, upon learning of his third-place status, naturally had thoughts.
Many people came forward to congratulate Ji Qing, and Qin Shan couldn’t manage more than a few words, mainly because Ji Qing didn’t seem interested in having too much interaction with her.
With many people around, Qin Shan dared not act too rudely.
Even without being able to see Qin Shan’s expression, Ah Chen could sense her frustration and urgency.
The Qin Family has had a difficult time lately. After Pei Hui found it hopeless, they couldn’t oppose Ah Chen. Knowing it was futile to target the Qin Family, Pei Hui stopped caring about them. Without Pei Hui’s patronage, the Qin Family inevitably lived poorly.
Those who used to flatter them dissipated, and even upon discovering that they were no longer under the Seventh Prince’s care, many people stepped on them. Now, in the Capital City, the Qin Family could barely make a living.
Originally, having Pei Hui as their backing made their commerce smooth, now if they don’t find another patron, they would soon be devoured. Even if they did find another patron, the monthly tributes they would have to pay couldn’t compare to before.
But if they don’t pay tribute, they could forget about surviving further.
Qin Shan prides herself on her beauty, having no hope with the Seventh Prince, she could only look for another way.
The other Qin Family members were also considering this matter, Qin Shan wanted a suitable match she could accept, whereas the Qin Family cared only about the greatest benefit, willing to marry her off.
Don’t think Qin Shan’s situation is better than the Commissioner’s; that’s only because she was protected by the Commissioner. Once he’s no longer within the Qin Family’s control, the one ultimately drawn in would be Qin Shan; they wouldn’t care about her wishes.
Qin Shan is not someone easily manipulated by others; naturally, she refuses to let the Qin Family arrange her fate.
The Qin Family did come looking for Ah Chen; they somehow heard that she had a close relationship with the Crown Prince, even Qin Shan showed up a few times. But Ah Chen didn’t want further entanglement with them, arranging a few lessons for them, making them dare not bother anymore.
Considering the time, Yun Feng’er, who had been elevated, would give birth in less than two months, and surely there would be excitement then.
After watching the commotion for a while, Ah Chen and Cui Ying decided to leave.
Unexpectedly, as they walked out from behind the screen, they bumped right into Ji Qing.
"Miss Qin," Ji Qing recognized Ah Chen and quickly greeted her.
Initially, Ji Qing thought that this Miss Qin was closely related to the Heir of the Marquis, Shen Si’an. Later, upon arriving in the Capital City, he learned through the academic circles that Shen Si’an seemed to have contracted some acute illness and was sent away to recover, never to appear again, rumored to be beyond saving.
Afterwards, he occasionally saw Miss Qin and her mother, realizing that they likely had no relation to Shen Si’an.
Later still, through his academic circles, he heard of this Miss Qin seemingly having some connection with the Crown Prince. But His Highness the Crown Prince was deeply in love with the Crown Princess Consort, and seemed not to have that kind of interest in Miss Qin; allegedly even respected her somewhat. Upon inquiry, it was found that Miss Qin mastered excellent medical skills.