Shaohua is Junqing

Chapter 144

Prince Chen’s Mansion, Qingfang Garden.

"The Emperor has opened the Autumn Examination. In addition to the people selected from various places, there should be quite a few people in the capital who will participate."

"Yes, I heard that Master Xiaoyan will also participate in this year's autumn examination."

"He will also participate?"

"Although Master Xiaoyan is the son of the Minister of War, he has neither fame nor official position. I think Master Xiaoyan wants to gain fame through this imperial examination, so that the court can assign him an official position so that he can serve the court."

"That's right. He should be studying hard and preparing for the exam now. Caidie, prepare some of the dried honeysuckle you picked earlier and come with me to Yan's house later."

"Okay, Princess."

When Siyu and Caidie arrived at Yan Haiyun's study in the Yan Mansion, he was studying hard. Siyu and Caidie didn't want to disturb him, so they sat aside and waited quietly.

"Caidie, go find someone from the Yan Mansion and ask them to help make a pot of honeysuckle tea." Siyu whispered.

The colorful butterfly left in response, and soon returned with a pot of honeysuckle tea.

"Sir, please have some tea."

"Oh." Yan Haiyun was about to put down his pen when he suddenly realized that the voice was wrong. It was not the voice of his servant Xiaochuan. He raised his head and saw Caidie.

"Miss Caidie, why are you here?" Yan Haiyun was very surprised.

"I came here with the princess, specially to visit you."

Yan Haiyun looked up and saw Siyu looking at him with a smile on her face. He was dazed for a moment.

"The princess is here, but I was so busy reading that I didn't notice her. I'm sorry for being rude, please don't blame me." Yan Haiyun quickly stood up, bowed and apologized.

"Mr. Xiaoyan, that's too much. Don't take it to heart. I just saw that you were reading very seriously and didn't want to disturb you."

"Master Xiaoyan, this is honeysuckle tea. It clears away heat and relieves internal heat, cools blood and stops dysentery. The princess is worried that you are studying too hard for the imperial examination and neglecting your health, so she specially sent you some."

"Thank you, Princess, and thank you, Miss Caidie." Yan Haiyun hurriedly took the teacup from Caidie's hand.

"Studying and taking exams are important, but your health is your capital. If you damage your body because of this, even if you can finally get into high school, your body won't be able to handle it. Then you will be powerless to display your talents."

"Your Highness is right. Thank you for your concern. I will definitely take good care of myself."

"We are friends, so there is no need to be polite. Caidie, let's go so as not to disturb Master Xiaoyan from reading."

"I'll see you off."

"No, we know the way. Just study and we'll come back to see you another day."

"Okay, Princess, take care."

The day of the Autumn Examination arrived soon. The examination room was set up in the courtyard of the Ministry of Rites, and only candidates and invigilators were allowed to enter. That day, Yan Haiyun walked into the examination room with a nervous and excited mood, and there were more than 30 people entering the examination room with him.

This time, the imperial examination consists of two subjects, and candidates must stay in the examination room all day until the examination is finished. After all candidates have entered the examination room, the door of the Ministry of Rites will be closed, and no one except the emperor and the chief examiner will be allowed to enter.

At dusk, the gate of the Ministry of Rites opened and candidates came out one after another. Some of them looked sad, while others looked happy. It was really a mixed bag of people being happy and sad!

When Yan Haiyun came out, his little servant Xiaochuan immediately came to greet him. He had a smile on his face and it seemed that he had done well in the exam.

"Sir, how did you do on the exam?"

"It feels pretty good, I should be able to pass it."

"That's great. The master and the mistress will be very happy to know it."

"As long as you pass the Autumn Examination, you can participate in the Spring Examination next year."

"Let's go back and tell the master and the lady."

"Actually, I didn't want to tell them so early. Although I feel that I did well in the exam, whether I can pass or not depends on the evaluation of the examiner. I don't want to let them be disappointed."

"But even if you don't tell me, the master and the mistress will ask."

"Yeah, tell them then."

"Well, let's go."