CH 29.3

According to common sense, isn’t it a man who gives red envelopes to a woman during Chinese New Year?

Of course, it doesn’t matter whether Wu Wei’an gives it to her or not. That little sum of money from Wu Wei’an, she won’t take a fancy on it either. He can just study hard for her.

As for asking her to give him a red envelope, it’s really a little too high of a hope.

Wu Wei’an never knew what the meaning of dignity is and he just said sincerely: “You know that I really have no money right now.”

Ji Yunxi nodded and said: “Then just read the book after you eat.”

Wu Wei’an pursed his lips: “Oh.”

When they were about to finish eating, Ji Mansion sent someone over, saying that the Sixth Master was urging Ji Yunxi to go back.

Ji Yunxi wiped the corner of her lower lip with a handkerchief, then got up and went back.

The round-faced housekeeper came in to clean up the table. While collecting the dishes and chopsticks, he asked for instructions: “Young Master, I have arranged the people in various places according to your instructions. They should all be able to have a good New Year this year.”

Wu Wei’an stood at the table with a book in his hand and nodded when he heard the words.

The round-faced housekeeper still hadn’t left, and looked at him hesitantly.

Wu Wei’an raised his head: “Is there anything else?”

The round-faced housekeeper said: “But the red envelopes for Xuezhu and others in the house haven’t been given yet.”

“Huh?” Wu Wei’an casually turned a page of the book as if nothing had happened, “But my wife already gave it, right?”

Round-faced housekeeper: “??”

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It’s only a month away from the beginning of February, and there has been a lot of things going on in the Ministry of Civil Officials recently.

As the minister, Ji Mingxi still has to stay in the Ministry of Civil Officials until late at night on the last day before the New Year.

A few days ago, he and his subordinates had carefully studied the test questions for the Spring Imperial Examination, but he only provided ideas. The specific questions and how they came out were all organized by the Assistant Minister’s group from the Ministry of Civil Officials.

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But in the end, these test questions still need to be checked by Ji Mingxi.

The friend who has always been worried about Ji Mingxi found him again: “Brother Mingxi, I have heard some rumors recently, and I always feel a little uneasy. The members of your family are going to participate in the Spring Imperial Examination, and you know the test questions. If something happens at that time, you won’t be able to explain it clearly, and I am afraid that you will be slandered by those who have bad intentions.”

Ji Mingxi smiled: “In fact, there is no need to worry about this matter. Mingshuang’s knowledge is there, how can it be used to frame me?”

The friend said mysteriously, “I am not talking about Mingshuang, but your, uh——the Eldest Young Master of the Wu family.”

Ji Mingxi’s expression was a little strange when he heard the words, but he took a sip of his tea and returned to his idyllic look, and said something profound: “If Wei’an can pass the test, it means that he also has the knowledge.”

Ji Mingxi’s temperament has always been like this, and his friends hate that the other party always doesn’t live up to his expectations: “Brother Mingxi, let’s not talk about this anymore. I will directly give you an idea. Just go to the Emperor and explain the connection between these problems. Either you won’t need to check the test questions anymore or if you still have to check it, you have to stay away from home until the end of Spring Imperial Examination.”

Ji Mingxi took another sip of tea: “Actually, I already reported this to the Emperor a few months ago.”

The friend was stunned: “Then what did the Emperor say?”

Ji Mingxi looked at the lights coming out from tens of thousands of houses outside: “The Emperor said that he will not doubt his subordinates and he will not use the subordinates that he doubted. He believes in me, and also in the Ji family, so he tells me not to worry about it.”

As soon as Ji Mingxi said this, his good friend turned silent.

After all, the Emperor already said this, so this is really the only way to go for now.

Ji Mingxi collected his things and smiled at his friend: “It’s useless to think too much about everything in this world. Better go back earlier for the New Year’s Eve dinner.”

The friend sighed softly: “That can only be the case now.”

When Ji Mingxi got home, Ji Yunxi had been back for a while.