After the end of spring, it will take at least half a month to release the list.

During this period, Zhong Zhongjin noticed that the boy disguised as a man was living alone in the inn with no one around to serve him - this was normal, after all, most of the students who came to take the exam were alone.

Especially those from poor backgrounds, how can they afford a servant?

However, this young man is well-dressed and has a good demeanor, and there is no aura of inferiority and shrinkage in his face that he was born in poverty and has not seen the world.

So the family background should be pretty good.

So, how could he think of taking the exam?

At first, Zhong Zhongjin thought that she was a woman from a poor family who wanted to try her luck in her career. If she could pass the exam, she could improve her family's situation.

Or there are some other unspeakable secrets, so I hide my identity and get a reputation.

But after a few days of observation, he found that his guesses were probably wrong.

So Zhong Jin planned to get to know this fake boy personally.

At noon that day, the young man, still wearing an ordinary green shirt, was sitting by the window of the restaurant eating.

He ate the same thing for every meal, a bowl of rice, a plate of beef, and a portion of fried vegetables.

Naturally, her appetite is not as big as that of a real man, but compared with an ordinary woman, her appetite is not small.

A bowl of rice can usually be eaten cleanly, and the beef and fried vegetables will not be wasted.

Zhong Jin observed this for several days, and it was still like this.

"This young master has a special liking for beef and vegetables?" He walked up the stairs and walked to the window with a gentle smile. "It seems that every lunch is one portion of vegetables and one portion of beef?"

The young man looked up at him, his eyes dark and clear.

The moment she saw Zhong Jin, her calm eyes suddenly became a little less alert, and she stood up subconsciously: "Deputy Examiner Shen?"

"Do you still recognize me?" Zhong Jin raised his eyebrows.

Of course I recognize it.

She is not blind.

The young man was humble: "I took three exams in Chunwei, and Deputy Examiner Shen was there every time. How could the students not recognize him?"

"Don't be formal, just sit down and eat." Zhong Jin pointed to the stool opposite her, "You don't mind if I sit here."

"I don't mind." The young man shook his head, "Has Master Shen eaten? Do you want the students to order another one?"

"Okay, it just so happens that I haven't eaten yet."

The young man was silent. She was obviously just being polite, but she didn't expect the other party to be so rude.

But once you say something, you can't regret it.

She called the waiter and ordered another portion of rice, meat and vegetables.

Zhongjin asked: "What's your name?"

"Don't you know the student's name?"

"I read it during the exam, but I forgot about it now."

The young man was silent for a moment: "Qiyue."

"July?" Zhong Zhongjin raised his eyebrows, "Because he was born in July, so he is called July?"

The young man said calmly: "The dark paint is like the bright moon."

"The dark moon?"

Qi Yue looked at him calmly, feeling that there might be something wrong with Deputy Examiner Shen.

Zhong Zhongjin smiled and said, "Where is your ancestral home?"

"Puhe."

"Studying since childhood?"

Qiyue nodded: "Yes."

"Do you have a wife at home?"

Wife?

Qi Yue's expression froze, and then she slowly shook her head: "The student is still young. He doesn't dare to marry a wife before he has achieved success or fame, so as not to delay other girls."

Tsk.

What he said is really true.

Zhong Zhongjin did not expose her and said calmly: "Are you sure you will get into the exam this time?"

"Do your best, and it's up to God whether you can make the list."

"If you have real talent and knowledge, it shouldn't be a problem to get into the exam. After all, everyone in the civil and military circles of the dynasty knows that Her Majesty the Queen is unparalleled in her sage and wisdom. The imperial examinations are also fair and strict. Favoritism and malpractice will never be allowed to happen." Zhong Jin took a sip of tea. , "But even if you are on the list, it will not be easy to develop in your career in the future."

"Students know."

"If you want to be successful, you must rely on luck and strength, and you must have the support of noble people."

Qi Yue understood, calmly put down her chopsticks, and looked up at him: "Master Shen, do you want to be a noble person?"

"So clever."

"what do you want to do?"

Zhong Jin said: "I have a sister in my family who has not yet left the government. How about I promise her to you?"

Qi Yue subconsciously said: "I don't like women——"

"Huh?" Zhong Jin was slightly surprised.

"What the student means is that he should not be sexually attracted to women for the time being. The imperial examination is the most important thing at the moment. There is still a palace examination to be prepared for in June. Personal relationships between children are not within the scope of the student's consideration for the time being." Qi Yue said, "Please understand, Mr. Shen. ”

"If you agree to my conditions, you might be able to get on the list."

"Even if they don't get into the rankings, students will not trade their marriage."

"Then you didn't come here in vain?" Zhong Zhongjin smiled lightly, "Ten years of hard work in a cold window were wasted, and you don't feel any regret at all?"

There was a bit of chill in Qi Yue's eyes. She looked coldly at the seemingly gentle and elegant Lord Shen in front of her, thinking in her heart that if she had the chance to see Her Majesty the Queen, she must impeach this faint official who was using power for personal gain.

"Your eyes are so cute." Zhong Jin smiled, as if he found her reaction very interesting, "Actually, I lied to you just now. I don't have any younger sisters who have not left the government."

Qiyue looked at him expressionlessly.

"I'm somewhat interested in you." Zhong Jin said without surprising, "Do you have any ideas?"

Qiyue froze, thoughts?

Her idea was to pick up the unfinished beef and vegetables in front of her and pour them all over the head of the man in front of her.

It would feel good to watch the soup flow down his forehead.

But it was just a thought.

She was just a student and a commoner now, but the man in front of her was an official appointed by the court. If she really dared to do this, she would be dead.

"...You are joking, sir." Qi Yue took a deep breath and suppressed her intense anger. "The student is a very normal man and does not engage in homosexuality."

"Really?"

Qi Yue said righteously: "You are an official appointed by the court, and even more so a scholar. You should set an example and set an example for students all over the world, instead of ruining your reputation in front of students and bringing shame to the faces of court officials."

Shen Zhongjin smiled and nodded: "You are right."

Qi Yue felt that his smile was very sinister, and couldn't help but take another breath. If he didn't try to control his temper, he was really worried that he would miss and directly pick up the plate and smash it.

Scum!

Isn't it said that Her Majesty is wise and trustworthy, and she values ​​her ministers?

As for this scum in the court, why doesn't Her Majesty chop him into pieces as soon as possible?

It's a waste of the court's food.

Shen Zhongjin smiled: "Mr. Qi is very cute, and the more I see him, the more I like him."

Qi Yue's face was dark: "..." Go to hell.

The farther you die, the better.

Scum!

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