Shen Qingshu leaned against the tree trunk and shook his head, "Whether she is beautiful or ugly, I will not marry her. I don't like her, and I don't want to delay her."

Xia Boyan scratched his head, very puzzled, "You must have a reason for this, besides, can your family agree?"

"That's right, after retiring the engagement, you may still offend Master Lin."

"Oh, don't ask me any more. Anyway, I have my own reasons." Unexpectedly, a single sentence would cause such a big commotion, and Shen Qingshu was a little nervous.

Xia Bogui patted her on the shoulder, and suggested: "You two are married, you don't know what the other person's character is, you really need to be cautious, but, Qingshu, you must think clearly and don't make a rash decision."

Shen Qingshu smiled at him and nodded, "I'll save it, thank you Senior Brother Xia."

She said so, and others couldn't say it anymore, only Zheng Heng raised his head and asked in a daze, "Senior Brother Shen, what is liking?"

As if he was studying, his bun face was full of confusion, his eyes were wide open, and he was very cute.

Shen Qingshu had never liked anyone before. She rubbed Zheng Heng's head and said with some uncertainty, "Maybe, it's just for a certain person that she is willing to give up everything including her life."

Zheng Heng blinked his eyes, didn't understand, didn't think deeply, just looked at Shen Qingshu, "Senior brother, didn't you tell other senior brothers not to touch my head, did you say that such a person would not grow tall?"

ah?This topic jumped too fast, Shen Qingshu was stunned for a moment, and then he reacted and withdrew his hand embarrassingly.

Everyone laughed and rubbed Zheng Heng's head one by one, even Gao Mingche patted him twice.

Zheng Heng frowned and straightened his hair, and asked again: "By the way, senior brothers, are you going to take part in the county test next year?"

After studying with Mr. Zheng for more than a year, their strengths have all grown.

"It should be all of them. Mr. Zheng also said that we can try it out." Xia Bogui said, and couldn't help but glance at Gao Mingche.

The other three also expressed that they would participate, and everyone looked at Gao Mingche in unison.

Gao Mingche's face was calm, but his eyes were looking at the void, without focus, he said with some uncertainty: "Maybe."

Everyone knows Gao's father's expectations for him, Xia Bogui showed a bit of unbearable expression, "Gan Luo became prime minister at the age of 12, Jiang Taishi met King Wen when he was over [-] years old, life is unpredictable, brother, don't be too depressed gone."

"That's right, a gentleman sees an opportunity, and a wise man knows his fate. In one's life, the imperial examination is not the only thing."

"What are you talking about, this time, the senior brother may be hit!"

Everyone spoke words of comfort, Gao Mingche twitched the corners of his mouth, and smiled stiffly, "I understand, thank you, Junior Brother."

Zheng Heng pursed his lips, and said with an aggrieved face: "Wow, so I am the only one who can't participate. Master said that I am too young and wants me to study for two more years."

Everyone had smiles on their faces, and the atmosphere suddenly brightened. Xia Bogui comforted, "You are only ten years old, and your body is indeed too weak. Mr. Zheng is doing it for your own good."

"That's right, junior brother, you're so knowledgeable, let the seniors next year." Meng Baizhou also joked with a smile, "In the future, I will go all out and go directly to the Jinshi examination."

Everyone laughed together, talking and laughing, and continued to move forward. The backs of the group gradually disappeared among the flowers.

But they didn't notice that there were two women wearing white hats standing beside the big tree where they were just now.

There was a bit of a smile in the voice of the man in the red cloak, and he joked, "That seems to be your fiancé, and this can happen, you two are really destined."

The other woman didn't speak, just nodded, and the woman continued: "But he doesn't seem to want to marry you, he wants to divorce you."

A childish laugh came from under the hat next to him, "Okay, I'll wait for him to come."

The wind blew up the corner of her hat, revealing only a bit of white and moist skin.

"It's kind of silly."

Someone smiled and sighed again, the voice was very soft, and it was scattered in the wind before it could be heard clearly.

-

The plan did not change quickly. Within a few days after returning from Huayan Temple, Shen Qingshu heard that Mr. Lin had not stayed in the capital, and that he had changed to the post of prefect of Suzhou Prefecture, and he had already brought his family to take up the post.

Well, now she can't visit her.

Thousands of miles apart, this engagement can only be delayed, and it may be three years before we meet again.

Fortunately, the minimum age for marriage stipulated by the current court is that she still has plenty of time to solve it.

However, in general, the children of rich families will get married at the age of fifteen or sixteen.After the new year, Shen Peili, who is two years older than her, is also old enough.

After the dinner was withdrawn that day, the old Liu did not avoid Shen Qingshu, and smiled kindly at Shen Peili: "Li'er, grandma has already shown you a few families, you can see if you like them. "

As mentioned before, Shen Peili blushed and nodded shyly, and Shen Qingshu next to her also pricked up her ears.

Mrs. Liu rinsed her mouth with clear water, cleared her throat and said, "This No. 1 is the second son of Mr. Wang of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. He is 16 years old this year. Mr. Wang has a sixth-rank experience. He only has one wife, and the family population is simple. , the family tradition is upright, his eldest son has never taken a concubine, and his second son has a very good character, so you shouldn't have any troubles when you marry him."

