My younger sister insisted on marrying me and made me the Marquis' wife.

Chapter 123 Do You Remember Me?
Madam Gu Liu had already thought deeply about this matter. Qin Yuan looked down on Xu Zhen and was unwilling to act as a matchmaker. Master Gu Liu was a traitor and not only did he not help, he also hindered her.

Then you can only think of more ideas yourself, there are not so many coincidences.

"Aunt, this... this..."

After all, Xu Zhen was young and didn't dare to think about it.

Madam Gu Liu said meaningfully, "It's okay if you don't go. When Young Master Qin passes the imperial examination and is chosen as a son-in-law, it will be too late for you to regret. I think what the Third Madam said to the Old Madam meant. He will definitely pass the imperial examination next spring. As long as he passes the imperial examination, all the students of Qin Jijiu can become his connections..."

How could Xu Zhen let go of such a handsome young scholar?

Aunt Zhao got the news and reported: "The young master of the Qin family came to talk to the third lady again. I don't know what they want."

Xu Zhen lowered her head, bit her lower lip, and began to think.

If you want to meet by chance, now is the best opportunity.

only……

They just came back from Wutong Garden.

Madam Gu Liu coughed and said, "I heard that these past two days there has been a peddler walking around outside the mansion gate carrying some cheap pearl and jade embroidery patterns. He has coaxed all the money out of the maids and old women. I don't know what new patterns he is selling."

Xu Zhen's eyes lit up, and she smiled like a spring flower, saying, "Aunt, I'll go take a look later."

As agreed, Qin Siyuan took his recent draft of poems to find Qin Yuan.

When asking for leave, Lin Ziqi asked in front of everyone: "Why do you always ask for leave these days?"

Qin Siyuan has always been hardworking and rarely asks for leave, so the doctor in the classroom asked, "What's wrong with you recently? You're going to take a day off tomorrow, can't you wait? You must not neglect your studies."

"Doctor, my cousin has something to ask of me, so I need to go to Dingbei Marquis's residence. I have memorized the lessons and written the essay."

Qin Siyuan knew that the doctor was worried about his next spring exam, so he quickly explained: "The student will be back soon."

The doctor said nothing.

Lin Ziqi complained: "I don't know why my elder sister always asks you to go to the Marquis' Mansion. The Marquis' Mansion has strict rules. If your family members go there too often, I'm afraid people will gossip about you."

Qin Siyuan smiled and said, "The old Lord of Dingbei Marquis Mansion likes my elder sister very much. Ziqi, I know you mean well. After this matter is over, I will concentrate on my studies. Don't worry."

Before Lin Ziqi could ask what was going on, Qin Siyuan had already hurried away.

This time, Qin Yuan received Qin Siyuan in the hall as usual, and nodded repeatedly after reading his recent poems.

My cousin felt like his Ren and Du meridians were opened up, and he looked completely refreshed.

"Well, brother, your poetry has improved rapidly, but it still lacks some work in terms of artistic conception."

Her approval made Qin Siyuan twist his body excitedly.

She then continued, "Artistic conception is the mind of a person, and all thoughts, observations and concerns are contained in it. Brother has also traveled around the country, studied hard by lamplight, and carefully considered the words of sages. There is no need to be timid in writing poetry and prose."

Qin Siyuan couldn't help but laugh and said, "Big sister is really amazing. She saw at a glance that I had some concerns."

Qin Yuan advised him: "Brother, you are pursuing perfection, but learning is boundless and life is limited. Where is the end of pursuit? If you worry too much and are too modest, then there will be no such thing as a hero emerging from youth."

In pursuit of perfection, we may become overly modest and timid.

It would be a pity to miss the opportunity to show off in front of an important person because of this.

Talent is one thing, courage is another.

Qin Siyuan lowered his eyelashes, as if thinking about something.

Qin Yuan took out a book of poems that he had prepared, handed it to Qin Siyuan and said, "Cousin, this is what I wrote recently when I had nothing to do. What do you think of it?"

These days, she has been re-writing the poems she wrote in her previous life. Because she has gained a lot of experience and seen the ups and downs of life, the style of her poems is very different from when she was young.

After reading it, Qin Siyuan sighed and said, "Compared with the poems she wrote in her boudoir, the poems of my elder sister are more profound and graceful, with precise words and a sophisticated style."

Qin Yuan took it with a smile, threw it aside and said, "Brother, I will tell you everything I know. I have nothing more to say. I see that you have made great progress in your studies these days. You should not have to worry about the poetry test in the spring exam."

Qin Siyuan smiled and said, "Big sister, if I pass the exam, I will definitely come to thank my teacher."

Qin Yuan also laughed.

In his previous life, Qin Siyuan was at the bottom of the second-class list, and he didn’t know how many places he could move up in this life.

Policy essays can reveal a student's mind and character, while poetry and prose can reveal his intelligence and wit.

Many people are remembered and praised for their good poetry and prose.

Not to mention far away, Qin Yuan thought about the poetry society in Yuyuantan, and Qin Siyuan must have caught the attention of the nobleman.

Qin Siyuan came and went in a hurry this time and did not bother to go upstairs to pay his respects to the old lady. Just as he reached the second door, a figure pounced on him, accompanied by a delicate cry and a whiff of faint fragrance, which scared Qin Siyuan and he quickly moved away.

The old woman guarding the gate was stunned when she saw him like this, but she managed to hold the man up.

Qin Siyuan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw someone supporting him.

He stood aside, not daring to look any further, and only asked: "This girl..."

Xu Zhen originally thought that a nerd like Qin Siyuan would be able to hit anyone with one pounce, but she almost made a fool of herself, and the beads in her arms were scattered all over the floor. She said in shame and anger, "Master Qin, let go..."

Qin Siyuan took a quick glance and recognized that this was Madam Gu Liu's niece, and he immediately understood what was going on.

"It turned out to be Miss Xu. I almost bumped into Miss Xu. Fortunately, Miss Xu didn't fall."

Xu Zhen was stunned for a moment, then smiled sweetly and said, "You remember me."

Qin Siyuan said, "Of course I remember. I have to hurry back to the Imperial College. Can you ask the maid guarding the second gate to help me back?"

Xu Zhen said disappointedly: "Yes, but..."

Qin Siyuan said goodbye hurriedly, "Then I'll take my leave now."

Xu Zhen glared at Qin Siyuan's back in annoyance. The old women exchanged glances with each other and laughed secretly.

Xu Zhen said angrily: "You didn't support me earlier. I almost sprained my ankle."

The old woman said, "Who knew Young Master Qin could be so polite."

The implication is, who knows you didn't succeed.

Xu Zhen: "..."

I was so angry, but I couldn't say anything.

She could only snort and instruct the old woman to pick up the things that had fallen on the ground and give them to her.

The old woman took the opportunity to steal two small things, but Xu Zhen didn't pay much attention to them. She just took the package and left.

Unexpectedly, Gu Baozhu felt bored, so she sent her maid to find Xu Zhen to practice needlework with her, and she found him at the second gate.

There was a maid who used to be the keeper of Gu Baozhu's courtyard. She was familiar with the maid and had a grudge against Madam Gu Liu. She said sarcastically, "Miss Xu was hanging around the second gate just now to block the young master of Madam's family. She went back early."

"Master from the Madam's family?"

Ever since the Seventh Miss was put under house arrest, their comings and goings have been strictly controlled, and they have been cut off from all news. They have no idea who the young master from the Madam's family is.

(End of this chapter)