Chapter 235: Chapter 178: Must There Really Be a Performance at the Coming-of-Age Ceremony?

After leaving the palace, only the top three scholars had the privilege of walking through the central gate at the Noon Gate, while other nobles and officials did not have this qualification!

Song Yan’s mood had been relatively calm, but when she walked out of the Central Gate, she couldn’t help but feel a rush of excitement and strangeness.

This is an honor that belongs to the strong.

In her past life, she was trapped in that small courtyard, where a man was her entire world. But when she walked out, she realized the world was vast, she could achieve many things, her heart could hold the common people, and she found the people she should truly protect.

She led more than three hundred new Advanced Scholars to the Jingzuo Gate. She was draped in a red silk sash, flowers were placed in her hair, and someone brought her a beautiful tall horse.

This was an Imperial Horse conferred by the emperor, and Song Yan was to ride it home from there, receiving congratulations from the onlookers along the way.

Song Yan had seen the grandeur of the top scholar’s parade before, but when she was truly in this position, she realized that words seemed inadequate without experiencing it firsthand.

She thought of the resentment she felt when she was just reborn, thought of her father’s favoritism and Song Yun’s betrayal, thought of her initial motivation for taking the civil service exams.

She had overcome one hurdle after another, conquered one difficulty after another, and she was grateful to herself and to fate.

Fate allowed her to start over, allowed her to meet the Princess, and to understand herself clearly.

She thought of many things, but ultimately all her thoughts pointed to one person.

The Princess.

“When you want to give up, just try harder. Only by putting in all your effort will you know if it’s possible. Sister Song Yan, you are amazing, much more capable than I am. Don’t undervalue yourself!!”

“Sister Song Yan, did you skip breakfast? How can you not eat when studying so hard? I brought extra, come and eat with me!”

“Sister Song Yan, you should smile more. How can you be happy if you don’t smile!”

“Sister Song Yan, listen to me! Men’s words are deceitful! Don’t believe bad men’s words, believe me, I am the Princess and won’t lie to you!”

“Sister Song Yan, did you take the exams? You’re so great, you can definitely do it!”

“Sister Song Yan, don’t be afraid, I will protect you!”

Song Yan, draped in red silk with flowers in her hair, rode the tall horse, followed by parasols and ceremonial music, leading her entourage back to the Song Family.

Now she is a female top scholar, but she is not just a top scholar. She will keep climbing higher, not only for revenge but also for her promise.

Your Highness, you have protected me before, and now I will protect you.

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Pan Jiaojiao had been absent-minded all day. Although she had come to the store early as usual, her face didn’t look good, as if someone owed her a thousand ingots of gold, and the shop assistants dared not approach her.

Until a stir arose on the street, someone loudly announced, shouting the name of the new top scholar, Pan Jiaojiao finally reacted.

Hearing the name, she was momentarily stunned, showing no expression, then turned to ask the shop assistant, “Who did they say the new top scholar is?”

The assistant thought, the voice outside was so loud, how could she not have heard it.

But he still obediently replied, “Replying to the Commandery Princess, the new top scholar is Song Yan.”

The assistant was certain he saw the Commandery Princess smile a bit, but very quickly, the smile was replaced by indifference. She glanced at the assistant beside her and said flatly, “What are you doing here if you’re not working?”

The assistant immediately responded with a sound and ran off.

If it weren’t for the Commandery Princess calling him, he wouldn’t have come near.

Pan Jiaojiao looked out the window, those delivering the message were already here, Song Yan should be arriving soon.

The road she was on was the one Song Yan must pass on her way back to her residence.

Sure enough, before long, the sound of drums and music grew nearer, and the street became even livelier.

Pan Jiaojiao looked over, seeing Song Yan sitting on the Imperial Horse, continuously showered with flowers and sachets, and more outrageously, even though Song Yan was a female top scholar, women on the street kept shouting at her, “Ahhhhh!! Husband!!”

And then, without exception, those women would be dragged away.

As for Song Yan’s expression, it was indescribable. After all, it was her first time being called husband by women, and even by men.

But soon, Song Yan understood what the charm of a female top scholar was.

Men also started calling her husband!!

Song Yan: ?

Upstairs, Pan Jiaojiao couldn’t help but laugh out loud. Song Yan, you have your day, too.

But after laughing, she looked around and suddenly stood up.

Song Yan, as she had said, had entered the court, so she must work harder to earn money.

Women can also strive for the world.

Moreover, her dream was to become the little treasury of Her Highness the Princess.

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