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 Favoring Concubines and Destroying Wives? I Refuse to be the Mistress of this Marquis' Mansion

 Chapter 264: 

 The Crown Prince Passed Away

In February, the provincial examination took place, and both Lin Yunyi and Wenhai participated. Xia Jin, lacking confidence, chose not to attend.

When the results were announced, the servants of the Lin family were ecstatic. However, with the public eye on them and the fear of arousing jealousy, they kept their heads down, smiled, and hurried home as fast as they could.

Just as they reached the front gate, they shouted at the top of their lungs, "Madam, the young master has passed the imperial examination!"

"The young master has passed the imperial examination!"

The news spread quickly, and Madam Lin, setting aside her sewing, burst into tears of joy. She rushed to find Lin Yunyi, crying as she said, "Yunyi, Yunyi... you've passed the imperial examination!"

Lin Yunyi also breathed a sigh of relief. While he was confident in passing the provincial examination, passing the imperial examination was truly unexpected.

"Mother, send someone to inform Elder Sister," Lin Yunyi suggested.

Madam Lin nodded eagerly, then added with a smile, "But why bother? Your sister probably knows even before us!"

The Imperial Examination Hall is even closer to the Huan Prince's Mansion!

Lin Yunyi laughed at himself, "I'm truly overjoyed and confused."

People came to congratulate with drums and gongs. The Lin family and their relatives had been waiting for this day for a long time. They didn't come empty-handed; some brought firecrackers, some brought silver...

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"Congratulations, Madam Lin!"

"Congratulations to you, Yunyi!"

"The Lin family hasn't had an Imperial Scholar in so many years. Yunyi is still so young, with boundless prospects."

People couldn't help but mention the Grand Tutor Lin. Back then, he became an Imperial Scholar, entered the Hanlin Academy, and eventually became a teacher to the princes.

They wondered if Lin Yunyi would be as fortunate.

The Lin family celebrated for three full days, but as the imperial examination was swiftly followed by the palace examination and the Qionglin Banquet, they didn't hold a feast.

~

At the Huan Prince's Mansion...

"Yunyi passed the provincial examination?"

Lin Yuanwan was overjoyed!

Qi Lingheng smiled and said, "He is the youngest scholar of this year's examination, unmatched in prestige. At the Qionglin Banquet, I must meet this young scholar."

Thinking of the scene, Lin Yuanwan smiled and said, "Don't praise him too highly. After all, he is still young."

Qi Lingheng was very confident. "Yunyi has always been prudent. He has his humility and his path of learning and officialdom."

Lin Yuanwan nodded, but she was still worried. Her younger brother had always been on the path of entering officialdom, and now that he was really about to enter, she was truly concerned.

Qi Lingheng reassured her, "Isn't there still me? You can rest assured and wait to drink the wedding wine."

Lin Yuanwan instructed someone to prepare gifts for the Lin family.

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The Lin family was bustling with activity, and the gifts from the Huan Prince's Mansion were mixed in. Although they were prominent, they did not arouse suspicion— it was only natural for the Huan Prince's Mansion to send gifts to such a young new scholar.

Lu Chang Gong only sent a congratulatory letter and gift. After all, he was still in mourning and couldn't attend the banquet. He couldn't come to join in the festivities.

Upon receiving the letter and gift, Lin Yunyi was very happy. He set aside the guests and wrote a letter to be sent back.

Lu Chang Gong didn't expect to receive a reply so quickly. He unfolded the letter and read it with a smile on his face.

Muer came to find him and asked, "Big brother, it's so lively outside today, but we can't join in. Why are you smiling?"

Lu Chang Gong put down the letter and sat Muer on the nearby chair, saying, "We may not be able to go out and enjoy the excitement, but my loved ones can. I am happy for them."

Muer nodded, "I understand. Just like how Muer can't go out, but when big brother can go out, Mu'er will be happy waiting at home for you."

"That's right," Lu Chang Gong agreed, smiling warmly.

Meanwhile, Qiao Da got into an argument outside with someone... 

Despite his age, his temper hadn't diminished at all.

Lu Chang Gong sent someone to inquire about the situation. During the mourning period, it was best not to stir up trouble at the family's doorstep.

Qianru returned and said, "Eldest Young Master, Second Young Master was idling around on the streets with a group of loafers. When they passed by our doorstep, Qiao Da couldn't tolerate it and scolded them all."

So it was that useless fellow.

Lu Chang Gong responded indifferently with a simple "oh" and showed no further interest.

Qianru shook her head and sighed, "It seems the money we gave him has probably been squandered away. And as for Xiaoxuan, she ran off with the child, just as the rumors outside suggest. It's doubtful that the child she's carrying is Second Young Master's."

