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Chapter 72: Li Mao's High School Admissions Congratulations Yun Shan is Delighted to See Yu and Qing

There were many poor women and children inside and outside the palace gate, and Yunshan found it difficult to overcome the hurdle in her heart.

Yunshan walked all the way to the gate of Liuhua Palace before making a decision.

Thinking that Lin Yu must not be implicated in this matter, she hurried back to the pharmacy.

She kept this matter to herself for the time being and just focused on making the medicine herself, and then served it to Concubine Bianliang's maid as usual, without asking about anything else.

In the spring season, the new spring examination began as scheduled.

In the past, this imperial examination venue was mostly a stage for children of aristocratic families to display their talents, and occasionally there would be ordinary scholars who stepped in with their dreams. However, this year was very different from the past. Many sons of merchants dressed in silk and satin also strode into this solemn examination hall.

The imperial examinations strictly enforce examination ethics and discipline, striving to select truly talented and knowledgeable people. The rules are strict and the atmosphere is solemn.

During the three days of the Spring Examination, the entire capital seemed to be enveloped in a tense atmosphere. The government dispatched a group of guards to closely guard the examination halls.

Li Mao was also among them, frowning and thinking, writing quickly.

With the candlelight shining on his face, Li Mao felt pressured. Although he was full of talent and knowledge, this was only his first time taking part in the Spring Examination, not to mention that he needed to set an example for merchants all over the world.

Fortunately, Li Mao overcame all obstacles and stood out, and was successfully selected.

This was the first merchant's son to be able to serve as an official in the court since the implementation of the new policy allowing merchant's sons to take the imperial examinations.

The news spread quickly to all directions with the wind, and people praised it one after another.

"This Mr. Li is a man of good character. He generously donated eight million to benefit the court and merchants. Now it seems that he is truly talented and learned."

In a short time, he became famous.

Although it is still unknown what kind of official position they will be assigned, this has already brought great encouragement to merchants all over the world, and has invisibly condensed them into a force, making the court's management of merchants more convenient.

The good news reached the palace.

Li Mao and Xiaoyue are in love with each other. Although they have not yet established a relationship, Yunshan has already regarded Li Mao as her brother-in-law in her heart.

So, when she got a chance, she hurried to Li's house to congratulate him.

When I stepped into the mansion, I saw my elder sister Xiaoyue dressed up carefully and looked radiant. Li Mao had taken care of her for the past two months, and her complexion was rosy and her energy was abundant.

Yunshan was overjoyed and was about to express her care for her sister to Li Mao. As she was speaking, Li Mao walked in, followed by Yan Lie.

Behind Yan Lie were two women wearing conical hats and curtains.

Everyone entered the main hall of the inner palace. Li Mao ordered the servants to close the door, send away the servants, and not allow anyone to enter the inner courtyard.

At this time, two women took down the curtains, and Yunshan was surprised to find that they were Yan Yu and Gan Qing.

She was so excited that tears streamed down her face, and she quickly stepped forward to hold their hands. Yan Yu and Gan Qing also burst into tears of joy.

"Does Mr. Li know you?" Yun Shan asked them in confusion.

Yan Lie said from behind: "He doesn't know me, but I do."

"Yan Yu is my biological sister. We are much closer than you are. Ever since you told me about her last time, I have been looking for Li Song privately."

"Master Li is not like someone else. He trusts me. Zhuangzi told me everything."

He rolled his eyes at Yunshan. Yunshan only smiled and replied, "Yes, yes, I am your humble servant."

"We brothers and sisters just met today, and you happened to be here too." Afterwards, Yunshan chatted with Yan Yu and Gan Qing about family matters for a while, and then everyone set up a small banquet to celebrate Li Mao's success in the imperial examination.

At the end, Yunshan pulled Yan Yu aside and asked about her future plans.

Yan Yu sighed softly, "In fact, these past few years at the manor have been quite peaceful, nothing major has happened, so it's all good."

Gan Qing couldn't help but say, "Although the girl met a bad man when she was young, there is a young man in Li's village who is sincere to her. I can see it all."

Yan Yu hurriedly stopped Gan Qing from continuing, "I'm already married, why bother talking about matters between men and women?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Lie advised, "If that person is truly kind, you might as well try to open your heart. Our Dali marriage policy doesn't prohibit divorced women from remarrying. This is legal and reasonable."

Yan Yu's face showed worry. "The biggest problem is that Tang Wenyao is still in Kyoto. Ever since he divorced me, there have been rumors that I'm dead, but he doesn't believe them. He even sent people to search for me and Gan Qing several times."

"Thanks to Master Li's help, we were able to survive. I just want to live a peaceful life and not cause any more trouble."

After hearing this, Yunshan was filled with emotion, and everyone fell into deep thought.

This small gathering brings together the joy of passing the imperial examination and the helplessness of life's ups and downs, and friendship becomes even more precious in this.

"Don't talk about me. It's time for you two to get married. It's a pity that I can't spend my savings to buy dowries for you two." Yan Yu changed the subject, and everyone laughed and the dullness was no longer there.

After a while, Yan Yu and Gan Qing still wore curtains and wrapped themselves tightly as they left Li's house and got on an inconspicuous ox cart.

Yunshan was reluctant to watch the two of them leave. Xiaoyue behind her put her arms around her shoulders, and Yunshan leaned her head against her sister.

"If Yan Yu hadn't told me all this at the banquet, I wouldn't have known that you had such a thrilling childhood. Why did you hide it from me?"

"Sister, that's all in the past. I don't care about it. Now that I have the good fortune I have today, I think it must be the blessing of my parents."

Ever since she was six years old, Yunshan's life has been like an uncontrollable wheel, being pulled rigidly in the mire of time, rolling forward without stopping day after day.

During that long time, countless scenes flashed through her life like a kaleidoscope, including the helplessness of being teased by fate, the hesitation of facing difficulties alone, and the sadness of not getting what she wanted.

These experiences, like ruthless chisels, left deep and shallow marks on her body and mind, mercilessly wasting her time.

But it was also like an invisible hand, pushing her to stumble and grow through hardships, allowing her to gradually grow from the ignorant child she once was into a woman with a strong heart and the ability to stand on her own.

Now, the storms of time have calmed down temporarily, and the people she cherishes are in a stable environment.

My sister finally found a peaceful place, away from the disputes and sufferings of the past, and a peaceful smile gradually appeared on her face;

Yan Yu also survived the storm and was safe and sound. The pain of the past did not defeat her.
With the prince by her side and the emperor's trust and reliance, Lin Yu has established a firm foothold in this complex palace.

Counting the people around her, she knew that everyone she could protect was safe. For Yunshan, this was the greatest blessing she could have in this ever-changing world.

No matter how much hardship and pain I have experienced, at this moment, my heart is full of warmth and comfort, and I only hope that peace will last forever.

"Ashan, look at the time. It's still early for him to enter into meditation. General Lin came to compete with Yan Lie in swordsmanship yesterday. I saw blood on his arm."

"what?!"

"Whenever those two men perform martial arts, they use real swords and guns. Yesterday, General Lin made an appointment with Master Li to attend the banquet today. It seems that although he is a military commander, he needs to cultivate himself after seeing the red."

Xiaoyue said this and patted Yunshan. Yunshan hurriedly asked her sister to prepare medicine and went to the Marquis' Mansion.

(End of this chapter)