"Ah?" Ningdong was a little dumbfounded.
Chu Yue continued to lie on the recliner and rocked, "Xingping was brought up by my mother since she was a child. She knows her son Mo Ruomu, how could she not know what her son is thinking?"
Ningdong opened his mouth slightly.
"The lady said that at that time, isn't it unnecessary?"
Chu Yue replied calmly, "It's just to let them both get off the stairs."
Ningdong narrowed his eyes, "Young lady is so smart, this servant didn't even expect it to be so profound."
Chu Yue looked at the sky outside the house and frowned slightly.
"It's autumn now, but it's still so hot."
She didn't know if the ice cubes stored in Nanping Town from last winter had melted. The last time she went back, she made an iced fruit drink for Master.
"Miss, don't be impatient. The weather will be cooler soon." Ningdong held a fan and fanned Chu Yue again and again. "Seeing that Miss's birthday is coming soon, Should we go to the county town or go to Nanping Town?"
"Let's go to Nanping Town. Before I came, my mother specifically asked me to go back to celebrate my birthday." After Chu Yue finished speaking, she waved her hand, "Okay, you're hot too. Stop fanning. I'll just lie down here. You Ask someone to prepare water first, and when I wake up, I want to take a bath."
My body was sweaty and sticky, so I needed to wash it off to feel better.
Ningdong blessed his body and went down.
When going out, she slightly closed the door to prevent the strong sunlight outside from disturbing Chu Yue's sleep.
When Chu Yue woke up, the originally sunny sky had become overcast, and the air was less hot.
"You actually slept until the sun was about to go down?"
She stood up from the rocking chair with her shoes on, opened the door, and saw Ningdong and a little maid carrying a bucket and wiping the floor with a wet rag in front of the door.
Ningdong saw Chu Yue and quickly stood up from the ground.
"Miss, did we disturb you?"
Chu Yue shook her head, with a trace of doubt in her eyes that had just woken up.
"What are you doing?"
Ningdong wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "I saw that the young lady was afraid of the heat, so I led Chunzhu to wipe the yard with well water to remove the heat. Did the young lady feel cooler?"
Taking a deep breath, the fresh smell filled her nose, causing the corners of Chu Yue's lips to rise slightly.
Looking at the little girl who was about the same age as her in front of her, she felt warm in her heart. She took out the handkerchief and stepped forward to wipe her wet cheeks.
"It's indeed much cooler. Stop working so hard and go take a shower first. You're all wet with sweat."
Ningdong was shocked by Chu Yue's sudden move. After reacting, she took the handkerchief from Chu Yue's hand that was stained with her sweat with some embarrassment.
"Miss, it's better for me, this slave, to come alone."
Chu Yue didn't force herself, and after handing her the handkerchief, she asked the two of them to go down and freshen up.
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Three days later, Lu Xingping's martial arts test ended. There were relatively few people participating in the martial arts test, and the results came out quickly. In just seven days, the list was announced.
The day when the results were released happened to be August 14th, and August 15th was Chu Yue's birthday.
So a few people agreed to go back to Nanping Town after looking at the list, spend their birthdays there, and if they have time, bring the family to the county to live for a while.
After all, the mansion here is comfortable, and there are so many flowers, plants and servants in it. It would be a pity not to live there.
Heimu drove the carriage and took Chu Yue and the others to the place where the county office announced the martial arts test list. When they arrived, there were many people gathered outside, but fortunately there was still some space. Lu Xingping was small and like a loach. He seemed to have slipped through the crowd.
After a while, he emerged from the crowd again, his little face flushed not knowing whether it was because of the heat, or because he was too excited.
Seeing his expression, Chu Yue knew that Lu Xingping must have passed the martial arts test this time.
"How's it going?"
"Sister-in-law, I passed!" Lu Xingping couldn't hide his excitement.
Chu Yue's face was calm, "I know you passed, what's your ranking?"
Lu Xingping stretched out a finger.
"First place!"
"Really?" Chu Yue thought Lu Xingping was joking with him, and quickly looked at Heimu aside, "Heimu, take a look."
Lu Xingping also said hurriedly, "Master, go and take a look. I don't know if I saw it wrong just now."
Chu Yue looked at his reaction and suddenly believed what he said.
If he comes out on top in the martial arts test, there should be no reason for Mom to object to Xingping continuing to participate in the martial arts test, right?
There is a saying that is better to be a chicken head than a phoenix tail.
After a moment, Kuroki emerged from the crowd, with a hint of excitement on his face that had always been like an iceberg.
“It’s indeed number one!”
When Chu Yue heard this, she smiled and reached out to pat Lu Xingping on the shoulder.
"Xingping, you can do it!"
The young man's eyes were full of excitement and joy.
"It means I read it correctly just now, is it really the first place?"
Ningdong covered his mouth and smiled, "Mr. Xingping, your master has confirmed it for you, and it will definitely not be false."
Lu Xingping jumped up happily, "Great!"
"Quick, let's go back to Nanping Town and tell mother the good news." After Chu Yue finished speaking, she pulled Luo Xingping into the carriage.
The carriage did not stop all the way, and the few people returned to Nanping Town smoothly.
Lu Xingping got off the carriage and ran towards the courtyard, shouting, "Mother! Mother! I passed the martial arts test!"
Hearing Lu Xingping's voice, Yun Cuihe's hands that were making clothes paused.
Did it really pass?
"What's so great about passing the martial arts exam? Didn't you pass the martial arts exam before?" Lu Xingan's voice came from the side room.
Lu Xingping was in high spirits.
"That's different. In the Tongsheng test, I was at the bottom of the list. In the Wutong test, I was number one!"
"First place?!"
Yun Cuihe was so shocked that all the needles and threads in her hands fell off.
It seems that everything is God's will.
The brat doesn't care about studying, but he is very dedicated to practicing martial arts.
That's all, since he wants to take this path, let him try it.
Lu Xingan was also surprised.
"First place? You didn't lie about military information?"
"I knew you wouldn't believe me." Lu Xingping pointed at Chu Yue and the others behind him, "You can ask my sister-in-law and my master. We were all present when the results were announced."
Hearing this, Lu Xing'an quickly looked in the direction of the few people and saw Chu Yue nodding slightly, smiling and stepping forward to put her arm on Lu Xingping's shoulder.
"Not bad! Xingping, you really impress me."
After living for ten years, this was the first time Lu Xingping heard Lu Xingan praise him, and the corners of his mouth almost flew to the sky.
"Second brother is so awesome!"
Chu Wenzhu also clapped his hands and smiled.
The little girl is now seven years old. Her appearance has grown, she has lost some of her baby fat, and her facial features are becoming more delicate.
Chu Yue stepped forward and rubbed her head.
"Has Xiaozhu listened to your mother at home recently?"
Chu Wenzhu bent his eyes and smiled, "Of course, Xiaozhu is very good."
Chu Yue was amused by her for a moment, stretched out her hand and pinched her little nose, "Look at you, I just asked this, and you are already praising yourself."
