103: Chapter 76: Regretting the Marriage_2 103: Chapter 76: Regretting the Marriage_2 This year, when the Imperial College posted the examination results, Zhou Yanbang originally thought he would be second.
The only one in the whole Imperial College who could surpass him was the eldest son of the Right Chancellor’s Residence, Li Jing.
But this ti, Li Jing ca in second, and he was third.
The first place was taken by a Ye Shijie, a na he had never heard before, likely not from an official family in Yanjing City.
“Mother, it’s not because of this…” Zhou Yanbang found it difficult to speak.
In Marquis Ningyuan’s Mansion, he was the only son.
Both Madam Ningyuan and the Marquis were very fond of him, but to make such a request at this ti, Zhou Yanbang himself felt it was sowhat absurd.
“Then what is it about?” Madam Ningyuan asked curiously.
“I…” Zhou Yanbang clenched his teeth and said, “I don’t want to marry Miss Jiang the Third from Minister Yuan’s Residence.
The one I truly have feelings for is Miss Jiang the Second!”
The pastry dish in Madam Ningyuan’s hand, with a “clack,” fell to the ground.
…
“The master sent over silver.”
In Fangfei Garden, Tonger held a small wooden box excitedly and placed it on the table.
Upon opening the box, Jiang Li saw neat stacks of silver ingots.
She heard that Jiang Yuanbai would reward silver whenever Jiang Youyao’s performance was comndable.
She wasn’t sure if this was to treat soone fairly or if he had also sent her silver.
However, Jiang Li understood that if Jiang Youyao had co out on top in all assessnts, Jiang Yuanbai would have not only given silver but also would have congratulated her warmly, instead of just giving a few simple praises and walking away.
Jiang Li was not surprised.
Jiang Yuanbai and a daughter who had been away from ho for eight years would hardly have a special deep bond, aside from feelings of guilt.
Naturally, he would be more affectionate towards Jiang Youyao, who was raised by his side.
Now that Jiang Youyao had underperford, Jiang Yuanbai certainly wouldn’t pompously celebrate Jiang Li’s success.
The difference in affection was obvious at a glance.
She said, “Put the silver away, we can use it in the future.”
As told, Tonger stored the silver securely, while Ming Yue knocked on the outside door.
Jiang Li said, “Co in.”
After entering and closing the door, Ming Yue ca forward and whispered, “Miss, I have inquired about it.
That Miss ng from the ng Family still hasn’t returned ho.
Madam ng is still waiting in the residence, and Master ng has gone out to diate.
It seems like Princess Yongning won’t let the matter rest this ti.”
Jiang Li nodded, “I see.” This was what she expected.
ng Hongjin was unlikely to get off easily.
Jiang Li had experienced Princess Yongning’s thods of tornting people.
This ti, ng Hongjin might be left with permanent scars by Princess Yongning.
If things go as expected, ng Hongjin will be released tomorrow, but what she has endured during this ti is anyone’s guess.
Perhaps she has been greatly frightened, or perhaps Princess Yongning has left a few scars on her as well.
The ng Family had to swallow their woes like a mute person eating bitter herbs, unable to speak of their suffering.
Upon hearing this, Bai Xue asked Jiang Li, “Does that an the bet with Miss ng is no longer valid?”
“I would like to hold it, but unfortunately, it no longer stands.
Tomorrow, ng Hongjin certainly won’t co forward.
At that ti, you guys find a few people to declare at the entrance of the Imperial College that I understand Miss ng has been frightened, and that the bet was just a joke from the start, to be dismissed without further ntion in the future.”
Tonger was sowhat disappointed, “That really lets her off too easily.”
Jiang Li smiled and said, “Even if I didn’t say it, ng Youde would find an excuse to nullify this bet or apologize to .
In any case, he wouldn’t let ng Hongjin truly lose face.
If I had lost, Father would also find ways to cancel the bet.
The outco was inevitable.
Now, by saying this, I can actually acquire a good reputation, why not?”
Others will only say she has a generous heart and broad mind, not just talent but also virtue.
Being too aggressive always seems too calculative.
If re words don’t hinder the outco or cause any trouble, why not say them?
In her previous life, she didn’t care enough about her reputation, which allowed others to use it against her.
Now, she intends to have a reputation for virtue – it’s always simpler to operate behind a mask.
“Miss, I heard that people who top the examination are to enter the palace, where Emperor Hongxiao personally bestows honors,” Tonger rembered sothing, “Doesn’t that an you will soon be able to enter the palace for an audience?
This is a reward from the Emperor, an honor of the highest order.
From then on, no one will dare to bully you.”
Jiang Li laughed at the thought.
The last ti she saw Emperor Hongxiao was after Shen Yurong beca the top scholar, and there was a night banquet in the palace, where she attended as a family mber of Shen Yurong.
Many envied her, the wife of the new top scholar, since Shen Yurong was charming and promising.
At that ti, Princess Yongning even shared a drink with her.
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