The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Chapter 177 Results of the Children's Examination

"Then I'll head back now. I'll be waiting for you at the girls' school tomorrow."

"it is good."

By the time the results of the children's examination came out, the weather had warmed up considerably.

Zhou Siyue was dealt with according to the law, and Wei Ming followed Yang Yueying to see Zhou Siyue one last time.

Zhou Siyue didn't look at them at all from beginning to end, as if she hated them to the core.

"I never expected it to turn out like this."

Yang Yueying was filled with emotion. Looking at Zhou Siyue's retreating figure, she realized that the sensible and well-mannered child she once knew would never be seen again.

Wei Ming remained silent, and Yang Yueying led Wei Ming away.

"Ming'er, we still have to move forward. This matter is over, so don't think about it anymore. It's not your fault."

The maids below couldn't keep an eye on her every second, nor could they watch her every word. Yang Yueying knew that Wei Ming felt guilty about this, thinking that she hadn't paid enough attention to Zhou Siyue, which was why this had happened.

Wei Ming looked up at the sky: "It's okay, Mother. I can figure it out. People have to move forward and look ahead. There are still many things waiting for me."

Yang Yueying smiled and said, "Speaking of which, are you confident about the results of tomorrow's children's examination?"

Wei Ming clenched her fist: "I'm confident."

"If you don't fail the exam, your mother will throw you a banquet to celebrate."

Yang Yueying's mood also improved. After such a depressing period, it was rare for something good to happen.

On the day the results of the children's examination were announced, the streets were bustling with people and incredibly lively.

The students taking the imperial examinations followed behind, causing the servants to crowd around the list, anxiously searching for their names. Wei Ming and Shen Hanyu also stood in the crowd; although they appeared calm on the surface, they couldn't help but feel nervous inside.

"Hanyu, do you think... we can win?" Wei Ming asked in a low voice, her fingers unconsciously twisting her sleeves.

Shen Hanyu smiled slightly and patted the back of her hand: "Don't worry, our efforts these past few days won't be in vain. Even if we don't succeed this time, there will be another chance."

Wei Ming nodded, took a deep breath, and stared intently at the red list.

Suddenly, a cheer erupted from the crowd.

"bingo!"

"Look! That's our girl's name!" Miao Cui shouted, a smile on her face.

When Shen Hanyu heard her name called, she was startled and quickly looked up.

Sure enough, the name "Shen Hanyu" was prominently displayed at the top of the list. A slight smile appeared on her lips, and a hint of joy flashed in her eyes.

"Hanyu, you won!" Wei Ming excitedly grabbed her hand, even happier than if she had won herself.

Shen Hanyu smiled and nodded, then looked at Wei Ming: "You should also check where your name is."

Wei Ming then came to her senses and hurriedly searched for her name on the list.

Her gaze swept across the room and she saw her own name two places below Shen Hanyu's.

"I...I won too!" Wei Ming's voice trembled, and tears welled up in her eyes instantly.

Shen Hanyu gently patted her shoulder and smiled, "Congratulations, Ming'er."

Wei Ming wiped away her tears and gave a bright smile: "Hanyu, we really did it!"

The two exchanged a smile, their joy evident in their eyes.

Just then, Yang Yueying squeezed through the crowd, her face beaming with a happy smile: "Ming'er, Hanyu, congratulations!"

"Mother!" Wei Ming threw herself into Yang Yueying's arms, her voice choked with sobs.

Yang Yueying gently stroked her hair and said softly, "Alright, don't cry. This is a good thing. Your mother said that if you pass the exam, she will throw you a banquet to celebrate."

Wei Ming looked up, her eyes full of anticipation: "Really?"

Yang Yueying smiled and nodded: "Of course it's true. Hanyu, come along too, you two are both great."

Shen Hanyu smiled slightly and nodded in agreement: "Then thank you very much, Madam Yang."

Whispers arose from the crowd: "Why isn't the eldest daughter of the Marquis's family on the list?"

The eldest daughter of the Marquis's mansion, yes, it was Liang Ruoyan. Shen Hanyu turned her head to look, but the Marquis's carriage had already left, it seemed that he felt he had lost face.

"Let's go."

Shen Hanyu doesn't care about the Marquis's mansion, so it's not surprising that Liang Ruoyan has ended up like this recently. Liang Ruoyan has really squandered a good hand.

If she had achieved good results in the girls' school's examinations and continued to do so, it would have been very difficult for Shen Hanyu to deal with her. However, Liang Ruoyan herself gave herself the opportunity.

When Liang Ruoyan returned to the mansion, Liang Chengxuan was already waiting for her.

"how?"

Liang Ruoyan hesitated for a moment, then dared not utter a sound.

Xu Ying went with Liang Ruoyan, and she told Liang Ruoyan to go back first.

"One setback is normal, and it doesn't mean there are no more opportunities."

Before Liang Ruoyan could leave, she heard Liang Chengxuan say, "Out of the thirteen people, she's the only one who isn't on the list. Don't you think that's shameful? Those who did make the list want to invite me to a banquet. Do you think I should go or not?"

Xu Ying was also embarrassed, but there was nothing she could do; the facts were unchangeable.

Liang Ruoyan gripped her dress tightly. She knew best what was going to happen to her. She was afraid before the results came out, but it still happened.

Liang Chengxuan let out a long sigh: "Those people I asked you to look at before, you should also think them over carefully. Don't try to fob me off with the girls' school thing anymore."

Although he was angry at her lack of ambition, Liang Chengxuan still found some decent people for Liang Ruoyan, but Liang Ruoyan just didn't like them, thinking that their families were too low-class.

Liang Chengxuan was well aware of what Liang Ruoyan cared about, but no matter how much he pleaded, Liang Ruoyan was unwilling.

Now that the results of the preliminary examinations are in, the time is ripe, and we can start considering this matter.

The atmosphere became somewhat awkward when Qi Jiaying entered.

"You came just in time."

Liang Chengxuan looked at Qi Jiaying.

"Talk to her properly. Some of those people are Yu'er's colleagues. Tell her not to get stuck on this and to do as I say."

After giving his instructions, Liang Chengxuan left, leaving the three of them looking at each other in bewilderment.

Qi Jiaying didn't expect to be assigned a task as soon as she arrived, but since Xu Ying doted on Liang Ruoyan so much, Liang Ruoyan wouldn't agree to it.

But she still needs to put on a show.

"Actually, what my father-in-law said makes sense. My husband knows the character of his colleagues. If he said they were good, they certainly wouldn't be bad. The future should be good too."

Liang Ruoyan turned her head away and remained silent.

Xu Ying was actually somewhat hesitant. The Duke's Mansion was unwilling to have anything to do with them anymore, and apart from that, Liang Chengxuan's arrangements were indeed quite good.

The previous incident had become too ugly, and the aristocratic families in Chang'an were no longer willing to accept Liang Ruoyan.

Liang Ruoyan's marriage has indeed become a major problem.

“Mother-in-law, please give him some advice. What my husband says is never wrong. He’s always right about people.”

Xu Ying called out to Liang Ruoyan, "Yan'er, think it over carefully. You can put the girls' school on hold for now. You're too distracted these days."