The head of the Mu family

Chapter 201 The Female Top Scholar and Her Book

"You guys go out first~"

Everyone else went outside, and Huaisheng just stared at him without saying a word.

Qianyan stepped forward, sat down next to Huaisheng, and put her arm around Huaisheng's shoulder.

"They were the ones I sent to assassinate Shuwu, but they were injured and returned to the capital to recuperate."

I wanted them to scout out the situation first; survival was the priority.

"you..."

"I know this move was too reckless."

Because at that moment... I lost my mind.

In my heart, I wish I could personally tear that beast to pieces!

But I'm so scared now. I'm afraid when you're not by my side. I don't want to leave you for even a moment.

Otherwise, I'll go by myself!

A lifetime is too short; I always hope to meet you again in the next life.

We've both come into this world, but I must first spend this lifetime with you...

As she spoke, her voice choked with emotion.

Looking at his red eyes, Huai Sheng reached out and wiped away his tears, his own eyes stinging with tears as well.

The couple hugged each other and cried their hearts out.

"I was also secretly researching mind-control powder. I was thinking of making a drug that could knock that beast out in one go."

When I sent the congratulatory gift to Heroine Arui, I also sent her a separate letter.

Ask her to find two top martial arts masters and another extraordinary person with superhuman strength.

Call your messenger back and tell them not to let anyone get hurt in vain.

I have a plan in mind!

"Huai Sheng..."

Tell me what you want to do, and I'll do it!

"I want to retaliate in kind!"

You should focus on the imperial examinations next spring. As for Ah Rui, we haven't found a suitable candidate yet.

We are husband and wife, and I originally planned to tell you after I found the person.

“Huaisheng, I also plan to kill that beast and bring his body to you so you can vent your anger.”

Huai Sheng nestled into his arms, reaching out to embrace the person who made him feel at ease.

"It's so easy for him to die. Just find a top expert, drug that beast, and make him wish he were dead."

I'll make that beast wish he were dead!

"Alright~ Let's get revenge together, I'll always be here!"

"Uh-huh?

Hmm... them...

Hmm...they...

"I explained everything to them when I arrived."

These past two days, you've been asleep when I went back to your room.

I'm so desperate, if this keeps up, I'm going to get sick...

After saying that, while continuously sipping the sweetness, she picked up Huaisheng and carried him into the room.

In an instant, the willow shade was light and indifferent, and the hairpins in her hair fell loose.

The room was filled with the aroma of soft, creamy milk, and the sweet, melt-in-your-mouth texture was delightful.

Cui Lang gently touched the grapes, savoring their cool, refreshing purple hue.

Unable to sleep, tossing and turning, our bodies intertwined, our love unending.

The next day, Qianyan was refreshed and much more amiable when checking homework.

Huai Sheng slept until he woke up for lunch. When he opened his eyes, Qian Yan was sitting on the edge of the bed with bright eyes.

Qianyan gently stroked her cheek, smiling softly as she said:

"Good day, Huaisheng~ Get up and have lunch."

Upon hearing the word "lunch," Huai Sheng's mind immediately cleared, and his eyes snapped open.

"Have you all had lunch yet?"

You... You...

"Hey~"

"At home, as an old married couple, why is the wife still shy?"

However, my son's shyness only makes me happier!

"Come, let me help you up and put on your padded jacket."

After getting up and washing up, Huaisheng felt a little embarrassed to go eat.

Qianyan smiled warmly and took her hand.

They've all finished eating and gone to get busy.

The child, Qingyue, was also taken away to study at the shop.

Let's have lunch together, just the two of us.

"I...I didn't say anything~"

I'm just hungry and need to go get lunch.

"Alright, alright~ It was my fault for keeping you occupied talking to my wife, which made us run late~"

"It's all your fault~"

Huai Sheng glanced at Qian Yan with seductive eyes.

Qian Yan calmed himself down:

Even in broad daylight, I'm already getting distracted.

It seems we've been vegetarian for too long.

I definitely won't be taking on the 'Master' job next year!

I received a letter from Mu Su at the end of the year:

Ni'er gave birth to a daughter, and Mu Xi's good news is also on the horizon.

She was transferred from Yedu together; she was the younger sister of another county magistrate.

This happened while handling a case of a husband killing his wife.

The wife's family is from this county, while the husband's family is from that county.

Both sides solved the case together and discovered that the two men had been transferred to Yedu at the same time.

That county magistrate had been living in the Su family for three years. His parents had passed away, so he brought his wife, children, and younger sister with him.

Unexpectedly, this young woman doesn't read the "Rules and Precepts for Women" and acts like a man.

Her brother then decided to make her suffer a bit, so he had her disguise herself as a constable.

Surprisingly, she didn't complain once and kept going.

Upon seeing this, Huai Sheng first sent a generous gift to Mu Su's daughter.

He also instructed her to keep an eye on Mu Xi and to make sure she didn't act rudely if things went well.

Winter passed and spring came; Huai Sheng had just turned thirty-two.

Before we knew it, the imperial examinations arrived, but only four women participated.

Everyone was astonished; these common people, who had lived their entire lives, had never seen a female scholar who had passed the imperial examinations.

This year, all the names for the imperial examination were sealed and sent to the Golden Palace.

After the transcribed exam papers were graded, the results were announced in the main hall.

Because of the major disasters of the past two years, this policy discussion is themed "People's Livelihood of the World".

As expected, Shi Shu lived up to everyone's expectations and was personally selected by the emperor as the top scholar.

Yuan Su and a scholar from Luzhou, both around thirty years old, were equally matched in their essays, but Yuan Su was chosen as the third-ranked scholar because of his appearance.

Of the other three women, only one passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest level of the imperial examinations), also from Luzhou.

She was widowed young and was a well-known female scholar in the area.

None of the young ladies from aristocratic families participated, sigh!

When she rode through the streets, her horse was covered in flowers, and she gave women all the pride in the world!

The second-place scholar was chosen as a son-in-law by a fourth-rank official.

He was appointed as a ninth-rank clerk in the Privy Council and remained in Yedu.

Yuan Su didn't dare to make a fuss when the results were released; he went to check on them secretly.

When we got back, we had a good time behind closed doors.

The Marquis's residence also provided a servant, and they had quite a lively gathering.

The next step was to determine the official positions for these women.

The Marquis's residence originally intended to help Shishu, but Shishu politely declined.

Shi Shu was assigned to Dingjia County, which is next to Yedu, to serve as the county magistrate.

Several surrounding counties would be fine, but Shishu knew that Dingjia County had suffered the most severe disaster before.

So I chose this one without hesitation:

The more severe the disaster, the better the people will benefit, and the easier it will be for us to achieve results.

The servant found the two female scholars who hadn't made the list.

"I have read your articles, and they are based on solid evidence and knowledge."

I need manpower to go to Dingjia. If you're willing, I can take you with me.

Of course, you can also return to your local areas and wait for a replacement in the prefectural government.

After a long period of contemplation, the two women nodded, their eyes filled with determination.

"Both my parents have passed away, and I am living with my uncle."

Although they were not mistreated, the meager assets the family had sold off were almost gone.

I have loved reading since I was a child. My failure in this imperial examination was due to my failure to go out and explore. I am willing to stay with the adults!

"Like the wife of the Jinshi from Nalu Prefecture, I have been widowed for a long time."

My parents have both passed away, but I've managed to keep the family's meager assets a decent living.

But every step is difficult; there are always people who want to devour my childless family!

I'm willing to follow the adults; I believe that we women also have our own world."

Shi Shu then took two women and several capable assistants selected by the Marquis's mansion to assume her post.