The scientific examination is over, and Guo Nuan's task as the invigilator has been completed. Fortunately, there were no flaws in the examination. Guo Nuan did his best to invigilate the examination and caught a large number of cheating candidates. He was very resolute and ruthless. Simply put, they are unlucky.

It will take four or five days for the examination papers to be graded, so the candidates need to wait quietly at home for the results of the examination. Undoubtedly, this is the thing that worries them the most, and the anxiety is unavoidable.

Guo Nuan felt relieved after putting down the burden of this mission. After a day of recuperation at home, his gastrointestinal discomfort was cured by asking the medical officer at the mansion for two pieces of Chinese medicine.

On the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, the marking was on the second day. Guo Nuan did not bother Yan Zhenqing and the others to mark the marks. Apart from passing by the Ministry of Rites and looking at the busy marking officers in the examination hall when entering the palace, he went to the Prince's East Palace.

It is said that the scoring office is heavily guarded during this period. Generally speaking, even a high-ranking official like the prime minister, as long as he is not responsible for the scientific examination of this year, has no way to enter the scoring office without permission. This is to avoid suspicion. , to prevent candidates' test papers from being tricked, or senior officials to use the back door for their own family's nephews who take the scientific examination.

Since Guo Nuan was the invigilator of the imperial examination, he easily passed through the gate guarded on the 5th and 6th floors of the compound, and the royal guards gave way one after another.

When Guo Nuan met with acquaintances for tea, he learned a little bit from Yan Zhenqing's words that there were more than 30 people who were ranked first this time. Guo Nuan's curiosity aroused and he asked Mr. Yan who among them was , Yan waved his hands repeatedly and said with a smile: "Don't say that, don't say that."

That's right, it hasn't been finally submitted to the Royal Library for Emperor Daizong's review. If the news is leaked in advance, Guo Nuan may be involved in some trouble. This is also Yan Zhenqing's consideration for Guo Nuan. It can be seen that as an official related to the scientific examination Even the invigilators were unable to dig out some information about the scientific examination results. This confidentiality work was so strict.

However, Yan Zhenqing still revealed a little bit of information for Guo Nuan, but this little information was enough to make Guo Nuan's imagination endless.

"Uncle Yan, are there any people with the surname Li who are ranked first, and by the way, are there people with the surname Wang?" Guo Nuan pretended to have a pitiful expression and wanted to find out the news from Yan Zhenqing. Guo Nuan pretended to be pitiful in acting. Talent, as well as the skill of hard work, finally made Mr. Yan, who had his teeth clenched tightly, open his mouth a little.

"Well... first-class," Yan Zhenqing stroked her long beard with her hand and muttered for a long time. Under Guo Nuan's expectant gaze, she finally choked out: "There is one named Li among the twenty-three."

These words made Guo Nuan's eyes light up. There was a person named Li, Li Duan. This name suddenly popped into Guo Nuan's mind. He said that it would be very lucky if it was Li Duan. He thought about asking Li Duan first after a while. Revealing some of this gossip can at least make the anxious candidates have some hope. Guo Nuan still admires Li Duan's talents very much.

As for his brother-in-law, the Crown Prince Li Shi, it was said that he took the imperial examination under a pseudonym and used the name Wang Shi, so of course Guo Nuan had to ask more questions.

"The surname is Wang," Yan Zhenqing tilted his head, rolled his eyes upwards, thought about it carefully, shook his head and said: "There are people named Liu, people named Huang, people named Zhang, people named Li, and people named Gong, Sima Yes, Linghu’s, but Wang, I really don’t have this first-class one,”

Guo Nuan felt a little disappointed when he heard this. He said that he also hoped that his brother-in-law would get excellent results in the exam.

Could it be that the prince, who was trained by the royal family with the best educational resources and talents in the world, did not get the first grade in the exam?

Come on, sometimes scientific examinations require not only strength, but also luck. If you are not good at the test questions and the values ​​​​and preferences of the marking officer do not match, the results may be very inaccurate.

Guo Nuan temporarily suppressed the news about the first-class results and no surname Wang. Perhaps this early news made his brother-in-law unhappy.

In addition, Yan Zhenqing sent an extra message: "Ahem, come here with your ears attached,"

Guo Nuan put her ear to him with a grateful look on her face. Yan Zhenqing whispered for a while, and Guo Nuan was suddenly a little surprised.

Before Guo Nuan could ask for more detailed information about the candidate who won the first place in Class A, Yan Zhenqing smiled and thanked the guests behind closed doors: "I'm about to mark the papers, please go back first, Prince Consort Guo, and I'll let you know as soon as the results are released. you,"

Come on, it seems that Guo Nuan was overzealous. Guo Nuan with an innocent smile on his face then respectfully bid farewell to Yan Zhenqing.

After leaving the Ministry of Rites, Guo Nuan walked toward the Prince's East Palace full of doubts and surprise.

The last sentence about Yan Zhenqing is: "The first place in Class A. After unanimous review by me, Mr. Cui Youfu, and the three chief examiners Yang Yan, a candidate named 'Qiao' was determined to be the first place in Class A tribute students."

The surname is Qiao. First of all, Guo Nuan thinks this is probably a coincidence. It is definitely not an ignorant playboy like Qiao Yun. It must be another candidate named Qiao.

