TFWYH – Chapter 479 The Scholar

Yin Biao snarled fiercely, “Awoo—!”

Get down, or I’ll bite you to death!

“Coo coo~” Not getting down. If you’ve got the guts, then bite me—if you don’t, you’re just a dog!

“Awoo woof woof woof~” Give you an inch and you take a mile, huh? Are you coming down or not?!

Yin Biao started running wildly around the yard, trying to shake Hui Che off!

But Hui Che refused, squatting on its head, steady as a rock!

In the stable, Ta Xue chewed on some grass. “Snort snort~”

If you looked closely, it even seemed to be laughing!

For a moment, the courtyard was in complete chaos—feathers flying and dogs barking everywhere!

Ling Chen kept shouting for Yin Biao to calm down.

But Yin Biao couldn’t calm down at all, jumping and bouncing nonstop.

Hui Che cooed proudly, its tiny green-bean eyes full of smugness.

Ta Xue looked like it was enjoying the chaos.

Tang Wan: …

The house has turned into a zoo.

Better make a quick escape!

“Chen’er, I’ll leave this to you. I need to go pack!” Tang Wan said before slipping away, leaving the three of them to little Ling Chen.

At that moment, Ling Chen felt that his sister-in-law was a bit like a heartless flirt!

…

Early the next morning, the young couple got up early and packed their luggage and dry rations.

Madam Jiang made two pairs of shoes for them and kept reminding them to be careful.

Ling Yu knew she was feeling anxious, because this time he was going to the capital.

But he didn’t plan to make any promises to her—sooner or later, she would understand that he was not the same as that person.

Tang Wan planned to take Yin Biao along, but Ling Chen absolutely refused.

At this moment, Ling Yu silently stood on Ling Chen’s side and also persuaded Tang Wan.

Tang Wan looked suspicious. Didn’t her husband think Yin Biao had been a bad influence on Ling Chen? Why didn’t he want her to take it away now?

Just as everything was packed and the couple was about to set off, the sound of gongs and drums came from outside.

Soon, someone knocked on the courtyard door. “Excuse me, does Young Master Ling Yu live here?”

Ling Chen ran over to open the door. Outside stood Su Yuan, along with several unfamiliar faces dressed in official robes and yamen uniforms.

Su Yuan smiled and said to Ling Chen, “Hurry and call your brother out—he’s passed the imperial examination, and he’s even the top scorer, the Jieyuan!”

“Big brother, big brother, come out quickly—!” Ling Chen was overjoyed and immediately ran inside.

Su Yuan also led the messengers of good news into the courtyard.

The neighbors around watched enviously, whispering among themselves.

“He passed the exam—and he’s the top scorer!”

“Heh, what’s so surprising? The young man from this family is incredibly capable—I heard he’s already achieved the ‘Little Three Yuan’!”

“Our Xiangxi Town actually produced such a talent? Why haven’t I heard of him before?”

“That’s because he keeps a low profile. Go ask around—the top scorer of the previous ‘Little Three Yuan’ exams was also Young Master Ling Yu.”

“Amazing! No wonder even the county magistrate came.”

…

The courtyard gate was wide open.

More and more people gathered to watch.

Madam Jiang was also delighted when she heard the news and immediately went out with the young couple.

Ling Yu exchanged pleasantries with the messengers, while Tang Wan thoughtfully handed over a pouch.

The messengers weighed it in their hands—it was quite heavy. Their smiles immediately became more genuine as they offered a stream of congratulations, repeatedly addressing him as “Jieyuan.”

Only after they left did Ling Yu gradually put away his smile and look at Su Yuan. “Uncle, isn’t this announcement a bit early?”

Su Yuan said helplessly, “There’s no helping it. There was a disaster earlier, so the imperial exams were delayed. The provincial exams are coming up soon, and I heard His Majesty pressured the Grand Tutor to finish the examinations before the end of the year.”

“I see,” Ling Yu nodded slightly.

There hadn’t been such a situation in his previous life.

Back then, Xiangxi Town had been severely affected by the disaster, and Wutong Town had almost become a ghost town. Even by the end of the year, many common people were still displaced.