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  Mother Jiang paid attention for several days, but didn't catch a single suspicious person. She had no choice but to gather all the housekeepers and housekeeper mothers together to lecture them, saying that now the second young master has been promoted to an official position, our Li family is even more noticeable, and when the tree grows tall, it attracts wind, so everyone must be more careful and follow the rules, especially the rule against gossiping about the masters. Those who violate this will be severely punished.

  The house was calm and peaceful, but Mrs. Han was worried that there might be unfavorable rumors outside, yet she couldn't go around asking about it. This matter was like a thorn stuck in her heart, always making her feel uneasy. What made her even more distressed was that Mingyun had just been promoted to an official position, and Linlan had received an imperial gift of a plaque, both of them rising straight up the ranks in the Li family's eyes, and whenever Master Li scolded Mingye, he would say... look at Mingyun... why can't you learn from Mingyun...

  The day after tomorrow is the exam, Mr. Han specially called Ming Ze over, dismissed his attendants and asked Ming Ze: "This time for the exam, how confident are you?"

  Ming was scolded by his father during this period, scolded like a turtle grandson, and became more and more breathless: "This...this..."

  "What's with all these 'this' and 'that', how much confidence do you have?"

  "The son was originally about 70 or 80 percent confident, but his father..." Ming then muttered in a low voice.

  "I can't stand this sloppy appearance, no wonder Father scolds you, your wife also looks down on you, why don't you know how to strive? Studying all day long, have you studied until the books are in the dog's belly?" Mrs. Han was furious and scolded: "All the reasons have been said, but not a single sentence has been taken to heart, in the past, there were still some ambitions, now it's even more unbearable, say, what do you think, do you still want to make a name for yourself?"

  "Mother, how can a son not think of it? The son has done his best, but... the plan is in man's hands, the success is in heaven's hands. Absolutely able to say such words, the son... dare not say."

  Han's headache, supporting his forehead and sighing: "How did I give birth to such a good-for-nothing... Forget it, forget it, just cheer up and take the exam properly, whether you pass or not is up to fate!"

  Han's weakly waved his hand and didn't bother to look at him again. Ming felt relieved, bowed and quickly slipped away.

  Mrs. Han sighed and lamented, it's better not to ask, asking is even more annoying, her own son is so disappointing! Mrs. Ye has passed away, but left behind a scourge, why can't Ming Rong be like Mrs. Ye? Mrs. Ye was so noble! She just told Mrs. Ye that on the day she gave birth to Ming Rong, Master Han wasn't at home because he was actually visiting her all these years when he went out on official business... in fact, Master Han truly loved her, Mrs. Han, and married Mrs. Ye only for her wealth... As a result, Mrs. Ye got angry and left home, in Mrs. Ye's heart, love is above everything, she grasped this point and struck with precision.

  Ye's family is unexpectedly easy to deal with, but Ming Rong is like a hard bone that can't be chewed, neither soft nor hard, not ordinary difficult to deal with, alas... really worrying.

  Li Mingyun goes to Lao Ye's study every day after dinner and has become Li Jia's capable assistant.

  "Father, shouldn't we at least send a message about Eldest Brother's matter?" Li Ming Yan asked tentatively.

  Li Jingxian slammed down a folding fan and said discontentedly: "Even taking the imperial examination for a Mingjing degree requires going to curry favor, isn't that humiliating?"

  Ming Ruxin smiled wryly: "It's embarrassing enough. But on the surface, he wore a worried expression: 'But looking at Big Brother himself, it seems like he doesn't have much confidence either. If he really didn't do well... wouldn't Father lose even more face?'"

  Li Jingxian furrowed his brow and said that it would be even more embarrassing if he couldn't get in, and suddenly felt a severe headache.

  "It would be better if... his son went to beg Lord Pei, saying it was his own idea." Li Mingyu said considerately.

  Li Jingxian gazed at Ming Yun, let out a long sigh: "Ming Yun! With this kind of temperament and magnanimity, as your father I am very pleased. Your stepmother should be ashamed."

  Ming Yunchen humbly said, "In the hearts of children, everyone is one family and should take care of each other without distinction." As for what Gao Diao said to Lord Pei, who knows whether he actually said it or not.

  "This is a bit tricky, help brother go and make an announcement, for father to see him is a bit uncertain." Li Jingxian said slowly.

  "It is......" Ming Yu Gong Jing should be humble.

  Ah Jin came in and reported: "Master, Qiu has come." The implication was that Liu Niang and the others were anxious.

  Li Jingxian murmured a response, his furrowed brow slowly relaxing as a smile spread across his face. With Mingyun's help these past few days, he could leave earlier to visit Liu Niangniang. The thought of her plump body and tender skin made his heart feel warm and fuzzy, making it even harder for him to sit still.

  Li Mingyun's face remained calm, taking advantage of their unpreparedness to pour a small amount of white powder into his father's teacup. He picked up the teapot and filled it with water, also pouring himself a cup. Then, he intentionally shook his hand, spilling the tea all over himself.

  "Ah..."

  Li Jingxian turned around and saw that Ming Yun's body was wet with a large patch, and hurriedly asked: "Are you scalded?"

  "It's okay, it was just his own carelessness."

  Li Jingxian anxiously said: "Hurry back and change your clothes."

