That night, Mrs. Zheng specially ordered the kitchen to prepare a table of delicious dishes, as a way to welcome Cui Yu.
Ye Yuanwei and Ye Chengren were both there, so Cui Yu naturally didn't dare to be distracted and didn't dare to look at Ye Qinglan. He only focused on chatting with the two of them. The topic revolved around the past autumn. From the exam questions to the examiner and other topics
The candidates were also very lively.
When it comes to academic exams, Cui Yu speaks much more fluently and naturally than usual. His eyes are shining with confidence, and his delicate face seems to be glowing. He is completely different from the silly nerd before.
Ye Qinglan discovered for the first time that Cui Yu was very good-looking, with clear features and a bookish air that was not worldly, which made people look at him comfortably. He was considered a handsome boy even if he was not compared with Gu Xinian, who was not as handsome as a mortal.
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"...I wonder how Jun Yan did in the exam this time." Ye Yuanwei smiled and mentioned his cousin and future brother-in-law Zheng Junyan, and then the eyes of everyone at the table drifted towards Ye Qingning.
Ye Qingning lowered her head with a red face, but her ears stood up unconsciously.
It was rare for Ye Qinglan to see such a young daughter in such a mood, and couldn't help but feel secretly happy in her heart.
After dinner, several men went to the study to chat, while Ye Qinglan and others chatted with Zheng in the side hall. Zheng didn't have much affection for Cui Yu, but she always showed some concern in face.
He looked like this and said with a smile: "It's rare for your second brother to come here once. Please stay with him more these days so you don't have to come to pay my respects all the time."
Cui Wan responded with a grateful smile.
From that day on, Cui Yu lived in Qinfangyuan.
When Cui Wan got married, Cui Yu was only a **-year-old child. The relationship between the two siblings is not very close. However, after all, they are biological siblings whose blood is thicker than water. It is rare to have such an opportunity to get along day and night.
Cui Wan was naturally happy.
She knew very well what Cui Yu was thinking, so she had been working hard to create opportunities for him and Ye Qinglan to get along. In addition to three meals a day, Cui Wan even deliberately asked Cui Yu to accompany him during the two-hour schoolgirl red time every afternoon.
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Ye Qinglan knew clearly that Cui Wan intended to win over him, but she just pretended not to know. Cui Yu was indeed a very innocent and cute boy. She didn't hate him. She even had a slight affection for him. But this kind of affection was far from the love between a man and a woman.
So far away. So, for now, I have to pretend that I don’t know anything and get along with Cui Yu.
For Cui Yu these days, it is a happy time that he has never had in his life. He used to study hard in the Imperial College every day, and although his life was fulfilling, it was boring. When he thinks of Ye Qinglan, he is so worried about gains and losses.
It doesn't feel very good.
But now, he is so close to his sweetheart, and he can see her smile every day. Even if he doesn't say anything, he feels as if he is walking on clouds, and his whole body is immersed in joy. He really hopes that days like this will continue.
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This nerd looked at Shi Mei in a daze again!
Ye Qingning quietly approached Ye Qinglan, who was concentrating on his struggle: "Hey, people have been staring at you. Don't ignore them!" She looked like she was watching a good show.
Ye Qinglan was so used to being teased these days that she didn't even raise her head: "The handkerchief in my hand is almost finished. I'm busy!" There was no time to talk to Cui Yu.
Ye Qingning glanced at the handkerchief that was about to be completed in Ye Qinglan's hand, and a smile quickly flashed in his eyes. The handkerchief was a fine white cotton handkerchief, with a cluster of orchids embroidered on one corner. At first glance, it looked quite similar.
That's the same thing. However, if you take a closer look, it will be...
Ye Qinglan is very satisfied with her work. At least, it looks much better than the purse she embroidered for the first time!
Cui Yu stretched his neck curiously and took a few glances. Then he praised vigorously: "The embroidery of this handkerchief by the tenth sister is really beautiful. Especially this apricot flower, it is so lifelike."
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This is an orchid, okay! Ye Qinglan was a little embarrassed. She coughed and explained: "Actually, what I embroidered is an orchid."
Probably because her girl's name has the word "lan" in it, the first thing she learned was the orchid pattern. Unfortunately, she suffered a series of blows. Last time she was regarded as a peach blossom by Gu Xiyu, and this time she was regarded as an apricot blossom by Cui Yu.
Cui Yu didn't expect that his flattery would hit the horse's leg. He smiled coquettishly and said, "It's just my poor eyesight. In fact, the embroidery made by the tenth sister is quite beautiful. If you look closely, you can see that this orchid is very lifelike." In his life,
I have never lied. When I said this, my face turned red, my heart pounded, and my palms started to sweat.
Ye Qingning and Cui Wan both covered their mouths and smiled.
Ye Qinglan laughed self-deprecatingly and said: "Don't comfort me. I've been learning for so long and I'm still clumsy. It seems that I'm not the material." It's really discouraging. She obviously worked very hard, but she can't embroider it.
The purse handkerchief is always in a bad shape.
Cui Yu hurriedly comforted: "Ten sister is so smart. As long as you practice more, you will definitely get better and better in the future." He glanced at the handkerchief and mustered up the courage to say: "Ten sister, give me this handkerchief.
Bar!"
