In the early morning of the next day, Fang Zian got up early, washed up, and went to bid farewell to Shi Hao.

After the announcement, a maid came to lead Fang Zian to the back house of the Shi family. In the small hall of the back house, Shi Hao, his wife and Shi Ningyue were both there. Seeing Fang Zian coming with a package on his back, the three of them all stood up.

Fang Zian stepped forward quickly, saluted with a long bow and said: "Master Shi, Mrs. Shi, and Miss Ningyue. I am very grateful to you for bothering me in your mansion for many days. I came here to say goodbye today. Thank you for taking care of Zian."

Shi Hao smiled and said: "Why do you say such things again? These days when you are in my house, I have drinking and chatting companions, which saves me a lot of lonely time. I should thank you."

Fang Zian said continuously: "I don't dare, I don't dare."

Shi Hao added: "Today is the day when the results for Qiu Wei are released, isn't it? That's a big deal. With your talent, you will definitely not fail. I'd like to congratulate you in advance. After you win, you should work harder. Qiu Wei is nothing.

The spring exam is the key and the most difficult step. You have to concentrate on studying during this period, which should not be underestimated. Although you are good at academics, you must know who has not studied hard in the cold window and is full of knowledge? There is a sky outside the sky, and there are people outside the world. "

Fang Zian nodded and said, "Zian remembers it."

Mrs. Shi on the side complained: "Husband, Zian is here to say goodbye, why are you teaching him a lesson again? You are really serious."

Shi Hao stroked his beard and said with a smile: "What Madam said is true, I won't say it anymore."

Mrs. Shi smiled and said to Fang Zian: "Zian, come here."

Fang Zian hurriedly stepped forward and saluted. Mrs. Shi looked at Fang Zian with a smile and said: "Zian, good boy, you have been in my house these past few days, and we have not treated you as an outsider. From now on, you can come and go often, in front of

Relatives just leave. Hey, the biggest regret in my life is that I couldn't give birth to a son for the Shi family, so Mr. Shi doesn't even have a son to drink with him. The past few days you've been here have made up for it.

This is a pity. I don’t mean anything else. I just say that we don’t want to see you outside, so you don’t want to see anyone outside. Come often to see you, Mr. Shi, and drink with him.”

Shi Hao frowned and said, "Madam, what are you talking about? Why are you talking about having a son or not?"

Mrs. Shi said: "What's the point? I'm speaking from my heart. If our Feng'er were alive, I'm afraid he wouldn't be much older than Zi Ancha. It's a pity that he died early. You often miss him and have regrets in your heart. Do you think I don't know?"

"

Shi Hao smiled bitterly and waved his hands: "Don't say it anymore. Zian, don't take it to your heart. As a woman, what you say is irrelevant."

Fang Zian said hurriedly: "That's not true. Madam's words are sincere. To be honest, I have also felt the long-lost family affection in your house these days. My parents died early, and I haven't had this sense of family affection and care for a long time.

If I don't have to support my own business, I won't be able to leave."

Mrs. Shi sighed: "Hey, this child Zian is also suffering." As she said this, this sensitive and weak woman was about to wipe her tears.

In order to prevent the situation from getting out of control, Shi Hao hurriedly said: "Zian, it's getting late, go ahead if you want."

Fang Zian agreed and looked up at Shi Ningyue who was standing next to Mrs. Shi. Shi Ningyue was also looking at him.

"Miss Ningyue, Zian takes leave." Fang Zian cupped his hands and said.

Shi Ningyue bowed her hands and said softly: "Mr. Fang, have a good journey. I wish Mr. Fang a bright future in Qiuwei High School."

"Thank you, Miss!" Fang Zian thanked him, turned around, picked up the package, turned around, and strode away.

The three members of the Shi family watched Fang Zian leave, and Shi Hao sighed: "Zi'an is not a thing in the pond, he is really a talented person."

Mrs. Shi said: "Why did you rush him to leave? I was just going to say something. You like him so much, and I also wanted to ask him to get married to us."

Shi Ningyue's face turned red, and her eyes flashed with light.

