Misty Rain of the Old Times

The autumn wind blows, the leaves flutter, the sun shines, everyone laughs, Xiao Gao, Xiao Gao, passes the imperial examination, and feels proud and happy.

My mind is restless, I haven't slept all night. When joy comes, I don't want to sleep. Today, the sky has risen and my hard work has paid off.

Walk lightly, dress straight, and go out to enjoy the bright scenery...

After drinking all night, his long-cherished wish was fulfilled, and he felt relieved. However, Xiao Gao, who was originally sleepy, couldn't sleep at all. He gathered his internal energy, and the smell of alcohol disappeared. He walked out with a proud look on his face.

When he reached the door, he paused, turned back, bowed deeply to Chen Xuan, and said sincerely: "Ah Xuan, thank you for all these years."

The two grew up together. Although they were originally master and servant, they were actually brothers. They grew up together, helped each other with missing things, and were both teachers and friends. His thanks came from the bottom of his heart. If there was no Chen Xuan, if it was someone else, what would his life be like?

Chen Xuan curled his lips and said impatiently: "Little scholar, you are so jealous when you succeed. Go away, don't show off in front of me. I won't fall for your tricks."

Xiao Gao smiled, nodded, held his head high and turned to leave.

Looking at his back, Chen Xuan poured the wine, raised the glass and gestured towards his back, then drank it in one gulp, feeling refreshed.

Congratulations, your hard work of studying for more than ten years has finally paid off. Now go and welcome the highlight of your life.

Passing the imperial examination and becoming a Jinshi is the ultimate goal a scholar can achieve. As for whether he can achieve the highest achievement as a scholar, it depends on his performance in the subsequent palace examination.

To get to this point, Gao Jingming relied on his own real talents and knowledge from beginning to end. Chen Xuan never interfered in any matters, even though he had the ability and "connections".

Just as Gao Jingming understood him, he also understood Gao Jingming. If Chen Xuan interfered in his imperial examination affairs, he would not want even the highest achievement he achieved.

Pretentious? No, that's the character of a scholar!
Xiao Gao is an ambitious person who acts uprightly and like a gentleman. Cheating is an insult to him.

The sound of flapping wings came from not far away. One by one, carrier pigeons soared into the sky and flew far away. They would cross thousands of mountains and rivers to deliver the good news that Gao Jingming had obtained the title of Jinshi to the hands of those who cared about him.

Was Mrs. Gao staring off into the distance, filled with worry? She must have been delighted to learn that her son had achieved the title of Jinshi (Jinshi). She had placed high hopes on little Gao since he was young.

Did Mr. Gao, whom I had only seen a few times in recent years, pace back and forth anxiously? He must have been overjoyed to learn that his son had made the list, knowing that there was someone to carry on his legacy.

When Mr. Yushan finds out, it will become clear to him that after years of teaching by words and deeds, his will has been inherited by someone who is even better than him. He can be said to have no regrets in his life.

Gao Jingyu...an ambitious woman, she has her own methods, but she doesn't have much feelings for outsiders. She only has value for her use, so it's better not to mention her.

"I actually have a share in this honor. After all, all those years of accompanying you in reading, writing, and reciting are not in vain. I am happy and in a good mood. I guess I will sleep well too. The autumn breeze accompanies me to sleep, which is just right."

Chen Xuan got up leisurely and planned to make up for the sleep he missed last night with a happy mood. Eighteen years old is the time for growth. Well, he can't grow any longer. A male god of 1.9 meters is tall enough.

Gao Jingming passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi. Although he was only staying here temporarily, who could say he wouldn't live here permanently in the future? So the neighbors all sent him gifts to congratulate him, and passers-by also said congratulations, and the person who brought the good news, red envelopes and money were thrown out like the wind. This was the highlight of Gao's life, it was great.

