On the 14th day of the 5th month, the imperial examination that was held once every four years in the Lan Dynasty began.
Lan Xuanhan had just recovered from a serious illness. The emperor had ordered him to join the examination hall and supervise the exam. He was bored to death as he sat in the room and watched a group of ministers check the examinees. He wanted to help, but Lord Zhang said," Prince Cheng is resting after recovering from a serious illness. You should rest."”
One by one, the candidates sat according to their numbers. Eh, this person looks familiar. Where have I seen him before?
After the test papers were distributed, the examinees began to write their answers. Lan Xuanhan pulled Lord Zhang over and asked," Lord Zhang, what's the name of candidate No. 17?”
Lord Zhang took out the name list and glanced at it, then said," Replying to Prince Cheng, this person is called Lu Yan.”
Lu Yan, ah, I remember now, that scholar who married into the Tan family. She also remembered a young girl named Leng Shuiyun. She was wearing a green wide-sleeved dress with her hair tied up and light makeup. She stood under the peach blossom tree with a unique charm. Her teasing at that time was still fresh in his mind.
Where was she now?
Leng Shuiyun brought Pei 'er into the city and found that there seemed to be more guards in the city today. Could it be that something had happened? He led the horse forward and passed by the examination hall. It turned out to be an examination.
Pei 'er was still young, after all. She kept looking around curiously, looking left and right. Everything she saw was fresh. Leng Shuiyun followed behind him, afraid that he would get lost. She casually bought some small toys for him, which made this kid happy. That was beautiful.
Pei 'er ran over and tugged at Leng Shuiyun's sleeve." Sister, we're not here yet?"”It felt like he had walked for a long time. The capital was indeed different and lively. There were many interesting things that he had never seen before.
"Soon. We have to get home before noon.”Leng Shuiyun grabbed her hand and held it tightly.
Pei 'er was curious and tilted his head. Leng Shuiyun answered his question," Because there will be no food to eat and you will be hungry.”
"Ah!" He said it subconsciously, causing her to giggle.
He did not waste any more time and headed straight for the general's residence. After about 15 minutes, they arrived at the entrance of the mansion.”
Pei 'er was stunned and completely petrified. She stood there and let Leng Shuiyun pull, pull, and drag her, not moving an inch. The corner of her mouth twitched. She looked at the guards at the door and realized that even they were not moving. The veins on her forehead popped out. Unhappy, extremely unhappy, he single-handedly lifted Pei Er by the collar and dragged her into the main door. Only then did the guards come to their senses. One of them hurriedly went to pull the dark clouds, while the other rushed into the manor like a gust of wind and shouted," General, Madam, Second Miss is back."”
Hearing the voice, the general and his wife came out and looked at their second daughter, then at the boy in her hands.
His mother said," Yun 'Er, you're really not behaving like a lady from a wealthy family anymore.”
Leng Shuiyun coughed dryly to express her dissatisfaction and put Pei 'er down. At this moment, Pei 'er's brain was working again. She looked at the two people standing in front of her. The man should be the head of the family. He had an extraordinary bearing and looked very heroic. The woman was graceful and elegant, but she felt kind. She glanced at Leng Shuiyun, who happened to see her. She was about to introduce her when she was interrupted.
When Qiu 'er heard that Miss had returned, she immediately rushed over. From afar, she saw a delicate boy obediently staying beside Miss. He was very brainless and his voice was very loud. He said," Ah, Miss, where did this illegitimate child come from?"”
Gritting her teeth, she closed her eyes and opened them again. Three blue veins popped out on her forehead again. Leng Shuiyun had the urge to strangle this little girl." Qiu 'er, I think you're too young to be confused." Miss, I'm sixteen this year. This child is neither too young nor too old, eleven years old. Miss didn't think that she could give birth at the age of five.”
General Leng coughed. This Second Brother really dared to say anything. Madam Leng covered the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief, but her hand went up to pinch Leng Shuiyun's small ears and lips." Shouldn't we really lock you up at home and hire a nanny to teach you manners? What's the meaning of a lady from a noble family and a jade from a humble family?"”
" Sigh, mother, it hurts. It's all because of Qiu 'er…" Leng Shuiyun tilted her head and held her mother's hand that was tugging her ear. It was really painful, but she still felt good to be home. She was asking for trouble.
"Hmm?" Madam Leng glanced at her second daughter. She immediately paused and changed her tone to fawn over her. "Mother, I was wrong. Yun 'Er won't dare to do it again. Please let go of my hand. My skin is thick and I can't hurt you. If I hurt your delicate hand, Father will feel sorry for me.”
Madam Leng was overjoyed. She let go of her hand and said," You only know how to talk.”
Leng Shuiyun rubbed her ears and lips. It really hurt. She was on fire. Mother really had the heart to do it.
Pei 'er was dumbfounded. The Leng Shuiyun he knew was always proud and never suffered losses. He had never seen her fawn over others. Was this family?
Qiu 'er stuck out her tongue. It was better to stay away from Miss. She would definitely take revenge.
General Leng finally spoke," Yun 'Er, who is this child?”
She pushed Pei 'er in front of her and introduced him." This is the child that my daughter saved outside. Her name is Pei' er, Pei, Changyimao.”
