The widowed sister-in-law is embarrassed, she criticizes the villain like he only wants to be a love

Jiang Ci was not surprised when he learned that he had passed the imperial examination. He asked his butler to give some money for tea to the runner who brought the good news and asked a question by the way.

"Just now I seemed to see you all heading towards the alley to the east, but did anyone pass the exam there?"

The housekeeper of the Jiang residence gave them five taels of silver, and the yamen runners were grinning from ear to ear.

"Yes, our area is truly a blessed land of outstanding people and beautiful scenery. In addition to you, Mr. Jiang, who passed the imperial examination, Mr. Wen Yutang also passed the imperial examination and became one of the top three. This is truly cause for celebration."

Two of the top three candidates in this year's provincial examination were students who had fled from other places. This was naturally a good thing for Xinyang Prefecture, and local officials also wanted to make friends with them.

After sending off the bailiff who brought the good news, Jiang Ci returned to the mansion and instructed the housekeeper who followed him, "Go to the storehouse and prepare a set of top-quality four treasures of the study, and also prepare a gold lock."

"Sir, are you going out to visit?"

Jiang Ci responded, and the butler nodded immediately: "I will prepare it right away."

A quarter of an hour later, the butler prepared the gifts. Jiang Ci changed into a plain blue shirt and walked out with the gifts.

At the same time, a carriage stopped outside the Yan family's door, and the person who came was Liu Hanyue, who had come to congratulate them after hearing the news.

"I heard that Brother Yanwen had a baby boy a month ago, and today Brother Yutang passed the imperial examination. It's a double blessing for our family, so I came here uninvited to share in the joy."

Yan Ersheng smiled and said, "Xiao Han, your uncle welcomes you anytime you want. Let's go inside and talk."

The group entered the main hall, and Liu Hanyue took out a rare book written by a famous scholar as a gift to congratulate Wen Yutang on his success in high school.

"You will go to Beijing to take part in the Spring Examination next spring. This book is the only copy written by the great scholar Cui during his lifetime. The insights into statecraft contained in it are very unique. It can be said that it integrates all the knowledge learned throughout his life. It will be helpful for you to study it carefully."

As a scholar, Wen Yutang naturally knew the value of this book.

"Second Master, this book by Cui Daru is worth a fortune. I appreciate your kindness, but I feel ashamed to accept such a valuable book. If you agree, I would like to borrow it for a few days so that I can hand-copy it."

Wen Yutang was well aware of the principle of not receiving rewards without merit. He had no social connections with the second son of the Liu family, and his only connection was with the Yan family.

Liu Hanyue's feelings for Miss Yan were obvious. After all, he had already defected to Jiang Ci, and he absolutely could not have too much contact with Liu Hanyue anymore.

Liu Hanyue didn't have much other thoughts when she gave Wen Yutang this book. Wen Yutang was so young but he could get such a result. If nothing unexpected happened, he would definitely be admitted to the imperial examination next spring. It would be a good idea to make a good relationship with him. Besides, this book was of little value to him. He was not planning to pursue a career in politics, and it would only be a decoration in his study. It would be better to help him achieve his goal.

The attraction of rare books by famous authors to scholars is like a few boxes of gold placed in front of a businessman. It was unexpected that Wen Yutang, who came from a poor family, had quite a bit of integrity.

Yan Ersheng, who was standing by, also spoke at this time.

"Yutang is a child who values ​​affection and has a sense of propriety. Xiaohan, he must have appreciated your kindness. I am a rough man and I don't know what is written in this book, but from what you said, this book is very precious. It is a great opportunity that you can lend Yutang a handwritten copy."

Yan Huai also said: "Cui Xi's books are already scarce in the market, and orphan copies are even rarer in the world. Such precious books are better kept in the Marquis' Mansion for safety."

Liu Hanyue chuckled nonchalantly: "Then let's do as Cousin Yu wishes. I'll leave this book with you for now. You can return it whenever you want."

Wen Yutang hurriedly stood up and bowed to express his gratitude: "Thank you, Second Young Master."