"The second person is Uncle Dongping's youngest son. He is 15 years old this year and is very much loved by Uncle Dongping. I have seen that child, and he looks good. Our two families are well-matched. We won't suffer much if we marry."

"The third person is the eldest grandson of Mr. Guo of the Imperial Academy. Mr. Guo is a bachelor of the fifth rank. He has been an official for many years and has a wide network of contacts. This child is also studying, just like your brother, but he was delayed before and is a little older. , already 19 years old."

After the old Liu finished speaking, Shen Peili was so shy that she couldn't lift her head. She twisted her handkerchief and said like a mosquito, "I have no objection, it's up to grandma to decide."

"Grandmother, I don't think so." Shen Qingshu listened to the side, and the more she listened, the more she wanted to frown. She was not satisfied with these candidates, so she interjected: "I have met that kid in Dongping's mansion before. He is young, greedy and lustful, and already has several couples. No matter how spoiled his parents are, he still has two older brothers, so it is impossible for him to inherit the title. If the family is separated in the future, isn’t this just a waste snack?"

"Master Guo's grandson is not even a child at the age of 19. He is called studying, but he is actually idle and doesn't care about it at all. When Master Guo retires, he has no skills. Does he have to rely on his sister's dowry to support his family?"

"I haven't met Mr. Wang's second son, but I heard that Mr. Wang was born in a peasant family. A large family depended on him for financial support. The family lives in poverty. My sister is also the eldest daughter of the uncle's house. She is well-clothed and well-fed. Big, can you get used to marrying in the past? Is there no better candidate?"

Shen Qingshu usually doesn't like to criticize others, but now her heart is biased.

Old Liu and He looked at each other, sighed together, and old Liu smiled bitterly: "Shu'er, you don't know, after your father has gone, there will be no sincerity in the court. People. For so many years, orphans and widows, the title of title is vacant, and the uncle's house is supported by my old face. Those powerful and powerful families with excellent children don't look down on us. Fortunately, your father was there , and booked a marriage for you, otherwise, alas..."

Shen Qingshu turned his head to look at Shen Peili, with mixed feelings in his heart, a blind marriage would be fine, wouldn't it even help her to choose a good family?

She clenched her fists, feeling that she could do something, and asked, "Grandmother, if I am selected as a scholar this year, and my sister has an excellent brother to rely on, wouldn't it be better?"

Old Liu hesitated, "That's not sure, Shu'er, you..."

Shen Qingshu took a deep breath, looked into Shen Peili's eyes, "Sister, do you believe me?"

Shen Peili understood what she meant, showing a touch of emotion, she smiled softly, "Little brother, don't embarrass yourself too much."

"No embarrassment," Shen Qingshu stood up and said, "Grandmother, a woman's marriage is a matter that affects her whole life. Don't worry about making a decision on your sister's marriage before I come back. Take your time to see each other, and you must choose a good family for your sister." , family background, these are secondary, but the character must be good."

"I'm going back to my room to read. Don't worry, I will definitely pass the examination of scholar in August this year."

Originally, she didn't care much about it before, but now she must get a good ranking, and it's best to be the top case in the court, the one with unlimited potential at first glance.

During the two months she was lying on the hospital bed, Shen Peili was afraid that she would be bored, so Shen Peili came to read the scriptures to her every day, and she was the first to read her "brother" when there was something delicious and delicious.

Such a good sister, she couldn't bear to marry someone who was not human.

Shen Qingshu studied harder and harder.

The county examination had to go back to their ancestral home to take the exam. On the last day of school, Mr. Zheng encouraged everyone, and everyone bid farewell to each other and wished each other well.

If all goes well, it may be October next year that they will meet again.

The next morning, Shen Qingshu was about to leave Beijing.

The family was sent to the front of the house, and the old Liu let go of her hand with great reluctance. He had said the words of advice thousands of times, but still couldn't help but choked up and said: "Shu'er, be careful in everything."

Shen Qingshu nodded, "Don't worry about grandson, grandma, you should also take care of yourself."

She turned and walked towards the carriage, and before getting into the carriage, she turned her head to look at Mrs. He again, "Mother, don't worry, I have everything to do with you."

He kept wiping away her tears with a handkerchief, but there was still unconcealable worry and anxiety in her eyes. Of course, she understood what Shen Qingshu meant.

Shen Qingshu insisted on going, saying that she had a way to get away with it, and asked her what the way was, but she would never tell.He tried to persuade her many times, but she couldn't do it, so she could only worry secretly.

The carriage drove towards the city gate and gradually disappeared.

This time when going to the exam, apart from Zhao Yu who took care of her on weekdays, the butler He Bo also brought a team of guards along.

After going back and forth all the way to Tangshan County, Suzhou Prefecture, Shen Qingshu temporarily lived in her grandfather's younger brother's house.

The population here is also thin, except for the servants, there are only her 46-year-old uncle, 24-year-old uncle and aunt, and 3-year-old niece.

Not to mention some caring and pleasantries, Shen Qingshu stayed in Shen's residence to prepare for the exam. Not long after, he ushered in the first exam in his life.

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