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Chapter 187 Do You Know Yu Yanran 9

After returning home from the polo field, Changbai still felt a little reluctant to leave.

Chang Feng and Gu Tingye noticed that Chang Bai's mouth was raised high, and out of curiosity, they asked and learned that Chang Bai met Yu Yanran at the polo field and stayed with her for a while.

Gu Tingye couldn't help but tease Changbai after hearing this, "I originally thought you were a conservative man who didn't like women. Now I think you haven't met a girl you like. Now that you've met a girl you like, it's like an old house on fire, and you can't stop it!"

Changbai smiled without saying anything, without any rebuttal, and agreed with Gu Tingye's words.

Chang Feng, who was standing by, felt bitter and a little jealous that Chang Bai could get engaged to Yu Yanran. Thinking of the imperial examination that was coming soon, she secretly made up her mind to get a good ranking in the imperial examination, perhaps in this way she would find that she was no worse than her second brother.

After returning home, Chang Feng no longer went out to play with his friends. He focused on reviewing his lessons, hoping to get good grades in the upcoming imperial examination.

Changbai was pleased to see Changfeng concentrating on his studies, but he did not slack off.

Both brothers began to prepare for the scientific expedition that would take place soon.

When the imperial examination was approaching, Yu Yanran made a light green cloak embroidered with cypress trees by herself.

She had known for a long time that Changbai would take part in this imperial examination.

Although the weather is warming up now, it is still chilly in the mornings and evenings.

In order to prevent Changbai from accidentally catching a cold in the Imperial Examination Hall, Yu Yanran sent someone to deliver a cloak to the Sheng family before he took the imperial examination, wishing him success in the exam.

When Madam Wang of the Sheng family saw the cloak sent by Yu Yanran, she couldn't help but sigh, "Yanran is a good needlework woman. Look at the cypress tree embroidered on the hem, it's really exquisite."

Mother Liu also echoed: "Yes, or she is a lady from a wealthy family. Not only is she proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but her needlework is also impeccable. What's more important is that her love for Bo Ge'er is more precious than anything else!"

"Yes, as long as she cares about Bo Ge'er, I'm afraid she doesn't care about him and that Bo Ge'er will be wronged!"

Madam Wang smiled happily and became more and more satisfied with Yu Yanran.

Then he asked Mother Liu to give the cloak to Changbai.

When Changbai received the cloak sent by Mother Liu, he initially thought it was made by Madam Wang.

When Changbai learned that the cloak was made by Yu Yanran herself, he couldn't let go of it and touched the cypress tree embroidered on the hem of the cloak with a bright smile.

Such an exquisite embroidery pattern would take at least ten days to half a month to make. You can tell at a glance that the person who made the cloak was very attentive.

Yu Yanran was willing to spend time and effort making this cloak for him. She must have him in her heart, otherwise she wouldn't care about him so much.

Knowing that the girl he liked also had feelings for him, Changbai's heart was filled with sweetness. He stroked the embroidery on his cloak and secretly decided in his heart that he would never let Yu Yanran down.

On the day of the imperial examination, Yu Yanran did not go to the Imperial Examination Hall to see Changbai off. The family was there, and it was not appropriate for her, a fiancée who had not yet married, to be there.

After the imperial examination, Changbai rested at home for a day and then could not wait to ask someone to send a letter to Yu Yanran, asking her to meet him at Yuqing Temple.

Yu Yanran went there as agreed, and when she arrived at Yuqing Temple, she saw Changbai wearing the cloak that she had sent to him earlier, and standing at the entrance of Yuqing Temple waiting for her.

It was noon now, the sun was high in the sky, so there was no need for a cloak.

But Changbai wanted Yu Yanran to know his feelings, so he waited for her outside in a cloak despite the heat.

Yu Yanran approached and saw a thin layer of sweat on Changbai's forehead. She couldn't help but smiled and said, holding the handkerchief to cover her lips: "Brother Changbai, don't you feel hot wearing a cloak?"

"It's not hot!" Changbai said stubbornly.

