Kick out the general as soon as you are reborn

next day

Liu Yanyan looked through the bed curtains and saw the azure blue sky outside. She stretched lazily and rubbed her sore neck.

Yuzhu came over with concern and rubbed the lady's neck. "Miss, is this strength okay?"

Liu Yanyan made a bitter face, took a long breath and said, "Okay, rub it for a while longer. I read too long yesterday and got a stiff neck. Pinch the right side again. Hiss, it hurts."

Yuzhu nodded and carefully massaged the young lady's neck. Yuzhen came over with hot water, and said with concern, "Miss, apply some hot compress, it may relieve the pain."

Liu Yanyan made a bitter face and nodded.

Yuzhu took the handkerchief that Yuzhen had wrung out and put it on the young lady's neck, her face full of distress. "Young lady, if you don't take care of yourself, the master will definitely be distressed when he sees you. When can't you read this book? Young lady is so capable, you don't need to prepare."

Liu Yanyan smiled bitterly, "You can't say that. They are also very powerful. The palace examination is coming soon and I must prepare well. You are not allowed to tell Dad about my neck. Dad is a grown man and will not find out."

Yuzhu and Yuzhen responded in unison, "We dare not."

"Just don't tell him. Daddy's injury hasn't fully recovered yet. Don't make him worry. Just don't tell him."

Liu Yanyan twisted her neck and said with a smile, "Much better, much better. Yuzhu and Yuzhen, you two are amazing!"

They both responded in unison, "Miss, it's good to be better."

Liu Yanyan shook her head, took the handkerchief handed to her by Yuzhen, washed her hands and face, changed into a blue gown, and tied her hair up with a white jade hairpin.

"Are the jade beads and things ready? We will be there soon."

Yuzhu nodded, "Miss, everything is ready."

When Liu Yanyan was too lazy to go to Master Liu's house, the servant was already waiting at the door. "Master Liu, Master Liu is waiting for you in the house."

Liu Yanyan smiled faintly and said, "Thank you for waiting for a long time, young man." After that, she led everyone inside with the gifts.

Liu Yanyan saw two people sitting on the chair next to Master Liu. They looked familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had seen them before. "Master Liu, who are these two?"

Master Liu took Liu Yanyan's hand and said affectionately, "These two are also students in the academy. Zhang Yunzhi and Li Shucai just had bad luck. They were ranked 35th and 48th in the second class respectively." Then he turned around, took Liu Yanyan over and introduced her with a smile, "These are also students in the academy. Liu Yanyan is ranked 3rd in the first class this year."

Zhang Yunzhi, Li Shucai stood up, bowed and said, "I have heard a lot about you."

Liu Yanyan replied, "I've heard a lot about you." These two are really capable! They can be on the list next to the stinky account. I said I must have seen them before. They look familiar. What bad luck? They are just being targeted.

Master Liu pulled Liu Yanyan to sit next to him, and Yuzhu and Yuzhen placed boxes of thank-you gifts on the table next to them.

When Zhang Yunzhi and Li Shucai saw these gifts and looked at the cakes they had given, they felt ashamed and rubbed the corners of their clothes with their hands, looking extremely embarrassed.

When Master Liu saw this, he unwrapped the cakes they brought and said, "Yan Yan! Try some too. The cakes you two classmates brought were specially made this morning and they taste great."

Liu Yanyan also noticed their embarrassment. She took the cake with a smile, took a bite and said, "It tastes great. I'm clumsy and can't make it taste this good. Master, you're in luck." When she swallowed it, it felt a little dry, so she picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and then swallowed it.

Zhang Yunzhi looked at Master Liu and Liu Yanyan with gratitude.

Li Shucai said happily, "Master, you like it. I will make some more in two days."

Master Liu paused, then said with a smile, "Okay, you are so determined. If you pass the exam, you should find a job and serve His Majesty well in the future."

Liu Yanyan nodded and said, "They should be assigned jobs by the government." Their ranking is not high, so they may need to bribe others. They are not like wealthy families, so they may not be able to come up with so much money, but it is not easy to say it in person.

Master Liu smiled happily. It was great that he had three students admitted to high school this time.

Master Liu nodded and said, "They are usually sent abroad. Yanyan may stay, but how are you preparing for the palace examination?"

Liu Yanyan smiled and nodded, "I just started preparing. I read a book all night last night."

Master Liu nodded and said, "I don't know much about the palace examination, so I won't delay you. You can go back and ask your father, Duke Liu."

Liu Yanyan nodded, but she was confused in her heart. How could her father know about the palace examination when he didn't care about anything? "Okay, Master, I'll ask my father when I get back."

Master Liu saw the two people sitting restlessly next to him and said, "Have some tea. This is made with spring water that I just brought back from Mingquan in the western suburbs today."

Liu Yanyan nodded, looked at the two people who were stiff beside her, smiled and took a sip of tea and said, "Master's tea is naturally good. You should try it too. Don't let down Master's kindness."

Zhang Yunzhi picked up the teacup and took a sip. "It is indeed good tea, with a pleasant fragrance and endless aftertaste."

Li Shucai happily took the teacup, took a sip, and swallowed it with a bitter face. "Master's tea is good tea. I was too anxious."

Liu Yanyan's eyes were full of smiles, and the corners of her mouth curled up into a faint smile, "Don't worry, drink slowly. You have passed the exam this time. Have you thought about where to work?"

Zhang Yunzhi said, "I don't know yet. I'm waiting."

Li Shucai also nodded, indicating the same opinion.

Master Liu looked at the two people, who were only dressed neatly. He swallowed back what he wanted to say and sighed, "That's fine. It won't be too bad. When you go on duty in the future, remember your original intention and don't do anything that goes against your conscience."

The two men stood up respectfully and bowed, "Disciples, we will follow the master's instructions."

Liu Yanyan also stood up and bowed, "Disciple, I will follow your instructions."

Master Liu waved his hand and said, "Just don't cause any trouble. The two of you go back first. Yanyan and I have something to talk about."

The two of them respectfully took their leave.

Master Liu brought Liu Yanyan to the study, took out a book and said, "This is my treasured collection. Take it back and study it carefully."

Liu Yanyan looked at the old book, took it uncertainly, and said, "Thank you, Master."

Master Liu sighed, "Master, I thought you would be trapped in the backyard after you got married. Fortunately, you have a strong mind."

Liu Yanyan looked at the Master, feeling bitter. The Master had always been optimistic about her, but she was obsessed with marrying Gu Beichen, and ended up like that. She finally failed the Master, who had taken care of her for so many years. "Master, Yanyan will study hard when she returns."

Master Liu nodded and said, "Go back!"

Liu Yanyan looked deeply at the white hair on the master's temples, and her heart felt even more sad. "Master, I'll take my leave." Then she bowed and led everyone out of the mansion.