Chapter 221 Dilemma
Shen Jingxuan saw Xie Lingxiao sitting there motionless, so she stood up, glanced at him, and left the space.
Sitting on the bed, she thought over and over again but still couldn't think of a perfect solution.
Shen Jingxuan tossed and turned in bed all night long, unable to sleep, the image of Xie Lingxiao sitting there constantly flashing through her mind.
Until the sky gradually brightened, Shen Jingxuan got up reluctantly.
She called Chuntao to help her pack up and then went to Fufengyuan.
Just like the previous few days, after breakfast, they came to the outside of the examination room and waited quietly for Shen Xinglin.
To their surprise, Shen Xinglin appeared in front of the examination room early this time.
Shen Jingxuan waved vigorously in his direction until Shen Xinglin saw it and put down his hands.
Shen Xinglin quickened his pace, walked around the crowd, and finally came in front of Shen Jingxuan.
"Sister, grandpa and grandma, I'm back." He smiled happily.
Afraid that Shen Jingxuan would worry, he sped up this time, and even when leaving the examination room, he was ahead.
Madam Shen gently wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "My dear, you are sweating all over from running."
Looking at her grandson who worked so hard, Mrs. Shen couldn't help but have tears in her eyes.
Mr. Shen patted Shen Xinglin on the shoulder: "Not bad, you didn't make us worry."
That's what a real man should do.
If one needs others to consider and worry about everything for him, he is not worthy of being called a real man.
"Lin'er, let's go back home." Shen Jingxuan pulled him into the carriage.
Mr. Shen supported Mrs. Shen and followed.
The group took a carriage back to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion again.
Hao stood in front of the mansion gate and looked around anxiously, and finally saw the mansion's carriage slowly approaching.
She couldn't wait for the carriage to stop and hurried over.
"Lin'er, Lin'er, are you okay?"
Thinking of how Shen Xinglin looked when he returned home last time, Hao's heart was in a knot.
Sometimes he even felt a little regretful that he should not have listened to Shen Jingxuan's advice and agreed to let Shen Xinglin take part in the imperial examination at such a young age.
If Shen Xinglin had followed his own ideas at the beginning, he would not have fainted as soon as he left the examination room like last time.
When Shen Xinglin heard her voice, he hurriedly said, "Mom, I'm fine, don't worry."
Hearing Shen Xinglin's voice, Hao's heart gradually returned to its original place.
The coachman saw that Hao was too close to the carriage and was worried that she might be hurt, so he quickly stopped the carriage.
Shen Xinglin got off the carriage first.
Seeing that Shen Xinglin looked normal, Mrs. Hao held him in her arms.
"Finally I'm back safe and sound."
Shen Jingxuan helped Mr. Shen and Mrs. Shen down.
Hao bowed and saluted: "Dad, Mom."
"Well, let's go back home." Mr. Shen said.
Hao also knew that this was not the time to talk, so she followed Madam Shen back home.
In the front hall of Fufeng Courtyard, the family rarely gets together.
Mr. Shen asked anxiously, "Lin'er, are you sure this time?"
Shen Xinglin is still young, and taking part in the imperial examination is just to allow him to gain some experience.
But if you can seize this opportunity, you can avoid going through the same hard work again three years later.
"Don't worry, Grandfather. Lin'er feels fine." After saying that, he couldn't help but look at Shen Jingxuan.
Seeing that she was just looking at him without saying any words of reprimand, Shen Xinglin silently felt relieved.
He still remembered that he said something like this last time, but was scolded by Shen Jingxuan.
From then on, no matter what he did, even if he was absolutely sure, he would keep it in his heart.
Only after the final result comes out will he confidently tell Shen Jingxuan.
Mr. Shen laughed: "Okay, okay, from now on, our house will rely on Lin'er."
He said "good" three times in a row, which made Shen Xinglin blush.
Shen Jingxuan raised the corners of her lips: "Lin'er is not the same as before. Do whatever you want to do boldly. You don't have to worry about other things."
"Okay." Shen Xinglin responded.
"If you are undecided about something, you can discuss it with Grandfather. If you don't want to talk to Grandfather, you can also find your sister and she will find a solution for you."
Shen Jingxuan looked at Shen Xinglin in front of her and felt a little embarrassed.
The scientific examination takes nine days and is divided into three sessions.
Shen Xinglin has participated twice, and the next time is tomorrow.
And after tomorrow, it will take another three days before it ends.
At that time, he could continue to go to the academy or wait for the results to be announced at home.
"Sister, if there is anything, I will go and discuss it with you."
After all, grandpa is old, and Shen Xinglin doesn't want to make him worry about everything.
What's more important is that he felt that his grandfather had some ideas that he did not agree with.
But Shen Jingxuan was different. What she said and what she suggested were things Shen Xinglin had never heard of before.
