Autumn harvest has begun in the land of Anlu, and the whole palace is busy.
At this moment, a sudden news broke the tranquility of Zhu Hao's small circle.
Gongsun Yi sent someone to send a message back, saying that he had passed the exam!
The news did not reach home, but came back through the people Zhu Hao sent to the provincial capital to negotiate business. It was first sent to the palace and made known to Tang Yin and Zhu Hao.
"Tell me again, Fengyuan... passed the examination?"
Tang Yin was very surprised when he heard this.
Zhu Haodao: "That's what it says in the letter... The person delivering the good news hasn't arrived yet, so it will probably only be a matter of a day or two. I plan to go to the master's wife first and inform her of the good news. Do you want to come with me?"
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Tang Yin originally wanted to take the letter and read it, but Zhu Hao shrank his hand and took the letter back, probably because it was not convenient for you to read it.
Tang Yin frowned: "Zhu Hao, didn't you say that Fengyuan... has little talent and little learning, and it will take a few more years to pass the examination?"
"Perhaps it's Mr. Gongsun's extraordinary performance?"
Zhu Hao had a smile on his face, "Are you going or not?"
Tang Yin felt that the matter was not that simple, but now that Gongsun Yi had not come back, and Zhu Hao did not explain it to him in detail, he couldn't figure it out at the moment, so he had to say: "Let's go, together."
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Tang Yin went to the girls' school with Zhu Hao.
The road is not far. Originally, Zhu Hao wanted to avoid the inconvenience caused by the long distance between the palace and the laboratory. This was taken into consideration when choosing the location.
On the way, Tang Yin couldn't help asking again, but Zhu Hao just answered casually.
When I arrived outside the girls' school, I heard the sound of girls reading from inside. In this era, there were very few voices of girls studying. It is estimated that few people in the entire Ming Dynasty would open a girls' school like Zhu Hao.
"Little boss, what are you...?"
Gong Yeling heard the knock on the door and came to open the door. Seeing Zhu Hao coming with Tang Yin, he asked curiously.
Zhu Hao usually avoids coming to the girls' school. Even though he is the boss and only a child, he still tries to avoid contact as much as possible in this era of great defense between men and women. This is also to consider the reputation of the girls studying there.
Zhu Hao said: "Please inform Mrs. Gongsun that I am here and tell her about Mr. Gongsun."
"Um."
Gong Yeling turned around and went to the classroom, and the courtyard door opened.
But Zhu Hao and Tang Yin did not enter the courtyard, but waited in the alley at the entrance.
After a while, Mrs. Gongsun came out with a little curiosity in her eyes.
When the husband goes to the provincial capital to take an exam, either the husband will come back to inform him whether he passed the exam or not, or someone will come to announce the good news... Although the latter is unlikely, it should not be Zhu Hao and Tang Yin.
"Mr. Tang, boss, why are you two here?"
Mrs. Gongsun asked after saluting.
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Master, congratulations. I just got the news that Mr. Gongsun passed the sixth place in the Huguang Provincial Examination. He will return the same day after attending the Luming Banquet. It is estimated that he will arrive in three or four days."
Anlu."
"What?"
Mrs. Gongsun was completely stunned.
Even Tang Yin was a little confused: "Zhu Hao, you mean... Fengyuan passed the sixth place in the provincial examination?"
This score sounded to Tang Yin... too high.
With Gongsun Yi's level, it's not wrong to barely pass the exam. He directly got sixth place in the exam. How much talent and learning do you need to achieve such a result? Besides, you didn't say that before...
Mrs. Gongsun could hardly stand still and asked anxiously: "My boss, is this news...reliable?"
The good news came unexpectedly. Not only did Mrs. Gongsun have doubts about this, but even Tang Yin was also curious. So far, only Zhu Hao has said that Gongsun Yi passed the exam. He has never heard of the so-called letter written by Gongsun Yi in his hand.
I didn't see the content inside.
Zhu Hao raised the letter in his hand and said, "Mrs. Gongsun, this is the letter Mr. Gongsun sent back. Please open it and read it."
With that said, he handed over the letter.
Tang Yin discovered that the letter... had indeed not been opened, but Zhu Hao clearly said that Gongsun Yi had written a letter to inform him, and said that this was what was written in the letter. How could you know the contents without seeing the letter? Or did you say that you had already opened it?
Was it opened and sealed? Or was there another letter?
Mrs. Gongsun took the letter with trembling hands. When she opened it and read it carefully, she covered her mouth and nose and two lines of hot tears flowed down her face.
Tang Yin hurriedly asked: "How?"
Mrs. Gongsun cried with joy, but she was a little confused after hearing Tang Yin's questions... Aren't you here to tell me the good news? Why are you asking me how I am?
"Master Wife, am I right?"
Zhu Hao asked with a smile.
Mrs. Gongsun moved her head up and down, and then made another big salute: "My lord, he was able to pass the examination, thanks to the support of you two. Please accept my concubine and pay your respects."
Tang Yin had an expression of "Huh? How could this happen?", as if he couldn't accept the fact that Gongsun Yi passed the examination. However, after thinking about it, it was impossible for the woman in front of him not to recognize her husband's handwriting, and it was impossible for Gongsun Yi not to be admitted.
If you have to write a letter saying that you passed the exam...then it can only be...
Did I underestimate Gongsun Fengyuan?
"Master, please go back and tell your family the good news. I will give you a day off today. It is estimated that the person delivering the good news will come in the next two days, two or three days earlier than Mr. Gongsun. Then I will bring someone to your house to support you.
