jdhmnovel Chapter 386 Promise
Chapter 386 Promise
early morning.
Magpies are frolicking on the branches.
Autumn harvest season is filled with the joy of reaping the rewards.
Even the birds seemed to be having a good time.
Miaomiao, wrapped in a blanket, poked her little head out.
I was woken up early this morning to get ready.
It's really a bit early; the sun hasn't even risen yet.
After getting dressed.
Miao Miao twirled in front of the bronze mirror, feeling like a butterfly.
My mother is really cunning.
This is how much expensive jewelry they put on her; she felt like a nouveau riche.
Even a child like her has an aesthetic sense.
Now that she's older, she's too embarrassed to be too flamboyant.
In contrast, although her mother was fully made up, everything from her headdress to her embroidered clothes and shoes was elegant and appropriate.
There wasn't a single superfluous decoration.
Even Aunt Xiuxiu and Xier changed into new clothes.
The style hasn't changed, only the fabrics of the clothes are better and more luxurious.
"Mother, are we going too far?" Miao Miao looked down at the pearls on her little skirt, afraid that she might jump up and down.
The pearls on top then rolled down with a clattering sound.
No wonder women who wear hairpins and pendants walk so properly, they don't even take big steps.
It's easy to imagine that if you take too big a step or walk too fast, the hair ornament could fly off your face.
This will only invite criticism.
Lu Qingyao looked at her daughter, her eyes crinkling with a smile, and said, "It's better to be more formal. Being formal shows respect to the woman and lets her know that we value this marriage very much."
Jiang Miaomiao: ……
She was the one who wore the most formal attire in the whole family.
My mother is understated yet luxurious, while she is a walking peacock.
The family got dressed and set off.
I ran into the messenger as soon as I stepped outside.
It's a letter from my second brother.
I can read the letter on the train.
The mother had only glanced at the letter a few times when she exclaimed in surprise, "He passed... Miaomiao, your second brother passed!"
"What place? What place did Second Brother get?" Miao Miao eagerly craned her neck to look.
Holding the letter, Lu Qingyao's eyes were almost overflowing with tears. She said excitedly, "Your second brother has topped the list, that is, the top scholar. Your maternal grandfather will be very happy."
My father longed for one of his children or grandchildren to become a civil official.
Now my wish has finally come true.
Miaomiao quickly took out a handkerchief and gave it to her mother, "Mother, don't cry, don't ruin your makeup. Let's see if Brother-in-law Sun has passed the test."
"Yes, yes, we're going to the Liang Prince's Mansion too! Look how happy I am!" Lu Qingyao quickly wiped away the tears that were about to fall.
After reading the letter, he slowly said, "You've won. Your second brother said in his letter that your brother-in-law came in fifth place and will be bringing Qiao'er to the capital in a few days. He might already be on his way."
That's right, after they finish the autumn imperial examinations, they have to rush to the capital to participate in the spring imperial examinations next February.
The imperial examinations will be held at the Ministry of Rites.
Ministry of Rites...
Miao Miao suddenly remembered that she had another arduous task.
He was transferred to a higher official position to help his brother's scumbag father.
Jiang Yunze held a high-ranking position in the Ministry of Rites.
Although there was a clear rule in Daliang that if an examiner and a candidate had a kinship relationship, the examination would be moved to another venue, which meant that a separate examination room would be set up for the second brother.
While the rules are as they are, they are reasonable and justifiable when applied to other people as well.
However, Jiang Yunze's character is questionable, and there is the precedent of the former Minister.
What kind of trouble might I commit in the future?
It might be brought up again, and people's opinions can be a real fearsome thing.
It will definitely have an impact on my second brother's career.
The best solution is for Jiang Yunze to make way for his second brother.
No one can do this; even Prince Jing, a prince, doesn't have the authority to transfer officials.
No one but my father, the Grand Secretary, will do.
Miaomiao wasn't surprised at all that her second brother and brother-in-law would pass the high school entrance exam.