Gao Jingming had a lot to do next. He had to deal with people who came to congratulate him, and the next day he would go to the Imperial Examination Hall to confirm his Jinshi title. After that, he would get together with his classmates. They were all about connections. Even though many of those classmates belonged to different factions and might become political enemies in the future, they were an important part at the moment. Afterwards, he had to attend the Teacher Appreciation Banquet, also known as the Luming Banquet, to thank the examiners. After that, he had to attend the Enrong Banquet, which was invited by the emperor, which was also the palace examination. Only then, after the assessment, would the list of the top three be determined and the positions be conferred.

None of this had anything to do with Chen Xuan. He had been with Gao Jingming since he was five years old. His future depended on him. What could Chen Xuan do? He had no business being an official. At best, he could help with some slashing. Given Gao's intelligence, he probably wouldn't have many opportunities to take action.

It just so happens that he is about to use the knife handle. It is estimated that Xiao Gao will not easily ask Chen Xuan to take action. Relationships are relationships, but he knows his limits. Every time Chen Xuan takes action, it is a favor. He will not think that it is natural for Chen Xuan to help him do anything because he grew up in the Gao family, even if the fact is almost so. This is the difference between smart people and mediocre people.

After the palace examination, to see whether Xiao Gao can achieve the highest achievement as a scholar and get the Grand Slam, Chen Xuan plans to set off and leave. The capital is not his home, Yang County is.

In fact, Chen Xuan has no home. If he has one, the Gao family can be considered half a home. Wherever he is, that is his home. The whole world is his home, and he will definitely have his real home in the future!
Is Jinxia County as described, with autumn's golden leaves covering the mountains and fields, like clouds? He definitely needs to go and see it. After more than ten years of wandering around, he still remembers the casual description that Butler He had given him.

The people are still the same, but they are no longer the same as before.

Xiao Gao was very busy in the few days after the results were announced. Xiao Mingju had a constant stream of guests. Some were neighbors who came to visit, and some were classmates who came to build relationships. Chen Xuan was not used to this kind of atmosphere. He spent his days leisurely, going out early and coming back late. Fishing became his main entertainment, and he was a bit addicted to it.

The little princess didn't want to see him again, not because she was shy. According to the time, the girl was about to have her period again. It was said to be unlucky and would bring bad luck, so it was very taboo. Chen Xuan had no choice, after all, that was the way things were in that era.

A few days passed in the blink of an eye. One night, at midnight, Chen Xuan was soundly sleeping when he was woken by the noise outside. He waved his hand and pushed open the window to see that the lights in the living room were brightly lit and everyone was busy. He was speechless and said, "What are you doing in the middle of the night? Are we being robbed?"

"Mr. Chen, did I disturb your rest? I'm sorry, the young master has to leave for the palace to meet the emperor and take the palace examination. Please bear with me," said the energetic Wei Song apologetically.

Chen Xuan blinked. Was it so fast? He hadn't really paid attention to this. It was already the day of the Palace Examination, and the results had already been announced six or seven days earlier. It was actually a bit of a delay. Having said that, while the Imperial Examination was a major national event, a country had so many things to do every day. It was difficult to carve out a day specifically for the Palace Examination. Other important matters had to be dealt with first.

At this time, the talented man is about to prepare to enter the palace. Tsk, he can't even sleep well. It's so painful. Fortunately, he didn't take the path of imperial examination to become an official. If he were an official in Beijing, he would have to leave for court in the middle of the night. Chen Xuan estimated that he would have to quit his job.

"A Xuan, you continue to sleep. I'm going first," said Gao Jingming, who was dressed in a brand new dark blue Jinshi robe and waved his hand.

Chen Xuan said, "Wait for your good news. Young Master, work hard to get the top prize. I have half the credit. You will be able to brag loudly in the future. However, I think you have more of the temperament of the third place. If you can get the top prize, there is no need to settle for second best. After all, your appearance will not be affected. Work harder."

"I do think so. Please try your best and wait for my good news." Gao Jingming smiled and waved away.

