Chapter 230

"Old Master, Madam, so you're here!"

A servant of the Xia Clan, who had been hiding in the corner, received Old Master Xia's instructions and immediately acted as if he had just run over from a faraway place. Panting, he spoke to Old Master Xia, "Old Master, Old Master Xia ordered me to find you and Madam. He said that Old Ancestor is seriously ill and asked Old Master Xia to hurry back."

"Ah! How could this be? What happened to Old Ancestor? "

Old Man Xia pretended to turn pale with fright and pretended to ask the newcomer. When Xia Yingying heard this, she anxiously ran forward and said, "Did you say that Elder Ancestor is seriously ill?"

The servant hurriedly nodded and said, "Yes, Eldest Miss. Old Master Xia sent someone to ask Old Master Xia and Old Master Xia to hurry back. They also said that they must ask Mistress to come back as well. Old Ancestor is seriously ill and is in a coma. She kept talking about you. "

The rims of Xia Yingying's eyes reddened in an instant. Tears welled up in her eyes as she said, "When I left, Elder Ancestor was still fine. How did he fall sick? Father, Mother, let's hurry back to Red Maple Lake. "

Ye Xiaotian looked on coldly and thought to himself, "Is the Xia Clan's Old Grandmother really sick? How could it be so coincidental? Could it be a trap set by Uncle to chase away his daughter? I don't think so. How could a junior casually joke about his elders? "

However, even if he could determine that the Xia Clan's Old Madam's illness was ninety-nine percent false, he, as an outsider, had to point it out. But if there was a one in ten thousand chance that it was true, he would be condemned by everyone. At this time, he could only remain silent.

Xia Yingying's eyes were red as she turned around and spoke to Ye Xiaotian, "Brother Tian, I …"

Ye Xiaotian nodded, "I understand. There will be plenty of time in the future. You should go visit the Old Madam first. Hmm … Do you want me to go with you? "

Xia Yingying happily replied, "Okay!"

Old Master Xia frowned but before he could refuse, someone behind the crowd shouted, "Does High Scholar Ye live here?"

Everyone thought it was another person who came to announce good news. They impatiently turned around and saw a bailiff dressed in green standing by the side of the road.

Ye Xiaotian took a few steps forward, cupped his fists, and asked, "This humble servant is Ye Xiaotian. May I know what advice this official has for me?"

The bailiff hurriedly returned the greeting and said, "High Scholar Ye, I apologize for my lack of manners. The Administrative Commissioner and the Imperial Inspector will be at the Administrative Commissioner's Yamen tomorrow at a quarter to three in the morning. I hope that High Scholar Ye will not miss the time to pay his respects. "

Ye Xiaotian was stunned. He quickly cupped his fists and said, "Thank you!"

The official bowed again, turned around, and left. Ye Xiaotian stared at his back in a daze. Xia Yingying understood what he was thinking and quietly walked to his side. She said in a low voice, "My husband has passed the provincial examinations. This is great news. Since the officers of the two departments have received you, my husband should stay in Guiyang. I'll go back and visit the Ancestor. When the Ancestor is better, I'll return to find you."

Hearing her call him 'husband', Ye Xiaotian's heart couldn't help but warm up. He held her hand and nodded lightly.

Xia Yingying wanted to say something but stopped. Although she was naive, she had some suspicions that her family was lying to her. But she didn't dare to take the risk. No matter what, she had to go back.

Xia Yingying wanted to say something but hesitated. Although she was naive, she was actually a little suspicious that her family had tricked her. However, she didn't dare to take the risk. No matter what, she had to make a trip back. Only then would she feel at ease. Thus, she unconsciously swallowed the suspicions that were on the tip of her tongue.

"Yes!" Xia Yingying wanted to say something but stopped. Although she was naive, she had some suspicions that her family was lying to her. But she didn't dare to take the risk. No matter what, she had to go back.

She just held Ye Xiaotian's hand tightly and whispered, "Don't worry. I will, I will come back to find you!"

Ye Xiaotian raised his eyebrows and said in a low voice, "Don't worry! Ye Xiaotian raised his eyebrows and said, "Don't worry! No matter what happens, I will marry you! You are mine. You must marry me. You can only marry me! "

Ye Xiaotian said these words in a loud and sonorous voice. Father Xia furrowed his brows as he listened while a hint of joy flashed across Madam Xia's face. Who would not want their daughter to be protected like a treasure? If it wasn't for Ye Xiaotian's special identity, Madam Xia would have accepted him as her son-in-law.

"Yes!"

Yingying listened to Ye Xiaotian's words. Her heart was filled with sweetness. Her eyes were still sparkling with tears, but she smiled. She lowered her head and said shyly, "Last night … it was my fault. In the future … I will try my best to be a good wife."

Ye Xiaotian smiled and said softly, "You are good. Just be yourself. You are the one and only!"

Yingying bit her lips and said, "If … anything happens in the family, I may come back later. So … if there is a suitable woman, you can take a concubine."

Ye Xiaotian frowned and said, "I …"

Yingying stared at him with her charming eyes and said, "But only one!"

On the way back this morning, Ye Xiaotian had already explained to Yingying why he wanted to marry and have children. Of course Yingying understood how important it was for a person and for a family to carry on the family line. After what happened yesterday, her mind seemed to have matured a lot overnight. She also considered that it would not be easy for her to leave, regardless of whether the Great Ancestor's illness was true or not.