  Ming Yun looked at the water stain on his lower abdomen and said with a sigh, "Please father lend me a set of clothes to cover myself, otherwise it would be very indecent to go out like this."

  Li Jingxian hastily called Ah Jin to bring the clothes prepared in the study, Li Mingyun went to put on his father's clothes and walked out. Li Jingxian saw that his son was wearing his own clothes, with a similar appearance and demeanor to himself when he was young, and his heart was filled with even more affection and nostalgia, truly, one cannot help but feel old.

  Li Mingyu looked at the stack of unprocessed documents on the table and said, "It's better not to. Son, take these documents back with you to look at them, so your father can rest early."

  Li Jingxian thought for a moment: "Alright, these few important ones, I'll handle them myself. The rest can be taken back to review, just don't look at them too late, it's okay if it's delayed by two days."

  Li Mingyu nodded and went to fetch the letter, but suddenly inhaled a breath of cool air, and Li Jingxian only then noticed that Mingyu's hand was scalded bright red. He said: "Forget it, let's take a break today and hurry back to get Lin Lan to take a look."

  "It's nothing, it's nothing, just let Ah Jin hold these documents for now, and when the son gets home, he can apply some ointment."

  Outside the study, Ah Xiang hid behind a pillar from afar and saw Old Master coming out of the study. Ah Jin carried a stack of folded letters behind him and hurriedly ran back to report the news.

  "Miss, the old master has left."

  "Can you see it clearly?"

  "A Xiang nodded vigorously: 'Take a closer look, A Jin is still following behind! Liu Niang's sidekick Qiu comes to urge, and in no time Master will come out.'"

  The bright pearl stroked her palm, it was great, she had been observing for several days, Father left early every day, leaving Second Brother alone in the study room. Today, Father left even earlier, so Yu Lian's time was more abundant.

  Yu Lian said hesitantly beside him: "This... isn't right, is it?"

  "It's come to this point, you can't back down now. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, if you miss it, you'll regret it for the rest of your life."

  These past few days, Mingzhu had been doing ideological work on Yu Lian, using both soft and hard tactics, exhausting all her saliva, and with great difficulty finally managed to get Yu Lian to nod in agreement. Just as they were about to succeed, how could they let Yu Lian retreat?

  "We all agreed, I'll let my aunt give the old master some tea, and then I'll accidentally spill it. After that, I'll rush in with someone, Yu Lian also knows the conditions, being able to be a concubine for the second young master is not easy, everyone back home knows what the purpose of coming to Beijing is, do you want to return empty-handed? How can we still hold our heads up in front of family and neighbors afterwards? We'll be laughed to death."

  Mingzhu said bluntly.

  Yu Lian bit her lip, her face turned pale, and her whole body trembled. Every word from Ming Zhu was like a knife stabbing into her painful spot, making her bleed profusely. She knew she had a humble status, and being able to be the concubine of Second Master was already an honor. She wasn't dissatisfied, but she didn't dare! What if Second Master turned against her? How would everyone look at her in the future?

  Mingzhu continued to persuade: "Don't worry, when the time comes, we'll just say that Second Master tried to take liberties with you, and it's not like you're trying to seduce him. He's the one who should be ashamed, even if he wants to get angry, he won't dare to do so. Yulian, there's no time to waste, Ah Xiang, give the lotus tea to Miss Yu."

  A Xiang picked up the tray from the railing and handed it over to Yu Lian.

  "Yu Lian, after tonight, she will be Mrs. Yu of the Li family. The second young master is kind-hearted and won't mistreat her. To him, it's just a misunderstanding, a beautiful misunderstanding......" Ming Zhu coaxed, lifting up Yu Lian's hand, forcing her to accept the tea.

  Yu Lian's hands kept trembling, and the teacup and tray collided, making a clattering sound.

  Mingzhu pushed Yu Lian forward: "Go quickly! I'll be listening outside, and when the teacup breaks, I'll bring people to rush in."

  Yu Lian hesitated and walked two steps before turning back, only to see Mingzhu staring at her with a scowl and waving her hand, so she took another two steps forward with a stiff neck.

  Mingzhu was furious: "I'm trying to help, if you don't appreciate it, I won't bother again."

  Yu Lian gritted her teeth and psyched herself up; after all, it was just delivering a bowl of ginseng tea, as long as she could get the tea into the room, that would be enough.

  Mantis catches cicada, yellow sparrow in the rear. Mingzhu and Yulian's actions have long been seen by others.

  Zhou Mama was overjoyed when she heard Dongzi's report. After waiting for so many days, they finally succeeded.

  "Hurry back and report to Second Young Mistress, the good show is about to begin."

  Yunying happily ran back.

  "Dongzi, go and watch again, can't miss this good show, Er Shaonai and Er Shaonai are still waiting to listen to the play!"

  In the study, Li Jingxian had already drunk three cups of tea, but still felt thirsty and a bit hot. He loosened his collar and muttered to himself, "Strange, it's only March, how can it be so muggy?"

  His mind again emerged Liu Yiniang that delicate white body, the more dry heat up, forget it, these documents are still brought over to deal with, while warm fragrance jade, while looking at the documents, is also a great enjoyment, just Ah Jin how not back yet? Can't be gone to Han's side for rewards again? This Ah Jin, one day will have to fix him.

  Li Jingxian hastily tidied up and stood up to go to Liu Niang's place. He rushed out and bumped into someone at the door with a "thud".

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