After I became a passerby, I saved the villain's family

Jiang Ci'an ran quickly to the door.

Looking down the long street, the red figure could no longer be seen among the crowd.

Jiang Ci'an felt annoyed.

Just as he was about to turn around and go upstairs, a woman in elegant clothes and holding Buddhist beads called out to him.

"Young General Jiang."

Jiang Ci'an turned around and found that the woman looked familiar.

"you are?"

The woman smiled slightly, "General Jiang, don't you remember? On the Lantern Festival, it was you and that female knight who helped me get my purse back."

It turned out to be her.

Jiang Ci'an remembered.

Hearing her call herself a concubine, Jiang Ci'an bowed and asked, "May I ask who you are, Madam?"

"My master is Ning Dezhi, the Censor of the Censorate." The maid beside the woman spoke.

"It turns out to be Madam Ning. I'm honored to meet you." Jiang Ci'an said hurriedly.

Madam Ning's expression became gentler, "You are too polite, General Jiang. It was really thanks to you and that female knight that day."

Madam Ning paused and pursed her lips, "May I ask General Jiang, do you know who that female knight is?"

Jiang Ci'an thought to himself, I want to know who that woman is more than you do.

Jiang Ci'an shook his head.

"Is that so..." Madam Ning felt a little regretful, "I would like to find an opportunity to thank that female hero."

"Since General Jiang doesn't recognize her, then maybe I am not destined to be with her."

Madam Ning smiled.

She worships Buddha all year round and believes very much in fate.

After thanking Jiang Ci'an again, Mrs. Ning said goodbye and left.

Is it fate...

Jiang Ci'an seemed to be thinking about something.

"Second brother, who was that person just now?"

As soon as Jiang Ruoli went downstairs, she saw a woman talking to Jiang Ci'an.

"She is the wife of Censor Ning, the one who was robbed by bandits on the Lantern Festival." Jiang Ci'an explained.

[Censor Ning? Sounds so familiar...]

Jiang Ci'an looked at Jiang Ruoli.

[Is this Ning Yushi the one who has no children? ]

"Mrs. Ning really has no children." Jiang Ci'an suddenly spoke.

Jiang Ruoli was startled.

[Shock! How does my second brother know what I'm thinking? ]

Jiang Ci'an felt a pang in his heart.

It's over, he was accidentally exposed.

After a light cough, Jiang Ci'an said, "You don't know this lady, do you? Madam Ning is not without children. She had a daughter many years ago, but the child was lost when she was very young."

[So you were introducing me. I thought...]

Jiang Ci'an breathed a sigh of relief.

[But second brother, you and Madam Ning are very compatible~]

[I suggest you be more respectful when you meet Madam Ning in the future.]

???

What is my little sister talking about?

Was he just being unbridled?

I wanted to hear if my little sister would say anything else, but she refused to say anything.

"Let's go, second brother. Today is the day when the exam results are announced. Let's go see how Master Zhang did, shall we?"

Jiang Ruoli stepped onto the carriage.

Jiang Ci'an scratched his head and followed.

When the carriage passed the entrance to the Imperial Examination Hall, Jiang Ruoli saw the huge crowd in front of her and she just stuck her head out but retracted it again.

Forget it, Zhang Huaiyun’s ranking must be high. I’ll wait for my brother to come back and ask him.

The two returned to the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion, Jiang Ruoli returned to the courtyard, and Jiang Ci'an went to the front yard.

As soon as I arrived at the front hall, I saw Zhang Huaiyun, his face glowing with rosy glow, sitting in an armchair.

"Brother Zhang? Why are you here?" Jiang Ci'an walked forward excitedly.

Zhang Huaiyun also stood up quickly and said with a bow, "The results were announced today, and I passed the exam. I came here to thank the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion."

"What ranking?" Jiang Ci'an asked.

"Of course it's the champion!" Jiang Ci Jin on the side swallowed a sip of tea and said with a smile.

"Really? Brother Zhang, congratulations!" Jiang Ci'an laughed loudly.

Zhang Huaiyun's cheeks were slightly red. "I am able to have everything I have today thanks to the help from the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion. I have no way to repay you!"

After saying this, he was about to kneel down and kowtow to the Jiang family members.

Jiang Ci'an quickly supported him.

"Brother Zhang, don't be so polite now. We all know what you mean." Jiang Ci'an advised.

"But is it okay for you to come here today?"

Didn’t the eldest brother tell them to avoid suspicion before?

