readytorunbook Chapter 209: Number One Scholar Li Yuanbo
Chapter 209: Number One Scholar Li Yuanbo
After staying in the Western Regions for a while, Uyanala decided to return to Beiyuan Kingdom.
Li Youran and Song Nanyao were preparing to return home to their hometown, Nanxiang Kingdom.
After all, the day of Li Yuanbo's palace examination is getting closer and closer. As a younger sister, Li Youran naturally hopes to witness the moment when her elder brother becomes the top scholar.
So she said goodbye to Uyanala and set out on the journey home with Song Nanyao.
Li Youran sat on the broad back of the golden-winged eagle, waving his little hands towards the ground, as if he wanted to express all his longing for his loved ones in this waving movement.
The Tianyin Black Bird, carrying Hanyan, followed closely behind.
"Xiao Ran'er, we are ready to go." Song Nanyao looked at Li Youran waving reluctantly and couldn't help but remind her softly.
When Li Youran heard Song Nanyao's words, she slowly turned around with a faint smile on her face: "Okay, let's go!" Her voice was crisp and pleasant, like a spring breeze blowing past her ears.
As she finished her words, the golden-winged eagle spread its huge wings and flew towards the direction of Nanxiang Kingdom.
Along the way, the two did not communicate much.
Song Nanyao was filled with contradictions and confusion because of his past life memories, and he didn't know how to start.
Li Youran felt that Brother Nan Yao seemed to have become a little different, which made her reluctant to speak up.
This subtle change created an invisible gap between the two people who were originally close.
Finally, the golden-winged eagle carried them to the border of Nanxiang Kingdom.
Li Youran dismounted the Golden Winged Eagle without hesitation and returned directly to the Princess's Mansion.
She felt a little heavy, as if a huge stone was pressing on her heart.
"Miss, you didn't say a few words to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince along the way. Are you angry with him?" Han Yan felt that something was wrong between the two of them, but she didn't know what to say.
"It's nothing, I just feel that Brother Nan Yao has changed. He should have recovered his previous memories!" Li Youran supported his head, thoughtfully.
The carriage drove to the princess's mansion and stopped steadily.
Li Youran jumped off the carriage and walked straight to the Princess's Mansion with Han Yan.
The two guards outside the door saw the princess coming back and happily welcomed her: "Welcome home, princess."
Li Youran was very happy to hear this and walked in with a swagger. Someone had already gone to notify them.
Father Li and Mrs. Ye, as well as Old Man Li and Old Lady Cheng, Li Yuanbo, and Li Heming were all in the front hall to welcome Li Youran back.
Li Youran saw a family waiting there from afar.
I walked closer and took a look around, but there was no sign of my second brother Li Kangze. I guess he was still busy outside!
Li Youran greeted everyone happily, "Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, and Big Brother, Third Brother, I'm back!"
Ye watched as Li Youran rushed towards him like a firecracker, and jumped into her arms, and she quickly caught him.
"Take it easy, what if you fall?" Old Mrs. Cheng reminded the clever Li Youran.
Li Youran stuck out her tongue and blinked mischievously.
"When did my sister come back? She didn't even tell me, third brother, so that I could send someone to pick her up..." Li Heming was just about to go out to train the soldiers when Li Youran just came back.
"I flew back from the Western Regions and didn't have time to tell everyone." Li Youran touched the back of his head, feeling a little embarrassed.
"Brother, when do we prepare for the palace examination?" Li Youran looked at Li Yuanbo again.
"Three days left." Li Yuanbo calculated the days.
"I believe that big brother will definitely become the top scholar!" Li Youran nodded vigorously.
The family was chatting and laughing. Li Heming went to the location of the army and trained the new recruits with Li Shun.
Three days later, the family successfully sent Li Yuanbo to the Imperial Examination Hall, and the next step was to wait.
