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Chapter 215 Brother and Sister
Ma Yaozong, who was riding with him, pricked up his ears and heard Chen Sheren's frustrated sighs from the carriage intermittently: "My mother will definitely scold and nag her... and she will say that women should get married and have children..."

Ma Yaozong was inexplicably refreshed and subconsciously rode his horse closer, wanting to listen more carefully.

Qin Hu and Meng Sanbao were immediately alert and each gave warning looks.

Ma Yaozong never dared to underestimate these two young guards. The two of them were true direct descendants of the royal palace. Their fathers were both commanders of the guard camp, and they were deeply trusted and respected by the princess.

Ma Yaozong smiled and immediately took a few steps back.

That night, everyone stayed in the post house. The next morning, we arrived in Bowang County.

County Magistrate Chen had already received the news and was waiting outside the city gate. Also coming with him was his son Chen Haoran.

Chen Zhuo was born as a Jinshi, and County Magistrate Chen was also a Jinshi with two rankings. When I arrived at Chen Haoran's place, my luck in taking the exam was a little worse. Chen Haoran was one place lower than Sun Shan in autumn last year.

Autumn comes only once every three years. If you miss this time, you will have to wait three years.

Chen Haoran himself was okay. He was still young anyway, so he would just take the exam again after he failed. The so-called Jin Juren and Yin Jinshi. On the road to scientific examination, the examination is the most difficult level. Scholars in their thirties and forties still take the Qiu Wei exam!
The one who was really hit hard was Yao, who had high hopes for his son.

When the ranking list was released in the autumn of last year, Chen Haoran was not listed. Yao was depressed and fell ill. During the Chinese New Year, only Chen County Magistrate went to Nanyang Prince's Mansion, while Chen Haoran stayed behind to take care of his mother.

"Brother," after the greetings and greetings, Chen Jinyu couldn't wait to step forward to talk to his brother: "How is your mother's health?"

After all, she was her mother. No matter how much Chen Jinyu complained, she was still thinking about Yao's body.

Chen Haoran, who had lost a lot of weight, sighed helplessly: "My mother has been raising her for a few months, and she is already almost well. A few days ago, I heard that you were traveling to Bowang County with the princess, and you fell ill again."

Chen Jinyu: "..."

Chen Jinyu and his brother looked at each other silently.

Chen Haoran coughed and reminded in a low voice: "You have been with the princess for nearly a year, and my mother often talks about you. If you want to continue working as an errand, don't be soft-hearted."

Chen Jinyu looked solemn and nodded.

Jiang Shaohua saw this scene in front of his eyes and felt helpless.

Therefore, it is really difficult for women to make a difference. Chen Jinyu came from a family of officials, and her grandfather and father were very liberal. Even if she wanted to serve as an errand beside her, the princess, her own mother was blocking her in every possible way.

On the way to the county government office, Jiang Shaohua said to Chen Jinyu in the carriage: "Sister Jinyu, when you enter the county government office later, I will go with you to see your mother."

Chen Jinyu was silent for a moment, then whispered: "No need. The princess has already shielded me from a lot of wind and rain. There are some things that I should face on my own."

"If I can't even convince my mother, how can I talk about my ideals and ambitions?"

Jiang Shaohua nodded slightly: "Forget it, you go alone. If you need help, don't be polite to me."

Chen Jinyu smiled and hummed, secretly determined to face her own mother this time.

……

Half a day later.

Chen Jinyu entered the princess's bedroom angrily. Without saying a word, she poured herself a glass of warm water and drank it in one gulp.

Pour another glass of water and drink again.

Jiang Shaohua held back his laughter and asked, "What's wrong? Did you quarrel with your mother again?"

Chen Jinyu was almost fuming: "As soon as I said a few words, my mother started scolding me, saying that I was unfilial, which made her worried. She also said that I was wild and untamable, and I was very competitive. No man would dare to marry me in the future." "

"I was almost mad! I just said that I won't get married in the future so that she would have less to worry about. She started crying and wiping her tears and asked me to stay. Otherwise, she would bang her head against the wall." "Why is this so? How can I have such an unreasonable mother? I’m so angry!”

Chen Jinyu became angrier as he talked, so he poured another glass of water and drank it.

However, the indignation and injustice that filled his heart could never be extinguished.

Jiang Shaohua smiled and comforted her: "Calm down. Your mother is so annoying. If you don't want to, just ignore her. We'll leave in a few days."

Chen Jinyu nodded vigorously, still looking depressed.

Jiang Shaohua thought for a while and said: "Your mother is depressed, partly because of you and partly because your brother Qiu Wei failed to pass the exam. This time, she got angry at the same time by scolding you."

"In this case, you go and tell your mother which family's daughter you want to marry your eldest brother, and I, the princess, will personally guarantee the matchmaking."

Chen Jinyu was in high spirits: "This is a good idea. My mother is most worried about my eldest brother's marriage. My mother will be happy if the princess is willing to come forward to protect the match. I will go right now."

Jiang Shaohua nodded with a smile.

Chen Jinyu went to see her mother with high spirits.

Mr. Yao had just cried a lot and was low on energy. He leaned weakly on the soft pillow. Seeing Chen Jinyu come in, tears naturally fell from Yao's eyes.

Chen Jinyu had a headache and immediately said: "Mom, don't cry yet. I'm here for something important. The princess asked me to tell you that if my mother falls in love with a girl from a certain family for my eldest brother, the princess is willing to protect the match."

Yao's crying stopped suddenly: "Are you telling the truth?"

Chen Jinyu puffed up her chest and said, "Of course it's true. The princess sticks to her word and never lies."

Yao was overjoyed, her eyes were no longer sore, her tears were gone, and she had strength all over her body. She got off the bed quickly and said, "This is great. I do have a girl in my life. Go and ask your father and your elder brother to come over."

Chen Jinyu exclaimed happily.

When County Magistrate Chen and his son both arrived, Mrs. Yao happily told the story about the county magistrate's desire to protect the matchmaker.

Chen Haoran's smile suddenly condensed: "Mom, I'm still young, and I still have to study hard. I should wait until I pass the exam to get married..."

"You are seventeen years old this year. If you wait two years, you will be nineteen. If you fail the exam at nineteen, is it possible to wait until twenty-two?" Yao glared at his son and said in a particularly tough tone: "Your sister is Fourteen years old, just wait two years. You can’t wait any longer.”

Chen Haoran reacted and looked at his sister in disbelief.

You don’t want to get married, so you push your brother into the fire pit. This is too unethical!

Chen Jinyu felt a rare guilty conscience and smiled flatteringly at her brother.

Old and young are in order. When it comes to things like getting married, of course, you should focus on your eldest brother first.

Magistrate Chen's voice interrupted the brother and sister's gaze: "Which girl have you fallen in love with?"

Chen Haoran also quickly looked at his mother.

Yao laughed quietly and said: "In the autumn of Haoran, I went with him to Jingzhou to take the exam. I had nothing to do, so I sent a greeting card to Mrs. Xue to say hello."

"Mrs. Xue is dedicated to the Buddha. She is generous and kind. Not only did she meet me, but she also asked her granddaughter to come out."

Mrs. Xue was the biological mother of Governor Xue. Governor Xue had five sons and only one daughter.

Magistrate Chen was a little shocked: "Don't tell me that you have fallen in love with Governor Xue's daughter!"