But since then.

Chen Nian never received another letter from Chang'an City.

One month, two months, three months.

Even until July, there was still no news.

Logically speaking, the rankings should be out in May, and someone should send a letter back in June anyway.

For this reason, Chen Nian even went to the home of the candidate who often delivered letters.

They also said there was no news.

However, considering the restricted nature of the news, Chen Nian also visited Tianning Temple several times. When Xiao Mudan saw him, his expression was as usual, but Chen Nian could clearly see that the other party's mental state was not very good.

Although there was a smile on his face, Chen Nian said it didn't matter.

But after all, the days of waiting become more and more painful the closer they come.

There is nothing I can say about it.

This lasted until mid-July.

The fellow countryman whom Fu Xin met in Chang'an City came back.

Just the day before taking the provincial examination, their family's business had a problem.

For a moment, he was so confused that he forgot everything during the exam.

After failing the exam, I had no choice but to stay in Chang'an.

The last time I sent a letter back, it was because I finally needed to come back to deliver some news to my family, so I just happened to send a letter.

And this time I was able to come back, it was only after a lot of effort that I found someone to help me get in touch, and I took care of a lot of things, which solved the problem there.

After hearing what the other party said, Chen Nian sighed and comforted the other party: "It's okay. You can just take the exam again in three years. This time, you will be familiar with it in advance."

"Thank you Brother Chen. When I was in Chang'an, Brother Fu often told me that although Brother Chen sells tofu, his knowledge is not inferior to him. But I have good news to tell Brother Chen, that is, Brother Fu has passed the exam. Now

He is already the top scorer in the palace examination. Although I couldn't see it with my own eyes, many students said that what Brother Fu said during the palace examination was wonderful!"

"Awesome!" When Chen Nian heard the news, he not only waved his fist.

"What did Brother Chen say?"

"No...nothing."

But this time, the man's eyes suddenly started to become a little erratic.

"but......"

"But what? Speaking of which, I still don't believe it this time..."

"The letter, this time...Brother Fu...didn't give it to me, but...I want to see Little Peony."

After hearing this, Chen Nian thought for a while and put away the smile on his face.

He understood something in his heart, then nodded, packed up and closed the tofu shop.

"Let's go."

Because of this kind of thing, Chen Nian didn't know what to say.

Inside Tianning Temple.

"Master Wensi, I want to find the little peony."

Wen Si stood with one hand in front of his chest and turned the rosary in the other hand: "Donor Chen can go by himself. Donor Little Peony should be chanting sutras and praying for blessings at this time."

Chen Nian knew that Little Peony would pray in front of the Buddha every day since she entered Tianning Temple.

Pray that Fu Xin can go to high school.

Arriving inside the side hall, the environment here was still as serious and quiet as usual.

Little Peony was praying and chanting scriptures inside, while Little Green was bored outside the door watching the birds on the branches, but the birds seemed to feel the serious atmosphere here, and just stood there quietly looking at the sky without making any sound.

sound.

After seeing Chen Nian, Xiao Lu's face showed a look of surprise.

But after seeing the people following Chen Nian, he immediately turned his head and looked into the hall, and whispered in a low voice: "Miss... Chen Tofu is here! And the messenger!"

After hearing this sentence, Little Peony immediately opened her eyes.

She stood up, first bowed to the Buddha statue, and then walked slowly towards the door, but the slightly unnatural look on her face and the way she clenched her belly so tightly that her knuckles turned white were revealed.

Inner tension.

Come to the yard.

"How's it going? What's Fu Lang's rank? Did he perform well in the imperial examination?"

Little Peony asked.

The man nodded: "Brother Fu is the number one scholar. The number one scholar appointed by His Majesty was the one who sat at the front of all the candidates even at the Qionglin Banquet."

When Little Peony heard this, she suddenly covered her mouth, her eyes instantly turned red, sparkling with tears, and slightly choked with sobs, but anyone could tell that she was crying with joy.

"That's great...the number one scholar...that's great...I knew that Fu Lang could pass the exam." After saying that, he couldn't help but turn to Xiao Lu and hold his hand tightly.

Holding Xiaolu's hand: "Did you hear it? Fu Lang is the number one scholar...his hard study in the cold window has not been in vain, he must be very happy now..."

"Yes, number one, that's great." Xiao Lu felt something was wrong when the person spoke just now. Although she was young, she was very affectionate and had seen a lot of them in the theater, including when they were singing.

, there are also many...about love.

But, there is comedy... and there is tragedy.

So, with an uneasy look, he looked at the man: "So, where is his letter? He must have been busy after he was admitted to the top exam, arranging duties, entertaining people, etc... So it should be late

Some."

"Oh yes, there is also a letter." Little Peony suddenly became nervous again at this time. She could not wait to see the letter Fu Lang gave her. She seemed to have seen Fu Lang announcing the good news to her. In the letter

He wrote that he would take himself to Chang'an when he came back.

If you get the top prize, you should stay in Chang'an and work as an official, right?

Thinking of this, a blush suddenly appeared on my cheeks due to the shyness of a little girl.

"Um... Mr. Fu... oh no, Brother Fu didn't ask me... to come back with a letter."

"Besides, I asked him before I left Beijing, and he said... that he would never write a letter back again."

boom!

When Little Peony heard this news, it was like a bolt from the blue!

At this moment, she seemed to be smiling but not crying, and said, "You...what did you say? I was so happy just now that I was a little distracted and didn't hear clearly."

"He said he would never write back again."

"It's a lie, right?"

"Impossible, this is impossible, you heard wrong..."

When the man saw this, he couldn't explain it, and he was just a messenger.

After finishing speaking, he looked at the little peony, sighed helplessly, turned and left.

Chen Nian doesn’t know what to say now.

However, as soon as the man left, Yang Chiqing came with his hind legs.

As soon as he saw this scene, he quickly came over and asked.

"When did it happen?"

"It's nothing." Little Peony shook her head. At this moment, her eyes and nose were all red, and her heart was broken, but she was still trying to pretend that she was fine.

Yang Chiqing was extremely distressed. He couldn't help but have red eyes when he looked at Little Peony. He sighed and turned to Xiao Lu and Chen Nian, "You two... can you please let me... comfort her with a few words?"

, there must be fewer people...she will also be able to let go of some of her knots."

Chen Nian was a little hesitant, but Xiaolu had developed a good sense of Yang Chiqing since this period of time.

Although he is fat, he has a good heart and it can be seen that he really likes his lady.

Right now, she also wanted to curse, but she was afraid that she would cry as soon as she opened her mouth.

Chen Nian doesn't seem to be a comforter either.

Perhaps Yang Chiqing is more suitable.

So he took Chen Nian to the outside of the yard and closed the door.

Yang Chiqing whispered softly: "Little Peony, you know my feelings. Since he doesn't want to come back... I will be good to you."

"I'm sorry, Mr. Yang, I already have someone in my heart."

"He's not coming back."

"Sorry, Master Yang."

Yang Chiqing took a deep breath: "Even now, you are still unwilling to accept me? Is it because I am not good to you? Or do you think I am fat?"

"Mr. Yang, you are a good man, but... I already have a sweetheart in my heart, and... I have already committed myself to him. Even if he betrays me, but...

.I can’t forget it.”

When Yang Chiqing heard this, his expression suddenly changed: "You... who do you think you are? An actor... Do you know, why did the Zhang family disappear before? I was the one who produced it for the governor of Yangzhou.
To be continued...