In the autumn of August, the fragrance of osmanthus blooms, and it is also the harvest season with abundant fruits.
For the candidates, they all look forward to harvest, but the harvest they want is the fruit of fame.
Today, it’s finally the day of ‘listing’.
The relaxed atmosphere before suddenly disappeared and was replaced by infinite tension.
Just last night, Qi Yu suffered from insomnia. He tossed and turned all night and couldn't close his eyes.
Anyway, since I can't sleep, I won't sleep.
So, I got up early, washed, ate, and then went to the hall of the club to sit and wait for the news.
As soon as he walked in, Qi Yu was stunned.
There are so many people like me? They can't sleep either?
Probably yes, I got the answer from their bloodshot eyes. Those dark circles, haha, looked very much like Yin Jun who studied all night in the private school.
Although the hall was crowded, it was completely silent. The candidates all frowned and sat there in a daze, thoughtfully.
These people are all waiting for the good news.
I look forward to it, and my eyes are eager to see through it.
As for whether the person being announced the good news is himself, only God knows.
I heard from old scholars that the ceremony of announcing the success of the examination is also very particular. The most grand one is naturally the first place, Jieyuan. The provincial government will arrange a majestic guard of honor, beating gongs and drums along the way until the victory is announced.
As for other candidates, they do not have this kind of treatment. Instead, they only have one messenger to announce the good news, and there is only one firecracker in the ceremony.
In addition to the honor guard, the titles of names are also particular.
The head of the first place is called Jieyuan, then the second is Yayuan, the third, fourth, and fifth are Jingkui, and the sixth is Yakui. The remaining rankings are all called Juren, and there are no other names.
…
The roosters began to crow, and the golden sunshine shone across the earth.
A stressful day has begun.
At this time, in addition to the gates of the club, all the major inns and the four major city gates will also be opened at the same time to clear the way for the honor guard and the news messenger. As for the homes of ordinary people who have temporary residents of Kaozi, their courtyards will also be opened at this time.
Well, if you are lucky, can you still ask for some money?
Qi Yu made a cup of tea and sat down to wait.
At this time, Qi Jing also came over. He first nodded to Qi Yu and then sat down with the crowd.
Everything is still!
very quiet.
very nervous.
Qi Yu also clenched his fists. He was so nervous that his palms and soles were covered in sweat, and his breathing became heavier and heavier.
Suddenly, a horse ran up the street. Looking again, the horse had a big red silk ribbon around its neck.
Yes! The good news messenger is coming!
Haha, did I win?
Just when everyone's hearts were in their throats, the horse roared past the entrance of the club and turned and ran in the other direction.
Plop!
My hanging heart suddenly dropped, as if the fall was painful.
Not long after that, there was a burst of crackling firecrackers.
Someone got hit!
Unfortunately, it's not me.
But it doesn't matter, it's still early.
The good news in the provincial examination started with Sun Shan, that is, working backwards, but Jieyuan, who came first, came last. Therefore, it is too early to draw a conclusion now.
Everyone comforts themselves like this, including Qi Yu.
Not long after, another horse ran past the door, then the second, the third...
Ta-ta-ta.
Suddenly, a tall horse stopped in front of the gate.
Then, a messenger came running in and sang loudly: "Good news! Mr. Jinyu is ranked 61st in the high school examination!"
Immediately afterwards, the sound of firecrackers rang...
Surprisingly, no one responded.
The announcer was stunned for a moment, then called again, but still no one answered.
Wrong place?
No, the address written above is obviously here!
When I was confused about the good news, I suddenly saw a gray-haired old man standing up. He clapped his hands, laughed strangely, and said, "Hey! Okay! I'm hit!" After that, he gritted his teeth and said,
Fell to the ground.
Just when everyone looked stunned, the old man woke up again. He got up, opened his legs and ran towards the door. He was laughing as he ran, even his hair was spread out, and he was shouting
Saying: "I got it?...Haha, I finally got it!"
All the examinees sighed sadly, alas, another one has gone crazy.
However, the arrival of a messenger will require money to seal the wedding, so what should we do?
Now that the real owner is crazy, who will pay for it?
