Fortunate Young Gentleman

Ruyi Xiaolangjun Text Volume 74 Chapter One Condition Misfortunes are the root of blessings, and blessings are the root of misfortunes. The ancients were not deceiving me.

Tang Ning's left eyelid has been twitching these days. After the left eyelid twitches, the right eyelid twitches, and sometimes both eyelids twitch at the same time.

With his test paper that was not unexpected to fail, he was able to pass the exam. If he hadn't known that the examiners had a heated debate on this, he would have suspected that there was some shady deal or transaction involved.

This can barely be considered a happy event.

However, it is not a complete happy event. When they left just now, there was a lot of resentment in front of the Gongyuan. I guess no other state's state examination announcement is as lively as Lingzhou.

From today on, Tang Ning's name will spread throughout Lingzhou, and even beyond Lingzhou. He will be hated by countless candidates for promoting the reform of the imperial examination system.

Throughout the ages, no matter whether the system reform is good or bad, those who reform the system generally do not have a good end.

The mother-in-law naturally wouldn't think so much. She only knew that Tang Ning had passed the exam and had to celebrate.

The maids and servants of the Zhong Mansion went to the kitchen to help. They were very motivated because their wages doubled this month. The cook was even more motivated because her wages tripled.

Xiaoru went back to invite her uncle and aunt to come over. This was a big happy event. From top to bottom, the Zhong Mansion was more lively than the holidays, except for the decorations.

The happiest person was Fang Xiaopang. Judging from her appearance, she was planning to stay at the Zhong family today.

Using a small piece of dried meat to exchange for a big meal was a good thing no matter how you looked at it.

"You men, you don't tell the truth..." Tang Yaoyao looked at him, shook her head, and turned away.

In his case, "average" was equivalent to "passing the state exam".

"Wait a minute." Tang Ning stopped her in time.

Tang Yaoyao glanced at him, "Anything else?"

Tang Ning thought for a moment, looked at her and asked, "Do you have any secret skills? Teach me a few..."

In order to avoid being beaten or hit by others in the future, he urgently needs to improve his strength.

Of course, the best way is to stay at home, but just now, when his father-in-law came back, he clearly told him that this is impossible.

Three days later, the local officials of Lingzhou will hold a grand banquet for the newly promoted candidates, called the "Luming Banquet". At that time, the 240 candidates who passed the Lingzhou provincial examination will participate, and the provincial examination examiners will also be present.

As the champion, he cannot be absent.

This is not a Luming Banquet at all, it is a Hongmen Banquet.

Because of the policy essay, he just offended a large number of scholars. At this time, he was asked to attend the Luming Banquet------240 to one, there is no hope of winning.

"My son-in-law is so amazing..."

"Zhao Zhixian's son ranked fifth in the first-class list, far behind my son-in-law. The master is very happy and is drinking in the study!"

"My son-in-law is of course better than Zhao Zhixian's son. My son-in-law will be the top scholar in the future!"

"If my son-in-law is the top scholar, won't Miss be the top scholar's wife?"

"Then Qing'er will be the top scholar's maid..."

...

Qing'er and a group of maids gathered around the stone table in the yard, looking into the room from time to time.

Tang Ning sat at the table in the room, supporting his chin with one hand, thinking about the Hongmen Banquet three days later.

Let's not talk about the Hongmen Banquet that has not happened yet. Although there are not many people at the Zhong family's banquet today, it is particularly lively.

My father-in-law rarely talks when he eats, and today is no exception, but he pours the wine in the glass into his mouth one cup after another. When he was halfway through drinking, he was helped into the room by my mother-in-law.

When Tang Ning put down his chopsticks, only Fang Xiaopang, who was eating and drinking for free, was left sweeping the table like a whirlwind.

Uncle San drank a lot. He didn't have many opportunities to drink on weekdays. Although he didn't need the money for the wine now, he was used to the hard life and would not suddenly change his living habits.

"Back then, I knew that you, Xiao Ning, were the god of literature!" He swayed and said, "Isn't this the first prize? Next time, you will definitely be the top prize!"

"If you win the first prize, you can become a high-ranking official, right?" He looked at Tang Ning, his mouth full of alcohol, and muttered, "If you become a high-ranking official, you will have a lot of money and buy a big house. You said before that when you win the first prize, you will come back to marry Xiao Ru, buy her a big house and many, many maids..."

Su Ru's face changed, and she stood up quickly and said, "Uncle San, you are drunk, what are you talking about..."

