The sky is getting dark and dusk is coming.
Seeing that it was time for dinner, Mr. Songtao's small courtyard was quiet, and there was no movement from the kitchen at all.
"Sir, Xian'er is finished!" Liu Xian's childish voice came from the study.
"Hehe, His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince has completed the three-day exam as scheduled, and no matter what the result of the exam is, this prudence, meticulousness, perseverance, and persistence alone should be rewarded! After the old man has finished correcting the exam questions, he will write it to you as soon as possible. Your Majesty, please share this good news with your Majesty." Mr. Songtao took the test paper Liu Xian handed in, stroked his beard, nodded and smiled.
At this moment, in another place in the provincial capital, following the sound of the gong, all the students handed in their test papers and walked out of the examination room.
In the Great Zhou Dynasty, the 29th year of Chengde's Tongsheng Examination ended.
In the past three days, the heavy and obscure exams, as well as the simple and crude meals, have already exhausted the physical strength of every student who took the exam.
Curled up in a one-square-meter cabin all day long, no matter the exam, meal, toilet, or nap, it is all done here.
By the end of the session, many students' legs and feet were sore and swollen that they couldn't walk smoothly for a while.
As the sun was setting, there was a young man in common clothes who walked out of the examination room along with many tired and faltering students. He had a tall and straight figure and a firm face. Rigorous lips, a pair of proud eyes, revealing sharpness and brightness.
The students around walked slowly, and the boy's pace was steady and powerful. When the crowd dispersed, the boy was alone, looking up at the sky.
In the sky, a magnificent sunset glow.
The colorful rays of the sun reflected on the boy's plain clothes and his green and resolute face, and the corner of the boy's mouth raised a long-lost arc.
"Stinky boy! You didn't come out so late!" With a familiar address, the young man looked for his reputation, and Wen Shouzheng's chubby and round body appeared in front of him, followed by the still kind-faced Mrs. Zhou.
"Father, mother!" A trace of surprise flashed in the boy's eyes, and then he rushed over.
"Ting'er, you've suffered!" With tears in her eyes, Zhou reached out to caress Wen Ting's thin face.
"Mother, if you are good at learning, you will be an official. My child has studied hard for many years, and this year will definitely have a bright future!" Wen Ting said with confidence.
"Stop bragging! It's not like I haven't seen your father and I haven't seen the candidates who came out just now! What are they like, what are you like? Could it be that they answered irrelevant questions, or they took it for granted. Hmph, don't forget, if it's time to announce the results Day, you brat is unknown on the list, hehe, the back cook of Zuixianlou, your father and I have already prepared a position for Qidun!" Wen Shouzheng said with a smile.
"Father, it's enough for you to have a younger sister! As for me, hehe, I'm afraid you will never have this chance in your life!" Wen Ting smiled confidently.
"Hurry up and go home, everyone is cheering up their own children, you old man, why do you still hope that Ting'er will fail in the exam?" Zhou was a little annoyed.
"Hehe, the exams are all over! I think Ting'er will be right with Mr. Songtao! Let's go and go home! Today, Master Qiao knows that Ting'er has finished the exams, so I don't need to go to Zuixian Tower for dinner. Busy work! Thinking that the girl Rou'er should come back tonight, ahem, I, the chef, will cook in person tonight, cook a big meal for you, and reward everyone!" Wen Shouzheng said with a smile, He patted his bulging chest lightly.
"Father, what good thing did you follow..." Wen Ting approached slyly.
"Ahem, shh...let's talk about it when we get home." Wen Shou showed embarrassment on his face, and walked back prevaricatingly.
"Sir, Xian'er doesn't want any rewards. Xian'er just hopes that after this exam, he can relax and eat a few meals cooked by Sister Wen!" In Mr. Songtao's small courtyard and study, Liu Xian was sore body, begging in a childish voice.
"Hehe, okay! I haven't seen that girl for a long time. Although the girl has been taking care of the meals for the past three days, I really miss the atmosphere of everyone sitting around, talking and laughing together. Let's go Go out now and see what everyone is doing." Mr. Song Tao took a deep breath, took Liu Xian's little hand, and the old and the young went out of the study.
At this moment, Changsheng went to the market to buy vegetables but did not return, and Shui Mo came back from the outside, reading a book alone in the front hall.
"Hey, where are you guys? Ink ink, why are you so quiet?" Mr. Songtao immediately sensed something was wrong.
"Sir." Shui Mo got up and saluted, and continued: "Uncle Sheng went out to do some shopping, Miss Sheng was resting in the room, and the rest of Shui Mo disappeared as soon as he came back."
"Oh, Ren Yue and Yaoshan are not here! I think these two children must have gone out to relax, hehe, it's nice to be young!" Mr. Songtao stroked his beard again and said with a smile.
"Where's Sister Wen? Did she go out with her too?" Liu Xian raised his round face.
"Returning to His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince, Shui Mo really doesn't know." Shui Mo said.