Shi Hao frowned and said: "Madam, why are you talking nonsense so early in the morning? Although Zian is very good, he may not be a good husband.

, you want to marry Ning Yue to him? Ning Yue may not be happy in the future. Fortunately you didn’t say it, otherwise if I refused, wouldn’t Zian be embarrassed?”

Mrs. Shi was surprised and said: "When did I say that I wanted to marry Ning Yue to him? Zian doesn't even have a reputation or a family background, how can Ning Yue marry him? My Ning Yue must be from a wealthy family looking for a well-matched family. I just made it happen. What I mean is that you, my husband, take him in as your adopted son. Wouldn’t that be the best of both worlds? Where have you been thinking about this?”

Shi Hao was stunned, then he laughed and said: "So that's what you meant, but I got it wrong. That's all, my fault. I'm going out, and I don't have time to talk about such gossip. Hey, Ningyue, stare at me What are you doing with daddy?"

Shi Ningyue bit her lower lip and stared at Shi Hao, her face turning red.

"Daddy turned out to be a fake talent. He praised Young Master Fang like a flower in front of his face, but secretly said that he was unbearable and hypocritical." Shi Ningyue put down these words, stamped her feet and turned around to leave.

Shi Haoleng stood there and smiled bitterly: "Girl, where is your father's hypocrisy? I didn't say that Zi An was unbearable. Zi An has great ambitions, so this life must be rough and uneasy, and the people around him must be frightened. Did I say something wrong? ?This girl is so baffled. Madam, I'm leaving, you go explain to Ningyue."

Mrs. Shi didn't seem to hear what Shi Hao said, and looked thoughtful.

…

According to the agreement with Qin Xiqing, Fang Zian first went to Gongyuan to see the Qiuwei announcement. Qin Xiqing came later and met at Gongyuan Square to go to the new house together. So after leaving the alley where the historian was, Fang Zian went straight to Gongyuan Square. go.

On the Gongyuan Square, students have been gathering since early in the morning. When Fang Zian and others arrived, the place was already crowded with people. Thousands of students gathered here to welcome this most important moment in their lives. . Those who were confident talked and laughed happily, while those who were unsure frowned and stood uneasy. More people were full of expectations and anxiously looked towards the gate of Gongyuan from time to time, waiting for the officials who posted the list to come out.

Fang Zian carried a large package and chose a less crowded corner in the southwest corner to stand. His eyes wandered among the crowds near and far. He was looking for Qian Kang and Zhao Changlin. These two people should have returned to Lin'an the day before yesterday or yesterday. Fang Zian Zian was worried that they would go to the old house in Sanyuanfang to find him. They couldn't go there casually now, as it might cause trouble for them.

But soon, Fang Zian saw Qian Kang and Zhao Changlin walking among the crowd. The two of them were looking around as if they were looking for someone. Fang Zian raised his hand and greeted loudly. From a distance, they saw Fang Zian flying away laughing. Running over, the three of them were overjoyed to see each other.

"Oh, brother Zian, you made it easy for us to find you. Where have you been? There is no one at home in Sanyuanfang. We went to the noodle shop to ask the sister-in-law, but she actually said she didn't know. You are like a dragon who has never seen you before. Tail." Qian Kang complained loudly.

"Have you been to Sanyuanfang?" Fang Zian asked nervously.

"Yes, we returned to Lin'an three days ago. We go to see you every morning and evening. But General Tie is always the gatekeeper. The yard is in a mess, as if it has been invaded by wild boars. The ground has been turned over, and there is no trace of it.

I know what's going on. I asked the neighbors in the alley, but they didn't answer and even closed the door as if they'd seen a ghost. They didn't know what was going on. What happened?" Qian Kang said.

Fang Zian smiled and said: "That house has been abandoned, and I have bought a new house. By the way, no one has troubled you these days, right?"

"Are you causing trouble for us? Brother Zian, what happened? You must be hiding something from us." Zhao Changlin said.

Fang Zian said: "I'll tell you later, I can't explain it clearly in one or two sentences. By the way, brothers, look at this huge crowd of people. There are only 600 lucky ones out of 9,000 students. I was full of confidence, but now I feel a little bit in my heart."