If Old Ancestor was really sick, as the only and most beloved great-granddaughter of Old Ancestor, she must serve the medicine until Old Ancestor recovered. Otherwise, how could she leave with peace of mind?

If Old Ancestor's family deliberately used Old Ancestor as a cover to trick her to go back, of course, they would not let her leave easily. It would take some time to solve these things. In addition, she felt guilty for not satisfying Langjun last night. That was why she said these words.

Ye Xiaotian smiled bitterly and said, "I …"

Xia Yingying rushed to say, "That's settled. I am the wife, I have the final say!"

Ye Xiaotian closed his mouth again. Xia Yingying said, "Also, when I am not by your side, you are not allowed to go out and flirt with other women. You are not allowed to go to the brothel. If you learn from my uncles and brothers, I … I will punish you to never touch me again! "

Xia Yingying stood on her tiptoes and kissed Ye Xiaotian on the cheek, ignoring the fact that her parents and brothers were all around her. Then, she turned around and ran away.

Old Xia's father did not know what they were whispering about. He only saw his daughter's passionate kiss and his face darkened. When he saw his daughter coming back, he immediately pulled a long face and said, "Let's go!"

Ye Xiaotian touched his cheek and watched Yingying being surrounded by her cousins as they walked away. He could almost feel the gentle touch of her sweet lips on his cheek. Love and separation. Although it was not a bottle of wine, it was sweet and sour, but it was intoxicating …

...

The next morning, it was still a quarter to seven in the morning. Thirty Juzi arrived at the entrance of the Governor's office. The Top Scorer's name was Tu Fanglin. When the Juzi arrived, they surrounded him and congratulated him. Tu Fanglin wore a smile that was uglier than a crying face and returned their greetings.

The situation in Guizhou was special. In the Central Plains, where there were many flowers, if one did not have a Grand Scholar background, one would not even have a chance to become a County Magistrate. But in Guizhou, because of its poor condition, it was difficult to achieve any political achievements. From time to time, one would have to pay one's salary in arrears. Moreover, the Chieftains would come to steal the title of Grand Scholar. Hence, no Grand Scholar would be willing to come to Guizhou to become an official.

Due to the special circumstances of the area, the Imperial Court had to handle the situation accordingly. Many of the lower ranked officials were selected from the High Scholars of their respective provinces. However, as the Top Scorer of a province, and the top scorer of the High Scholar Examinations, he would not be able to hold a post in the province. He would definitely be sent to the capital to take part in the Imperial Examinations.

But even if he was the Top Scorer of the province, if he were to compete with the top scholars in the province, his results would not be good enough. Hence, as the Top Scorer of the province, he would not be able to become an official in the province and would definitely lose in the Grand Scholar examinations. How could Tu Fanglin be happy?

Xu Boyi pretentiously congratulated the unlucky Top Scorer of the province. When he turned his head, he saw Ye Xiaotian dressed in a green robe. He was accompanied by Mao Wenzhi as they walked towards him.

Today, they were going to the Magistrate's office to pay their respects to the Governor. Ye Xiaotian did not allow Yaoyao, Heng and Ha to follow him. He left Hua Yunfei at home to look after them and only brought Mao Wenzhi with him. The moment Xu Boyi saw Ye Xiaotian, he immediately went up to greet him and said with a fake smile, "Brother Ye, congratulations!"

Ye Xiaotian looked at him coldly and said, "I am at least ten years younger than you. I dare not call you brother. Don't try to get close to me."

Xu Boyi did not feel offended and laughed, "Yes, you are young. It is good to be young. You are young and handsome, that is why you can hug the thighs of the Xia family of Red Maple Lake. Otherwise, how would you be able to wear a crown and easily obtain the title of a High Scholar?"

Ye Xiaotian looked him up and down and said coldly, "Don't tell me you forgot to take your medicine this morning? Or did you get hit in the head when you were in Gourd County? How can you be spouting nonsense? "

"I'm spouting nonsense?" Xu Boyi saw that all the High Scholars had gathered around to watch the commotion. He wanted to embarrass Ye Xiaotian in front of his peers. He raised his voice, "Do you dare to say that you did not hold on to the Xia family of Red Maple Lake, Xia Yingying?"

Ye Xiaotian nodded, "That's right! Yingying and I are in love with each other. What does that have to do with you? "

Xu Boyi said, "The Xia family of Red Maple Lake is one of the Eight Great Vajrapani. Miss Xia is the daughter of the Chieftain's family. If not for the Xia family's help, do you think you are qualified to be a High Scholar?"

Ye Xiaotian was stunned. After a while, he asked, "Are you saying that the Xia family of Red Maple Lake is one of the Eight Great Vajrapani?"

Xu Boyi looked at him and laughed coldly. He said with jealousy and ridicule, "Are you going to tell everyone that you do not know the true identity of Miss Xia?"

Ye Xiaotian raised his hand and lightly patted his forehead. He mumbled to himself, "Eight Great Vajrapani, Xia family …"

All of a sudden, Ye Xiaotian's heart was filled with emotions. He did not expect that the pear seller girl in his heart, Yingying, who he had unwillingly promoted to be the granddaughter of a certain village chief, had such a noble background. She was actually like Zhan Ning 'er, a daughter of a wealthy family!