Reluctantly

During the time that Shuang Zhizhi went to take the exam in Chiang Mai. Shuang Zihua continued to open her shop every day. Only her once bright face looked a little sad. Until the customers who came to buy snacks from her shop felt sorry for her who probably missed her only son.

 Shuang Zhizhi also worried and missed his mother. But he had every intention of passing the exam in order to continue with the Juren exam. Therefore, he had to pay more attention to reading and reviewing books than anyone else. If he already had the position of Zhu Ren He would be able to protect Mother to a certain extent. You can also be a teacher in an educational institution or teach students yourself.

 The exam, the city said, will be held over three days. Fortunately, his mother gave him quite a bit of money. So he prepared food and bedding. Including various medicines along with mosquito repellent incense in advance. These were what Master Jian Yuan had told him. This teacher had very high expectations for him as well. Because he was the one who mainly taught Shuang Zhizhi and knew how talented this disciple of his was. But since his disciple didn't want to tell anyone. He himself helped conceal Shuang Zhizhi's abilities.

 Until the exam was completed and the results announced three days later. Of course, Shuang Zhizhi ranked first in the exam again. Master Jian Yuan had told him earlier to do his best if anyone saw his abilities during the exam. He will be more accepted even though he is the youngest among those taking the exam. However, the exam is based on ability, not age. Therefore, Shuang Zhizhi did not suppress the knowledge he had at all. The exam results came out as good as this.

 Among Shuang Zhizhi's senior comrades who had passed the exam this time, there were only 5 of them, but they were still no less than the other sects. The next day after the exam results were known. They all immediately returned to the border town. The Juren Examination in Hebei Province will begin three months later. He still has about a month to spend with his mother before he leaves. Because the distance is quite far. causing a loss of travel time of nearly three weeks at the latest They still need to allow time to prepare before the exam as always.

 Shuang Zihua met her son again when she saw several carriages parked in front of the study hall. She hurriedly told the customer that she would go pick up her son for a moment and then she would come back quickly. Regular customers saw her like this and let her go. They will help her take care of the shop before she returns. Shuang Zihua smiled and thanked them before rushing out of the shop and in front of the study hall.

 She stood and looked to see which carriage her son would get out of. She really missed him while he was away. She almost cried every night because of the loneliness she had not experienced since giving birth to this son.

 Shuang Zhizhi opened the curtains and looked outside. He saw his mother standing not too far away looking for him. He quickly gathered his belongings and asked the carriage to stop immediately. Shuang Zhizhi hurriedly jumped down with his belongings and ran towards his mother, feeling nostalgic as well.

 Shuang Zihua saw her son and rushed towards him as well. The two mothers hugged each other with longing. Shuang Zihua shed tears of happiness that her son had finally returned. Shuang Zhizhi released his mother from his embrace and looked at her. He saw that she had become very thin in just two months. Shuang Zhizhi could only blame himself for making her worry so much that she was not eating and sleeping like this.

" I apologize, Mother. That made Mother worried to the point of being so skinny. " Shuang Zhizhi reached out and wiped Mother's tears with one hand. The other hand was still holding his belongings. As for what he had put aside, leave it like that for now. He wanted to comfort his wonderful mother and make her feel better.

" It's okay, child. I just saw you come back safely. Mother is very happy. " Shuang Zihua patted his son's head lovingly.

 After talking for a while The two mothers and daughters carried their belongings and walked back to Shuang Zihua's dessert shop. She had almost forgotten that there were still customers in the shop from earlier.

 When you get to the dessert shop Just as customers were asking about Shuang Zhizhi's exam results, Shuang Zihua didn't bother to ask his son at all. She never expected her son to pass the exam like everyone else. However, she still wanted him to live like a normal child, rather than having to study so hard like today. Fortunately, Shuang Zhizhi even studied like other children. But he still had a childish side that gave Shuang Zihua some comfort.

 A regular customer of the dessert shop heard that Shuang Zhizhi had ranked first in the exam. They were even more happy for the mother shop owner. They praised Shuang Zhizhi a lot. As for Shuang Zihua, she just patted his head and praised him for doing a good job. She also said that she would cook him delicious food this evening to celebrate his return.

 Shuang Zhizhi saw his mother's expression. He didn't dare say that he would have to take the exam again soon. In this matter, he would rather wait for the teacher to speak to Mother instead. Only this time he was away from Mother. His mother was still so skinny. If you go again and it takes longer than the first time Wouldn't his mother be heartbroken? The more Shuang Zhizhi thought about it, the more he had to ask for help from his master tomorrow.

 After sending the last customer out of the store Two mothers and daughters work together to close the dessert shop and stop by to buy fresh produce to cook at home like before. Shuang Zihua asked her son nothing more than what his eating there was like. She was afraid he would get sick if he went to another place. Luckily, her son was fine and strong as she saw right now. So she was satisfied that he had actually fulfilled his promise to take care of himself and not worry her.

 The next day, just as Shuang Zihua was about to close the shop, Instead, she met her son's teacher who said he had something to discuss with her. Shuang Zihua closed half of the shop and brought some snacks and tea for this teacher. Before she called her sons to sit and listen together.

 Teacher Jian Yuan looked at Shuang Zhizhi's mother for a while. So he cleared his throat and asked permission to give to his disciple as he had stopped by to ask earlier today.

" Uh.. Mother Shuang Zhizhi. Now your son has passed the Xiucai exam and has become a Sheng Yuan. Therefore, I would like to take him to take the provincial examination in Hebei City. I don't know if you'll allow it or not. " Master Jian Yuan looked at his disciple uncertainly as well. He had never talked to her before since he started teaching Shuang Zhizhi. He only secretly looked at her from a distance every time. Therefore, he was not sure what she thought about Shuang Zhizhi's studies and exams.

 Shuang Zihua listened to his son's teacher say this. She was not happy in the slightest. The higher the level of her son's examination, the more The chance of her meeting those heartless people in the capital was getting closer and closer. Shuang Zihua turned and looked. The son only saw the look of expectation in his eyes. Her son must really want to continue taking the exam, so she forced herself to reply to his teacher as she wanted.

" I give you permission, Master. Only this time I will travel with my son. Last time, you guys had not been there very long. But this time you traveled further than before. It makes me really worried about him. If you don't think that I will be a burden to you. I, too, must ask you to allow me to go with my son. "

" If you really want to go, I personally cannot stop you. After all, you are Shuang Zhizhi's mother. Just the journey may be a bit difficult. I will try my best to take good care of you and him. "

" Thank you, Master. "

 After discussing the details and travel time Teacher Jian Yuan then excused himself and returned to the academy. Shuang Zihua closed the shop and went home with her son without saying anything further. She only needed to be prepared to inform the customer that she would be away for several months. As for the carriage or travel expenses, she herself would prepare quite a bit. including her treasure box She probably had to take it with her for safety.