Those were students personally taught by my grandfather.
Her father already knew the results of the imperial examinations in various places, but no matter how much she pleaded, he refused to reveal a single detail.
He simply said that none of the students taught by his grandfather failed, and told her to wait patiently.
They also said she was too impatient and needed to be tempered.
Miao Miao thought that since she was asking her father to do something, she should be more obedient and diligent during this period.
Being the daughter of the Grand Secretary is no easy feat.
The prime minister treats his daughter the same way he treats his subordinates.
That's asking too much.
However, there is still a slight difference: subordinates dare not utter a word when they are scolded.
If your daughter gets scolded, she'll cry for you.
Let's see if you feel sorry for me.
While Miao Miao was lost in thought, she had already arrived at the Liang Prince's residence.
As expected of the Emperor's uncle's residence, it is even more magnificent and much larger than the Princess's residence.
Arrived at the flower hall.
Princess Liang and her daughter, along with the three Cui brothers, were already waiting there.
Miao Miao stepped forward first to greet her father, "Good morning, Father. Did you sleep well last night?"
Cui Yan patted her daughter's head and gave a somewhat embarrassed "hmm".
Lu Qingyao's lips twitched.
This girl seems like a completely different person in front of her father.
They are incredibly well-behaved.
Like a gentle kitten, her eyes are filled with adoring stars.
Fortunately, she didn't have so many stars in her eyes when she looked at Princess Yuqing, otherwise she would definitely feel jealous.
Princess Liang immediately hugged Miao Miao tightly and looked her over carefully from head to toe.
They even pulled Cui Yan over and made him squat down in front of Miao Miao.
Only then did he exclaim, "They look alike! They really do look alike. How come I never noticed before? I was wondering why I felt so close to this child. Turns out she's my niece. What a coincidence!"
After she finished speaking, she looked at Cui Yan again, her eyes red, "Good...that's good, my brother has a daughter now."
Miao Miao quickly pulled a handkerchief out of her small cloth bag.
I knew that today's family reunion would inevitably involve some tears.
So she had Xi'er prepare several handkerchiefs.
It's just a coincidence.
Miao Miao found it unbelievable.
She called out sweetly, "Aunt..."
"Oh! Miaomiao has such a sweet tongue." Princess Liang hugged her and kissed her, then took off the bracelet from her wrist and put it in Lu Qingyao's hand, "Keep it for Miaomiao."
Miaomiao craned her neck to take a look.
Wow! It's a piece of vibrant green Hetian jade. The luster and the oiliness of it all indicate that it's incredibly valuable.
You've bought several houses, haven't you?
She had seen one at the princess's mother's house; the princess treasured it like a precious gift, saying it was a tribute bestowed by the emperor.
I guess it was made from the same piece of material as my aunt's, and both were gifts from the emperor.
This princess aunt is really generous.
Lu Qingyao hesitated for a moment, but then, remembering that it was for Miaomiao, she accepted it.
However, this wave has put a lot of pressure on her.
If the bracelet that Princess Liang gave to her niece was so valuable, then her betrothal gifts must be incredibly precious...
So worried.
No matter how wealthy she was, she still paled in comparison to Princess Liang.
Princess Liang didn't think that much about it and grabbed Lu Qingyao's hand to talk about serious matters.
Princess Rong'an blushed and pulled Miaomiao away.
Once they were in a secluded spot, he asked, "Miaomiao, has your older brother sent any letters home recently? Did he say when he'd be back?"
"I sent it. He said he'll be back next spring. Sister Yuan, do you have a letter for him?" Miao Miao told a white lie.
I'm afraid Sister Yuan will worry.
The capital was so far from the border that ordinary people could only exchange a few letters a year.
My brother is benefiting from the influence of his godfather, the head coach, and his maternal grandfather.
A letter home that was delivered along with military intelligence.
But there's no reason to send it every month.
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