"Don't talk outside. Come in.”Madam Leng pulled Pei 'er and walked in first.
Leng Shuiyun looked at her mother and asked him to sit beside her. She said," Pei 'er, this is my sister's home. This is my father. The one beside you is my mother."”
Pei 'er stood up and bowed very sensibly." Hello, Uncle. Hello, Auntie."”
Leng Shuiyun smiled and pulled him to her side." Don't call me uncle and auntie. I told you before I came that you should treat this place as your own home and call me father and mother.”
General Leng didn't say anything and took it as tacit consent. Madam Leng suddenly felt that having another son might not be a bad thing.
Pei 'er called out carefully again," Hello, Father and Mother.”
After shouting, she looked up at the man sitting in the main seat. He was smiling deeply and was also looking at her. She quickly lowered her head.
The butler chuckled." General, Madam, the chef has already prepared lunch.”
"Okay, let's eat." General Leng said.
During the meal, the child ate shyly and took small bites. Madam Leng asked," Is Pei Er's food appetizing?”
She nodded obediently." It's delicious."
Leng Shuiyun looked at him. She was afraid that he wouldn't be able to feed her with his shy way of eating, so she picked up some food for him from time to time." Eat more."”
"Pei 'er is already very full." She hadn't even finished the rice in her bowl, yet she still dared to say that she was full. She was really a good liar.
She became playful and made fun of the child." You're not a new daughter-in-law meeting her parents-in-law. Why are you so shy?”
Sister Yun 'er mocked Pei' er. Her eyes began to turn red, her nose began to sting, and her lips began to tremble. She put down her chopsticks and pouted. It was all because he was afraid of leaving a bad impression on his sister's parents. He was afraid that they would hate Pei 'er and dislike Pei' er. She was only eating in small bites, so she looked more quiet. Her tears fell and hit the edge of the table, splashing water.
Madam Leng took out a handkerchief to help him wipe his tears and complained," Pei 'er has just arrived. It's normal for him to be afraid of strangers, but you actually said such disgraceful things."”
General Leng's eyes were also filled with blame. Fine, I was wrong. Leng Shuiyun felt helpless. "I was just joking. I was just afraid that he wouldn't be full. It's fine if Sister is wrong. You haven't seen him eat so ruthlessly…Aiyo!”
Pei 'er pinched Leng Shuiyun's leg hard and successfully blocked her mouth. She glared at her with teary eyes, forcing her to swallow her words.
Good boy, fine, don't fall into my hands, I won't kill you.
Qiu 'er was called to come forward to serve Pei' er. The child was sobbing as she ate. She had suffered a great injustice. Madam Leng could not help but wonder if there would be heavy snow in May.
After the meal, Pei 'er was also tired from crying. She slept soundly in Leng Shuiyun's room. The corners of her eyes were still wet, showing how wronged she was.
"That day, I broke up with my friends in the martial world and traveled alone. I saved him in a forest. I was resting when I heard a cry for help from afar. Actually, I was curious and went over to take a look. However, after I saw him, it was impossible for me not to save him. His clothes were in a mess. He staggered and stumbled as he fled. Behind him were a few strong men. They laughed maliciously and spoke dirty words. She was caught when she fell, and she was young and injured. No matter how she cried and struggled, it was useless. No one could bear to watch that miserable scene and stand by idly.”Every word Leng Shuiyun said was a cold description of the boy's desperate situation that day.
"You saved him, but where are those big men?”Madam Leng asked with a frown.
"Dead. I poisoned them all to death. Other than the King of Hell, no one could give them the chance to look at me in a wretched manner.”The girl spat out cold words without any emotion. "But I later regretted killing them.”
"Why?" Qiu 'er, who had been serving at the side, was curious.
"When I saw Pei 'er's miserable appearance, the dried and dirty marks on his body, and the bruises all over his body, I regretted not making them wish they were dead.”She clenched her fists tightly. Now that she thought about it, she still had the urge to whip the corpse.
General Leng, who had been silent at the side, could not help but frown. At such a young age, there was actually someone who bullied him without any conscience. Madam Leng and Qiu 'er's mouths were wide open. They clearly understood what kind of torture the child had suffered.
"Father, Mother, I want to keep him at home, is that okay?”Leng Shuiyun voiced her thoughts.
General Leng was silent. It was not that he was suspicious, but he was old after all. He ate more rice and was more worldly. He was afraid that his daughter would be blinded by the trick of suffering.
"Yun 'Er knows what Father is worried about. I've thought about it too, but Pei 'er is very obedient. It's not like what you think. I'm working outside. Father knows that I often have to fight and kill. I might even be ambushed. It's really not safe for him to follow by my side. Yun 'Er will also be hindered. Yun 'Er was very relieved to leave him at home. There are many experts in our residence. Even if I miscalculate, it won't be a big deal. I just want to protect him like a younger brother.”
Madam Leng nodded, and General Leng agreed." Then let him stay in the residence."”
"Thank you, Father and Mother." Leng Shuiyun was excited. She wanted to tell Pei 'er the news as soon as possible, but unfortunately, the result was not satisfactory.
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