Chapter 82 The Dandy Prince's White Moonlight
Although everyone in the live broadcast room knew that Shi Li was just pretending to be innocent and was not really simple and naive.
But Madam Shi and Shi Lian didn't know that as they both looked at their eldest daughter, who had suffered a lot since childhood, with loving eyes, their thoughts were unprecedentedly the same.
Since Lili doesn’t know anything, I’d better keep her by my side for two more years!
This year, spring came especially late in Yong'an.
As the imperial examination approaches, more and more scholars and students gather in Jiuan.
Some students who came from thousands of miles away in the south could not stand the cold spring weather in Yong'an and fell ill.
This is not something to be happy about, as a large number of these students will be the backbone of the country's future.
But when Shi Li passed by her own garden, she heard the following conversation between Li's mother and the maid.
"It would be great if they all fell ill. Then our Liang'er's talent would be more prominent!"
What vicious and heartbreaking words these are.
Shi Li frowned when she heard this and couldn't help but walk over.
"Aunt, you'd better be more careful with your words."
Shi Li said directly to Li's mother, "If these words get out, my cousin and the Li family's little remaining reputation will be completely gone."
Li's mother spoke happily, but she didn't expect that walls have ears.
Her face turned pale and blue, and she stammered, "What are you talking about, little girl? I didn't say anything!"
Li's mother had already seen clearly that Shi Li had no hope of becoming her daughter-in-law, and her attitude towards her returned to normal.
Shi Li didn't expect this person to be nice to her. She sneered sarcastically and felt a little sorry in her heart.
It would be great if there were tape recorders in this era. She could record everything Li's mother said and use it as a handle to control her.
Shi Li has always believed in one truth——
Don't talk about reason or morality with evil people, just focus on the results.
"It doesn't matter if your aunt doesn't admit it. If someone else hears you, she won't give you a chance to quibble."
This was her final warning.
A few days later, the scientific expedition arrived as scheduled.
That morning, everyone in the mansion watched as Li's mother, dressed in red and green, sent Li Liang out of the house in a particularly lively manner.
Looking at Li Liang's back, she raised her hand to wipe away her tears.
"My son, I am so heartbroken."
Everyone knows that the imperial examination lasts one day and one night, and the students who take part are arranged alone in a small cubicle, which is really a lot of suffering.
Especially with the cold weather now, there isn't usually enough charcoal burning in the examination room.
Shi Li didn't care what happened to Li Liang.
Instead, she was more concerned about Shi Yuan, who was obviously uneasy.
As far as Shi Li knew, Gu Ruijing, who lived next door, seemed to have also gone to take part in the scientific examination.
Unlike Li Liang who had to take part in the scientific examination, Gu Ruijing simply wanted to test his own level.
Therefore, Shi Li had reason to suspect that the person who made Shi Yuan distracted was not Li Liang, but someone else next door.
In order to confirm her guess, she walked over to Shi Yuan and pretended to mutter casually, "I wonder if Young Master Gu participated in this scientific expedition?"
"participated."
Compared with Shi Li, the old girl, Shi Yuan is a simple girl who is truly ignorant of the ways of the world. She was tricked by Shi Li without a second thought.
After he finished speaking, he met Shi Li's meaningful gaze and realized what he had said.
The girl's face was as rosy as the delicate peach blossoms in late spring.
Cute and beautiful.
"Okay, if you're distracted here for the rest of your time, why don't you go out for a walk with me to distract yourself."
Shi Li didn't tease her sister too much, she just held her hand and spoke.
Shi Yuan did not have anything happen with Li Liang as happened in history. Instead, she had a relationship with Gu Ruijing. Shi Li was still very happy.
When it comes to choosing a marriage partner, Gu Ruijing is much more reliable than Li Liang.
Scientific examinations are only important to a small number of people in Yong'an.
In Yong'an, where aristocratic families abound, there are countless people who can reach the pinnacle of their lives without having to take the imperial examinations.
Especially a young man like Qin Jun, who comes from a distinguished family.
But what was unexpected was that Qin Jun also appeared outside the scientific examination site.
It was impossible for him to take part in the imperial examination. Instead, his half-brother Qin Zhao also took part this time, saying that he wanted to bring honor to his father and mother.
No one dared to believe that Qin Jun came here to cheer Qin Zhao up.
Qin Jun certainly didn't come for Qin Zhao.
Her eyes swept around lazily, finally stopping on the expressionless Gu Ruijing, and Qin Jun curled her lips into a smile.
"I didn't expect you to actually do what you said," he smiled at Gu Ruijing, "Why are you so pessimistic?"
Gu Ruijing's eyes were deep and he did not give a direct answer.