Zhang Huaiyun pursed his lips and smiled, "General Jiang saved me the night before the exam. He is my savior. What's wrong with visiting my savior?"

"Hahaha! So that's it!" Jiang Ci'an laughed.

Yes, in total he saved Zhang Huaiyun twice.

"When is the palace examination?" Mrs. Jiang asked in a gentle voice.

"Madam, I just received a notice that the palace examination will be arranged in three days."

Madam Jiang smiled and said, "Then you must prepare well and don't let His Majesty down."

"Yes, Brother Zhang, work hard, we believe in you!" Jiang Ci'an patted Zhang Huaiyun on the shoulder.

There was a hint of bitterness in Zhang Huaiyun's eyes.

He must have done great good deeds in his previous life, which allowed him to meet the Zhenguo family in this life...

April 19th is the day of the palace examination.

Zhang Huaiyun, together with other students, came to Baohedian to take part in the palace examination.

After answering questions for a whole day, it was almost evening when Zhang Huaiyun left the palace with the others.

Since returning from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion on the day the results were announced, Zhang Huaiyun has been studying non-stop. Although there were only three short days, he did not slack off at all.

I only sleep two hours a day, and spend the rest of the time studying.

Now that he has finally finished the palace examination, the huge stone that has been weighing on his heart for many years has finally fallen to the ground. Zhang Huaiyun now only feels exhausted and his mind is in a state of confusion.

So as soon as he returned to the inn, Zhang Huaiyun lay down on the bed and fell asleep.

This sleep is a day and a night.

Lu Zezhi was really worried, so she called the waiter of the inn the next night to pry open the secret lock of Zhang Huaiyun's room.

"Brother Zhang! Brother Zhang!" Lu Zezhi pushed Zhang Huaiyun hard.

In a daze, Zhang Huaiyun heard a voice calling him and slowly opened his eyes.

Seeing Zhang Huaiyun wake up, Lu Zezhi breathed a sigh of relief.

"You scared me to death, Brother Zhang. I thought something happened to you!"

"How long have I slept?" Zhang Huaiyun asked in a daze.

"A whole day and night!" Lu Zezhi was still frightened.

If I continue sleeping like this, I’m really afraid that others will die of sleep.

Zhang Huaiyun propped himself up and slowly regained consciousness.

Yes, he finally finished the exam.

No matter what the final ranking is, all his years of hard study have not been in vain.

Three days later in the morning.

Zhang Huaiyun was leaning on the bed reading a book.

Suddenly, I heard the sound of gongs and drums outside.

After a while, Lu Zezhi rushed into his room with an excited look.

"Brother Zhang!"

"Number one!"

"You are the top scorer!"

"Clap!"

The book in Zhang Huaiyun's hand fell to the ground.

His eyes were wide open, as if he couldn't believe it.

Lu Zezhi was very excited at this moment.

"Really, Brother Zhang! I didn't lie to you!"

"Go down quickly and take a look. The official who brought the good news is already waiting downstairs!"

Zhang Huaiyun didn't even have time to put on his shoes and ran out the door frantically.

He ran to the front of the good news team in one breath.

The official at the front looked at him with a smile on his face.

"May I ask this student, are you Mr. Zhang Huaiyun?"

Zhang Huaiyun nodded and swallowed nervously.

The official smiled even more and said loudly:

"Zhang Huaiyun, a student from Zhangling County, has brilliant literary talent and unparalleled learning. He won first place in this palace examination and became the top scholar!"

After that, firecrackers sounded.

The official smiled and said, "Congratulations, Zhang Zhuangyuan."

Zhang Huaiyun was at a loss amid the sound of firecrackers.

Seeing this, Lu Zezhi quickly stuffed a red envelope into the official's hand.

The official smiled, said some auspicious words, and then left with his team.

After a while, Zhang Huaiyun came back to his senses.

"Brother Zhang, congratulations!" Lu Zezhi said excitedly.

After so many years, Zhang Huaiyun finally showed a free smile.

He is the top scholar!!

Three days later.

Zhang Huaiyun, together with the second and third place winners, went to the palace to meet the emperor.

Kneeling in the Xuanzheng Hall, Zhang Huaiyun's state of mind was completely different.

Emperor Chengren looked at the new number one scholar in front of him.

That day in the Yangxin Palace, he was neither humble nor arrogant, and his behavior was open and honest, which made Emperor Chengren very satisfied.

After the audience with the emperor was over, the three of them had just walked out of the hall when they heard a charming voice:

"Hey, are you the new number one scholar?"