"I'm not drunk, and I'm not talking nonsense!" Uncle San waved his hand. He waved his hand and said dissatisfiedly, "He has been saying this since he was a child, for more than ten years. How could I remember it wrong?"

"Shut up!" Third Aunt stood up, dragged him up from his seat, looked at Tang Ning and Zhong Yi, and said, "He is drunk, I will take him home..."

Su Ru also looked at Zhong Yi with an apologetic look, and said, "Sister Zhong, we will go back first."

Tang Ning stood up and said, "I will take you there."

"Let me go, I am not drunk!"

"I can still drink two more glasses!"

"Let me eat another elbow!"

Uncle San was dragged away by Third Aunt very reluctantly. Fang Xiaopang held an elbow in each hand and breathed a sigh of relief.

Tang Ning took them back to the house. When Su Ru walked into the yard, she looked back at Tang Ning and smiled, "Brother Xiao Ning, congratulations."

Tang Ning pinched her face and said, "We are a family, why are you saying these things."

"This is Brother Xiao Ning's dream all along..." Su Ru said with a smile: "Jie Yuan, Hui Yuan, Number One Scholar... When Brother Xiao Ning becomes number one in high school, everyone in the world will know your name. At that time, Brother Xiao Ning’s family will find you.”

In this world, there will always be a person who will think of him wholeheartedly at any time, regardless of any reward.

Tangning gently took her into his arms, patted her thin shoulder, and said, "You are my family..."

…

Sitting on the steps in the yard, she talked to Xiaoru about many things from her childhood. Of course, most of the time, it was Tangning who asked, she said.

When he returned to Zhong Mansion, it was already very late.

He pushed open the courtyard door and found that the light was still on in his room.

Tangning walked into the room and saw several dishes of side dishes on the table. Zhong Yi was sitting in front of the table with his chin in one hand, staring at the flickering candlelight in a daze.

It wasn't until Tangning came in that she regained her composure, straightened up, and said, "I saw you didn't eat much for dinner. You must be hungry now. I've made a few more side dishes. You can eat them while they're hot."

Tang Ning did not eat much for dinner, because when he was eating, Fang Xiaopang was sitting on his left, and Uncle San was sitting on his right. As soon as he picked up his chopsticks, the food in front of him was empty.

Tang Ning sat down opposite her. Zhong Yi looked at him and said, "Congratulations on your high school diploma."

Tangning picked up the chopsticks and turned it away from her, "There's no need to be so polite between us, right?"

Zhong Yi looked at him and asked, "Then you kept it secret from me for so long?"

Tangning knew that she was talking about being ranked first among the three rankings, so she looked at her innocently and asked, "If I said that I always thought I would fail the rankings, would you believe it?"

"Letter." Zhong Yi nodded without hesitation.

She looked at Tang Ning and asked, "Will you win the first prize?"

Tangning shook her head.

First, it is easy to test the Jie Yuan exam, but it is much more difficult to test the No. 1 scholar. The No. 1 scholar is appointed by the emperor's imperial pen. Strength alone is not enough, but also depends on luck.

Secondly, if you pass the exam to learn about Yuan, you are just a candidate at best. Not many people are promoted to become officials. If you pass the exam to become the number one scholar, your official position is certain. The reason why he took the state exam is very simple. He just doesn’t want to disappoint Xiao Ru. It's not in his life plan. When the time comes, he can take the lowest grade of tribute and just be registered in the Ministry of Personnel, without having to fill the actual vacancy. Wouldn't it be nice?

The Minister of Civil Affairs is Fang Xiaopang's uncle. Let him know in advance that he must not be assigned an official...

Zhong Yi thought for a moment and said, "Xiao Ru really hopes you can go to high school."

Tang Ning shook her head and continued to eat. Women can't always be used to it. They can just coax her when the time comes.

Zhong Yi thought for a moment and said, "I... also hope you can pass the exam."

Tang Ning continued to eat. Coaxing one person was coaxing, and coaxing two people was coaxing.

Zhong Yi was silent for a long time, then finally raised his head and continued: "If you can get the top prize, I will promise you a condition."

Tangning was stunned and asked, "What are the conditions?"

Zhong Yi stood up, walked to his side, bowed down, and whispered in his ear.

Bada.

The chopsticks in Tangning's hand fell to the ground.

He thought for a moment, and when he looked at Zhong Yi again, he said seriously: "Although it is as difficult as climbing to the top of the exam to get the top prize, in order to live up to your expectations, I decided to give it a try."