After long calls, the day for the release of the results has finally come.
The list was posted at the gate of Gongyuan. A crowd of people gathered early that morning. Ye Zhenzhen reserved a seat in the restaurant as usual and asked Hong Zhiyuan to wait for the results below.
Xu Ziqin, Zhang Yuan and Cui Anrao, who had become familiar with them recently, were all there. The former was very embarrassed when he saw the couple, but Zhang Yuan didn't notice it at all. He nervously took Cui Weizhen's hand and started talking, "Weizhen
, what should I do? The results are coming out soon and I don’t dare to look at them. I have a hunch that I won’t pass the exam this time and I have to wait three years before taking the exam again.”
Cui Anrao patted his chest very righteously and openly and assured, "It's okay. Brother Zhang, don't worry, I will accompany you in the next exam."
Zhang Yuan's expression was speechless.
Ye Zhenzhen couldn't help it and laughed out loud - people don't want to hear this kind of comfort, okay?
Hearing her smile, Cui Anrao realized that he had said the wrong thing, scratched his head and began to apologize. Zhang Yuan waved his hand generously to show that he didn't care. Cui Anrao breathed a sigh of relief and started talking to Ye Zhenzhen again.
He said, because he just got the instant noodles that he had been thinking about for a long time a few days ago, so he specially thanked him again.
With Cui Anrao and Zhang Yuan making jokes, the atmosphere was not awkward. Even though Xu Ziqin rarely spoke during the whole process, the others didn't find it strange and just thought he was nervous.
In fact, there are many people who are nervous. The entire second floor is full of candidates waiting for the results, with various postures. Some candidates are drinking tea, and they actually pour boiling tea into their noses, which makes them choke.
But it made everyone laugh, and even the tense atmosphere was cleared.
After waiting for an hour, the list was posted.
People who had been waiting below for a long time gathered around. Even in the restaurant, the noise below could be heard. Not sure if it was an illusion, but Ye Zhenzhen seemed to hear someone shouting Cui Weizhen's name.
"It's not an illusion."
Zhang Yuan stood up excitedly, "Have you heard, Wei Zhen is Jieyuan!"
Everyone on the second floor looked over. Cui Weizhen's expression moved slightly. Ye Zhenzhen could not wait to go to the window and heard the discussion below more clearly, which was about Jieyuan at the top of the list.
"Cui Weizhen, a person from Linxi County, is actually Jieyuan? How come I have never heard of this person's reputation before?"
"That's because you are ignorant. Cui Weizhen is very famous in our Linxi County. He also ranked first in last year's college examination."
"Look at his age, he's only nineteen years old!"
"Nineteen-year-old Jieyuan! He's so awesome!"
…
Admiration, jealousy, curiosity...all kinds of comments were heard, but Ye Zhenzhen could no longer hear them. She ran back to Cui Weizhen excitedly, hugged his arm and laughed and jumped, "Weizhen, you won Jieyuan, you are Jieyuan"
Yuan."
Although I had some expectations, I never expected that it would be Jieyuan.
Cui Weizhen was used to Ye Zhenzhen's hugs, but the two of them had never been so close in public. He couldn't help but blush and coughed lightly, "I know, we are outside, let's keep a low profile.
"
Even so, she didn't break away from Ye Zhenzhen's hand.
Ye Zhenzhen barely restrained the excitement in her heart, but she still smiled from ear to ear as if she had eaten the laughing beans in Harry Potter. This time, Hong Zhiyuan also ran back and reported the good news happily. The scene was
That's when it really became a sensation.
Everyone stepped forward to express their congratulations. Cui Weizhen dealt with everyone reservedly. Slowly, other servants came back with news. Zhang Yuan and Cui Anrao did not win, but Xu Ziqin did win. However, after the ranking test,
One hundred and ten.
Xu Ziqin's knowledge was good, but it was only in Linxi County. The rural examination was conducted by all the scholars in Linyang Prefecture together. There were so many talents, and those who could pass the examination were regarded as the proud ones of heaven.
Therefore, although the ranking was not satisfactory, he was very satisfied.
Although Zhang Yuan and Cui Anrao had had a premonition, they were still very sorry to get this result. After congratulating them, they asked, "Do you plan to participate in the examination next year?"
Xu Ziqin hesitated for a moment, but finally shook his head and rejected, "My knowledge is not yet solid. To be on the safe side, I'd better wait three years before taking the exam."
His concerns are well-founded.
The Jinshi subject is divided into Jinshi and Tongjinshi. If you do not do well in the exam, you will be included in the list of Tongjinshi. This status is with you for life, and your official performance is far inferior to that of a formal Jinshi.
As the saying goes, if you wash Mrs. Ru's feet, you will be born as a Jinshi.
Jinshi and fellow Jinshi are the difference between the principal wife and the concubine. Since you can be the principal wife, who would want to be the concubine?
Everyone understood this and all looked at Cui Weizhen, "Will Weizhen end next year?"
Cui Weizhen nodded. He had already wasted too much time and was no longer willing to wait any longer.
Zhang Yuan felt that with his strength, he would definitely be on the gold list next year, but he still reminded him, "Weizhen, Ziqin, Juren are qualified to study in the Imperial College. You might as well go to the capital early and use your connections to find the qualifications."
, enter the Imperial College to learn more knowledge, and you will be more confident when the time comes to take the exam."
Xu Ziqin was thoughtful and couldn't make up his mind for a moment. After all, it was expensive to go to Beijing. His whole family was in Linxi County, so he had to be cautious when traveling to Beijing to study.
Cui Weizhen had already made preparations to go to Beijing. Now that the provincial examination results were out, there was no need to stay in Linyang Mansion. However, in this case, Ye Zhenzhen would have to be wronged.
"What do I have to feel wronged about?"
Ye Zhenzhen asked in confusion, "Are you talking about my mother's family? That's a problem, but my parents are in good health and don't need special care from me. I can just come back to visit relatives when I have time in the future."
She had not yet deeply felt the transportation difficulties in ancient times. She just thought she was going to university outside and didn't take it to heart at all.
Marry the chicken, follow the chicken. There has never been a daughter who got married because her natal family and her husband were separated. No matter what, Ye Zhenzhen would always leave with Cui Weizhen.
The two discussed various details on the road. As soon as they returned to the other courtyard, they met the beaming Aunt Cui. The ceremony officer had already come to announce the good news, and the neighbors gathered around to share the joy. Ye Zhenzhen hurriedly asked Yuxiu and Aunt Guilan to have a morning breakfast.
The prepared copper coins were distributed to those who came to congratulate them, and it was quite lively again.
The whole day was noisy, with people coming one after another to congratulate him. Cui Weizhen was so busy that when he finally got some free time at night, he had to write letters to Wang Xuezheng in the capital, his sixth uncle and others to announce the good news.
Just fell asleep late at night.
The next day was the teacher appreciation banquet.
Cui Weizhen attracted much attention as Jieyuan. The examiner greatly appreciated his poetry and wanted to accept him as his disciple at the banquet. After asking, he found out that he had already studied under him and was the proud disciple of his colleagues, so he had to give up with regret.
They stayed in Fucheng for a few more days, and after taking care of the necessary entertainment, they finally set off home.