"You should take off your cloak. You have a forehead full of sweat." Yu Yanran said as she handed him the handkerchief in her hand. "Wipe the sweat off."

Changbai took the handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead, then untied his cloak and handed it to his personal servant Hanniu.

After wiping the sweat, Changbai did not return the handkerchief to Yu Yanran, but put it in his arms.

Yu Yanran opened her mouth but still did not ask for the handkerchief.

Changbai pretended not to see it, put away his handkerchief, and walked in front to lead the way with Yu Yanran into the temple to burn incense.

Kneeling on the futon, Yu Yanran prayed devoutly, hoping that the Taoist would bless her grandparents with good health and longevity, and that the people who love me and the people I love would live in peace and safety for the rest of their lives.

Changbai's gaze fell on Yu Yanran who was praying devoutly, and he was very curious about what wish she had made.

When leaving Yuqing Temple, Changbai couldn't help but ask.

"Sister Yanran, what wish did you make just now?"

"I hope that those who love me and those I love can be healthy and safe. How about you?"

"I hope your wish comes true."

Changbai and Yu Yanran left Yuqing Temple while talking.

This time they only told their families that they were at the Taoist temple to burn incense, so they didn't dare to stay outside for too long. After a brief exchange, they went their separate ways and went home.

Not long after, the results of the imperial examination were announced. As expected, Changbai passed the exam and ranked very high, 13th. Changfeng also passed the exam, but his ranking was slightly lower, 87th.

Both brothers of the Sheng family were on the list, which made Sheng Hong very happy. He wanted to celebrate, but was stopped by Old Lady Sheng.

Old Madam Sheng took into consideration that Qi Heng and Gu Tingye, who were both studying at the Sheng family, had failed the exam. She could not celebrate in a big way, so she only held a banquet at home and invited Old Master Yu and his wife and Yu Yanran to celebrate together.

During the dinner, Sheng Hong and Old Master Yu mentioned the marriage of Yu Yanran and Changbai. He thought that the fifteenth day of two months later would be a good day.

It just so happened that Sheng Changbai had a six-month long vacation after passing the imperial examination, which was a home visit leave specially given to Jinshi by the court.

Sheng Changbai does not need to leave Beijing to visit his relatives. By holding the wedding during this period, he also has time to return to his hometown in Youyang to worship his ancestors and record Yu Yanran's name in the family tree.

Old Master Yu thought Sheng Hong’s proposal was good and agreed to it readily.

Changbai, who was sitting nearby, blushed the whole time as he listened to Sheng Hong and Old Master Yu finalize the wedding date.

Chang Feng saw that he was surpassed by Chang Bai in the imperial examination and the girl he liked was also going to become his sister-in-law. He felt depressed and just drank one cup of wine after another.

At another table of women seated behind a screen, they could vaguely hear what Old Master Yu and Sheng Hong were saying.

Madam Wang was grinning from ear to ear. Not only had her Changbai passed the imperial examination, but he would also be marrying a new bride soon. It was a perfect time for double happiness. She was so happy that she couldn't help talking to Madam Yu beside her about Changbai's life from childhood to adulthood.

Old Madam Yu also gave him face and kept agreeing with him with a smile.

Yu Yanran, who was sitting between Rulan and Minglan, listened to the sisters' jokes and her face turned red as if blood was about to drip out.

Yu Yanran touched her burning face, left the room on the pretext of changing clothes, and went out for some fresh air.

Changbai was being pulled aside by the happy Old Master Yu and Sheng Hong to discuss the imperial examination questions, and did not notice Yu Yanran leaving the table.

The frustrated Chang Feng caught a glimpse of Yu Yanran leaving the table from the corner of his eye, and he also left the table on the pretext of having drunk too much and needing to go to the bathroom.

It is said that ever since Yu Yanran and Changbai got engaged, Changfeng has never found a chance to contact her again.

This time when Yu Yanran left the table, Chang Feng followed her without thinking much.

Yu Yanran walked to an open area to get some fresh air and saw Chang Feng. She smiled and congratulated him, "I haven't congratulated Brother Chang Feng on making the list yet. All these years of hard work have finally paid off!"