Da An has been accompanying Yang Huazhong, Lao Yangtou, and Lao Suntou as they chat.

mainly some elders asked him about his trip to the capital to take the palace exam and meet the emperor. Da'an was patient and gentle, answering all their questions.

Until later, Old Sun said: "This grandson has been on the road these days, tired from traveling by boat and carriage. Today, he arrived home and was very busy, he must be exhausted!"

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"If you have anything to say, we can continue tomorrow. He's staying at home for a while anyway, so we have plenty of time to ask him questions."

"Alright, let's talk another day. Dain, you should get some rest. Don't read tonight, you're already a top scholar now, no need to study as hard as before."

"Da An smiled and nodded, "Good, thank you, Gaga Gong and Ye for your concern. Please take care of yourselves as well." Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!

Back in his own backyard house, Da'an sat down and habitually picked up a scroll from the desk to look through.

Although he is now a high school champion, reading every day, especially before bed, has become an unshakable habit.

Even though I caught a cold in the capital last year because of the unfamiliar climate and had to suffer through sleepless nights, I still can't help but read a few pages before bed.

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Habit is really a scary thing.

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The backyard was very quiet, a stark contrast to the previous commotion. Da An guessed that all the women in the family must have gone to watch the play at the village entrance.

He read quietly, but after a few pages, he began to lose focus.

He unconsciously looked towards the small stool by his bed. He used to sit there and read.

In that spot, there usually sat a familiar figure quietly doing needlework.

At this moment, looking at the empty stool, Da'an felt that his heart was also empty, and he couldn't see anything on the pages of the book.

“That girl didn’t come to bring me a drink tonight, she’s probably gone to watch the play with them,” Da An thought to himself, picked up his book and forced himself to concentrate.

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Outside, at some unknown time, sounds of talking and walking came.

Are they back?

Da An quickly put down the book in his hand and came to the door of the house, just in time to see Yang Ruqing and Xiao Duo each holding Mrs. Sun's arm and entering the backyard.

“Mother, sister, you’re back? Was tonight’s play good?”

Da'an smiled and greeted them.

Seeing Da An, Yang Ruohui and Sun were also smiling broadly.

“Tonight’s play is a comedy, it’s very funny.” Yang Ruoqing said.

"Dayan said, 'I heard it was your sister who chose this play. It must be very interesting.'"

Xiaoduo said, “Yes, everyone was watching and laughing, having a great time.”

Da An nodded, her gaze quietly sweeping over Xiao Duo and the others behind her. She still hadn't seen that familiar figure.

Here, Yang Ruqing said, “Da'an, I’ll go back to rest first. You have a good rest tonight. Tomorrow, we still need to go up the mountain to burn incense for our Yang family ancestors.”

"Sis, let me send you back," Da'an nodded.

“Hey, my sister, I can punch a tiger to death with one blow. Why would I need to be sent? Besides, it’s just a wall away. It’s only a few steps.” she said.

"No, I have to send it." Da An insisted.

Yang Ruoqing was startled. Lanterns hung in the courtyard, and candlelight illuminated his face.

This stubbornness and insistence, it's just like that little radish head who used to follow her.

"Haha, alright then. Your brother-in-law will take your niece home first since she hasn't arrived yet. So, this chance to be the protector of flowers is all yours!"

Yang Ruqing said, stretching out her hand to directly take hold of Dà'an's arm and standing beside him.

Well done, boy, you're almost as tall as Luofengtang. Just a bookworm, your build can't compare to Luofengtang's strong and sturdy physique.

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But this man's sense of security doesn't directly correlate with his physique. Security is a feeling, an intuition a woman has.

Wang Fu is tall and burly, isn't he? Wang Zhuanzi is thin and small, isn't he?

But Wang Shuanzi could bring Aunt Meier a constant sense of security, while Wang Fu only brought fear and worry to the family.

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"Sis, I won't be home for a while. Thank you and my brother-in-law for taking care of things here." On the way, Dà’ān said.

Yang Ruqing smiled, "Silly brother, what's the relationship between us? Your parents are also my parents! It's only natural for me to take care of them."

Dain pursed her lips and smiled gently, "It's good to have an older sister. It's even better that she married near home. Then I won't have to worry too much about our parents."

Yang Ruqing said, "Sister will definitely take care of our parents. Before, because you had to focus on your studies, sister could help you show filial piety, but from now on, you have to do your part!"

Da An was stunned for a moment, looking at Yang Ruohua with a hint of confusion. He instinctively felt that there was more to her words than met the eye.

Indeed, Yang Ruqing smiled and said, "On this trip to Beijing, has anyone played matchmaker for you?"

When asked this, Dayan's handsome face turned noticeably red in the night.

"Sis, what are you talking about? That's not true..."

"No?" Yang Ruqing opened her eyes in surprise and looked at Dayan up and down. "Eh, you are so handsome and talented, and even the top student of Jinkou Academy, how is this possible?"

"Back then, when Mu Zichuan got ranked as the top scholar, he didn't know how many powerful families in Chang Huai Prefecture and Qing An County in the capital city wanted to marry their daughters to him!"

"You are as beautiful as Mu Zi Chuan, and your talent is equally outstanding. Moreover, he is a top scholar while you are the number one scholar, so why wouldn't anyone be interested in you?"

Yang Ruqing said, "This is absolutely impossible."

"Big An said a little embarrassedly, "Sister, I'm not the sweet potato from that Wa city…"

“Does the emperor know about our relationship?” Yang Ruoqing asked again.

Tai An nodded, "I asked, and I said. The Emperor even praised you for coming."

"Oh?"

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Yang Ruqing raised an eyebrow, "What did they praise me for?"

>"He said, 'Yang Yong'an, you have a remarkable sister.'"

“Hahaha...” Yang Ruqing covered her mouth and laughed, calculating the Emperor still hadn't gone blind.

I told Emperor Qi that in my heart, my elder sister is just like my mother. Without my sister's careful cultivation, I wouldn't be who I am today," Da An continued.

Yang Ruqing smiled sweetly. Hearing this, she felt a sense of ease all over...

Wait a minute!

“Well, now you're learning to change the subject,” she said, instantly becoming alert.

"What are you changing the subject for? I don't understand..." Dai Anzhu put on a face of innocence.

Yang Ruqing raised her hand and lightly tapped his forehead, "You haven't told me yet, has anyone pulled the red string for you? Besides, you lingered in the capital for so long, and you also delayed quite some time in Chang Huizhou and Qing'an County,"

“It must be a local gentry who invited you to the banquet. They certainly know quite a few accomplished ladies and charming beauties, tell me, is there anyone who has caught your eye?”

"If there is, sis will help you strategize. If it's possible, let's strike while the iron is hot and propose marriage, so we can bring a wife back home early and have her filial piety towards your parents!"