Started as a thatched house and ended up as a female figure

"The Crown Prince's guest is an official who assists the Crown Prince in handling affairs."

Old Lady Lin used a serving chopstick to pick up a piece of meat for Gu Yan, her eyes eager: "What rank is the prince's guest?"

"Third grade."

"Third grade?!"

The adults at the table all widened their eyes, and even Cheng Wan stopped eating in surprise.

The six ministers of the six ministries were only third-rank officials, but they were all very old, and Gu Yan was only a little older.

Gu Yan placed the soup he had served to Cheng Wan on his right hand, then smiled faintly and said, "My title of a third-rank official just sounds nicer, but I don't have much power."

“That’s amazing!” Old Lady Lin smiled so hard that her teeth were showing. She looked at Gu Yan with a loving and proud look in her eyes: “Our A-Yan is really an outstanding child. He has become a third-rank official at such a young age.”

Cheng Wan drank a mouthful of soup and thought to himself, "This is not simply excellence, this is what it means to truly gain the heart of a saint!"

“It’s really remarkable.”

"Ayan is amazing."

……

Wang and Cheng Daniu couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Xia Yun and Zhichun, who were standing by, observed the Cheng family eating with a gentle and non-offensive look.

After observing for a while, the two looked at each other and saw the satisfaction in each other's eyes.

Although the Cheng family still has a lot of room for improvement in their table manners, they have made great progress compared to before.

For example, no matter how happy Mrs. Lin was, she would remember to swallow what she had in her mouth before speaking or laughing.

For example, everyone, including Cheng Wan, is consciously slowing down their eating speed and trying to chew their food thoroughly.

This is good.

Dinner ended in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

"Grandma, uncle, aunt, Ah Wan, I'm going to visit my grandparents' family tomorrow. I should have lunch at my grandparents' house at noon. You don't have to wait for me."

This is what Gu Yan said, and Cheng Wan and other members of the Cheng family also remembered it this way.

When you go to your grandparents' house, especially one you haven't visited for a long time, you naturally want to have a good chat and a good meal.

But Cheng Wan didn't expect that Gu Yan only stayed at his grandparents' house for about an hour before returning.

At this time, lunch at Marquis Zhaoping's mansion had not yet started.

In Cheng Wan's study, Cheng Wan stared blankly at Gu Yan, whose face was full of malice, and then glanced at Shao Qing, who looked angry: "What happened? Didn't you go to Ji's house?"

Gu Yan didn't say anything, he just walked up to Cheng Wan, silently took one of Cheng Wan's hands and held it tightly.

Cheng Wan frowned and looked at Shao Qing: "Shao Qing, go ahead."

"My Lord, the people in the Ji Mansion are going too far!

The young master's two uncles wanted him to marry the daughter of the Ji family, saying that a cousin marrying a cousin would strengthen the relationship.

The young master said that he already had someone he wanted to marry and would never marry anyone else.

Seeing that the young master was determined, the people in Ji's house suggested that the young master take Ji's daughter as his concubine, and also reminded the young master not to treat Ji's daughter too unfairly.

The young master still firmly disagreed, and his second aunt said that the young master was too heartless, saying that it was the Ji family who helped the old lady and her family collect the bodies and let them rest in peace. The young master now refused to marry into the Ji family, which was ungrateful and cold-blooded. "

Shao Qing became angrier as he spoke, and Cheng Wan's expression became colder.

"Where is the old lady of the Ji Mansion? Isn't she your young master's grandmother? What did she say?"

Shao Qing pursed his lips tightly, rubbed his eyes with the back of his hand, and choked up a little: "Old Madam Ji didn't say anything. It was because the young master's face was too ugly at the end that Old Madam Ji decided to skip the topic of marrying a wife and taking a concubine."

Nothing was said.

In fact, it just said everything.

Cheng Wan was feeling very depressed. She controlled her emotions and smiled gently at Shao Qing: "You go and have a rest. I'll stay with him for a while."

Shao Qing went out, leaving only Cheng Wan and Gu Yan in the study.

Cheng Wan tore open Gu Yan's collar, stood on tiptoe and bit Gu Yan's collarbone hard.

"You did a great job today, Gu Yan. Let me tell you, if you dare to take a concubine, I will kill you."

Cheng Wan pinched Gu Yan's chin, his eyes were fierce and his voice contained murderous intent.

She would never play the game of never seeing each other again in this life or letting Gu Yan live a high-ranking and wealthy life but losing herself forever.

If Gu Yan dares to betray her, she will kill him.

Gu Yan felt the pain below his collarbone and felt a strange sense of satisfaction in his heart as he watched Cheng Wan rage for him.

"Awan, I'm so happy that you want to monopolize me..."

As he spoke, a low, eerie, yet joyful laugh came out of Gu Yan's throat.

Cheng Wan: “…” Crazy.

He is a psychopath and a poor little thing.

Cheng Wan stood on tiptoe and pressed her lips against Gu Yan's, rubbing them twice, and said softly: "You are the cutest in the world, I love you the most..."

Gu Yan's eyelashes trembled slightly, and hot waves surged in his eyes.

He tried his best to control his urge to kiss her back, and stood quietly, lowering his eyes to admire Cheng Wan's beautiful eyes and eyebrows so close to him, allowing Cheng Wan to "make trouble" on his lips.

He liked and enjoyed the feeling of being controlled by Cheng Wan.

It’s just that Cheng Wan’s “lip trouble” lasted for too short a time.

Gu Yan stared at Cheng Wan's pink and moist lips and opened his mouth: "Ah Wan, I want to..."

"No, you don't want to."

Cheng Wan was ruthless, as if she was not the one who had just "taken advantage of Gu Yan", and a trace of grievance appeared in Gu Yan's eyes.

Cheng Wan opened his arms, wrapped his arms around Gu Yan's waist, and leaned his head on Gu Yan's shoulder: "Hold me for a while, I'll be with you, don't be sad."

Gu Yan's lips curled up slightly, and he hugged Cheng Wan, his heart filled with satisfaction and happiness.

"Awan."

"Ah."

"Awan, I only like you."

"Ah."

"Awan, you only want me."

"Ah."

"Awan..."

"Shut up."

Gu Yan pursed his lips, rubbed his chin on the top of Cheng Wan's head, closed his eyes, and quietly enjoyed this moment.

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The time of reunion is always short. On September 1st, the coronation ceremony took place, and Gu Yan stayed in the capital for only one more day. On September 3rd, Gu Yan set off back to the front line with Shao Qing.

After handing over the renovation plans of the two stores to Cheng Daniu, Cheng Wan began to work at the Ministry of Personnel while preparing for the exam.

Before Gu Yan left, Cheng Wan specifically asked Gu Yan, who had passed the imperial examination and won the top spot, for advice.

Which books should I buy, which articles should I memorize, which questions should I practice...

Gu Yan explained everything to Cheng Wan in detail.

Gu Yan also took great pains to dig out some of Cheng Wan's previously used books that had not been destroyed from his home, and gave all those books to Cheng Wan.

Gu Yan even came up with a few policy questions based on his understanding of the current situation, and wrote out the corresponding "answers" overnight for Cheng Wan to practice.

Cheng Wan put most of her energy into preparing for the exam, and she lived a very fulfilling life every day. Until one day, Cheng Wan was confused when she heard the eunuch in front of her say that she was impeached by the censor...