Hou Ye's palm heart is a black lotus

Chapter 806 Top Scholar (First Update)
Shen Yanchuan remained calm. "What's there to worry about? If that former crown prince really has the ability to storm the capital, that's his ability. I'll just wait for him in the capital."

They were completely unconcerned, as if they didn't care about the other party at all.

Ye Chutang pondered, "If the Southern Hu are tied down, the Prince of Yannan need not be distracted. If he pursues them with all his might, he may not be without a chance of victory."

Shen Yanchuan's eyebrows twitched slightly. "No more urgent reports have come from the border, and things are very quiet in the Southern Hu region. It seems... the situation is better than we expected."

He didn't press further, but instead brought up another topic.

"The results will be released soon."

Ye Chutang blinked. "Does the young master already know something?"

Xiao Wu, who was sitting to the side, immediately brightened up and looked over with anticipation.

Shen Yanchuan chuckled, "How could I have known such a secret beforehand? I just ran into Lord Tang earlier, and he seemed to be in a good mood. It seems the students of the Imperial Academy did quite well on the exam this time."

Xiao Wu immediately covered her mouth with delight.

Although they had great faith in their third brother, they couldn't help but be delighted to hear this!

Ye Chutang thought for a moment and then smiled.

"That would be perfect."

……

September 15th, the day the results were announced.

Ye Chutang got up early, changed into a begonia-colored dress, tied her black hair up, and adorned it with a white jade hairpin.

Xiao Wu also changed into a pleasing and beautiful lotus-root colored brocade dress today.

Ye Chutang even combed her hair herself.

Xiao Wu was clearly distracted, glancing outside every now and then.

Ye Chutang chuckled and tapped her little head. "What's the rush?"

Xiao Wu stuck out his tongue and chuckled, "The results are out, and I just want to go see them!"

Even your third brother isn't in a hurry.

Ye Chutang pinched her little face, then stood up.

"Alright, everything's ready. Go call your third brother, let's go see it together."

Xiao Wu immediately perked up, "Alright!"

She skipped and hopped towards the outside, but suddenly heard a lively sound of gongs and drums coming from outside, and almost bumped into the servant who was rushing in.

"Oh, my little lady!"

The servant quickly helped Xiao Wu up, his face beaming with joy.

"Watch your step!"

Ye Chutang came out and saw the scene, and a vague guess formed in her mind, "What happened?"

The servant was overjoyed and hurriedly said with a smile, "Good news! Miss! The government has sent someone to bring good news! Our third young master has passed the imperial examination! He's the top scholar!"

Xiao Wu was taken aback at first, then suddenly opened her eyes wide and turned around with great surprise.

Ye Chutang asked, "Have they arrived yet?"

"We're at the door!" the servant said hurriedly.

Ye Chutang smiled and said to Xiao Wu, "Xiao Wu, go and call your third brother. Today is his big day, and he can't be absent."

Xiao Wu was so excited and happy that he almost burst out laughing. He nodded vigorously and then ran off towards the study on the other side of the room.

However, Ye Jingyan naturally heard the commotion from inside the house, and before she could knock on the door, he had already come out.

The commotion outside grew closer, and a large group of people, banging gongs and drums, arrived at the gate of the Ye residence.

"Great news! Ye Jingyan, the young master of the Ye family, has achieved the top rank in the Shuntian Prefecture provincial examination of the year Yisi!"

The loud singing and shouting carried far and wide, attracting countless curious and envious glances.

"Please."

Ye Chutang gave instructions to the servant while approaching Ye Jingyan.

Today he wore an indigo long gown, as lush and upright as green bamboo, exuding a refined and elegant air.

Compared to the excitement and joy of others, he remained calm and composed, as if he was not surprised by the result. "Sister."

His eyes were clear and bright, and the youthful naiveté and immaturity had faded from his handsome face, replaced by a sense of composure and stability.
"I did not break my promise."

Ye Chutang was momentarily dazed.

The quiet, thin, and frail little boy who used to follow behind her has grown into what he is today.

A rare moment of emotion welled up within her, and she gently patted his shoulder.

“You’re great, Ayan. If Afeng were here too…”

"Miss Ye!"

As they were talking, the messenger led his entourage through the gates, banging and knocking as they greeted the guests with loud laughter.
"Congratulations, congratulations!"

Ye Chutang took back the rest of her words, a smile playing on her lips.

They then joined together in offering their congratulations to Ye Jingyan with clasped hands, their expressions warm and eager.

"Young Master Ye! What a joyous occasion!"

They arrived a quarter of an hour earlier than the announcement was posted, having made sure to find out in advance and come with great fanfare to share the good news.

Ye Jingyan stepped forward, remaining humble and polite as ever.

"Thank you all."

Ye Chutang slightly raised her chin, and the servant immediately leaned forward with a smile, handing over the purse that had been prepared beforehand.

"Gentlemen, you've all worked hard! This is just a small token of our appreciation for the tea!"

He hesitated for a moment before accepting the newspaper with a smile.

"Then we'll take this as a chance to share in Young Master Ye's good fortune!"

Such a spectacle had already attracted a lot of attention, and even the area outside the Ye residence was crowded with onlookers.

"The third young master of the Ye family has become the top scholar in the imperial examination?! That's truly amazing!"

"Indeed! The government officials came all the way here carrying signs announcing the good news! It's truly a great honor for our family!"

"I had heard that Young Master Ye was good at studying, but I never expected that he would actually win the top scholar title!"

"What's so strange about that? Don't you even know whose family he is? Who raised him? Miss Ye is no ordinary person. How could her younger brother, whom she personally raised and mentored, be an ordinary person?"

"You know what, it's true! First there was Ye Silang, who bravely and fearlessly died on the battlefield, and now another top scholar has emerged. The Ye family's ancestral graves are truly blessed..."

When Ye Si was mentioned, everyone fell silent for a moment, their expressions complex, and finally they all let out a soft sigh.

……

Nanhu Palace.

The ministers once again got into a heated argument over Shui Xingqiu.

"Shui Xingqiu has made a grave mistake, causing the deaths of tens of thousands of our soldiers! If he is not executed, the people's anger will not be appeased!"

"Indeed! If he hadn't been so stubborn, using his smooth talk and flattery to insist on sending troops, how could we have suffered this calamity!"

"He must be executed! This is to give the fallen soldiers and their families justice!"

"If you all say this now, why didn't you stop us back then? If I remember correctly, several of you here were vying to go!"

"We were also deeply saddened by the Battle of Pingshui Bay, but we can't blame it all on one person, can we? They were so far away, and they suffered a defeat. Are we, the people in the rear, supposed to be responsible?!"

"The head of the Shui family is also wholeheartedly devoted to the king and the Nanhu! He has not had the slightest selfish motive! I hope the king will understand!"

Tuoba Shan's face was gloomy.

He certainly wanted to kill Shui Xingqiu, but the Shui family had deep roots, making it extremely difficult to touch him.

Therefore, even though Shui Xingqiu had been under house arrest for half a month, he was still unable to make any further moves.

Tuoba Shan looked around and finally spoke slowly.

“The day before yesterday, I received a letter that was related to Shui Xingqiu.”

Everyone fell silent and turned to look.

letter?
What kind of letter could warrant such careful consideration from the king?!