Speaking of the imperial examination a few days ago, Guo Nuan, as the invigilator, personally climbed up to the turret and stared at Qiao Yun, who was taking the examination in the dormitory of the main campus below. This guy did not even write a paper in three or four days, and he also How could he suddenly become the first after handing in three blank papers? Could it be that all three invigilators were bribed?

Even if the three marking officers could give Qiao Yun the first place even if the papers were blank, this is no joke. Ranking the papers at will is for the emperor to see. Could it be that the emperor is regarded as a fool? The three marking officers responded to Qiao Yun's blank paper and said to His Majesty: "Reporting to the Emperor, this candidate's article is astonishingly brilliant. It is truly unprecedented and unprecedented. This is a masterpiece, a wordless book from heaven."

Guo Nuan shook his head and smiled, laughing at himself for worrying too much. He said that he believed in Yan Zhenqing's character. He had always been loyal, upright, fair and selfless. Even if Qiao Yun's father was a high-ranking official in the central government, he would not be able to control the three reviewers with one hand. As for the officer, Guo Nuan really couldn't figure out what other tricks Qiao Yun could use to cheat.

After bypassing a palace wall, Guo Nuan came to Taiyi. Li Shi didn't seem to pay much attention to the scientific examination a few days ago. He looked leisurely and calm, and did not ask Guo Nuan, the invigilator, for any inside information. Disclose it in advance.

However, Guo Nuan became a little concerned when he saw his brother-in-law's indifferent expression. He asked tentatively: "Brother-in-law, aren't you curious about the imperial examination results?"

"By the way, how do you feel about this private visit to the examination room incognito and taking part in the imperial examination with civilian candidates?"

Li Shi, who looked arrogant, slowly raised his right hand and pointed a finger in front of Guo Nuan's eyes.

"What does this mean?" Guo Nuan didn't understand the prince's gesture.

"Well... I estimate that there is a 50% chance that my prince will win the first place in the first class." Li Shi's faint words left Guo Nuan completely speechless. Although this guy was born in a royal family with a high status, his family background and status He is the best in the world of Kyushu, but his narcissistic sense of superiority is probably too strong.

It is said that there is a 50% probability of being ranked first in Class A. If the countless scholars who study hard day and night and look forward to being named on the gold list know that this man made such arrogance before he even appeared on the list, they will definitely be shocked. He was beaten severely: "Damn it, you just said nonsense that you would win first place, then I'm going to give you a special prize,"

Guo Nuan suppressed the smile that slightly rose at the corner of his mouth. At this time, he really wanted to say to the prince: "Your Highness, the first place is actually named Qiao, hahaha..."

In the end, Guo Nuan still suppressed these words. After bidding farewell to Li Shi, he took him to the Hanlin Academy. He said that in order to prepare for the invigilation work and the invigilation of the imperial examination, he had not come to the Hanlin Academy to visit Wang Yueyi for a while. Now, I don’t know how she has been doing during this time.

Guo Nuan came to the Hanlin Academy. This quiet courtyard was still so empty of people, and Wang Yueyi was sitting in the library reading with a veil.

Guo Nuan smiled hoarsely and said that when he just handed the lavender essential oil to Wang Yueyi, he specifically told her that during the treatment, in order to avoid the scorching sun and dust pollution in the air, she should It is best to wear a veil to isolate.

It has been almost a month now. Unexpectedly, Wang Yueyi followed Guo Nuan's doctor's advice and kept wearing a veil.

Guo Nuan slowly approached Wang Yueyi's back, and suddenly had the idea of ​​playing a prank. He stretched out his right hand and lightly tapped the left shoulder of the woman who was sitting at the desk and concentrating on reading.

"Um," Wang Yueyi subconsciously turned her head to the left and looked behind her. Guo Nuan smiled and jumped to the right, avoiding her sight.

"Haha, I got tricked," Guo Nuan said happily playing a little prank.

Wang Yueyi saw that there was no one on the left, and was surprised that a burst of hearty male laughter came from the blind spot on the right.

She stood up from the chair and turned around, only to find Guo Nuan behind her, and then she couldn't help but giggled:

"Brother Guo, you are really...naughty,"

Guo Nuan put away her naughty attitude and asked with concern: "Is Yueyi's scar healed?"

"Well, everything is fine now," Wang Yueyi, who only revealed her pair of water-cut eyes through the veil, nodded. Her words were mixed with a little joy, and she responded lightly.

"Let me see," Guo Nuan couldn't help but be overjoyed and asked Wang Yueyi to lift the veil.

Wang Yueyi slowly lifted the veil, and Guo Nuan saw that fair and delicate face, and her stunning beauty immediately filled the library with vitality like a spring breeze.

"Tsk tsk, yes, yes, she is stunning in the world," Guo Nuan said. From an aesthetic point of view, Wang Yueyi, whose scar has healed, has a fair and clean face that is as attractive as flawless jade. Her charming expression, smile and frown, would definitely make her look stunning if she walked out on the street. It kills the hearts of many men instantly. In Guo Nuan's opinion, only the beauty of his wife Shengping can rival her.

Guo Nuan was very happy. He felt that after Miss Wang's scar healed, her beauty was so attractive. It would be better for her to cover her veil. It would be troublesome if some perverts with evil intentions covet her.
Chapter completed!