Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Finally, it was the Empress Ceremony. Sun Miaoke became the Empress, and Gu Wanning received the title of Consort Xian.
Needless to say, after the two of them dressed up, they looked much more dignified and beautiful.
Perhaps because she was tired, Sun Miaokeâs delivery came early, and she gave birth to a daughter that night.
The next day, Zhou Ying was stunned when she received the news. Sun Miaoke was only eight months pregnant. A premature birthâ¦
Thinking of this, she glanced into the palace. The child was a little thin and weak, and Sun Miaoke had obviously suffered a lot as well; her small face had turned green.
Fortunately, the mother and daughter were safe, and Zhou Ying retreated.
During breakfast, Zhou Ying saw Gu Chengrui smiling from ear to ear. She asked, âWhatâs up? Whatâs the good news?â
Gu Chengrui then told her about the Emperorâs decision. Twelve days later, all the officials in the Ming Dynasty would have to pay their respects to the Mother God.
He said, âThis time, Mother God is completely established in the country. Itâll be difficult to forget her in the future.â
Zhou Ying was not very happy after hearing that, as she would have to give the new Emperor a gift.
âWhat do you think I should give him?â Zhou Ying asked.
Gu Chengrui paused when he heard that. It was obvious that he had never thought that she would return the gift.
Thatâs right. The new Emperor had ascended the throne and brought so many people to pay their respects to her. She had to show her gratitude.
After pondering for a moment, he replied, âWhy donât you give corn seeds to the north and rice seeds to the south?
âIf we solve the food shortage as soon as possible, people will believe in Mother God more.â
âThatâs a decent idea. But if I give out seeds, your position as the agriculture minister wonât be of much use.â
âItâs okay. I didnât want to be an official in the first place.â Gu Chengrui said.
âAlright, then itâs settled.â
As the capital examination was the next day, Zhou Ying did not go out again. Instead, she prepared some food for Gu Chenglin.
She prepared meat pies, instant noodles, steamed buns, and braised eggs.
After cooking them, she froze them and gave them to Gu Chenglin, telling him how to cook and eat them later.
âThank you so much, sister-in-law. With these things, I donât have to eat only steamed buns anymore.â Gu Chenglin took it and smiled.
âItâs good that you like it. When you leave, bring a few pears with you in case you get heaty.â
âAlright, Iâll do that.â Gu Chenglin nodded.
When he was about to head off to the examination hall the next day, Gu Chengrui personally sent him off and checked whether he had the necessary items, such as brushes, ink, papers, and inkstones.
When they arrived at the entrance of the examination hall, Gu Chengrui saw his nervous expression and patted his head with a smile. âYouâre already good for your young age. How old are you? If you canât get in, just take the exam three years later. Donât take it too seriously.
âRemember, donât bother about anyone else after you enter. Donât be in a hurry, and calm down first.
âWait until youâve completely calmed down before you answer the questions.â
Gu Chenglin looked up at him. âIâll try my best. You can go back. Iâll go in now.â
âGo ahead.â Gu Chengrui smiled and waved at him. After watching Gu Chenglin pass the inspection, he turned around and walked back.
Over the next three days, the husband and wife went to their two newly bought manors. After making arrangements for them, they immediately rushed back.
Just as they reached the entrance of the examination hall, the examination had completely ended. Gu Chengrui immediately got out of the carriage and walked over.
After a while, Gu Chenglin walked out with his head down.
Gu Chengrui smiled. âNot bad. You didnât lose weight. Youâre in good shape.â
âCousin, why donât you ask me how I did?â
âNo matter how the exam went, itâs already a foregone conclusion.
âWhy donât we have a good meal and have a good sleep at night? Then, we can happily wait for the results. Didnât I say it before? Youâre still young, so you donât have to hurry.â Gu Chengrui said..