Gu Hanzhang didn't say much, he responded softly and walked beside Chaoli.
Usually, as a husband, he will walk in front and let his wife walk behind. This is a common practice in Daqi, which means that the husband's status is higher than that of his wife.
But Gu Hanzhang's move made Chaoli feel a little awkward.
Gu Xiyue walked behind the two of them and found that the atmosphere between them was a bit strange. There was indeed no deep affection.
Also, Chaoli told her on the carriage that Gu Hanzhang had Shen Lianyi in his heart. I think this was the reason for the bad relationship between the two.
After thinking for a while, Gu Xiyue also walked in.
In Tingyu Pavilion, Chaoli and Gu Hanzhang returned to the house.
They already had their bedfellows yesterday, so the two of them were not too uncomfortable today, and they were getting along relatively harmoniously.
Gu Hanzhang did not ask Chaoli to help change the dressing. He took off the bandage of the wound on the soft couch and checked it. Fortunately, despite running around today, the wound was fine and did not open again.
After Gu Hanzhang changed the medicine, Chaoli also changed his clothes and lay down on the side of the bed.
The two of them lay quietly on the bed back to back, one turned inward and the other turned outward. The middle was clearly separated and could accommodate one more person lying flat.
After a long time, Chaoli broke the silence.
"I heard from my father that the prince was specially promoted by the emperor to be the examiner of Chunwei, and he also has the position of supervisor. At that time, he will supervise Chunwei together with the Imperial College and several adults. He also forgot to congratulate the prince."
Of course, Chao Lu definitely didn't mention it to Chao Li. It was just an excuse she made casually. Otherwise, it would be difficult to explain how she learned about the Holy Will.
As a woman from the back house, she should not know about these affairs of the previous dynasty.
Chaoli will know because of the memory of his previous life.
In fact, the purpose of questioning Gu Hanzhang this time was to know some inside information, so as to deduce why Lu Xiuyuan failed to participate in the scientific examination in his previous life.
Of course, it has to be a little more subtle. Gu Hanzhang is too keen and good at observing the subtleties to deduce the facts.
Gu Hanzhang responded lightly, "Yeah."
"Then what if a candidate is hindered by something and is unable to take the exam at that time, will he still be able to take part in three years?" Chaoli asked again.
"Yes." Gu Hanzhang seemed to think this answer was too monotonous, and added, "Unless it is fraud, fraud will not qualify you to continue the scientific examination."
Chao Li knew that he could no longer participate in the scientific examination if he cheated. After all, most people in Daqi knew the seriousness of cheating.
However, Lu Xiuyuan did not lose his qualification for the scientific examination due to fraud in his previous life, so he can be ruled out from being framed.
So if you don't take the scientific examination, there is only one possibility left.
Chao Li had some vague guesses in his mind, and he asked Gu Hanzhang this time to confirm.
"The prince's knowledge is profound, his literary talent is outstanding, and his wisdom is unparalleled. Chao Li admires him."
After getting the answer he wanted to know, Chaoli flattered Gu Hanzhang without caring.
"Lu Xiuyuan is going to end this year. Are you worried about him?"
Gu Hanzhang's cold voice sounded, accompanied by full displeasure.
Don't think that he doesn't know. Chaoli asked him these questions because of Lu Xiuyuan. He had heard the conversation between the two in the court house earlier, and Chaoli believed that Lu Xiuyuan could get a good ranking.
Compared to him, his starting point was different. Lu Xiuyuan was hardworking and hard-working, which is really rare.
The two of them were chatting happily under the Bodhi tree today. If he hadn't suddenly appeared, I'm afraid it's impossible that they would have been chatting even more happily.
Gu Hanzhang had many thoughts in his mind, and the coldness around him became stronger and stronger.
"Yes, Brother Xiuyuan will go to the Spring Festival this year. I think he can get a good ranking." Chaoli paused, "If he can get the honors, he will no longer be so controlled by others."
No longer are they just fish and meat, to be slaughtered by others.
In the previous life, the Li family caused Lu Xiuyuan such misery, and it was definitely impossible for the tragedy to happen again in this life. As spring was approaching, it was time to find something to do for the Li family.
"In your heart, Lu Xiuyuan is that important?" Gu Hanzhang's voice became deeper and deeper.
Chaoli knew what Gu Hanzhang meant and thought for a while before answering.
"Lu Xiuyuan is my brother. I have to think about him a lot, including who to choose as my future sister-in-law. I owe him a lot, and I probably won't be able to repay it in my lifetime. I can only try my best to make his life worry-free."
Chaoli replied calmly.
It was undeniable that Gu Hanzhang was very satisfied with her answer. At least it could be heard from Chaoli's words that she had no feelings for Lu Lu Xiuyuan.
Since he is an older brother, he shouldn't be too entangled.
However, as a man, Gu Hanzhang could see Lu Xiuyuan's feelings for Chaoli. This was what mattered most to him. He saw a hint of suppressed affection in Lu Xiuyuan's eyes.
There is also disgust and a little bit of jealousy towards Gu Hanzhang, the husband of Chaoli.
In fact, it is not difficult to understand that Lu Xiuyuan has Chao Li in his heart. Due to his status as a disciple of Chao Lu, it is difficult for him to express his feelings, so he can only suppress his feelings.
Chaoli had a one-year agreement with him. After a year, the marriage of the man and the woman had nothing to do with each other. Gu Hanzhang had also misunderstood before that Chaoli had changed his heart. Maybe he gave up on him and fell in love with Lu Xiuyuan instead.
But judging from how the two get along, Lu Xiuyuan is the one who is the hot one.
"It doesn't matter what you owe, you will have to pay it off one day." Gu Hanzhang replied.
Chaoli pursed her lips and said nothing. She owed Lu Xiuyuan a lot in her previous life but could not repay it. She could only do everything she could to make him safe and happy in this life.
Chaoli has never changed his mind since he was reborn.
There was a rare silence in the atmosphere, both of them were thinking about Lu Xiuyuan, but unfortunately Lu Xiuyuan didn't know.
After returning from Hanye Temple, Lu Xiuyuan looked like a zombie, which made his mother very worried.
Xu Shi couldn't bear to let him feel sad anymore, so Mother Lu called Lu Xiuyuan to talk in the yard.
Anyway, the mother and son lived in a very remote place, with no one else around. Even if they chatted in the yard, they didn't worry about being overheard.
"Yuan'er, what happened to you?" Mother Lu's face was full of worry, "Are you worried about the imperial examination?"
Lu Xiuyuan came to his senses and shook his head slightly.
"Don't worry, mother, my son is not worried about the imperial examination. I am sure that I can get a good ranking this time. Don't worry, my son will fight for you. Not to mention number one, second place, third flower, Jinshi should be no problem, and the same goes for the teacher.
You told me like this." Lu Xiuyuan forced a smile.
Mother Lu knew that something was wrong with Lu Xiuyuan during this period, and she also knew that it started before the divorce, but she didn't dare to think about it at all.
Chaoli is the rich daughter of the Chao family, and Mother Lu has naturally met her, and understands Lu Xiuyuan's thoughts, but she is helpless because the other party's heart is not with him, and there is a huge gap between the two.
After all, it was the flesh that fell from his body. Lu Xiuyuan's feelings could not be hidden from Mother Lu.