In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 1200 - 1112: Failing the Exams, Both Are People Cast Away to the Ends of the World!

Chapter 1200: Chapter 1112: Failing the Exams, Both Are People Cast Away to the Ends of the World!

"This..."

The page boy was overly thrilled; his young master’s success in the High School examination meant that even as his servant, he also rose in status. It is often said, "even the servant guarding the front door of the prime minister’s mansion is an eighth-grade official."

One can imagine the key to this matter.

"Master Su, I was squeezed in the crowd earlier, and the view I had was limited. The spot I could see was only this big, and it just so happened that I saw the young master’s name, so I hurried over to report it. I did not notice Master Su’s name."

The light in Su Ke’s eyes dimmed a bit, and he nodded understandingly, "You can’t be blamed for this; there were too many people under the board."

Xue Qian naturally noticed the sadness in Su Ke’s eyes and quickly signaled to the page boy.

"It must have been a simple oversight. Go and take another careful look, make sure you understand before you return."

Having received a reward, the page boy was naturally happy to go downstairs.

The group sat for a moment longer, and before the page boy could return with news, a sound of gongs echoed through the street—the Official Errand announcing the students who had achieved the status of Tribute Scholars to their residences or the Inn. The sound of gongs and drums led the way, each heading to their respective destinations.

Seeing this, how could Xue Qian sit still?

He immediately stood up, "Gentlemen, my father is currently still at the examination hall and has not returned to our mansion. At home, we only have my grandmother and mother, and with the messengers arriving, they might be overwhelmed. I must take my leave now. Let’s have a good meal together at Wentao Pavilion tomorrow, my treat!"

This statement elicited a round of laughter from everyone!

"Sure, you must treat us. If you dare stand us up tomorrow night, be prepared for us to skin you alive!"

After some friendly banter, Xue Qian left with his servants in quick steps.

Once Xue Qian was gone, the atmosphere in the room instantly turned cold. Su Ke sat with a blank expression, while Qin Shuan’er’s face was filled with indignation.

Seeing him staring blankly outside and not speaking, Qin Shuan’er clenched her teeth, "Tch, you were so confident before, but as it turns out, some people are just so-so. Clearly lacking the ability, yet dreaming the grand dreams of achieving high. Ridiculous!"

Su Ke turned his head swiftly to look at her, the light in his eyes flashing too quickly for Qin Shuan’er to catch before he turned back again, continuing to watch the lively scene outside the window.

"What, am I wrong?"

Qin Shuan’er took two steps closer, twisting the handkerchief in her palms repeatedly, "You never think about yourself, not even sixteen years old yet. What’s the rush? There have been many who became successful candidates at fifteen or sixteen throughout history, but how many became Jinshi Scholars? You’ve only studied for a few years, and you’ve already let your heart run wild. Now that you’ve tasted hardship, you deserve it."

"Fourth Brother-in-law and Fourth Sister haven’t said anything to me, what gives you the right to say this?"

Su Ke raised an eyebrow, looking up at her.

"You..."

Qin Shuan’er wanted to say more, but considering there were still several others present, she forcefully held back, still muttering under her breath, "Absolutely unreasonable!"

Once she had finished speaking, she sat back down in her chair, huffing with anger.

Zhang Zhongding’s eyes flashed with a brief sparkle of light, inviting people to sit again. Once seated, he occassionally poured refreshment for Qin Shuan’er, picked up dishes for her, and showed great solicitude.

Qin Shuan’er, preoccupied with her own thoughts, paid no attention to this scene playing out before her.

Su Ke felt a growing sense of frustration in his chest, wanting to shout, to swear, yet also worried that he had not made the list, his heart in tumult.

The sight before him was truly an eyesore!

So he simply turned his head away, looking at nothing.

When the two page boys, panting, returned from checking, Su Ke’s heart sank at the sight of their hesitancy to speak.

"Well? Little Shitou, just say it, did you see it or not?"

The named Little Shitou hesitated, looking down at his shoes, "Master, perhaps my literacy is not good enough, and I might have missed it. How about you go down and check for yourself?"

With those words, Su Ke felt his strength drain away and he collapsed into the chair.

Carrying the disappointment of his lost hopes for High School, he found it very difficult to accept such an outcome.

The page boy beside him hesitated to speak, and eventually gave Su Ke a fist salute: "Master Su, since my young master has already left, I should return to attend to him, I’ll take my leave first."

"Understood, go ahead,"

Su Ke waved his hand, without saying anything more.

After the page boy left, he too stood up. He slowly fumbled in his bosom for some silver.

The Qin Family’s three brothers were still trying to console him: "Brother Su, don’t be anxious, you are still young, and it isn’t too late to participate again in three years. Take us for example, we are older than you, but we haven’t even passed the first exam, let alone become Jinshi Scholars. Right now..."

Pitter-patter...

The three brothers tried hard to comfort Su Ke, but he seemed oblivious to their words, leaving some silver behind as he turned and walked out, his silhouette marked by loneliness.

Such a sight worried Qin Shuang’er to death, but having previously spoken so harshly, how should she speak now?

"Su Ke, Su Ke! It’s just one failure, you can start over, you still have a chance! Do you hear me? You still have a chance!"

Qin Shuang’er shouted loudly at his retreating figure.

Su Ke stopped in his tracks.

He seemed like he wanted to look back but ultimately did not turn around.

He quickly continued striding forward.

One failure, many things can be attempted again. Yet some things, once failed, leave no opportunity to start over!

Qin Shuang’er, extremely anxious, wanted to catch up but was blocked by Zhang Zhongding. However, in the blink of an eye, Su Ke had disappeared from sight.

On Bangpeng Street, it continued to be crowded with people.

Being jostled in the crowd, Su Ke drifted aimlessly, his entire being in a daze, not even hearing Little Shitou and Duan Yan calling out to him from behind.

He had thought his exam performance wasn’t bad, not top-notch perhaps, but he felt certain about securing a place among the successful candidates. Even his mentor who listened to his answers nodded in praise, openly stating that he was sure to pass this time.

So why had it turned out this way?

Perhaps sensing the sorrow in his heart, the previously clear skies had gradually turned dark, and scattered drizzles began to sprinkle from above.

They say spring rains are as precious as oil.

But at that moment, they were chilling to the bone.

Su Ke stumbled forward, a picture of dejection.

He tripped, and someone collided with him, but no one mocked him. The other was also a student who had faced disappointment in the examination hall.

Both being in similar straits, they exchanged a glance and then went their separate ways.

He arrived outside his mentor’s residence, only to see people entering and leaving with cheerful faces, there to offer their congratulations.

Outside the door were scattered remnants of bright red firecracker paper, heralding the recent joy of the master of the house!

He did not go in, but turned and slowly walked back.

All he felt was the rain, which had started as a few sparse drops, gradually intensifying into a heavy downpour. Water dripped down his hair, thoroughly drenching him like a drowned rat.

Yet he was oblivious to it all, letting his weakened legs carry him back to the estate.

"Young Master! Young master, why have you only just returned? Hurry, everyone’s been waiting for you!" a page boy came running over, his face full of joy.

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