Chapter 139: Chapter 139: Cousin

Even the dark circles under his eyes seemed to have lightened significantly.

“But didn’t brother say he would rewrite the exam article for Mr. Changshan to review?” Fu Shinian reminded.

Fu Changqin, after finishing the exam, felt his mind was a mess and had even forgotten about the polo club. “Then I’ll quickly write it down as soon as I get back. Just in time since I have just finished the exam and still remember things clearly. I’ll write it and take it to Mr. Changshan without resting,” he replied.

Madam Fu: “…”

You are truly working hard for the polo club.

Madam Fu couldn’t help but think that perhaps the words Fu Shinian said to Fu Changqin before the exam really worked.

She remembered Fu Shinian telling Fu Changqin that as long as he passed this exam, he could relax afterward.

In the future, he wouldn’t need to study day and night, and even going out to play wouldn’t be a burden.

Looking at Fu Changqin now, it seemed that it had indeed resonated with him a bit.

At this moment, there was a “ding” in Fu Shinian’s mind.

It’s here!

Fu Shinian was suddenly alert as a line of words appeared in her mind.

[Xiao Fengxing luck value -50, Xiao Chengyu luck value +30, the Fu family luck value +20]

Finally, it happened.

Fu Shinian was completely relieved now.

On the first day of the Spring Examination, when they sent Fu Changqin to the examination court, there was no notification of Xiao Fengxing’s luck value reduction even after she returned home and it was already past the exam start time.

Fu Shinian found it strange, but also thought that such a big event, which directly affected Xiao Fengxing’s future and life path, couldn’t possibly not decrease his luck value at all.

Without participating in the imperial exam, Xiao Fengxing could not make the list, couldn’t enter officialdom, and thus couldn’t increase his power, naturally making it impossible to aid the Second Prince or affect the Fu family.

Such a series of chain reactions would definitely decrease Xiao Fengxing’s luck value significantly.

It’s just unclear why it hadn’t reached the trigger condition yet.

So, Fu Shinian waited and waited.

No one could tell her anything, she had to figure it out on her own.

There was no other choice but to wait.

Until just now, the result finally came.

Fu Shinian speculated, did the result come out today because it had to wait until the end of the imperial exams when Xiao Fengxing had no hope at all?

No matter the reason, it’s good that the result is out.

But this time, it was different from before, it was the first time that Xiao Chengyu’s luck value gained from Xiao Fengxing was higher than the Fu family’s.

Usually, Xiao Chengyu and the Fu family would divide it evenly at most.

It seems that the negative impact of Xiao Fengxing not participating in the Spring Examination was really significant, taking away 50 luck points from him at once.

And the impact on Xiao Fengxing’s career seemed to benefit Xiao Chengyu more than it did the Fu family.

Fu Shinian hadn’t figured out this reason yet.

Was there something about Xiao Fengxing that threatened Xiao Chengyu?

Pondering these questions, she returned home.

Fu Changqin first took a bath, as he smelled from staying in the examination court for several days.

After the bath, a servant brought chicken soup.

Fu Changqin drank while silently rewriting his exam article.

He didn’t dare delay, and immediately ran to the marquis’ residence to find Mr. Changshan.

He showed him the article.

Although Mr. Fu couldn’t pick up Fu Changqin, he returned home earlier than usual.

When Mr. Fu came back, Fu Changqin hadn’t yet returned home.

“The exam just ended today, where did Changqin go?” Mr. Fu asked, “Is he in a hurry to play instead of resting?”

“Sir, what did we discuss before?” Madam Fu reminded, “We must not hastily conclude about Changqin. He is a good child.”

“As soon as he returned, he didn’t even rest but rewrote the article he wrote for the exam, and took it to the marquis’ residence to show Mr. Changshan for reassurance.”

Mr. Fu was slightly embarrassed, “I just… am used to it. I’ll pay attention for sure.”

“But, he has indeed been gone for quite a while, why hasn’t he come back yet,” Madam Fu murmured.

Madam Fu thought for a moment and asked someone to go to the marquis’ residence, saying, “Go and ask if the young master will return for dinner?”

After the servant left, Mr. Fu said, “Madam, are you worried that after asking Mr. Changshan, Changqin went to find friends to play?”

“Ahem!” Madam Fu’s guilty eyes drifted a little, “I’m just… used to it. I need to change.”

After about half an hour, Fu Changqin returned with the servant.

“Why did it take you so long?” Madam Fu asked, “What did Mr. Changshan say about your article?”

“Sir said it was good, he said my article was substantive and aligned with some policies the current emperor wants to implement. This time, involving the differing opinions between the emperor and some ministers, my viewpoint happens to side with the emperor,” Fu Changqin said, “The marquis said the examiners this time don’t particularly like flowery language and find it impractical. They prefer straightforward, substantive ones like mine.”

“The marquis also read my article and said that my style has always been simple and unpretentious, which is exactly what the examiners like this time.”

Mr. Fu and Madam Fu breathed a sigh of relief, “That’s good. If both the marquis and Mr. Changshan find it good, it’s even more reassuring.”

“After Mr. Changshan read my article, he asked about other exam questions and I discussed whatever I could remember with him,” Fu Changqin explained, “which is why it took some time.”

“If Mr. Changshan feels you’re fine, even if you don’t make the list this time, it’s more about not aligning with the examiners’ preferences and not because of your scholarship,” Madam Fu consoled, not daring to hope too much.

Fu Changqin nodded.

After dinner, Housekeeper Zhou brought in a letter, “Madam, it’s from your brother-in-law.”

“Oh?” Madam Fu was both surprised and pleased, quickly taking the letter.

After reading it, Madam Fu smiled and said, “It’s from my sister-in-law, she wants to bring her children to the capital.”

Mr. Fu was momentarily stunned, then realized, “Is it to arrange a marriage for Liqing?”

“Yes,” Madam Fu nodded, “Liqing is of marriageable age, and since my brother can’t freely return to the capital due to his position, my sister-in-law is bringing her here.”

“My brother intends to transfer back to the capital next year, so there’s no need to arrange a marriage for Liqing outside the capital. If there’s a suitable match in the capital, it would be best. Once my brother is back, he can support her. Should he leave the capital again, at least we will still be here.”

“We wouldn’t let Liqing marry away, friendless and voiceless if mistreated by her in-laws,” Madam Fu said, “Originally, they wanted to come earlier but worried that coming before the Spring Examination would disturb Changqin’s studies. Now that it’s over, they’ve decided to come to the capital.”

“When will they arrive?” Mr. Fu asked.

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