In the early hours of the second morning, a lightweight and plain horse carriage stops in front of the Prime Minister Estate back doors. The servants assigned to watch over the back garden were filled with incessant curiosity, and were just about to step forward, when a young man suddenly jumps out from the carriage, handsome and elegant, such appearance of great brilliance, although his clothing were ordinary, but it could not conceal his elegant bearing that is as refreshingly clear as water.
The servants upon seeing this year’s First Ranked Scholar, were immediately put in a difficult spot, a month ago, Master with the reasoning of the imperial examination, moved Guan Xiu Wen to an outer courtyard, after he became the First Ranked Scholar, another order was placed, to disallow entrance to the inner court without any notice, now that Master isn’t in the estate, how are they to take care of this matter? Thinking of this Lord First Ranked Scholar’s friendly and warm nature, Master’s precautions against him is just too unjustifiable.
Right in between this moment of dilemma, the housekeeper comes out, and upon seeing Guan Xiu Wen, he receives a slight shock, laughing in a “hehe” sound as he approaches. Standing before him, he gives a little bow as he says: “This old servant has yet to congratulate Gentleman Guan, how disrespectful of me……” His voice absolutely heartfelt, sincere and moving.
“How is that so?” Guan Xiu Wen hurries forward, his face carrying a friendly smile, such smile is thoroughly pure like that of water, “I have not yet thanked you for taking care of me before.”
The two of them exchanged pleasantries for a long time, both with feelings of reluctance, seeming as though they lack the intentions, Guan Xiu Wen mentions: “I’d like to enter the inner courtyard to thank Madam for her grace of rebirth, don’t know if you can do me a favour?”