Ti flew by, and it was once again the triennial spring imperial examination.
As soon as the results of the spring imperial examination ca out, the first place was taken by Senior Minister Lord Niu’s legitimate eldest son Niu Yanghui. As for the second and third place, Yueyao had not heard of them, only knowing that they were gentlen from Jiangnan.
Xiang Wei had confidently claid that Niu Yanghui possessed the talent of a top scholar, but the outco of exams was unpredictable. There were many talented individuals who ended up failing. Therefore, Niu Yanghui securing the top spot in the first rank ant that his marriage to Mingzhu was almost certain.
From the expression on Xiang Wei’s face, Yueyao knew this girl was hiding sothing from her, "How can you be so sure? What if Lord Niu has already spoken of marriage arrangents, or if Niu Yanghui has soone else in his heart?"
Xiang Wei laughed out loud, "Miss, you’re right, Niu Yanghui does have soone in his heart. That’s also why he’s been unwilling to discuss marriage these past years."
Yueyao exclaid in surprise, "Could it be...?"
Xiang Wei was overjoyed, "Miss, do you still rember when Mingzhu ntioned she had encountered Niu Yanghui several tis? I found it strange when I heard about it, so I did so investigating on my own and, to my surprise, I discovered that Niu Yanghui has feelings for Mingzhu. After I confird it, I deliberately let slip the news to him, saying that the Empress Dowager intended to choose a husband for Mingzhu after the joint exams. Niu Yanghui isn’t bad; he ca out on top in the exams. Even if the emperor doesn’t designate him as the top scholar, he can’t escape being in the first rank."
Yueyao couldn’t help but pour cold water on Xiang Wei, "If Marquis Jingning doesn’t agree, you’ll be happy for nothing." Yueyao knew in her heart that if what Xiang Wei said was true, Marquis Jingning would definitely agree. Not only was it a suitable match in terms of social status, but Niu Yanghui also liked Mingzhu. Such a perfect marriage proposal was hard to find even with a lantern.
Xiang Wei said with a smile, "This marriage is set in stone, Miss need not worry! Miss, you should also think about your own lifelong matters."
Yueyao now dared not declare that she would not marry. Every ti she ntioned it, Xiang Wei would have a barrage of words waiting for her, making Yueyao sowhat fearful. She helplessly said, "I rember you once said that a woman can live well without marrying. Why do you always urge to marry?" Won are known to be fickle, and Xiang Wei was the best example.
Xiang Wei responded with a bitter smile, "Miss, back then Qiao Lan was injured and couldn’t bear children, so, fearing she couldn’t find a good match, I said that. If there was a suitable one, I would definitely persuade Qiao Lan’s family as well. Miss, if there were no other way, who would wish to live alone for a lifeti? Miss, you now have Lord Ma backing you up, living quietly and comfortably in Ma’s Mansion. But have you ever thought, can you stay within Ma’s Mansion for your entire life? Even if Tingzheng gets married, wouldn’t you still be willing to live with Tingzheng’s family? Miss, surely you would want to live alone outside, but Miss, it’s not as easy as you think for a woman to head her own household." Why do they say that a widow’s doorstep invites trouble? Not because the widow wishes to attract trouble, but because trouble cos knocking.
Yueyao fell silent.
Xiang Wei also knew that this matter required ti, "Miss, we are not in a rush for this, we will search slowly until we find soone satisfactory."
Yueyao said, "Even if he fits well now, who can be certain about the future?"
Xiang Wei felt Yueyao was too pessimistic. She hadn’t noticed it before, but had co to understand deeply recently, "Miss, one must live in the mont, we shouldn’t worry about things that haven’t happened. Miss, to speak fortunate words, even if we truly make a wrong judgent, the worst-case scenario is a divorce, and then the situation is no different from now. Could it possibly be worse than being alone? What do you think, Miss?"
Yueyao pondered seriously, "Your strange logic sure has its own system."
Xiang Wei was dissatisfied, "What I’m saying is very reasonable."
Looking at Xiang Wei, Yueyao asked, "If there were soone whose character, appearance, and family background were all good, and he didn’t mind your having suffered grave injuries, nor did he care that you can’t have children, would you marry him?" Xiang Wei herself had said she’d sustained severe injuries and might be unable to bear children.
Xiang Wei was speechless, "Miss, if there really is such a person, would I not marry him? Would that not an I’m ill?" Speaking of which, Xiang Wei boasted, "Miss, in fact, I have been looking for soone over the past two years, but unfortunately, I haven’t found anyone who satisfies ."
Yueyao was almost floored.
Xiang Wei didn’t care that she had almost scared Yueyao, "Miss, although one can’t always do as one pleases, one must at least be happy and joyful! Look at you, unlike anyone else—so afraid of both the wolf in front and the tiger behind, it’s clear you’re making things hard for yourself." Xiang Wei truly felt that Yueyao was being obstinate, living a joyless life.
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