High-class maid

Chapter 255 Proposal for Marriage

It was two days later when Shen Xing'er heard about the Kong family's affairs.

She rested her face on one hand, the warm sun shining on her face, making her feel so comfortable that she wanted to sleep.

"So, Miss Kong is getting engaged to Young Master Jiao?" Shen Xing'er asked in surprise, her eyes wide.

"I heard that Young Master Jiao is still living in the Kong family. Miss Kong is already willful and capricious, and not many people are willing to marry her. Now that she has had physical intimacy with a strange man, no one is willing to marry her anymore."

After Xiaotong finished replying, she picked up a snack from the table and took a big bite. Mmm, it was crunchy and delicious.

"Was this done by your young master?" Shen Xing'er asked with certainty.

"Indeed, young master said this is retribution for Miss Kong Er. Now that this has happened, he sent me to inform you, hoping only to make you smile, Miss Shen."

Xiao Tong scratched her head and smiled sheepishly.

"Hmph, he certainly knows how to coax me. By the way, how does he manage to interfere in the affairs of the Kong family?" Shen Xing'er wondered.

After all, no matter how powerful Song Wenyang is, he can't reach into the Grand Commandant's mansion. Lord Kong is no pushover. What if he calms down and the Grand Commandant finds out what's going on?

“Miss, the eldest daughter of the Kong family is born out of wedlock, and her aunt was murdered by the madam. The eldest daughter of the Kong family has endured humiliation and hardship all these years, just to find an opportunity to avenge her aunt. The young master has only given her an opportunity.”

Xiao Tong said.

"I see. Did your young master go to the palace examination today? Why didn't you wait at the palace gate? You came here specifically to deliver a message to make me happy?"

"Yes, I was originally going to accompany you to the palace, but my master thought I was too young and might embarrass myself there, so he instructed an old man from the household to go with me," Xiao Tong said shyly.

"It's good that someone is going with you. Thank you for making the trip. When your young master becomes the top scholar, I will reward you together, okay?" Shen Xing'er said.

"I don't want a reward. Um, I have a favor to ask," Xiao Tong said, scratching his head sheepishly.

"Tell me quickly, I'll do my best to help you if I can," Shen Xing'er said seriously. Xiao Tong has always been sensible, and it's rare for her to have a need, so she couldn't help her, could she?

"It's nothing serious. What's this crunchy thing? It's quite delicious," Xiaotong said softly.

Shen Xing'er breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I thought it was something else. These are potato chips. I only brought this much from the shop. You can take them all back. I'll make some more for you another day."

Because Shen Xing'er was tired of eating ancient snacks, she especially missed modern potato chips. After several failed attempts, she was particularly satisfied this time.

"Well, then I'll accept it without hesitation," Xiao Tong said with a smile.

"Alright, hurry back now, I'll be waiting for your good news." Shen Xing'er smiled and patted his shoulder before going to greet the guests.

After the imperial examination, the students took their leave from the palace.

"Scholar Song, please wait. His Majesty wishes to speak with you for a few moments," Eunuch Su called out to Song Wenyang, who was also turning to leave, with a smile on his face.

"Yes."

Song Wenyang remained neither humble nor arrogant, and with his head bowed, followed Eunuch Su back.

"As expected of the top scholar personally selected by the Emperor, he remained calm and composed in the face of both honor and disgrace."

"Yes, I heard that His Majesty praised him repeatedly after reading his exam paper and was very pleased."

"This Song scholar achieved the triple crown in the imperial examinations! Our Great Qin has not produced such a talent in a long time!"

"Judging from His Majesty's appearance, Song Zhuangyuan's official position will certainly not be low in the future."

"I need to go back and prepare the congratulatory gift."

"I also need to prepare a congratulatory gift."

The praises of the crowd gradually faded into the distance, and before long, everyone in the city knew that a top scholar had emerged in the capital who had achieved the highest honors in all three levels of the imperial examinations and was also handsome.

"Your humble servant greets Your Majesty, long live the Emperor!" Song Wenyang entered the main hall and bowed his head in greeting.

His clear voice sounded particularly empty in the main hall.

"Get up, don't worry about these formalities. You have indeed lived up to my expectations and become the top scholar. How about I give you a seventh-rank official position?"

The Emperor was in an exceptionally good mood today, and he even discussed the matter of official appointments with Song Wenyang.

"You are the Emperor, and I am your subject. I dare not object to the Emperor's decision."

Song Wenyang didn't even look up, looking down at the floor tiles as he spoke.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor was not angry at all, but smiled indulgently and continued...

"You're still so unique, kid. That... Wu... Wu Xunzhi is your classmate and good friend?"

“Your Majesty, we are classmates and often chat together. We are almost friends. I have no friends,” Song Wenyang said.

For some reason, the emperor's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. Looking at the stubborn young man in front of him, he thought of himself back then, realizing that he didn't have such courage when he was young.

"I intend to appoint you as a seventh-rank official and send you to Bianjing, a prosperous city with no troublemakers. You can settle down there for a few years and then return to the capital for a promotion."

The emperor revealed his plans.

"Your Majesty need not do this. Whether my future path is good or bad is up to me to walk. There is no need for you to take special precautions."

Song Wenyang did not regard the emperor; he was unwilling to accept the emperor's favor.

The emperor didn't care about what he said, and he continued...

"Now that you've become the top scholar, what reward do you want? As long as it's not excessive, I can grant your wish."

"It really does."

Song Wenyang smiled triumphantly and finally got to the thing he had been most looking forward to.

"what?"

The Emperor sat up straight. This was the first time the child had set such high standards for himself. He finally had a chance to make it up to him!

"Your Majesty, I have fallen in love with one woman and will marry no one but her in this life. Now that I have passed the imperial examination with top honors, I finally have the opportunity to propose to her. I humbly request Your Majesty to issue a decree to grant us this marriage and add a touch of glory to our union."

Song Wenyang knelt down and bowed, speaking solemnly.

"What? A marriage proposal? Whose family? A man or a woman?" The Emperor's heart pounded, especially afraid that Song Wenyang would say the word "man".

"Your Majesty, she is an ordinary citizen who lives on Shangqiao Street in the east of the city. She used to work in the old lady's courtyard of the Minister's mansion. Now that she has regained her freedom, she runs an embroidery shop in the city."

The Emperor breathed a silent sigh of relief.

"Women are fine, women are fine. Could it be that your preference for men was all a lie?"

"At the time, I was only focused on preparing for the exam, which is why I told others that I had homosexual tendencies. It was a last resort, and I hope Your Majesty will forgive me," Song Wenyang said gently.

He rarely showed politeness to the emperor, and the emperor was delighted by his flattery.

"Very well, this is a small matter. As long as she is of good character, I am willing to grant you both the position of a concubine," the Emperor asked.

The concubine personally appointed by the Emperor was no ordinary concubine. If Song Wenyang were to marry a wife from an ordinary family in the future, she would not be able to control her.

"Do not."

The Emperor's expected surprise did not materialize, and Song Wenyang coldly refused.