"It's been a while since the list was released. Don't stay here. Go to the front yard to see if anyone has returned." The old lady said.

Mother Wen nodded helplessly: "Yes, old lady, don't worry, I will go right now."

Just as he was about to leave, the old lady stopped him again: "You have old arms and legs and you run too slowly. Tell Bizhu to go."

Mother Wen then went out to give instructions to Bizhu.

She couldn't help but laugh in her heart. The old lady was really nervous and confused. Even if Bizhu went to the front yard to wait, it would still take time to come back and report. There was no difference.

After receiving the order, Bizhu ran towards the front yard without delay.

As soon as he arrived at the second gate, he saw Wenzhu running over in a hurry.

"Did you win?" Bizhu asked impatiently.

Wenzhu nodded and gasped continuously.

Seeing him nodding, Bizhu turned back to Fuyuantang in great joy. As soon as she entered the courtyard, she shouted: "The young master has been hit, madam, the young master has been hit."

The old lady suddenly jumped up from the chair, and ran out in a hurry without being supported by Mother Wen.

"Really hit?"

"I hit it, I hit it." Bizhu smiled and said, "Wenzhu will be here soon."

The old lady burst into tears of joy and clasped her hands together: "Ancestors bless, God bless..."

"Congratulations to the old lady, congratulations to the old lady." Mother Wen took the lead and led the servants in the courtyard to salute and congratulate.

When the old lady heard this, she smiled all over her face, and even the wrinkles on her face showed joy.

At this time, Wenzhu walked in, smiled and cupped his hands and said: "I have met the old lady. The young master has won the top seventy-sixth place. He is a serious Jinshi."

"Okay, okay, okay." She said three good words in a row, and her joy was beyond words: "There hasn't been such a happy thing in our house for many years. If you pass the order, the whole house will be rewarded, and each person will be rewarded with three sets.

Clothes, plus one month’s worth of silver.”

Everyone was overjoyed.

"Slave, please thank the old lady for the reward."

"Where is the eldest young master?" the old lady asked.

Wen Zhu said: "The eldest young master has booked a banquet at Chunmanlou and invites the eldest young mistress to celebrate with the two young masters of the Qiao family, as well as the third and fourth ladies."

The old lady nodded: "Mother Wen, tell the kitchen to prepare a banquet tonight."

Originally, she only thought that it would be okay if he could get into the same rank as Jinshi. As long as he had this honor, he could be assigned a small official position based on the ability of the Lu family. Unexpectedly, Lu Chao got into the second class, which was an unexpected surprise.

Mother Wen smiled and responded: "Yes, old lady."

"Now come with me to the ancestral hall. I'm going to offer incense sticks to the ancestors of the Lu family."

"Do you want to go and tell the master the good news?" Mother Wen asked.

The old lady thought for a while and said, "Go ahead. He has been thinking about it outside. Tell him so that he can be happy."

…

Two days later, the palace examination began.

When the palace examination is over, Emperor Chengde will name the number one, number two and top pick on the spot, and then parade them through the streets.

Han Chuang has studied hard for many years just for this day to be named on the gold list.

It is still on the third floor of Chunman Building, which has been replaced with a larger private room.

Everyone in the Qiao family came, even the infant Mo Mo was brought.

After everyone exchanged pleasantries, they sat down.

The Qiao family were all extremely nervous, and no one spoke for a while.

Lu Qiao had never been in contact with the Qiao family. He looked at the serious-looking Qiao family members and did not dare to say anything, lest one of them might make the Qiao family unhappy.

On the other hand, Lu Xiang had a calm look on his face. He drank tea and snacks when he should, and would give Lu Qiao a piece from time to time.

Lu Qiao couldn't help but admire her third sister's stability in her heart.

The main hall of Jinluan Hall is in the center of the hall. Ten candidates are writing furiously. Emperor Chengde sits high under the dragon chair, while the officials stand quietly on both sides.

Candidates have one hour to answer questions, and the silence in the hall can be heard.

Emperor Chengde was sitting and suddenly waved towards his lower right side.

Chu Jinyan saw it from the corner of his eye and ignored it.

Emperor Chengde thought his son had not seen it, so he winked at Hu Qian.

Hu Qian understood and immediately jogged to Chu Jinyan's side, lowering his voice and saying:

"Your Highness, the Emperor has invited you."

Chu Jinyan frowned in displeasure and walked towards Emperor Cheng De.

What do you have to say at this time?

Chu Jinyan walked up to Emperor Chengde and bowed silently to him.

"Son, don't you say you are optimistic about the son of the Ye family, the young minister of Taichang Temple? Why don't you see anyone in this hall?" Emperor Chengde wanted to select a suitable person for his son, but this person was not in the hall;

If you want to seek selfishness, there is nowhere to look for it.

Chu Jinyan said sternly: "Qiu Wei is such an important exam. I can't ignore the law and discipline for my own sake. He himself has no ability and failed. I can't let him pretend to be someone else. This is unfair to others."

Emperor Chengde: "..."

Why does his son's words feel like a slap in the face?

He must be overthinking it.

As expected, he is the prince he likes, and his character and character are so outstanding.

Although Emperor Cheng De regretted not being able to help his son, looking at such an outstanding son, he couldn't help but smile like an old father with satisfaction: "It's best if you think so. These people in the palace today are all outstanding people. He

The sun will surely be of use to you."

The two of them were whispering, and no one else could hear anything except Hu Qian who was standing closest. Liu Xiang's face turned slightly blue, and he felt indescribably aggrieved.

Except for Chu Qingyun, several princes were filled with jealousy.

Chu Jinyan retreated to his seat, and his cold eyes glanced at Liu Xiang inadvertently, as sharp as an eagle.

Ye Ming, the young minister of Taichang Temple, was originally his favorite candidate for Minister of Punishment, but Lu Xiang said that this person was not trustworthy, so he helped Zuo Shiwen to ascend to the throne. Before the autumn examination, he deliberately let out rumors that he was optimistic about Ye Ming's son, Liu.

After knowing this, the prime minister will naturally fall in love with this person. Ye Ming's son is really talented and learned. Because of this, the Liu Party's talents will not easily let him get into the list.

Since Ye Ming cannot be used, there is no need for his son to step into the officialdom, lest he give his opponents another arm to deal with him in the future.

Little did he know that Qiao Yuanan, whom he really wanted to win over, was sitting in the main hall at the moment.

Before Qiao Yuanan established a firm foothold, Chu Jinyan would not expose him easily, lest he be suppressed and unable to get ahead.

After all, the Qiao family does not have a deep background.

An hour is very slow for those who are waiting anxiously, but it is very fast for the candidates.

Although all of these ten people are talented people, writing questions in Gongyuan is different from answering questions in front of the emperor in Jinluan Hall. It is the invisibly majestic power of Emperor Chengde who is the emperor.

Not everyone can bear the pressure and being watched by so many powerful officials.

Some people passed out halfway through the exam, while others' minds went blank and they couldn't write a word.
Chapter completed!