Fortunate Young Gentleman

Within the Gongyuan.

In order to reduce the occurrence of fraud, all examination papers are anonymous before the results are officially published.

Before the list was published, the official censor would unpack the names and transcribe them one by one in order. Finally, the two chief examiners would check them before the list would be officially published.

At this time, the admission list for the Lingzhou Prefectural Examination had been posted by several government officials.

In the Gongyuan, Ling Yihong, who had just learned Jieyuan's name, was in a daze.

It wasn't until this moment that he realized where the familiarity with the handwriting came from when he was reviewing the exam paper.

He finally understood why an ordinary candidate could have such profound insights into medicine.

Because this person is his uncle.

He actually became Uncle Master's examiner?

The one with a more exciting expression on his face than Ling Yihong was Zhong Mingli.

Just when he thought that Tang Ning's state test journey would only end in the first game, he casually won the first place in both rankings.

Just when he thought his strategy was wrong and he should miss the list, he won Xie Yuan again.

Of course, there were more reasons for his difficulty in calming down.

The doctor from the Ministry of Water and the doctor from the Ministry of Etiquette got into a heated argument in court over his test papers and almost came to blows.

Three important co-examiners expressed great affirmation of his policy.

After discussion, many examiners decided to send this examination paper to the capital. It is very likely that this will kick off the reform of the imperial examination policy...

His mood is a bit complicated and difficult to calm down. His father-in-law will naturally be happy if he gets a good son-in-law, but if the good son-in-law is too good, he will also get into trouble.

Hearing the loud shouts against Tang Ning outside the Gongyuan, he couldn't help but feel worried.

Apart from being worried, he was also a little angry. If the doctor from the Ministry of Rites had not been blind, how could he have caused Zhang Hao from the Ministry of Water to argue with him in court?

The culprit of all this is Wang Shuo!

Wang Shuo was also in the crowd and subconsciously trembled.

It's just that Zhang Hao looked at him with a bad look. Why did Lord Ling from the Imperial Hospital look at him as if he were an enemy? Even if they had different political views, they wouldn't be like this, right?

Taking a step back, these two Xie Kao students at least have a reason for different political views. Why did the local official in Lingzhou look at him like that?

Fang Hong came from a distance, walked to Zhong Mingli, looked at the other person beside him, and introduced: "This is Mr. Zhong whom I mentioned to you. He has been busy reviewing papers these days, and I only have the opportunity to introduce him today." ”

Song Qian, the judge from Jingdong Road, looked at Zhong Mingli, smiled, cupped his hands, and said, "Master Zhong, I have long admired your name."

Fang Hong looked at Zhong Mingli and said with a smile: "Master Zhong, this is Master Song Qiansong."

The name of Ti Xing on Jingdong Road was so loud that Zhong Mingli suddenly became solemn and quiet, bowed and said, "I have met Mr. Song."

"Master Zhong, there is no need to be polite." Song Qian waved his hand and said, "First of all, I would like to congratulate Master Zhong. I am so enviable for getting such a good son-in-law..."

A smile appeared on Zhong Mingli's face, and he cupped his hands and said, "I would also like to thank several adults for their appreciation. I have thanked several adults here on behalf of my son-in-law."

"It is our duty to select talents for the imperial court." Song Qian smiled and said: "The strategy of making a good son-in-law coincides with some of my thoughts over the years. There are some details that I still want to know. Let’s talk to him and ask Mr. Zhong to make a recommendation when the time comes.”

Before Zhong Mingli opened his mouth, Fang Hong shook his head and said, "I'm afraid Tang Jieyuan won't have any leisure time these two days. If you have anything to say, please wait until the Luming Banquet to ask."

After the state examination, local officials would hold a deer-crowing banquet three days later to entertain new imperial examination candidates and Gongyuan examiners. This tradition has lasted for hundreds of years.

Zhang Hao, the doctor of the Ministry of Water, stood aside and said dissatisfiedly: "Everything must be done on a first-come, first-served basis. I am the first to see Mr. Jie Yuang..."

"Then let Master Zhang go first." Fang Hong smiled, looked at Ling Yihong, and said, "Don't Master Ling also have something to ask Tang Jieyuan? Master Zhang and Master Song are in front. On the night of the Luming Banquet, Lord Ling is afraid that he has no chance."