I’m getting hairy.”

Zhao Changlin smiled and said: "Brother Zian, you don't even feel

If we are down-to-earth, then we will be even less down-to-earth."

Qian Kang waved his hand and said: "So what if there are more than 9,000 people, I just treat them as 9,000 pigs. Our brothers' abilities are here, how can they be compared to them? You will definitely win, don't worry. If you don't win,

If so...I will...I will..."

"What do you want?" Fang Zian said with a smile.

Qian Kang said loudly: "I will demolish the Gongyuan because there must be some inside story. They must have made a mistake and acted for personal gain."

Fang Zian and Zhao Changlin both thought that Qian Kang would say cruel words such as, 'I'll hit my head, hang myself, or jump into the river and drown'. Who would have expected that he would actually say such words? It's the court's responsibility to have bad feelings.

. Everyone burst into laughter immediately.

The three of them were chatting and laughing, but they didn't realize the agony of waiting. After an unknown amount of time, they heard a sudden commotion from the crowd in the square. Students swarmed and ran toward the gate of Gongyuan. Some people shouted while running: "The list has been published.

Listed!"

Qian Kang shouted: "It's coming, it's coming, let's go quickly." After that, he ran away.

Fang Zian hurriedly grabbed him and said, "Why are you so anxious? The list is already there. The dust has settled and you won't run away. What's the difference if you go early and leave late? Why bother with so many people crowded together and sweating? Just wait.

yes."

Qian Kang then turned back and said with a smile: "Yes, I am impatient. I will wait for a while."

There was a huge crowd of people in front of the big notice board on the east side of the gate of Gongyuan. After the gate of Gongyuan was opened, hundreds of officers and soldiers came out surrounded by several examiners, followed by more than a dozen handymen holding wooden boxes with sealed lists in the direction of the notice board.

Come on. The students crowded and blocked the road. The examiner scolded him indifferently. When the scolding was ineffective, he ordered the use of whips. Dozens of whips crackled in the air and fell on the heads of the crowded students.

Suddenly, there was a sound of howling ghosts and wolves. Many people were beaten to death, and even before they saw the list, they were all famous.

Finally, under the whips of the officers and soldiers, the order stabilized slightly. Surrounded by the soldiers, several chief and deputy examiners finally came to the notice board. The soldiers formed a half circle to protect them. The thirty-year-old

At the order of the examiner, more than a dozen handymen began to unseal the wooden box, took out the lists of the Autumn Guilin Rankings written on red paper one after another, and began to paste them up in confusion.

"Don't be noisy, don't be crowded. This is the list of high schools in Guibang. I, Wei Shixun, am the chief examiner of the Lin'an Prefecture Examination. As of today, the undergraduate autumn examination has ended. Dear students, I would like to give you some advice.

, no matter whether you win or not, don’t be arrogant and discouraged. Those who win should continue to work hard. There will be spring and palace examinations ahead, and there is a long way to go. The court needs you, and you must work harder to have a chance to serve the court. Those who failed, you should

Reflect on yourself, be aware of your shame, be brave, and work hard to get up again. Don't blame others and others just because you failed. Failure is because you didn't work hard, and it has nothing to do with others. I would like to warn you that anyone who has shady insinuations and insinuations to slander the imperial examination, or those who make irresponsible remarks about the imperial examination,

He will be brought to justice and severely punished."

The examiner looked coldly and loudly reprimanded the thousands of expectant faces of the students. At the same time, a dozen red notices were posted on the big notice board behind him. They were densely written with

List.

The last red list was posted, and there was only one big name on it, and that was Xie Yuan, the first placer in the undergraduate Qiu Wei Examination. Only Xie Yuangong, the first placer, had such an honor.

The name was too big, so there was no need to get close to see it. After it was posted, someone already recognized it from a distance of more than 20 steps. Suddenly, the crowd started talking like a pot.

"Ah? It's him? He's the first one?"

"Who is this? Why don't I recognize him?"
Chapter completed!