Chapter 259 - 240: Palace Examination
Chapter 259: Chapter 240: Palace Examination
Zhang Zhaodi occasionally glanced outside, absent-minded.
Su Yaoguang waved her hand in front of her and said, "Mom, Wangshu just entered the palace gates, it’s still early, don’t be so nervous."
"I’m not nervous." Zhang Zhaodi refused to admit it.
Back then, she never expected Zhou Wangshu to earn any titles. At that time, everyone said Zhou Wangshu wasn’t cut out for exams, so the whole family thought it was quite good if he could recognize some characters. Of course, if he could master mathematics, that would be even better, as he could help Su Yaoguang manage business.
But later, Zhou Wangshu repeatedly surprised the whole family, and their expectations for him grew. Now, having become the Hui Yuan, so many eyes are watching him, even the gambling house is betting on these scholars, and quite a few are betting on Zhou Wangshu. If he could become the Champion Scholar, it would be quite the tale. If he can’t...
If he can’t, it’s not a problem, he’s still their proud son-in-law. Just like, if you could be a General, who would want to be a Soldier? Before the results are out, anything is possible.
"Mom, you’ve cleaned that area five times already." Su Yaoguang asked Zhang Zhaodi to stop, "Why not go to the theater today and watch a play? Anyway, there isn’t much business."
"Aunt is also..." Jiang Jing said from the side, "Aunt is also looking absent-minded."
Zhang Yingdi blushed, "I’m not expecting him to become Champion or runner-up, just worried his health is weak. Now he has to meet the world’s ruler, will he get too nervous, worsening his condition and affecting his performance in the exams?"
"He won’t, nothing will happen, you all stop overthinking." Su Yaoguang said, "How about this, the shop closes today, and we all go out to have fun."
"I’m still waiting for someone to gather news, if the news comes and we’re not at the store, that’s not good!" Zhang Zhaodi said.
"When the top three are announced, the list will be posted, and the top three will parade the street. Mom, you don’t need to send someone to gather news, it will naturally reach us."
"I’m not going out, I’m staying at the store today to wait for news."
"Alright, the staff can watch the store, Mom and the two aunts can take a break." Su Yaoguang saw they weren’t in the mood for business, so she gave them a holiday, letting them do whatever they wanted.
"Yaoguang..." Cui Rong swaggered in, waving a fan. "This young master has arrived in the Capital City, surprised?"
Su Yaoguang was full of smiles upon seeing Cui Rong: "A real surprise, isn’t it delightful to have friends come from afar?"
"I just arrived in the Capital City and haven’t found a place to stay yet, do you have an extra room?"
"Of course, I’ll arrange it right away." Su Yaoguang poured him a cup of water, "How did you find me here?"
"Your Taoyao Square is so famous, just entering the city, I heard people talking about it, so I came straight over." Cui Rong said, calling to his servants outside, "Don’t just stand there, hurry and move things, move everything to the backyard. By the way, Yaoguang, I brought gifts for you, and for the aunts."
Zhang Zhaodi watched the grand procession of the Cui Family’s convoy enter the backyard, pulling Su Yaoguang to a corner, saying to her, "This Young Master Cui brought so many things, I suspect you’ll have to buy him a mansion to fit it all. Entertain him well and ask if he’s here for business or has other plans. If he wants to stay in the Capital City, he should move out!"
They’re not stingy people, but if a man comes occasionally, it’s fine, staying long-term isn’t convenient.
Not to mention, there are too many women in this household.
Su Yaoguang personally settled Cui Rong in and mentioned the wedding banquet she and Zhou Wangshu held.
Cui Rong was showing the gifts he brought and paused when he heard Su Yaoguang say this.
He looked at Su Yaoguang, gloomily saying, "Didn’t you say before you only had sibling feelings?"
"I thought so before. I always used the excuse that he was young and as a sister I should care for him to deceive myself. Actually, my feelings for Wangshu are those of a man and woman."
Cui Rong lowered his eyes, looking despondent.
Su Yaoguang nudged him, "Come on, don’t be like this, there are so many women in the world, I’ll introduce you to good ones."
"You know I like you, yet you’re so unfeeling with me." Cui Rong sighed, "Seems I really am worthless to you."
"Who said that? You’re my friend, my business partner." Su Yaoguang extended her palm, "Shouldn’t we split the profits? Did you bring it this time?"