Zhong Mingli naturally wanted Tang Ning to make more friends with Beijing officials. He smiled when he heard this and said, "After the Luming Banquet, I wonder when Lord Ling will have time. I will ask my son-in-law to visit me personally. What do you think of Lord Ling?" "

Ling Yihong's expression changed and he said hurriedly: "I don't dare, I don't dare..."

His heart was beating wildly at this moment. If the master knew that he asked his uncle to visit him, would he be expelled from the master?

Zhong Mingli shook his head and said, "You're welcome, Mr. Ling..."

Ling Yihong shook his head faster: "No, there's really no need..."

Dong Cunyi, the governor of Lingzhou, stood not far away, looking at Zhong Mingli who was joking with the officials in the capital, his expression extremely ugly...

…

Two carriages drove all the way back into the city from outside the city and stopped in front of the Zhongfu Gate.

Tang Ning jumped off the carriage, and Tang Yaoyao followed him down.

Tangning looked at her worried look and said helplessly, "Don't worry, I didn't kill anyone."

Tang Yaoyao felt relieved and said, "I knew you didn't have that ability either."

Zhong Yi and Su Ru got off the carriage at the back. Thinking of the deafening shouts outside the Gongyuan just now, Su Ru's face was full of worry and she said anxiously: "Brother Xiao Ning, what happened? Why are they shouting?" your name?"

Zhong Yi seemed to have realized something, and looked at Tang Ning in a daze, with confusion, surprise, and deep disbelief in his eyes.

Chen Yuxian walked out of the mansion holding Fang Xiaopang's hand. Seeing them, he hurried forward and asked, "How is it, did you pass?"

Tang Yaoyao shook her head.

Chen Yuxian was stunned for a moment, then a smile appeared on his face. Looking at Tang Ning, he comforted her, "It doesn't matter. If you don't pass this time, there will be next time. Don't forget that your father-in-law took the exam three times before passing."

Tang Yaoyao shook his head again and said, "It's not that I didn't pass, it's that I didn't see it."

"Didn't see it?" Chen Yuxian was stunned for a moment and asked in surprise, "Then why did you come back?"

A hurried sound of horse hooves came from a distance. In the state city, horses are not allowed to ride unless it is an emergency, but today is an exception. When the list of candidates is posted in the Imperial Academy, people will be sent to the county government office as soon as possible, and then the county government officials will go out collectively to the candidates' location to announce the good news.

A horse stopped in front of the county government office, and Peng Chen got off the horse holding a rolled-up red paper.

He opened the red paper and took a look. He walked to Tang Ning and said calmly, "Congratulations, Tang Jieyuan."

"Jieyuan?" Tang Yaoyao stood there and thought for a while. Then he looked at Zhong Yi and asked, "Xiaoyi, what did you say last time about the first place in the state exam?"

Zhong Yi looked at Tang Ning with a look of joy and resentment, and said, "Jieyuan."

Tang Yaoyao was stunned for a moment before asking, "Then he is the first place?"

She looked at Tang Ning. He told them that his policy essay did not do well in the exam, which made them feel disappointed and worried for many days. In the end, he actually got Jieyuan?

Su Ru stared at Tang Ning in a daze, tears falling, but the corners of her mouth could not hide the smile.

...

Good people will be rewarded. It's not that there is no reward, but the time has not come yet.

Tang Ning was just mourning for the unfortunate candidate who was Peng Chen's turn to report the good news. Now the retribution has come to him.

The normal routine should not be that the yamen runners beat the gongs and drums, and shouted loudly, "Congratulations to Mr. Tang for winning the first place in the state examination!", and spread the news to everyone in the city, and then he was watched by the envy and admiration of the people, and they casually rewarded him with dozens of taels of silver, and everyone was happy...

But his expression of deep hatred, as if he owed him hundreds of taels of silver, is it congratulations?

The procedure of announcing good news has been reduced, and the reward money will naturally be reduced.

Tang Ning turned his head and looked around, and when he saw Fang Xiaopang, his eyes lit up.

He took the last piece of dried meat from Fang Xiaopang, put it in Peng Chen's hand, and said, "Congratulations, congratulations..."

"That's mine." Fang Xiaopang raised his head, looked at him aggrievedly, and whispered, "You have to compensate me with an elbow..."