Chapter 623
Chapter 623
Chapter 623
Shi Anxia and Tang Chujun asked in unison, "Xiao Changle?"
As the voice of "Xiao Changle" was heard, a young man with a literary air came in from outside the door.
He had changed into his regular clothes, but his eyebrows and eyes still couldn't hide his high spirits. He knelt down in front of Tang Chujun and kowtowed three times, "Aunt, please accept Changle as your adopted son!"
This person was none other than Xiao Changle, who ranked first in the palace examination and was personally chosen by Emperor Mingde as the top scholar.
Xiao Changle was named the number one scholar by the officials of the Ministry of Rites in the palace today. When he saw the words "Xiao Changle" written in ink on the yellow paper where the list was posted, his anxious and excited heart finally settled down.
He knew in his heart that he was just lucky. He had achieved today's results because he met Shi Anxia during the competitive examination; and Shi Yunqi happened to not take part in the palace examination, so the title of top scorer fell on his head.
Otherwise, he wouldn't know what his situation would be like now.
When he thought of Jingzhe's filthiness, Aunt Luo's viciousness, his father's indifference, his mother's unprovoked disaster, and Pei Yu's meanness, he felt that if it weren't for Shi Anxia, he would definitely be doomed to end up with his family broken up.
To him, Shi Anxia was more than just a sister; she was his adoptive parent, someone who had given him a new life.
His title of top scholar should not only belong to him, but to all three of them.
So when Xiao Changle was riding a horse in the parade just now, a bold idea came to his mind.
He wanted to recognize Tang Chujun as his godmother and repay her with his whole life. In this way, he would be Shi Anxia's legitimate brother.
After Cen Yuan married Shi Anxia, if she bullied her, he, her brother who was the top scholar, would be able to support her openly and with confidence.
Seeing Tang Chujun was stunned, Xiao Changle kowtowed three more times, sincerely and persistently, "Aunt, Changle really wants to ask you to be her godmother."
Tang Chujun smiled and bent his eyebrows, "Get up! Get up! If it were in the past, I would have accepted it without hesitation. But now that you are the top scholar, I really don't dare to accept it easily."
Xiao Changle said seriously, "If I hadn't passed the imperial examination, I wouldn't have dared to come and recognize my relatives. Please, aunt, recognize Changle! I have already consulted mother about this matter, and mother fully agrees."
Tang Chujun was a little embarrassed. She was a divorced woman, so how could she be qualified to be the godmother of the top scholar?
She has already held her children back, so how could she hold back the top scholar?
Thinking of this, Tang Chujun waved his hands, "No, no! You get up first, and we'll discuss it."
Xiao Changle raised his head, his eyes moistened, "Aunt, do you dislike Changle's low status? Or are you worried about Changle's character?"
What is this? The more he talks, the more he gets off topic! Tang Chujun said sternly, "Changle, you get up first. Let's go into the house and talk slowly, okay?"
Having said that, if he continued to kneel and refused to get up, it would be a bit of a stretch. Xiao Changle got up from the ground, glanced at Tang Chujun cautiously, and winked at Shi Yunqi.
Shi Yunqi remained calm. He also knew his mother's concerns.
If it were earlier, my mother's identity would have been suitable for her to be the number one scholar's stepmother; but now that my mother is divorced, there are more things to worry about.
At least Xiao Changle and Xiao Changle's mother must be informed before proceeding to the next step.
He himself is very happy to see it happen.
He and Xiao Changle have similar views in many aspects, and they feel that they met too late.
In addition, he is now in a different position and has the responsibility to shoulder the heavy responsibility of Jian'an Marquis Mansion. Before becoming an official, it is also beneficial to make friends with colleagues who share the same views.
His sister has unknowingly paved the way for him. He just needs to be sincere and he will be able to walk on this path smoothly.
Tang Chujun took the man to the main hall, where many boxes were placed in a mess.
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