"Lu Chang Zong's reputation is ruined for life!" 

Qianru felt relieved, "Fortunately, there was a big commotion within the Lu family, and Lu Chang Zong was expelled from the family. The family tree was almost torn apart... You won't have any connection with him in the future. He shouldn't even think about visiting our home again!"

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Lu Chang Gong just grunted in response and instructed Mu'er to practice writing.

As the weather turned cold, Muer tried to shirk her duties by saying she preferred to watch her brother write and didn't want to write herself.

Lu Chang Gong didn't force her.

~

In the imperial examination hall, the rankings had been arranged by the Ministry of Rites. However, they still needed to be reviewed by the Emperor.

Emperor Jingshun specifically examined the ranking of candidates, including their essays.

Lin Yunyi was placed in the second class.

Considering his age, this was already considered exceptional.

Out of consideration for his daughter-in-law, Emperor Jingshun still wanted to give some preferential treatment to Lin Yunyi. However, after reading his essay, he abandoned this idea.

The essay was indeed excellent, displaying the youthful integrity and sharpness. But now was not the time to encourage his boldness further.

The results of the palace examination were announced.

"In the second class, third place, Lin Yunyi. Bestow the title of Jinshi."

Lin Yunyi hesitated for a moment before quickly stepping forward to express his gratitude.

When the news reached the Huan Prince's Mansion, Lin Yunwan was extremely pleased. 

After leaving the palace, Qi Lingheng specially told her, "Father Emperor originally intended to rank him in the top three of the first class, but felt he was too young."

In fact, Lin Yunwan agreed with Emperor Shun's decision. She said, "Yunyi is too straightforward and easily impulsive. He needs to be tempered."

On this point, she felt that Yunyi was not as good as Chang Gong.

Chang Gong could remain calm and endure what others couldn't. She wondered if in three years, Chang Gong would also achieve remarkable success in the imperial examinations like Yunyi.

A few days later, the Lin family received double happiness.

Madam Lin arranged Lin Yunyi's marriage.

Lin Yunwan immediately disguised herself and quietly went to the Lin family.

As soon as she entered the inner courtyard, she saw Pingye and Taoye, two maids, opening the door for her.

The two maids had red eyes. Lin Yunwan helped them up and smiled, saying, "At your age, why are you still crying like this?"

Madam Lin came out to explain, "There's too much work in the house, and we're short of hands. So I brought these two back."

Lin Yunwan smiled and said, "Next time, bring your children along. Stop crying now."

They wiped their tears and accompanied Lin Yunwan inside.

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"Mother, who is this Miss Xu from the Xu family? Why haven't I heard of her before?"

Madam Lin said, "They're not from a prominent family, but as Yunyi said, choosing a virtuous wife is the most important. I like that girl after seeing her."

Lin Yunwan was curious. "I heard she had a broken engagement?"

Madam Lin used to care about this too, but thinking about what she had heard, she sighed. "She's also a pitiful girl. If it weren't for her father being too... how could she have had a broken engagement? But her father has passed away now, and she mourned for three years, which delayed her until she's nearly nineteen."

"Yunyi agreed?"

Although parents typically make decisions about marriage, the Lin household was already under Yunyi's management. Their mother wasn't very decisive, and if Yunyi didn't agree, the marriage wouldn't happen.

Madam Lin smiled meaningfully. "...You don't know, Yunyi was the one who first took an interest in her."

Lin Yunwan became even more interested.

Madam Lin recounted the incident where Miss Xu got scalded by hot tea, and Lin Yunwan nodded in approval.

However, Lin Yunwan added, "She knows how to care for others, but that doesn't necessarily mean she has someone to care for her. She shouldn't have to suffer in every situation."

Madam Lin chuckled. "We're not that kind of family. She won't suffer when she comes to us."

Lin Yunwan understood. Her mother wasn't a bad mother-in-law, and as long as the daughter-in-law wholeheartedly focused on her own family, the relationship between them wouldn't be too difficult.

With Yunyi's marriage settled, Lin Yunwan was already thinking about what gifts to give to her siblings.

Because both parties were not young anymore, the wedding preparations were a bit rushed, but they were still delayed.

"The Crown Prince has passed away!"

Lin Yunwan heard the bad news suddenly at home.

She was sewing at the moment, and the clothes worn by Qi Lingheng and Jun'er, even now, were all made by her together with Cuiqing. She almost pricked her hand with the needle.

"Quickly, go change Jun'er's clothes, and prepare mourning clothes for the Prince and me."

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