bookrebus Chapter 226: Retreat Place
Chapter 226: Retreat Place
Time flies, and more than half a month has passed in a flash.
Official notices were posted in the government offices of all counties and prefectures, officially announcing to the world the court's decision to hold additional special examinations.
Once this news came out, it spread across the country like a spring breeze, and everyone in the world knew about it.
After nightfall that day, Ru Yue, who had finished her dinner, hurried to find Chu Ning'an.
The two of them walked into the study together and did not finish until midnight.
"Chu Ning'an, everything at home has been arranged. In the next two days, I plan to meet with Uncle Wei and plan many matters in the capital." At this time, Ru Yue said to Chu Ning'an with a solemn expression.
Chu Ningan stared quietly at Ru Yue in front of him. She was so thin that she looked like she could be easily blown down by a gust of wind.
Looking at such a thin body, Chu Ning'an suddenly felt an indescribable feeling of sadness in his heart.
Although the girl is still young, she has already carried the heavy burden of the entire family on her tender shoulders.
Not only does she need to do her best to provide for the daily life of this large family, but she also has to carefully plan the future for him, Chu Ning'an, and think about how to give him a bright future.
Thinking of this, Chu Ning'an couldn't help but ask himself: What virtue and ability have I gained to deserve such wholehearted treatment from her?
Ru Yue keenly noticed that there was something strange on his face, and a trace of worry rose in her heart.
She slowly stood up from her seat, walked to his side with light steps, and gently held his slightly cold hand.
The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, revealing a gentle and reassuring smile, and she said softly, "Don't think too much. We are just doing things according to our respective strengths. Now that the autumn examination is approaching, you naturally have to study hard at home and strive to pass the exam.
But all the trivial matters at home, the management of the workshop and shop, and the care of Anping and Ruxue... all of these depend on you to worry about! Do you really think the responsibilities on your shoulders are not heavy enough?"
How could Chu Ning'an not understand that her words were actually meant to comfort him? However, at this moment, his heart was like a pot of mixed feelings, with all kinds of feelings intertwined and in a mess.
Even though I have a thousand words to say, I don’t know where to start.
In the end, he just silently held Ru Yue's soft and boneless delicate hand tightly in his own, as if only in this way could he let her truly feel his deep and complicated feelings for her.
"Hehehe..." Ru Yue chuckled softly a few times and continued, "Over the past two years, we've really made quite a few connections. Who knows, one day, when we're in trouble or need help, we might have to rely on them to lend a hand. So, now isn't the time to rashly ask for help. We must first proceed steadily and establish a solid foundation of our own in the capital as soon as possible. Only then, when you return to the capital in the future, you won't be manipulated or harassed by the Marquis of Wu'an."
How could Chu Ning'an not know what she was thinking? Whenever he thought about how all her schemes were because of him, he couldn't help but feel sad. He had a home but couldn't go back to it, he had relatives but couldn't rely on them, and only this little girl he met by chance was planning everything for him.
Ru Yue smiled sweetly and said coquettishly, "Chu Ning'an, I am a greedy woman! I won't accept a mere three yuan as a betrothal gift to marry me! I must make you win the third place in the imperial examination and marry me home with the prestige of the number one scholar!"
Although she was half joking when she said this, her eyes revealed a hint of seriousness and expectation.
Since ordinary comfort and persuasion cannot dispel the sorrow in his heart, it is better to put more pressure on him. Perhaps this can turn the pressure into motivation to move forward, thus helping him to face the current difficulties more calmly.
After hearing this, Chu Ning'an was stunned for a moment, then he realized that Ru Yue was motivating him in another way.
After figuring this out, Chu Ning'an suddenly burst into laughter and said loudly, "Hahahaha, great! Then I will do my best to win the title of top scholar and marry you in style!"
It was as if at this moment, he had finally found the direction of his life efforts, and the haze that had previously shrouded his heart disappeared without a trace in an instant.
Seeing Chu Ning'an quickly pick himself up and regain his fighting spirit, Ru Yue finally felt relieved. She breathed a sigh of relief, a relieved smile on her face.
After calming down a bit, Chu Ning'an felt relaxed as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders. He then asked with concern, "Ruyue, do you have any specific plans or intentions for this trip?"
The atmosphere between the two became increasingly harmonious, and they began to enthusiastically discuss the various matters that would face them next.
Ru Yue had no intention of hiding anything and directly told him all her true thoughts from the bottom of her heart.
Opening workshops and running shops could certainly help them establish a certain economic foundation in the capital, but they both knew that in this world, among the four classes of people, scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, merchants held the lowest status.
Although it is not difficult to make a profit in business, it is extremely difficult to build a solid and reliable network of interpersonal relationships.
"Since it's impossible to lure people with benefits, the best strategy is to ask for a favor in return, hehe!" Ru Yue spoke frankly, and her laughter even contained a bit of cunning.
"I wonder what Ruyue is going to do?" Looking at her fox-like smile, he couldn't help but feel curious and couldn't wait to ask.
Ru Yue remained calm and spoke her mind without reservation, "With the abilities of Ah Ling and I, opening a clinic in the capital will be no problem. While doctors may not hold a prestigious status, we still have a chance of controlling the lives of those in high positions."
She spoke so frankly, not hiding anything from her own calculations. On the contrary, it was this unreserved openness that made her even more sincere and innocent.
Chu Ning'an did not give Ru Yue any more advice on this matter. He knew her abilities and he was more concerned about her safety.
"The journey is long and the place is unfamiliar. You are going alone, so you must be extremely careful. You must bring An Yi, An Er and Feng Ying with you. In this way, even if you encounter unexpected dangers, you will not be caught off guard and at a loss." Chu Ningan was concerned about Ru Yue's safety and did his best to plan and think for her, fearing that she would encounter difficulties when she was alone in a foreign land.
Ru Yue knew that Chu Ning'an cared about her very much, and she couldn't help but feel touched, but at the same time she was also very worried.
She looked at Chu Ning'an with a determined gaze and said solemnly, "Chu Ning'an, if you hadn't entered the capital, I wouldn't have been in danger. Those insidious and cunning tricks would have followed from the moment you set foot in the capital. So, please take good care of yourself!"
She suppressed her smile and said to him solemnly, "Please take good care of everything at home. This is our final retreat and place of support. No matter what happens, we must not let it get lost!"