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Cui Wan burst into laughter. I really can't tell that Cui Yu still has such courage. Now let's see how Ye Qinglan reacts.
I've never eaten pork, but I've seen pigs running before. When Ye Qinglan watched TV dramas in her previous life, she had seen countless such vulgar plots. If a woman was interested in a man, she would give him a sachet or a handkerchief. This kind of thing
Small personal items cannot be given away easily. I don’t know if Cui Yu doesn’t understand or if he just wants to take the opportunity to express his love...
Ye Qinglan smiled nonchalantly and said, "That's not okay. If someone sees you wearing such an ugly veil, it would be weird not to laugh at you. If you like it, you'd better ask your cousin to embroider a veil for you."
My sister-in-law’s embroidery skills are first-rate.”
Although he declined politely, he was relaxed and smiling, and the atmosphere was not awkward at all.
Cui Yu was naturally reluctant to ask for the handkerchief again. He glanced at it eagerly, then reluctantly withdrew his gaze, feeling suddenly a little depressed.
The tenth sister... seems gentle, easy-going, and approachable, but in fact, she has always maintained a close distance from him. He is not a fool, so he can naturally detect it. Think about it, he is clumsy and does not know how to forgive.
Girls like it. How could she like herself?
Just as I was thinking about it, I heard Ye Qinglan smile cheerfully and said: "After sitting here for a long time, my back is sore. Why don't we go for a walk in the garden! The sweet-scented osmanthus is in bloom at this time. Let's go see the sweet-scented osmanthus."
Cui Yu's spirit perked up, and he immediately put behind his mind the depression and annoyance he had felt just now, and agreed again and again.
Ye Qingning and Cui Wan had no objections. Together with Sister Qiao, the group walked out of Qinfang Garden talking and laughing. It was the season of golden osmanthus, and the air was filled with the rich fragrance of osmanthus. Take a deep breath, it is refreshing.
, the whole person's mood improved.
I had been doing needlework for a long time, and my tired hands and feet were sore and dizzy. It was much better to come out for some air. Remembering that my body was allergic to apricot flowers, Ye Qinglan did not dare to get too close to the osmanthus tree. What if she was also allergic to the scent of osmanthus?
That would be bad.
Cui Wan and Ye Qingning deliberately took Sister Qiao to play under the sweet-scented osmanthus tree. As long as Cui Yu was not stupid, she should have known how to seize such a good opportunity!
As expected, Cui Yu slowed down, followed Ye Qinglan and stood on the path, and then racked his brains to think about the topic: "Sister Ten, how have you been these days?"
... This sentence was already the fifth time Cui Yu had asked in the past few days. Ye Qinglan couldn't help but laugh, and joked: "Am I fierce and scary? Why do you always look like this every time you talk to me?
nervous?"
Cui Yu didn't expect that Ye Qinglan would suddenly say these two words. His face suddenly turned red, and he dared not look directly at Ye Qinglan's sweet smile. Every time he looked at her like this, he felt like he was in a state of ecstasy.
. His hands and feet seemed to be disobedient. He had to work hard to restrain himself, lest he do something he shouldn't do in a moment of confusion.
Ye Qinglan looked at his flushed face, the more she looked at it, the more funny it became, but she couldn't bear to tease this simple-minded young man anymore, so she casually changed the topic: "The results will be released in a few days!"
Cui Yu was indeed more natural: "The results will be released in seven days." If you pass the autumn examination and get the honor of being a civil servant, you will have to concentrate on preparing for the next spring in the next few months. If you fail the examination, you cannot slack off.
Continue to study in the Imperial College.
When it comes to spring, Ye Qinglan can't help but recall what Cui Yu said last time.
He said that after spring, he would ask his mother He to come to propose marriage. If such a day comes, what will she do then? Should she let nature take its course and accept Cui Yu, or should she ask her parents to reject the marriage?
Ye Qinglan didn't want to think deeply about this issue.
When Cui Yu looked at her with a smile, his heartbeat suddenly accelerated, his face felt hot, and he forgot to speak for a moment.
The cool autumn wind blew by, and the fragrance of osmanthus came. The girl in front of him was beautiful and bright, with smiling eyes. He really wished that time could stop at this moment.
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Cui Wan seemed to be focused on playing with Sister Qiao, but in fact, most of her attention was on Cui Yu and Ye Qinglan. She couldn't hear what the two said because they were so far apart, but looking at their expressions,
Apparently it's quite harmonious.
The smile on Cui Wan's face became even stronger.
Seeing the smile on her lips, Ye Qingning was in a good mood and couldn't help but joke in a low voice: "Sister-in-law, if the tenth sister is married to the Cui Mansion in the future, you can kiss her."
Cui Wan also smiled, hoping that one day it would be better.
The days passed by in a flash, and the day when the results were released was coming. Cui Yu could not bear to leave anymore, so he could only say goodbye to Cui Wan, pack up a simple salute and return to Cui Mansion.
Cui Wan was anxiously waiting for the results to be released. Although Cui Yu was very sure that he would pass the Mid-Autumn Festival exam, there are always surprises in everything, and no one can tell what the result will be. You have to see the imperial list to truly feel at ease.
Ye Qingning was even more anxious and nervous than Cui Wan, but he was embarrassed to express his feelings. He had not slept well for two nights in a row.
On the day when the list was released, Mrs. Zheng sent people early to see the imperial list. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
