Chapter 184 Good times and auspicious days
The carriage went farther and farther away, heading straight for the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion.
Shen Jingxuan thought for a long time, but still couldn't think of anything worth being happy about today.
Seeing that she had been thinking for a long time without answering, Xie Lingxiao spoke to himself, "I went to the Imperial Observatory today and set the date for the wedding."
"When?" Shen Jingxuan asked.
Thinking that Xie Lingxiao was so happy just because the wedding date was set, Shen Jingxuan seemed to be influenced by him and her mood also improved.
"The Imperial Astronomical Observatory has set three dates, November 20th, December 18th, and March 10th of next year." After saying this, Xie Lingxiao looked at Shen Jingxuan meaningfully.
The Imperial Observatory told him that these three days were all auspicious days. Although they were all auspicious days, there were some differences between them.
Seeing Xie Lingxiao's anxious look, the Imperial Observatory took back the words that were about to come out of his mouth.
But his expression was eventually noticed by Xie Lingxiao, and under his questioning, the Imperial Observatory told the truth.
Shen Jingxuan heard this and said affirmatively: "You chose November 20th."
This day is the closest to now, only more than three months away.
If the day wasn't approaching, Xie Lingxiao wouldn't be so happy, right?
Unexpectedly, Xie Lingxiao shook his head gently: "March 10th."
This was already the limit of what he could endure, and he was afraid that if it went on any longer, he would become unable to wait any longer.
Thinking of the Imperial Observatory's hesitation, Xie Lingxiao was still angry.
What he didn't expect was that the Imperial Observatory was afraid of him and didn't tell him the best days. In the end, he had to force them out.
Shen Jingxuan looked at Xie Lingxiao in confusion, not understanding why he didn't choose the recent days and was still so happy.
"The Imperial Observatory says that the tenth day of March is the best." Xie Lingxiao's words cleared up Shen Jingxuan's doubts.
Xie Lingxiao looked at her with a frown on her face and teased, "Xuan'er is also anxious to get married, right? Does Xuan'er like November 20th?"
Shen Jingxuan blushed: "I'm not in a hurry, I'm just curious."
She just didn't expect that Xie Lingxiao attached so much importance to their marriage that he would be happy to wait a few more months.
Xie Lingxiao raised his eyebrows slightly: "Xuan'er, don't worry, we can get married in a few months."
Looking at Shen Jingxuan's slightly red cheeks, Xie Lingxiao felt a little distracted.
Shen Jingxuan lifted the car curtain and looked outside, as if she didn't see it.
Thinking that she would be getting married in a few months, Shen Jingxuan felt happy but also a little nervous.
The rain outside the car window kept falling, and the breeze blew the car curtains and swept the drizzle into the car.
Feeling the cool breeze and drizzle, Shen Jingxuan couldn't help but shiver.
Xie Lingxiao noticed her strangeness and tightened his arms around her slightly.
"Winter is coming soon. Remember to wear more clothes next time you go out." After saying this, Xie Lingxiao raised his hand and lowered the curtain.
"Okay." Shen Jingxuan responded.
Seeing Xie Lingxiao's thoughtfulness, Shen Jingxuan felt as if a warm current was flowing slowly through her heart.
The carriage drove all the way and finally stopped in front of the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion.
Xie Lingxiao put on his cloak, and regardless of Shen Jingxuan's struggle, he wrapped her in his arms and carried her out of the carriage.
Before entering the mansion, Xie Lingxiao instructed: "Lingfeng, go and inform Mr. Shen that we are only here to send Xuan'er back home today, so we will not go to see him."
"I will go to visit you tomorrow with gifts."
After everything was settled, Xie Lingxiao carried Shen Jingxuan all the way to Yuxuan Courtyard.
Perhaps because of the rain, they did not meet any maids or servants from the mansion along the way.
Xie Lingxiao sent Shen Jingxuan back to Yuxuan Courtyard. He did not stay long and returned to the Regent's Palace.
At this moment he was particularly anxious, eager to propose to Shen Jingxuan and to prepare for their wedding.
If Shen Jingxuan knew what he was thinking, she would definitely laugh at him for being too impatient.
There are still a few months left, so why rush?
The wind was howling outside and the rain was still pouring down. Shen Xinglin came in the rain.
Seeing his wet clothes, Shen Jingxuan frowned: "Lin'er, it's raining outside, why are you here at this time?"
No matter how good the weather was on normal days, Shen Xinglin would never come to see her, but he happened to come when it was raining, which really surprised her.
Shen Xinglin patted the raindrops on her clothes: "Sister, I have something to tell you."
After saying that, Shen Xinglin came and sat down next to Shen Jingxuan.
Shen Jingxuan poured him a cup of hot tea and handed it to him: "Warm yourself up first, what's the matter that makes Lin'er so anxious?"
In the past, no matter what happened, Shen Xinglin would wait for her in Qinxin Garden.
I would not tell Shen Jingxuan about it until she went to Qinxin Garden, but today is an exception.
"Sister, I will take the imperial examination in a few days. Can you take me there?" Shen Xinglin looked at Shen Jingxuan expectantly.
Seeing his look, Shen Jingxuan smiled: "Such an important matter, of course I have to accompany you."
"Lin'er, what's the test this time?"
She knew nothing about the imperial examination, neither what was on the test nor when it would be held.
Shen Xinglin chuckled: "Sister, if I pass the exam this time, I will be a juren."
After hesitating for a moment, he continued, "If I can get first place, I will be the champion."
Shen Jingxuan didn't understand any of this, but just by looking at Shen Xinglin's expression, she knew that this exam was very important to him.
"Lin'er, since you have decided to participate, you must spare no effort. I will definitely cheer you on from the sidelines." After saying this, Shen Jingxuan gently rubbed the top of Shen Xinglin's head.
When Shen Xinglin heard Shen Jingxuan's words, the corners of his lips raised high and his eyebrows curved with a smile.
He knew that no matter what he wanted to do, his sister would always be the one who supported him the most.
The two continued chatting for a few more sentences, and then Shen Xinglin got up and left.
Shen Jingxuan lay on the bed but couldn't fall asleep. In desperation, she slipped into the space.
Looking at the changes in the space, Shen Jingxuan realized belatedly that it had been a long time since her last night visit to the Marquis Anguo's Mansion.
She walked around in the space, passing through the medicinal fields, farmland, across the pond, and came to the orchard.
Looking at the round and juicy apples on the tree, Shen Jingxuan picked one and started eating.
Suddenly thinking of Xie Lingxiao's surprise when he came in last time, she quickly ate the apple in her hand.
Looking around, Shen Jingxuan found a basket, picked a basket of various fruits, and then quickly left the space.
Shen Jingxuan took out the box that Xie Lingxiao gave her to pack her clothes last time and placed the fruits neatly inside.
"Chuntao, come here." Shen Jingxuan opened the door and shouted.
Hearing Shen Jingxuan's voice, Chun Tao quickly came to the room: "Miss, you called me?"
"Well, go to the Regent's Palace in person and give this box to Xie Lingxiao. Don't break it." Shen Jingxuan instructed carefully.
The fruits in this box are not only those that are available here, but also some that are not available here. They must not be seen by anyone.
After hearing Shen Jingxuan's instructions, Chuntao carefully carried the box away.
Thinking that it was still raining outside, Chuntao carefully found the things, wrapped the box tightly, and got on the carriage and headed straight for the Regent's Palace.
Little did they know that at this moment, Xie Lingxiao was already busy and exhausted with preparations for tomorrow's events.