After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Chapter 480 Xiong Feng looks somewhat familiar.
It is said that men understand men. At first, he suspected that Murong Jue had different feelings for his eldest daughter and had done so many thankless things in order to get closer to her.

But after hearing what his daughter said today, he had doubts again.

After all, a man who is truly interested in a woman will not only talk about business and not about romance.

Moreover, apart from being somewhat attentive to the twins, the other party didn't seem to have anything special about Shen Yuezhang; perhaps he was just overthinking it.

Thinking about it this way, Shen Yi relaxed a lot.

Shen Yuezhang wasn't bothered at all. She turned to Shen Congrong and smiled sincerely, "Congratulations on your excellent results in the imperial examination, little brother. I don't have anything good to give you, but take this thousand taels of silver with you. When you get to the capital, you can buy whatever you want. Don't skimp on yourself."

I've also collected some rare books in the county town; they're all in my yard. You can come and take them whenever you want.

Shen Congrong was overjoyed and jumped up excitedly, "Thank you, big sister, I want it now!"

"go!"

The siblings ran out of the hall.

Su Tai and Shen Yi exchanged a glance, then shook their heads with a chuckle.

Shen Congrong became so engrossed in reading those rare and precious books that he completely forgot about the sadness of parting.

The day of departure.

Shen Yi and Su Tai made arrangements for Shen Congrong well in advance, and arranged four servants for him, and also hired a caravan.

Shen Congrong and Su Yongzhang stood side by side, bowed respectfully to their parents and elders, and boarded the carriage.

Han watched the carriage leave with reluctance, tears streaming down her face. She turned back to look at Su Tai, her anger rising, "The child is so young and has to go on a long journey. How can you, as the mother, not be sad at all!"
And Yu'er and Yue'an, how old are they! What's wrong with them being a little naughty? How could you be so heartless as to send them to the garrison! If anything happens to the children, I'd like to see where you'll go to cry!"

Han Shi became angrier and angrier as she spoke. If she hadn't come with Wan Shi and the others to see them off, she wouldn't have known that her little grandson and granddaughter had gone to the military camp. She also heard that the two children had to practice martial arts every day, which made her feel so sorry for them. She wished she could beat Su Tai and Shen Yi up.

Su Tai shrank back and hid next to Shen Yi. "Mother! This is for their own good! Lord Xue is better at disciplining children than we are. In a couple of years, when the children are more settled, I'll take them to see you!"

"What are you looking at! We don't even know if your mother will live that long!" Madam Han angrily boarded the carriage and roared at Su Chunlin, "Hurry up and leave!"

Shen Yi quickly stopped them, "Why don't you stay in the county town for a couple of days before going back?"

"What do you mean, 'live here'? There's a ton of work to do at home! We're not as carefree as you!" Madam Han didn't name names, but anyone with eyes could tell who she was angry at.

The couple exchanged an embarrassed glance and fell silent.

Su Chunlin looked helpless, patted Shen Yi on the shoulder, and then got into the carriage.

Madam Wan comforted her, saying, "Your mother has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. She spoils the twins so much. If you secretly send the children away to suffer, it would be strange if she didn't explode. I think you shouldn't go back for the New Year this year, lest you get the blame!"

Of her four grandsons, one went to the capital, two were stationed at the military camp, and only one granddaughter remained at home. It would be strange if Han could be so open-minded.

Just as Wan finished speaking, Su Chunlin's carriage turned back, and he said with a wry smile, "Your mother said she wants to take Yuezhang back, worried that she won't be able to live well here with you."

Su Tai: "."

Shen Yi: "."

In order to appease Madam Han, Su Tai had no choice but to obediently have someone prepare luggage for Shen Yuezhang so that Madam Han could take her away.

Well, that's great, all four children have run away. Luckily, it's about to snow, and their seafood business will be starting again, so she won't have time to keep an eye on the children. It's a relief that they're gone.

With this thought, Su Tai felt relieved.

Shen Congrong, who was in the imperial envoy's entourage, was sharing with Su Yongzhang the rare book that Shen Yuezhang had given him. "Cousin, look at this. This book on classics, history, philosophy, and literature is explained so well. Before, when I read books in my study, I always only had a vague understanding of them. Sometimes I had to ask Brother Xiong Feng for help. This book explains things clearly. I understood it as soon as I read it."

Su Yongzhang joined Shen Congrong with great interest in reading, but after a while, the two got stuck on the same point and started arguing because of their differing opinions.

Shen Congrong immediately thought of Xiong Feng and instructed her attendant Qingzhu, "I remember Brother Xiong Feng was also in the group. Did you see him just now?"

Qingzhu nodded hurriedly, "Yes! I just went through everyone that Young Master knows, but I don't know if Young Master Xiong Feng is also going to the capital."

Shen Congrong was taken aback. "Didn't he get top marks in the imperial examination?"

"Young master, I don't know. I just inquired and found out that many people in the group went to the prefectural city to study with him. They only achieved average results and will have to take the exam again in three years."

Shen Congrong was surprised by Qingzhu's words.

During the break, Shen Congrong took Su Yongzhang to see Xiong Feng, "Brother Xiong Feng."

Xiong Feng looked up, revealing a warm smile, and stood up to greet the two men, "Young Master Shen."

Shen Congrong asked with slight excitement, "Brother Xiong Feng, did you also achieve top results in the imperial examination and are you going to the capital?"

Xiong Feng nodded. "Exactly."

“Great! Then we can go together. By the way, take a look at this.” Shen Congrong took out the classics and historical texts, and the three of them gathered together to study them.

Chu Heng, Zhou Ran, and Xi Mu all laughed when they saw this.

Xi Mu said, "Yongzhang was a standout in Dongmen Village. There was always a sense of regret that he couldn't find a worthy opponent. Now he has finally met a kindred spirit."

Chu Heng laughed heartily, "Cong Rong is only ten years old, two years younger than Su Yongzhang. When it comes to outstanding children, this child is undoubtedly the best."

Zhou Ran kept staring at Xiong Feng and asked suspiciously, "Is that child also from Dongmen Village?"

Xi Mu shook his head, "No, I've never seen him before. I thought he was from Shenjiazhuang."

"Could he be from that wealthy family in the county town?" Zhou Ran pondered, stroking his chin. He was more suspicious than anything else, because Xiong Feng was dressed too plainly and looked more like a farmer's son.

Shen Ying saw the three of them whispering to each other.

Shen Ying followed along to join in the fun, and looking in the direction they were looking, she stared at Xiong Feng for a long time before laughing and saying, "Why don't we go over and ask him?"

And he actually did it.

When Shen Congrong saw the village chief coming over, she quickly got up to greet him.

Shen Ying smiled gently and asked Xiong Feng, "Young man, what's your name? Which village are you from?"

"Xiong Feng!" Xiong Feng replied politely.

Shen Ying stared at his face, racking her brains for a long time, "The surname Xiong is quite rare! Why do you look more and more familiar to me? I just can't remember where I've seen you before!"