"It doesn't matter, Lairou girl must be going to pick up that boy Wen Ting. She has worked hard these few days, so let her go. No matter how good the old man's place is, it can't be as good as being with parents!" Mr. Song Tao said with emotion.
"Sir..." Shui Mo hesitated to speak.
"What's the matter?" Mr. Songtao asked.
"In the past three days, everyone's mood has not been high." In the end, Shui Mo spoke.
"Oh?" Mr. Songtao sat down and motioned for ink painting to continue.
"Since you came back that day, the kitchen in the yard caught fire. You asked General Sheng to investigate the details. The reason was that Linglong was jealous of Miss Wen's cooking skills, so she set the fire on fire. Fortunately, Miss Wen was lucky, and the general also punished Linglong. After that, there was a gap between General Sheng and Young Master Ren for some reason, and Young Master Ren has been shutting himself out for the past three days, even the daily meals were brought in by Miss Wen herself." Shui Mo dared not hide anything. , Reporting to Mr. Songtao word by word.
"Oh? Are they at odds? Hahahaha!" Mr. Songtao looked up to the sky and laughed, "There is nothing unreasonable between young people, let alone my Da Zhou's 'Peerless Twins', maybe after a drink , they are reconciled as before!"
These two children... one is chivalrous and courageous, the other is thoughtful. Although their personalities are very different, they have lived together peacefully before. But why in these three days, there will be such a mess? Could it be for...
After soothing the ink, Mr. Songtao picked up a cup, lowered his eyebrows and meditated, and a graceful and agile figure appeared in his heart—gentleness.
Who has never been young
Who hasn't been in love
If we talk about treasures, these two children are from famous families, and they will definitely dismiss them; if we talk about power and position, these two children are indifferent to one's ambition for the battlefield and the other's love for mountains and rivers, but for women...
If it weren't for the various things in the capital that were ignored before, once they were taken to heart, it would be out of control.
Having been together day and night for more than half a year, the soft girl... Could it be that that skillful and caring cook actually caused the two children to fight for it? !
Mr. Songtao's heart was quietly speculating, and a faint premonition rushed to his heart.
That girl is a rare talent. In terms of appearance, talent, learning, and character, she is outstanding in everything, and she is able to capture everyone's heart with her superb cooking skills...
It's a pity that there is only one girl, and she is also a cook...
I hope I'm thinking too much. If not, it would be a fruitless fight based on the personalities of these two children... In the end, that girl must be implicated and sad.
Mr. Songtao sighed, but he didn't take a sip of the cup he was holding up all the time.
"Sir, why are you sighing?" Liu Xian asked curiously.
"Oh, Your Highness Ninth Prince, the room is stuffy, I will take you out for a walk." Mr. Song Tao stretched his face, took Liu Xian's little hand, and the old and the young went out of the courtyard.
Shui Mo was afraid that something might go wrong, the emperor of the Zhou Dynasty brought the prince with him, and General Sheng was not there, even though he didn't know martial arts... Forget it, let's just follow along, so we walked together all the way.
Sheng Yaoshan chased all the way to the provincial capital, except for the barren scene, he didn't even see a single person.
After questioning the officers and soldiers guarding the city, there are no unusual people coming in and out today except for some lonely people.
That is to say, the person who captured Miss Wen did not leave the city!
Sheng Yaoshan has always kept a low profile, but at this moment, he didn't care about hiding his identity, he directly took the general's badge, made a gentle gesture, and ordered the officers and soldiers guarding the city to stop any suspicious people entering for the first time. Inform him.
The officers and soldiers guarding the city knelt down on the ground, each one trembling with fear, when did the military leader of the Great Zhou, General Sheng, come to the provincial capital? !
I still need to find a girl. Could it be that the so-called girl is the future general's wife? !
Be good, who is so bold and reckless, dare to capture the general's wife!
For a moment, every officer and soldier guarding the city became extremely vigilant, and even searched the old lady's vegetable basket in the past, for fear of missing any details.
Didn't go out of the city, is it still in the provincial capital? !
Sheng Yaoshan calmed down and pondered carefully.
The big hermit hides in the city, so could it be that the thief still hides Miss Wen in the busy city? !
But why did he want to capture Miss Wen? Robbery or sex
The more Sheng Yaoshan thought about it, the more he couldn't figure it out.
"Your sister is involved!" Suddenly, Ren Yue's words came to his ears clearly.
By the way, Jiaoxue! Even if she participated, she must know Miss Wen's whereabouts!
Linglong's figure suddenly appeared in Sheng Yaoshan's mind. The girl who set the fire before said it was because of jealousy, but that girl was Jiaoxue's personal servant girl! Even if I lend her ten guts, I won't rashly do something that will hurt my life alone! Is it all Jiaoxue...
But why! Sheng Yaoshan was thinking firmly, while speeding up the rein in his hand, Chitu ran fast, heading straight for Mr. Songtao's small courtyard.
Next to the only restaurant, behind a row of low walls, a touch of white protrudes.