Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 759 - 757

Chapter 759: Chapter 757

After Xiao’er returned to the Imperial Capital and several days passed, the city experienced two days of drizzling autumn rain, which significantly cooled down the weather. Finally, on this clear day with not a cloud in the sky, it was a perfect day to announce the exam results. As expected, Jingrui passed the provincial examination with flying colours as the top scorer.

Recently, everyone in the Imperial Capital was discussing what kind of offering did the Marquis of Shengping use to worship the deity Wenquxing. How come Wenquxing only favoured their family?

In April, Jinghao topped the college examination, which wasn’t surprising because he’s a direct disciple of the Imperial Master and the principal of the Imperial College. If he couldn’t top the exam, how would he impress the Imperial Master!

However, within a few months, the eldest son of Marquis Shengping took home the top scorer in the provincial examination, relentlessly outdoing himself!

This definitely stirred up a mix of envy and resentment among the people!

How could the deity Wenquxing be so biased!

Aside from envy, people were discussing whether Jingrui might become the first person since the founding of the nation to top all three exams.

Even the Imperial Master of those days only managed to top two exams.

After Jingrui passed the provincial examination; the Marquis Mansion held a banquet and invited some close relatives and friends to celebrate.

Xiao’er got up early to groom herself, preparing to go back to her parent’s home to help welcome the guests.

Seeing that Xiao’er’s clothes were a bit thin and tight-fitting, Xuanyi was worried. He didn’t mind her wearing such clothes at home, but with so many strangers at the banquet, it was inappropriate. He immediately said, "Change into something warmer, you have been unwell these few days, don’t catch a cold!"

"It’s alright, I’ll put on a cloak when I go out. It will be warm inside with so many people, wearing thick clothes will make me sweat." Xiao’er looked at her reflection and completely satisfied, she couldn’t resist showing off a bit, "How do I look? Am I pretty as a princely consort?"

"Of course, my Princess is the most beautiful!" Xiaoyi was so smitten by her looks that he couldn’t resist teasing her. Since she was in her period, he hadn’t had sex for three days. Unable to endure any longer, he crossed the room to hold her in his arms, then bent down to kiss Xiao’er.

If he can’t eat meat, he might as well drink some soup to satiate his craving.

Fifteen minutes later, with his head buried in the crook of Xiao’er’s neck, Xuanyi grumbled, "Why does your period last so long!" He had only managed to wait for three days so far, but there were still two more torturous days to go!

Long? It’s only five days, that’s quite normal! Xiao’er rolled her eyes at the needy Xuanyi.

She nudged the needy man on top of her and urged him, "Get up now, if we don’t leave the house shortly, we’ll be late! The morning is getting late!"

Her clothes were torn apart by him and her hair was a mess. She had to groom herself all over again.

Xuanyi rolled over to Xiao’er’s side. She rose to her feet, tugged at her clothes, finding them unfit to wear any longer!

"Next time, don’t be so rough. These are my new clothes, I haven’t worn them once and they’re already ruined. What a waste!"

While Xiao’er complained, she left the bed and went to change her clothes.

Xuanyi thought to himself: She wouldn’t have changed her clothes if they weren’t ruined.

Xiao’er put on a similar dress. Seeing this, Xuanyi’s eyes darkened.

She had become more curvaceous, and standing taller over the past few months after their wedding. Xuanyi was increasingly tempted to wrap her in a sack.

"Change into another dress!"

"Ugly?" Looking at herself in the mirror, Xiao’er thought the dress looked good. It wasn’t her being vain, she really thought it was beautiful!

All the new dresses she made this Autumn were to her liking.

"Ugly, horribly so!" Xuanyi grimaced and remarked against his conscience.

So exaggeratedly ugly?

Alright! A woman should dress to please her man. Seeing Xuanyi’s distasteful expression, Xiao’er obediently went to dress in another outfit.

This one was even tighter. Eng... It looked even more stunning!

Xuanyi frowned even more, "This dress is even uglier!"

Xiao’er: "..."

His taste was simply outrageous!

...

After she changed dress five times, Xuanyi remained dissatisfied. Xiao’er also lost her patience, "So, it’s ugly then! If it’s ugly, then don’t look at it!"

Seeing that she’s upset, Xuanyi immediately hugged her, "It’s not ugly. You’re too beautiful. I can’t bear to show you off to others!"

Xiao’er: "..."

He handled her mood brilliantly. In the end, she had him choose a dress for her. Xuanyi spent a long time picking before finally choosing a loose loungewear.

Xiao’er laughed till tears formed in her eyes, as she tossed the loungewear at him, "You should wear this outfit to go! I’m too ashamed to wear it!"

Finally, under Xuanyi’s pleading gaze, Xiao’er wore a dress without a waist fitting to return to her parent’s home.

As most of the fashion trend this Autumn were tight-fitting dresses with a waist belt, Xiao’er’s loose dress made everyone think she was pregnant.

People passing by often glanced at her belly a couple of times, then they would ask her with a concerned look if she’s pregnant!

Xiao’er felt like she had a flock of crows flying over her head. She had an urge to kill Xuanyi. The next time she chooses her wardrobe, she will never listen to his opinion again. He had caused her such embarrassment!

Apart from the unusual attention that Xiao’er’s belly received, today’s protagonist’s future spouse was also greatly paid attention to. After everyone knew Jingrui was engaged to Fu Ranhui, the heiress of a wealthy merchant in Shengping county, they couldn’t figure out what Marquis Shengping’s wife was thinking!

The future heir of Marquis Shengping, who will soon top all three exams, has such a bright future. To marry a merchant’s daughter seems like a waste! Although marriages between higher and lower social classes are acceptable, but this feels a bit too low!

But since the best candidate has been taken, the Marquis has a second son! The most promising disciple of the Imperial Master! Although the second son won’t inherit the title, he is highly educated, even more so than his elder brother, but the Imperial Master worried that he would burn out too quickly so he didn’t allow him to take the rural examination early. Otherwise, the top scorer of the provincial examination might not necessarily be Jingrui!

With his considerable talent, coupled with the fact that Prince Rui is his brother-in-law, he is bound to have a bright future. He truly embodies young and talented, making him the ideal son-in-law!

Jinghao just made his entrance with a formal bow, greeted a few folks. Seeing that the lady folks had eyes like they were looking at a tasty sweet bun, he got scared and found an excuse to excuse himself.

Xiao’er had a gloomy mood due to suspicions about her being pregnant, but Jinghao’s awkward situation made her cheered up.

Within the ripple of Xiao’er’s gaze, she noticed that Fu Ranhui no longer held her usual spirited demeanor, and her spirit seemed deflated. Xiao’er sighed inwardly.

Unrequited love did hurt after all....

At that moment, Fu Ranhui probably felt suffocated inside, she got up and left.

Seeing this, Xiao’er made an excuse to those around her and followed her.

"Princess."

Fu Ranhui turned her head and saw it was Xiao’er. She gave a forced smile, "Why did you come outside?"

Then she pointed at Xiao’er’s belly, "Are you pregnant?"

Xiao’er, hearing this, wanted to take a big sword and head towards the front yard to find Xuanyi! The next time she chooses a dress she won’t listen to his opinion. He’d caused her so much trouble!