Chapter 726 Trials

   It was the end of April when Qiao Mo entered Beijing.

   Qiao Zhao and Shao Mingyuan, who received the letter, went to the Jingjiao Pier early to wait.

  The ice and snow have long since melted in early summer, which is a good time for water transportation. The boats on the river come and go, which is very lively, and the weeping willows on both sides of the river stretch gracefully.

  Qiao Zhao looked at the river on tiptoe, rather nervous.

   I don't know what happened to my brother's face.

  Although she firmly believes in Grandpa Li's medical skills, it is natural for people to be uneasy when it comes to the people closest to her, and no one can be exempted from the custom.

   "Don't worry, it should be there soon." Shao Mingyuan handed a water bottle to Qiao Zhao, "Drink some water to moisten your throat."

  Qiao Zhao took the kettle and took a sip. Shao Mingyuan took it and took a few sips at the mouth of the kettle.

  Qiao Zhao was a little stunned to see his behavior.

"What?" Shao Mingyuan still had crystal beads of water hanging from the corner of his mouth, and when he saw Qiao Zhao staring at him, he suddenly reacted, glanced at the kettle in his hand, and smiled without changing his face, "I'm used to leading troops to fight all the year round, and I forget to pay attention to it when I go out. ."

  Well, this good habit should be maintained in the future. The water that Zhaozhao drank seems to be sweeter.

  Qiao Zhao silently looked away.

  Someone's face is getting thicker and thicker, don't think she doesn't know, since he has to wait another ten months, she just doesn't want to expose it.

   "Zhaozhao, look, uncle's boat is here."

  Qiao Zhao looked in the direction of Shao Mingyuan's finger, and sure enough, he saw a medium-sized passenger ship slowly approaching the shore, and a young man in plain clothes on the deck stood leaning on the railing, it was Qiao Mo.

  The boat is getting closer and closer, Qiao Zhao can already see the appearance of Qiao Mo, and his eyes are full of joy.

  Qiao Mo has really recovered, and even because of the hardships he has experienced, the dazzling brilliance of the original has all converged, but it is not reduced to mediocrity, but like a polished jade, more and more people can't take their eyes off.

  Qiao Zhao couldn't help but take two steps forward.

   This is what her brother really looks like, a modest gentleman, as gentle as jade.

   "Zhaozhao, be careful to wet the skirt." Shao Mingyuan helped Qiao Zhao, but he could understand her mood and accompany her to greet him.

  The passenger ship quickly docked, Qiao Mo walked in front, followed by a few servants with book boxes.

  Qiao Mo came back at the end of April just for this spring season that Mingkang postponed to May in 26 years.

   Originally, Qiao Mo wanted to be filial to his parents for three years and could not participate in the imperial examination. However, after Qiao Zhao and others were injustice for the Qiao family, Emperor Kang of the Ming Dynasty ordered Qiao Mo to take the examination on a whim.

  Qiao Mo is not a rigid person. At this time, the younger sister rushed to the front in order to avenge her family, but the elder brother was a tortoise in the name of keeping his filial piety. This is not filial piety, but selfishness.

   He must not only participate in the imperial examinations, but also do well in the examinations, so that he can quickly approach the center of power and deal with those who want to deal with it.

   Looking at the familiar Jingjiao Wharf, Qiao Mo's eyes flashed with chills, but when they met Qiao Zhao's eyes, they turned to gentleness and joy.

   "Brother, how are you?" Qiao Zhao said, but he couldn't go on.

  Qiao Mo raised his hand and wanted to pat Qiao Zhao on the shoulder. Out of the corner of his eyes, he caught the curious gazes from all around him. He turned and landed on Shao Mingyuan's arm: "Thank you Lord Hou for taking care of my sister."

   "Uncle, let's go back to the house."

   "Okay, let's go home."

  Champion Hou's Mansion was lively since Shao Mingyuan returned to Beijing. Knowing that Qiao Mo would be arriving in the next two days, the bluestone pavement was evenly cleaned.