He liked to discuss everything with Shen Jingxuan and liked her unique insights and way of doing things.
Mr. Shen didn't bother with Shen Xinglin. He knew that Shen Jingxuan's ideas were different from others.
And it was also Shen Xinglin's wish that he discuss everything with Shen Jingxuan.
He believed that under Shen Jingxuan's guidance, Shen Xinglin would have a different future.
Shen Jingxuan, Shen Xinglin and Hao had lunch at Fufeng Courtyard and then returned to their respective courtyards.
Back at Yuxuan Courtyard, Shen Jingxuan's smile gradually disappeared.
Thinking of Xie Lingxiao, she looked annoyed.
The longer the delay, the more worried Xie Lingxiao would be. He didn't know if his grandmother could hold on until Xie Lingxiao finished his recuperation.
When Shen Jingxuan flashed into the space, she saw Xie Lingxiao sitting there in a daze.
She looked at Xie Lingxiao quietly.
Seeing his haggard face, I guess he didn't get any rest all night.
Even if he didn't go there in person, his heart had already flown there.
If he is forced to stay here, he will not be able to recuperate peacefully, just like now, he still cannot rest well.
Xie Lingxiao did not notice Shen Jingxuan's appearance.
Just as Shen Jingxuan said, he had no intention of recuperating.
Although his grandmother's family had no feelings for him, he did not want to disappoint his mother.
If the Queen Mother were still alive, she would definitely not agree to him neglecting his grandmother and focusing on recuperating.
Thinking of Shen Jingxuan, Xie Lingxiao couldn't help but frown.
But he couldn't help but care about Shen Jingxuan, and he couldn't let her worry too much about him.
The more Xie Lingxiao thought about it, the more annoyed he became. He raised his hands and rubbed his cheeks vigorously.
Seeing Xie Lingxiao's embarrassment, Shen Jingxuan finally did not disturb him and flashed out of the space.
She sat down on the couch, and Xie Lingxiao's gloomy face kept appearing in her mind.
Thinking of this, Shen Jingxuan suddenly stood up and walked out.
She did not take Chuntao with her and left the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion alone.
Shen Jingxuan walked aimlessly on the street.
When he saw the clothing store, he remembered that Xie Lingxiao did not bring any clothes when he followed him back home, so he went to choose some clothes and shoes for him.
She walked and stopped along the way, buying everything Xie Lingxiao needed.
When she looked up again, she had already arrived at the gate of Qianyu Chamber of Commerce.
Looking at the plaque in front of her, Yun Qingmo's figure flashed in Shen Jingxuan's mind.
They hadn't seen each other for a long time because Yun Qingmo was busy with his great cause and wanted to open Qianyu Chamber of Commerce throughout Beiling Country.
After staring at the plaque for a long time, Shen Jingxuan turned and left.
She went to Zuiyue Tower and asked the steward to prepare a few dishes that Xie Lingxiao liked, and brought them back to Yuxuan Courtyard.
As soon as Shen Jingxuan stepped into the room, she flashed into the space.
Seeing that Xie Lingxiao was still the same as when she left, her heart felt even more sour.
He really wanted to go, right? If he hadn't been concerned about himself, he would have left long ago.
There's no need to be in a dilemma here because of her.
Shen Jingxuan put away her thoughts: "Ah Xiao, look what I brought you?"
Xie Lingxiao looked up and saw the woman in front of him, walking towards him with a smile on her face. He suddenly felt that nothing else mattered.
She is not an important person in his life, so why should he make things difficult for himself?
But Shen Jingxuan is different. She is his beloved woman and the most important person in his heart.
Nothing and no one can compare to the smile on her face.
As long as she is happy every day and as long as she is by my side, nothing else matters.
Xie Lingxiao stood up and held Shen Jingxuan in his arms.
He shouldn't make the woman he loved sad because of these things, nor should he let anything upset her.
"Xuan'er..."
Xie Lingxiao had thousands of words in his mind, but in the end he just called out her name.
Sensing his strangeness, Shen Jingxuan's eyes flickered slightly: "Ah Xiao, I brought you some food."
"There are still a lot of things, do you want to see them?"
"Okay, Xuan'er, thank you for your hard work." Xie Lingxiao raised the corners of his lips.
After thinking everything through, he no longer thought about the Chen Mansion, and his mind and eyes were filled with Shen Jingxuan.
The two of them looked at the things Shen Jingxuan bought together, and after having dinner together, Shen Jingxuan returned to the room again.
At this time, Shen Jingxuan looked ugly and the smile on her face had long disappeared.
She came to the desk and started writing on the paper.
When a piece of paper was full, Shen Jingxuan blew it dry and folded it.
After putting the letter into her sleeve pocket, she fell on the bed and fell asleep.