For the sake of face, the steward of the club had to take out five hundred coins as a token token, and kept sighing about bad luck.
This situation reminded Qi Yu of an old man named Fan Jin.
well……
The road to the imperial examination is also a poignant history of blood and tears.
Some people cry, some laugh, some go crazy, some make trouble...
After sighing, you still have to wait.
Not long after, several more lucky people came to report the good news, and they also set off firecrackers.
Yes, someone got it.
But the latter ones were no longer crazy, and the messenger was very happy to get the lucky money.
Time passed like this little by little, very slowly, very slowly.
The sun also turned from red to blazing, approaching noon.
Qi Yu licked his chapped lips and his eyes became a little distracted.
Why? Why is there no my name?
Could it be that I was unlucky and failed in this subject?
When I thought of this, all kinds of thoughts came to my mind, and my heart was beating wildly.
What a torment!
Just when Qi Yu was about to get discouraged, a horse suddenly stopped and ran in and sang loudly: "The good news is that Mr. Qi Yu is ranked sixth in the high school examination - Ya Kui!"
clang!
Qi Yu's wrist suddenly trembled, and the tea cup in his hand suddenly fell to the ground and broke into pieces. There was a buzz in his head, and his thinking fell into chaos.
Qi Jing's reaction was the quickest. He first muttered "Safety", and then came over to give Qi Yu a pat on the back. He had heard Yin Jun say that Brother Shaocheng had a history of madness.
Come back, don’t let the old disease relapse again!
"Shaocheng wakes up... Shaocheng returns..."
"Brother Qi, don't worry, I'm fine now."
Sure enough, Qi Yu's eyes regained their luster. He smiled brightly, took out a couple of silver coins from his arms, stuffed them into Xi Chai's hands, and said, "Thank you for traveling all the way here. I'm happy for the money. I'd like to pay you back."
I hope you will accept it."
After Xicha took it, he quickly said with a smile: "Master Qi, you are serious, this is what a villain should do."
Master Qi?
Oh oh!
Now that I have become a human being, I am naturally called the master.
…
After the announcer left, the candidates sitting nearby began to come over to congratulate Qi Yu, saying "Master Qi" and "Master Qi that", as if they were very familiar with each other.
However, Qi Yu still saw strong envy and jealousy from the depths of their eyes.
Are they dissatisfied?
It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, we don't care.
Qi Yu still kept his smile, thanked and returned the gifts one by one, haha, isn't it just for fun now?
You know, among the four great joys in life, the greatest is the imperial examination and high school. If you are not happy now, when will you be happy?
After a while, a group of honor guards suddenly passed by on the street. They were playing gongs and drums along the way, which was very lively.
ah!
The first Jie Yuan was born!
Behind, there is no more!
Afterwards, bursts of sighs and sighs came one after another.
Those who had not waited for the good news had no choice but to check the list, which included Qi Jing.
As for the main list, it will be posted in the future. Since the suspense is lost, who will read it?
Qi Yu comforted Qi Jing and said, "Brother Qi, don't be depressed yet. The rankings haven't been announced yet. You still have a chance."
"It feels a bit hanging..."
While the two were talking, they saw another government servant running over and looking for Qi Yu.
"Mr. Qi, this is your official uniform, please accept it. Tomorrow morning, Governor Lu will hold a banquet of deer singing, and I ask you to come in your formal attire. The time is: we will welcome you at this time, and the banquet will begin at noon."
Qi Yu took it and thanked him: "Thank you for letting me know!"
The Lu Ming Banquet is a banquet hosted by the local chief official to entertain the new imperial examination candidates, in order to show the local officials' love for talents and emphasis on education. Of course, for the candidates, they should also express their gratitude to the local parents and officials in a general and righteous manner.
The grace of cultivation.
Look at this uniform, with a big black hat, a green robe with a round collar and a right hem, and large sleeves. It inherits some characteristics of Hanfu. Well, fortunately, although it is not gorgeous, it is also a status symbol!
…
It's lunch time.
This time, Qi Yu was the host and hosted a banquet for Qi Jing.
However, this meal was very simple, because I would accompany Qi Jing to check the list later.