Facade..." Zhu Hao said with a smile.
"Uh-huh!"
Mrs. Gongsun was still wiping her tears.
For her, happiness came too suddenly.
Married to a student husband, he seems to be from a poor family, with no background, and has been ridiculed by his brothers and sisters at home. Who would have thought that he would pass the civil examination in just two years, which means that he can become an official in the future, then she can be regarded as an "investment"
"That's right... I'm going to be an official's wife soon..."
"Mr. Tang, my master, that concubine is going back first!" Mrs. Gongsun bowed and said goodbye. After walking three steps, she stumbled twice and almost fell down.
Just then Gong Yeling came out and supported Mrs. Gongsun, her face full of curiosity.
When Gong Yeling heard Mrs. Gongsun finish explaining the situation, she couldn't help but show an expression of astonishment.
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After announcing the good news to Mrs. Gongsun, Tang Yin looked depressed and followed Zhu Hao back to the palace.
"Mr. Tang, please be happy. Why does it make you so sad? Are you afraid, like I said, that you won't be able to suppress Mr. Gongsun in the future?"
Zhu Hao joked with a smile.
Tang Yin shook his head: "There is something fishy. I know you won't tell me. When Fengyuan comes back, I will ask him personally."
Zhu Hao smiled and said nothing.
Two days later.
The fast horse announcing the good news for the provincial examination has indeed arrived.
This time, three people in Anlu have passed the exam, which can be said to be a remarkable achievement. After all, Anlu is not a big state capital, with only two counties under its jurisdiction. The quality of education is very average, and only more than 60 people can be admitted at one time.
Under such circumstances, being able to pass three exams in one go is already among the best results in recent provincial examinations.
On the Gongsun family side.
Zhu Hao took Tang Yin and Lu Song over to help take care of him.
Because Tang and Lu were men, they were too embarrassed to go into the inner room, so they acted as greeters at the door. Zhu Hao was just a child, as if he was a member of the family. Even if he stood in front of Gongsun Yi's mother, others would not
Just think of Zhu Hao as Gongsun Yi's younger brother or nephew...it's not surprising at all.
"Old madam, you have really raised a good son. Mr. Gongsun will honor his ancestors and has a promising future!"
The person who brought the good news tried his best to say nice things, and made Gongsun Yi's wife as beautiful as heaven.
The eyes of the neighbors around me were full of envy.
Relatively speaking, there are more children studying in the city than in the countryside, but those who can pass the examination are rare, let alone those who pass the examination and have a bright future.
The good news here is not over yet.
Another person came to the palace, but it was Yuan Zonggao who brought two officials from the royal palace, Shi Si, and several guards, carrying two boxes to congratulate Gongsun Yi, who had been a tutor in the palace.
This gift was not given by Tang Yin and Lu Song, but brought by Yuan Zonggao, which was quite particular in itself.
"Mr. Yuan, I can't afford it."
The old lady hurriedly went over to thank Yuan Zonggao.
She didn't know the others, but she knew Yuan Zonggao. It was Yuan Zonggao who personally came to invite Gongsun Yi to teach in the palace. That was a move that changed Gongsun Yi's fate.
Yuan Zonggao said with a smile: "Feng Yuan is an outstanding scholar. I thought he would definitely be able to go to high school, so I invited him to the palace to teach the crown prince. I hope he will continue his efforts and be on the list next spring... This is an expression from His Highness Prince Xing. Please be sure to accept it.
Down."
The crowd of onlookers became more lively.
Normally, it would be good to be congratulated by someone like the magistrate or county magistrate if you pass the examination, but now it would be nice to be congratulated by the royal palace official.
Yuan Zonggao was born as a Jinshi, and his reputation and status were displayed there. When he arrived, he outshone all the visitors who came to congratulate him.
However, Yuan Zonggao still had some airs. After a brief congratulation, he left without going into the house to sit down for a cup of tea or anything. But even so, it was enough to make this small courtyard shine.
Tang Yin originally wanted to go over and salute Yuan Zonggao, but Yuan Zonggao just smiled politely at him and left.
Zhu Hao could see that Yuan Zonggao was probably still angry with Tang Yin, and there was no possibility of reconciliation between the two parties for the time being.
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Gongsun's house is very lively.
Tang Yin and Lu Song couldn't stay long, so they left early. They thought Zhu Hao would stay to help with the management, but unexpectedly they also left together.
"Mr. Gongsun is going to be an official now. It seems that Yuan Changshi has a good vision."
Lu Song seemed unaware of the rift between Tang Yin and Yuan Zonggao, and continued to praise Yuan Zonggao for his sharp eyesight.
Tang Yin said: "Gongsun Fengyuan is indeed a leader among young scholars, but he is far away from being named on the Guiban... Forget it, let's not mention it for now! He is expected to come back in a few days."
After all, it's not that far from Anlu to Wuchang, and letters also take time on the road. It's estimated that Gongsun Yi will be back in Anlu in two or three days.
Tang Yin was full of doubts, so he naturally wanted to ask Gongsun Yi for clarification.
"Zhu Hao, don't you have anything to say to me?"
Tang Yin looked at Zhu Hao again.
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "What can I say? First, I regret that I could not take part in the provincial examination, and then express my envy for Mr. Gongsun's success in the examination? Should I learn more from him in the future?"
"You, you..."
Tang Yin didn't know how to evaluate Zhu Hao, so he shook his head and sighed again.