The students would spend a day in the Imperial Examination Hall, and the exam was also called the "Imperial Examination", with the emperor setting the questions.
The emperor selected the answers of three students.
They are Li Yuanbo, Luo Mingchuan, and a poor boy named Chen Yu.
The three were summoned into the palace, and the emperor asked them questions personally, and then he decided which one to choose.
Li Youran's family was waiting anxiously, but Li Youran sat in the chair leisurely and contentedly.
"Don't worry, my brother will definitely be the top scorer!" Li Youran comforted everyone.
After lunch, the three began to parade through the streets. Li Yuanbo was in the front, followed by Luo Mingchuan and Chen Yu.
Many noble ladies saw the looks of these three men and excitedly threw the flowers in their hands to the men they liked.
Li Yuanbo had the most flowers, but he didn't want to get married yet, so he didn't accept any of them.
A woman in a private room looked at the three people below.
"Is that Princess Ruixiang's eldest brother?" Su Tingyao from Pingyang Marquis' Mansion looked at the three people below and noticed them at a glance.
"Yes, Miss, during the New Year's Eve palace banquet, this young man was also arranged to sit at a seat by the Emperor, together with Princess Ruixiang." The maid beside her explained, glancing at her young lady from time to time.
"Where are the flowers? Bring me one!" Su Tingyao blushed and said coquettishly. She knew in her heart that this was her chance to express her feelings and also a hint to Li Yuanbo.
The maid understood what the young lady was thinking and immediately brought her a beautiful flower.
Su Tingyao took the flower and smashed it hard on Li Yuanbo's head.
Li Yuanbo suddenly felt someone hitting him on the head. He looked back and saw a beautiful woman standing in front of the window. She was the daughter of Marquis Ping'an.
Li Yuanbo did not respond to Su Tingyao's action, but just shook his head slightly, indicating that he was unwilling to accept it.
Su Tingyao never expected that Li Yuanbo would reject her so decisively, and she felt disappointed.
She turned her head away angrily, no longer looking at Li Yuanbo downstairs, and then closed the window forcefully.
Seeing that Su Tingyao no longer paid attention to him, Li Yuanbo decided not to continue pestering her.
He had no choice but to turn around and leave, riding his horse slowly forward.
He knew he needed to tell his family, especially his parents and sister, the good news.
When the people in the princess's mansion heard the news that Li Yuanbo had become the top scholar, they all stood at the door to welcome his return.
When Ye and Li's father saw Li Yuanbo wearing the top scholar's attire and riding a tall and mighty horse slowly approaching them, they were so excited that they didn't know what to do.
Their faces were filled with pride and joy, and tears were sparkling in their eyes.
He couldn't wait to tell his parents the good news and let them know that his efforts were not in vain.
Before he even reached the gate of the princess's mansion, Li Yuanbo shouted excitedly: "Dad, Mom, I'm back! I'm the top scholar!" His voice was so loud that it seemed as if the whole capital could hear it.
When he got closer and dismounted, Li Yuanbo saw his parents standing at the door to greet him.
Father Li patted Li Yuanbo's shoulder, his eyes full of relief; while Ye hugged her son tightly and cried with joy.
There are so many emotions in this cry, including joy, pride, and heartache for his son's hard work over the years.
After returning home, Li Yuanbo got up and left before he even sat down.
Because he needs to go to the palace to meet the emperor and accept the emperor's appointment. According to convention, the emperor will grant corresponding official positions based on the candidates' scores and talents.
For Li Yuanbo, this was a major turning point in his life.
Early the next morning, Li Yuanbo got up early, changed into brand new official uniform, and prepared to serve as an official in the court.
He was full of anticipation and nervousness, not knowing what kind of position the emperor would give him.
At the same time, he secretly made up his mind to perform well and live up to the emperor's trust.
Along the way, Li Yuanbo walked side by side with his good friends Luo Mingchuan and Chen Yu, and the three of them excitedly discussed their future careers.