Xiao Yuan squatted anxiously at the city gate, unable to find a solution.
His servant was so anxious that blisters formed around his mouth.
"Young master, we have to think of something."
Xiao Yuan wiped his face, "What can be done? Now, even if you offer a lot of silver, no one dares to open the city gate for you."
The servant squatted down as well.
"If only the gate could open at the third night watch, then we wouldn't be delayed. You could go to the exam hall first, and I could ride back to prepare the exam materials for you."
"It's a pity..."
Xiao Yuan sighed deeply: "I don't know how Ningning is doing now. Without my return, she must be extremely anxious."
At the Xiao Family home
Mr. Xiao and Mrs. Xiao were truly anxious.
Especially Mr. Xiao, who paced ceaselessly around the house: "What should we do? Is Yuanyuan really going to miss this Imperial Examination?"
Mrs. Xiao could only cry.