After chatting with the Yan family for a while, Liu Hanyue looked around.

"Why don't you see Sister Shu?"

Liu Wenniang brought in some tea and said with a smile, "Shu'er is looking after the baby in her sister-in-law's room. Ever since Wen'er's baby was born, she has been holding him all day and won't let go."

Liu Hanyue raised her eyebrows and smiled. So she likes children?

"I haven't seen a baby that's just over a month old. I wonder what it looks like?"

It seems to be just idle talk, but in fact he just wants to use this excuse to go to the backyard to see the person he cares about. Yan Ersheng, Liu Wenniang and Liu Hanyue have been together for a long time, and their impression of him has changed a lot. They also gradually acquiesced to his relationship with Yan Shu.

As long as my daughter likes him, Liu Hanyue is indeed a very suitable husband candidate.

Yan Ersheng glanced at his eldest son.

"Brother Wen, take Xiaohan to the backyard to check on the child."

Yan Wen quickly stood up and gestured for invitation.

"Second Young Master, please follow me."

Liu Hanyue smiled politely and nodded, then stood up and followed Yan Wen to the back house.

As a foreign man, it was not convenient for him to go to Yan Wen's room. Yan Wen invited him to the living room in the backyard, asked Xiaolian to bring him a cup of tea, and then went to his own room.

Yan Shu was resting in the space with Xu Shuangxue and the little guy at this time. Xu Shuangxue was lying on the beauty couch in the tea room. On the small table beside her were cut fruits, various desserts, dried meat and other snacks. She was reading "Dream of Red Mansions" intently.

In the cradle nearby, a little baby with a dark yellow face opened his big eyes without crying or making a fuss, chewing his little finger in his little mouth, observing the surrounding environment curiously.

Yan Shu brought out a bowl of ginseng chicken soup that had been simmering in the kitchen for three hours.

"Sister-in-law, the chicken soup is ready."

Xu Shuangxue put down the book in her hand, propped herself up and sat up, then took the bowl handed to her by Yan Shu and started drinking from it.

"Little sister, the child's face is getting darker and darker. Is there really no big problem?"

Yan Shu walked to the cradle and sat down, holding a bottle in her hand, which contained the medicine she had just prepared. In order to make it easier for the little guy to drink, she added some sucrose.

"Don't worry, the child just has jaundice. He will gradually return to normal after taking medicine for a few days."

Xu Shuangxue said disdainfully: "It was already wrinkled when it was born, and now that it has finally grown a little, it is becoming darker and darker. From a distance, it looks like a mud monkey on the mountain."

Yan Shu:......

After taking a closer look at the little guy, I have to say, this metaphor is quite apt.

"Newborn babies are all wrinkled. Don't be disgusted by them. They will grow out of it."

Xu Shuangxue chuckled a few times: "This is the child I gave birth to after ten months of pregnancy. Even if he is always so ugly, I, as a mother, can't really dislike him."

The little fellow looked at Xu Shuangxue with his big eyes, then turned his dark eyeballs to look at Yan Shu.

He seemed to understand their conversation and chuckled a few times in support.

"Little sister!"

Yan Shu suddenly heard Yan Wen's voice and said to Xu Shuangxue, "Brother is calling me, is sister-in-law going out?"

Xu Shuangxue picked up the child and said, "Maybe there are guests at home. I'll go out with them."

"it is good!"

After the two of them left the space, Yan Wen stepped forward and said, "Little sister, Liu Hanyue is here. She said she wanted to see the child. She is waiting in the next room."

Since returning to Xinyang Prefecture, Liu Hanyue would come to visit the house every now and then. Now that Wen Yutang has passed the imperial examination, he must have come to join in the fun.

Yan Shu took the child from Xu Shuangxue's arms and said, "Sister-in-law is in confinement and should not go out. I will take the child over."

Xu Shuangxue said, "Okay, the child should be hungry soon. If he starts crying, send him back."

Yan Shu nodded and carried the child out of the house.