   "It's better to be at home." For Qiao Mo, home is where the relatives are.

  Although Shao Mingyuan was a lot more honest in front of his brother-in-law, and he was half a zhang away from Qiao Zhao, Qiao Mo faintly noticed that after a few months of separation, the two had become more tacit, and it was obvious that the relationship had gone further.

   "I wonder if the two governments have set a wedding date?"

When    mentioned this topic, Shao Mingyuan felt bitter in his heart and said aggrieved: "It's set for February next year."

  Speaking of which, uncle and brother are the real relatives of Zhaozhao, so are they still in charge?

   "February next year?" Qiao Mo paused after hearing this, his slender and delicate eyebrows knitted together, "At that time, Zhaozhao had just arrived, isn't it earlier? In fact, I think it's okay to be two or three years later."

   General Shao, who took the enemy's head as if he was searching for something, nearly fell flat and broke out in a cold sweat.

  Fortunately, now my uncle and brother can't be the master. God blesses me.

   "Brother, how is Grandpa Li?" Seeing Shao Mingyuan's reaction, Qiao Zhao laughed secretly and hurriedly changed the subject.

Mentioning Li Shenyi, Qiao Mo frowned slightly, glanced around subconsciously, and whispered: "Li Shenyi is no longer in Jiafeng. In the past few months, people have been coming to Li Shenyi, and there have even been many times sneaking into the house in the middle of the night to kidnap people. Divine Doctor Li couldn't bear it anymore and let Ye Luo protect him away."

   "Where did Grandpa Li go?" Qiao Zhao couldn't help worrying about the safety of Li Shenyi, but he knew that with his old man's temperament, he couldn't stand such harassment.

   "Li Shenyi didn't say anything, he just said that he would ask someone to bring us news when he settles down. It could be three or five months sooner, or a year or two later, so that you don't have to worry about him."

  Qiao Zhao sighed lightly.

   It seems that Grandpa Li is afraid of being harassed and dare not reveal his whereabouts easily.

   "Zhaozhao, you don't have to worry, Ye Luo is the best among my personal guards. With him following Li Shenyi, Li Shenyi will be fine." Shao Mingyuan worried that Qiao Zhao was worried and comforted.

   There is another thing he will not say for the time being. Ye Luo is his personal guard. Once Li Shenyi settles down somewhere, even if Li Shenyi does not say it, Ye Luo will find a way to pass the news to him.

   Several people entered the hall, Qiao Mo went to bathe and change clothes first, and there was no need to mention the excitement after that.

   In the blink of an eye, it is May, the weather is getting warmer, and the atmosphere in the capital is even more lively.

   The three-yearly spring season has arrived, although it has been delayed by three months, it is also a spring season.

   Many people have started to train domestic servants, or hired brave and strong men. If someone who doesn’t know it asks why, they will smile mysteriously at most, but they will not say a word.

   Of course, I can’t say more, everyone knows it, so they’re all staring at it.

  In the spring season every three years, there are very few students who have passed the entrance examination. Among them, there are very few students who have not yet been married. There are not a single one in the unfortunate year, but there are a lot of girls in the capital who have not left the court.

   Yes, these people are all ready to catch their son-in-law.

   After saving for three years, just waiting to get a good son-in-law home for a daughter, granddaughter, sister, etc. at this time, it is not easy for them.

   Shao Mingyuan was also not easy, and repeatedly told his guards to protect Qiao Mo well.

   He couldn't imagine what his daughter-in-law's expression would look like if his uncle and brother-in-law were taken away in a sack.

The    test was divided into three sessions, one on the ninth day, one on the twelfth, one on the fifteenth, and one on the third day. After nine days in a row, the candidates were all shaky and staggering, and several people were carried out in a coma.

  After the nightmarish exam, it was soon time to release the results.

   (end of this chapter)