After he left, Xiao Ming Ju soon quieted down again. Chen Xuan fell back to sleep. He wasn't eligible to take part in the palace examination. Although he had the ability to sneak in, forget it. If Lao Deng found out, how embarrassing would he be chasing him with a stick? Better to wait for news. It was only today anyway, and he would definitely be able to witness the grand parade at noon. He hoped Xiao Gao would be at the front.

However, Chen Xuan had just closed his eyes for a while when he heard someone knocking on his window. He didn't feel any hostility and asked lazily, "Who is it in the middle of the night?"

"Mr. Chen, it's me. The princess invites you," Xia Mei's voice came from outside.

Chen Xuan was stunned. Is the princess okay? She's looking for him in the middle of the night... His heart skipped a beat. How could he sleep? He immediately turned over and said anxiously, "She'll be fine soon."

Then, in a short while, he not only washed up but also took a shower. He rummaged through his drawers and changed into a white robe with wide sleeves. He breathed out as if possessed by a ghost to make sure there was no bad smell in his mouth before leaving.

"Where is Xianning now?" Chen Xuan asked distractedly after meeting Xia Mei and saying hello. It was the middle of the night and his future girlfriend had invited him, so as a grown man, he couldn't help but think too much.

Are Master Chen and the princess so close that they even call each other by their names? I guess it won’t take long to confirm it.

Thinking in her heart, Xia Mei said seriously: "The princess is already waiting outside. Mr. Chen, please follow me. I hope I didn't disturb you."

"No, it's a long night and I can't sleep," Chen Xuanyi said sternly.

She climbed over the wall and came in without disturbing anyone. Now the relationship between Chen Xuan and the little princess has not been confirmed. Even if it is officially announced, she cannot come to find her blatantly. She has to be discreet, especially in the middle of the night. It will be a scandal if it gets out.

When they came outside, there was a lonely carriage parked at the corner of the street. A loyal and honest eunuch was driving the carriage, who was actually a congenital master. The little princess had more powerful guards than just Xia Mei.

Hearing the noise, the little princess stuck half her head out of the carriage and waved, "Xuan...well, Taohua, hurry up, or we'll be late."

She originally wanted to call Xuan brother, but she was too embarrassed to say it out loud because there were other people around.

This wasn't the first time he entered her carriage, so Chen Xuan slipped in and said, "Xian Ning, did you miss me? You actually came to see me in the middle of the night?"

There were lights on inside the car. The little princess was wearing a pink and yellow long skirt, her waist was slender and fit to be held in one hand, and she wore a red hairpin and step-shaking ornaments on her head. She was sitting on a soft cushion in a corner, and the tight hem of her skirt outlined a breathtaking arc.

She was startled when she heard this, her cheeks flushed slightly as she looked around furtively, staring at Chen Xuan and said shyly: "You stinky face, bad guy, who misses you?"

There were strangers around, and the little girl was shy. How could she say such blushing and heart-pounding words?

Stop teasing her, Chen Xuan took off his shoes and sat beside her, asking with concern: "Are you feeling better? Do you still have the medicine I gave you last time? Take some if you feel uncomfortable. If it's gone, I'll get you some more."

"Oh, shut up, I won't pay attention to you if you keep talking." The little princess blushed and turned away. How could she talk about such a private matter?

Seeing that she was getting better, Chen Xuan changed the subject and asked, "What are you doing out here in the middle of the night?"

At this time, the carriage had already started, and Xia Mei was riding a horse outside.

The little princess immediately forgot about the topic of blushing and heartbeating, turned around and said excitedly: "Of course, I want to watch the palace examination. Don't you want to see it with your own eyes? It only happens once every three years. I came here specially to take you to see it."

Chen Xuan was suddenly speechless. He thought he was overthinking it. She was not here to have a date with him in the middle of the night.

But is this okay?

But it is indeed something the little princess can do... (End of this chapter)