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Chapter 105 Preparing for the Imperial Examination

Yao Dingtian couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, and with a stretch of his hand, he pressed Yan Canglan down on the table.

Seeing this, Lu Yundi's face changed slightly. He quickly stood up from his seat, walked quickly to his son, and asked nervously, "Canglan, are you okay?"

Yan Canglan frowned in pain, but a bitter smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said softly: "Mother, I'm fine, it's just that Master Wu's teachings were a bit harsh."

Lu Yundi gently patted Yan Canglan's shoulder, turned to Yao Dingtian and said, "Dingtian, what do you mean? Canglan is still young, why do you have to be so harsh on him?"

Yao Dingtian put away his hand and said calmly: "Madam, I am doing this for the future of the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion and for the future of Yan Canglan. If he can't bear this little pain, how can he take on the responsibility of the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion in the future?"

Lu Yundi frowned. Yao Dingtian was right, but seeing her son in so much pain, she felt bad after all.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Dingtian, I know you are doing this for my own good and for the Zhongyong Marquis's Mansion, but please be gentler in the future. After all, he is still a child."

Yao Dingtian nodded slightly to show his agreement, but his eyes revealed a hint of determination.

Yan Canglan got up from the ground, dusted himself off, and said to Yao Dingtian: "Master Wu, I know you are doing this for my own good, I will try my best. Please continue to give me your guidance."

Yao Dingtian looked at Yan Canglan with a hint of approval in his eyes and nodded, "Okay, let's continue."

At this time, the housekeeper of the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion hurried in and said to Lu Yundi, "Madam, there is a man named Lu Ming outside the door who wants to see you. He claims to have something important to tell you."

Lu Yundi was slightly stunned, then said: "Please ask him to come in."

A moment later, a middle-aged man walked in. He was wearing a green robe and a sword hung at his waist.

The man bowed to Lu Yundi and said, "Madam, my name is Lu Ming, and I have come to tell you something."

Lu Yundi nodded slightly, motioned for Lu Ming to sit down, and then asked, "Mr. Lu Ming, what do you want to tell me?"

Lu Ming said in a deep voice: "Madam, there has been a lot of unrest in the martial arts world recently. Someone is secretly manipulating and trying to stir up disputes among the major sects. As a major family in the martial arts world, the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion will probably be affected."

Lu Yundi's face changed slightly. What did the disputes in the martial arts world mean? Once caught up in it, the Loyal and Brave Marquis' Mansion would face great danger.

She turned to look at Yao Dingtian, only to see a cold light flash in Yao Dingtian's eyes. It was obvious that he had realized the seriousness of the problem.

Lu Yundi said to Lu Ming: "Mr. Lu Ming, do you know who is behind this?"

Lu Ming shook his head and said, "Madam, the person behind this is unfathomable. I only heard some rumors and don't know the specific details. But one thing is certain, this person's purpose is definitely not just to stir up disputes in the martial arts world, but has a more far-reaching purpose."

Lu Yundi pondered for a moment, then said to Lu Ming: "Mr. Lu Ming, thank you for telling me this. I will immediately inform the elders of the family and discuss countermeasures."

Lu Ming nodded and stood up to say goodbye. Lu Yundi walked him to the door and then turned back into the house.

Yan Canglan asked worriedly, "Mother, is the martial arts world really going to be in chaos?"

Lu Yundi gently patted her son's hand and said with a smile: "Don't worry, mother will protect the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion and you."

……

The back garden of Yan Mansion is full of spring and the fragrance of flowers is everywhere.

Lu Yundi, wearing a lavender silk dress, walked slowly on the winding path, while Yan Shuqin followed closely behind her, her eyes revealing her concern for the two little birds that had not opened their eyes.

Yan Shuqin held the little birds gently, being very careful not to disturb them.

Seeing her daughter like this, Lu Yundi couldn't help but feel deeply moved. She smiled gently and said, "Qin'er, these two little guys are really your treasures."

Yan Shuqin raised her head, a gentle light flashing in her eyes. She nodded slightly and said, "Mother, when do you think they will open their eyes?"

Lu Yundi sat in the pavilion nearby and patted the stone bench beside him, motioning his daughter to sit down.

"Qin'er, do you know? The growth of these little birds, like our life, requires time to settle and hone." Lu Yundi whispered softly, with deep wisdom in his eyes.

Yan Shuqin nodded gently, with a serious expression: "Mother, I understand. Just like me learning the piano, it requires patience and perseverance."

Lu Yundi smiled slightly, his eyes full of approval: "That's right."

……

By the time it was time for dinner, Yan Canglan was exhausted.

He leaned weakly against the back of the chair, his eyes closed, as if he didn't even have the strength to lift a finger.

Seeing this, Lu Yundi hurried forward and gently patted his shoulder, saying softly: "Lan'er, it's time for dinner. Are you hungry? Get up first, wash your hands, and get ready to eat."

Yan Canglan slowly opened his eyes, revealed a bitter smile, and whispered: "Mother, I am really tired. I have been in the study room for a whole day today, and my head is heavy."

Lu Yundi gently stroked his hair, her eyes full of concern: "I know you're having a hard time, but your health is more important. You can't go hungry. Come, I'll go with you."

The two of them came to the restaurant, and the dining table of the Yan Mansion was already filled with sumptuous dishes. Yan Canglan looked at the delicacies on the table and couldn't help swallowing.

Yan Shuqin came over from the side, looked at her brother's tired appearance, and asked with concern: "Brother, why are you so tired today? Did you stay up late again?"

Yan Canglan smiled bitterly and shook his head: "It's all because of preparing for the imperial examination. The pressure is too great. Sometimes I really want to give up, but I'm worried about disappointing my mother's expectations."

After hearing this, Lu Yundi sighed softly: "Lan'er, you don't have to be too nervous. The imperial examination is important, but your health is more important. Mother doesn't expect you to pass the exam, she just hopes that you can live in peace and live the life you want."

He nodded and smiled, "Mother, I will pay attention. I will try to relax and not make myself so tired in the future."

Yan Shuqin widened her eyes and looked at her brother curiously: "Brother, how difficult is the imperial examination? Why are you always so nervous?"

Yan Canglan smiled and ruffled his sister's hair: "The imperial examination is an examination for selecting talents, so it is certainly not easy. But as long as we study hard, we will definitely get good results."

Lu Yundi looked at her children, her heart filled with pride.

She patted Yan Canglan's shoulder gently and said, "Okay, let's stop talking about the imperial examination. Eating is important. Everyone should eat more to replenish their energy."

At the table, the family of three ate and chatted in a harmonious atmosphere. Lu Yundi looked at his children, his heart full of emotion.

After dinner, Yan Canglan and Yan Shuqin returned to the study to continue studying.

Thinking of this, a hint of tenderness flashed in Lu Yundi's eyes.

As the night deepened, the lights in the Yan Mansion gradually went out.