Being the top scholar in the imperial examination, he rode a horse in a parade through the streets, feeling extremely proud and triumphant. Xue He also swept away his previous gloom, his face was full of radiance and he was in high spirits.

He looked at Shen Ning who was standing upstairs and bowed slightly to her from a distance.

Shen Ning smiled and raised his hand to return the greeting.

Xue He looked at her deeply for a few times, but was afraid that others might notice something, so he could only look away reluctantly.

Shen Ning helped him, gave him a place to live, allowed him to earn a living by his own ability, and gave him enough respect. Moreover, Shen Ning also helped him out when he was imprisoned. Otherwise, he might not even be able to take part in the scientific examination.

He was naturally grateful for all kinds of favors, but this gratitude was also mixed with a little bit of selfishness that only he knew about. At this moment, his blood was boiling, and that little bit of selfishness expanded to the extreme.

He is now the top scholar in the imperial examination and will soon be able to serve as an official in the court. He will finally have the qualifications to talk to Miss Shen.

"Hmm, this kid's eyes..." Not innocent.

Princess Changle came over at some point, resting her chin on Shen Ning's shoulder, with an expression that looked like she was enjoying a good show.

Shen Ning didn't move, letting her lean against him, his eyes following the bustling crowd as they walked away.

Xue He thought he was restraining his gaze, but in fact, it was obvious to Shen Ning. He probably fell in love with her, but so what?

Shen Ning is not a fairy, but she thinks she is not bad. She is not inferior to others in terms of appearance, knowledge and wisdom. It is normal that some people like her.

Doesn’t Qin Zhuo like her very much now?

Therefore, Xue He's liking for her didn't mean anything. That superficial liking for her was at most just a favorable impression and was not worth mentioning.

Princess Changle obviously didn't think so: "The top scholar, barely worth a look, just in time to give Qin Zhuo a sense of danger."

Does Xue He make Qin Zhuo feel dangerous?

Shen Ning: "If Qin Zhuo attacks him, how many moves can Xue He withstand?"

Princess Changle: “…”

Is it a big deal to know martial arts? Does knowing martial arts mean you can bully others like this?

Just as Shen Ning thought, Xue He became the top scholar, and her Fuyunxuan became famous. It became a holy place in the hearts of all students. They rushed there to observe and take away some books, pens, ink, paper and inkstone.

Some families would even bring their children to buy pens and ink, trying to emulate the talent of the top scholar.

The book copied by number one scholar Xue He himself was even more popular, and at one point it was sold for nearly a hundred taels of silver per copy.

Shen Ning looked at the increasingly thick account book and became more motivated to do the math, because it was all money.

Sure enough, investing in the future top scholar means low investment and high returns.

Then Xue He came.

It just so happened that Qin Zhuo had some rare time to accompany Shen Ning, and the two of them were reading together in the study.

"Xue He? The new number one scholar?" Qin Zhuo keenly sensed something and narrowed his eyes dangerously.

Shen Ning found it funny. What is this person being alert about?

Shen Ning nodded, turned around and asked Mo Lin: "Did he say what he came here for?"

Mo Lin: "He brought a gift and said he came to thank the young lady."

Shen Ning thought about it and felt that he should go and meet him. He stood up and turned back to look at the person with a cold face: "Do you want to go with me?"

Qin Zhuo drank his tea calmly: "They are here to thank you. It would be inappropriate for me to go."

Shen Ning chuckled: "Okay, then please wait for a moment, Mr. Qin."

A man who has not been away for three days should be looked at with new eyes. Now Xue He is the top scholar in the imperial examination. The doorman did not dare to stop him. Instead, he invited him in and sat in the living room. Yuzhu also served him tea.

Seeing Shen Ning coming in, Xue He stood up first and greeted her in a proper manner: "Xue He greets Miss Shen."

Shen Ning smiled and returned the greeting: "No need to be polite, Mr. Zhuangyuan. Please take a seat."

In the past few days, Xue He has adapted to his identity as the top scholar, but he is still a little shy when facing Shen Ning.

"Thanks to Miss Shen's care, I was able to make it to the imperial examination. Xue He will never forget Miss Shen's kindness."

Shen Ning was very calm: "It's just a small effort. I didn't expect that Mr. Xue has such a brilliant mind and made a big splash. My little Fuyunxuan has also been honored. I should thank you."

Xue He waved his hands quickly: "Don't dare."

The two exchanged pleasantries in an official tone for a while. Xue He was obviously not as generous and experienced as Shen Ning. He had nothing to say and could only say goodbye.

"Anyway, if Miss Shen needs any help from me in the future, please feel free to ask. I, Xue He, will do my best to fulfill your request."

Shen Ning: "Mr. Xue Chicheng, Shen Ning is very grateful, and I also wish Mr. Xue a smooth career and a bright future."

Xue He left reluctantly, but Shen Ning was just waiting to be freed.

Although Xue He is the top scholar, Shen Ning would rather not eat the pie he painted.

It is indeed glorious that he has just passed the imperial examination and become the top scholar, but being the top scholar is just the threshold to enter the officialdom.

He has no background and is too simple and honest. It is impossible for someone who cannot tolerate any injustice to get far in officialdom.

Unless he can find a powerful backer who will support his uprightness and justice without asking for anything in return, the tragedy of his previous life will only repeat itself in the end.

In terms of ability, Shen Ning feels that he has it.

She has money, connections, and memories of her past life. If she chooses such a husband, she can definitely be his biggest supporter and help him rise to the top.

But it's not worth it.

Not to mention that she is in love with Qin Zhuo now, even if Qin Zhuo was not around, who else could she choose? Why did she have to choose such a wooden stick who would rather die than bend and is too righteous?

If she didn't choose Xue He as her husband, there would be no need to support him.

If you rush into a business knowing that you will definitely lose money, then you are definitely stupid.

Shen Ning returned to the backyard, and Qin Zhuo was still sitting in the same place drinking tea, as if he had never left.

"came back."

"Ah."

"What did the champion say to you?"

"You heard it."

Qin Zhuo turned his eyes slightly to the side: "What can I hear?"

Shen Ning propped up his chin with one hand and looked at him straight, finding it funny and amusing: "To be honest, I actually really want to see how you get jealous, but it's meaningless for an unrelated person."

There is no comparison between Xue He and Qin Zhuo.

The corners of Qin Zhuo's lips slightly raised, but he pressed them down. He leaned back in his chair, his casual eyes falling on her face: "I don't need to be jealous of such a person. Your vision is not that bad."

Shen Ning laughed: "Fart."

How could anyone boast like that?

Qin Zhuo leaned closer, his beautiful eyes raised, his eyes full of joy, his deliberate seductive look full of evil spirit: "Don't you like my face?"

Shen Ning was silent for a moment, but Qin Zhuo was not happy.

"Is this the only thing you like about me?"

"Ahem..." Shen Ning was too guilty to look at him: "Well... food, sex and nature are all important."

What kind of bastard is he? He forcefully kisses her, and he bites her every time they meet. If it weren't for his face, would she have tolerated it?

As I was thinking about it, suddenly my eyes blurred and I was pulled into his arms, followed by a barrage of kisses.

Shen Ning, who was almost out of breath: "......"

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