Eventually, the scholar's dedication paid off—he was chosen to sit for the big imperial exam in Kaifeng City. …
Eventually, the scholar's dedication paid off—he was chosen to sit for the big imperial exam in Kaifeng City. Before he left, he promised Tiantian that he'd come back and marry her if he passed. She handed him a bottle of the fragrant drink she'd invented as a kid and told him she'd be waiting right there for him. But as the seasons changed, there was still no word from him. So Tiantian set up a small stall, selling the same fragrant drink she'd once made for the boy she loved. Every time she opened for business, she couldn't help but hope that one day, she'd see his familiar face in the crowd.