The provincial examination results have been released.
Because it is the season when sweet-scented osmanthus blooms, the provincial examination list is also called Guibang.
Since the gold rating of "Teaching War and Defending Strategies" was changed to top-A, Su Ping's total score has jumped from 72 votes, which was unbeatable to everyone, to the top of the list with 108 votes!
As soon as the Guibang was announced, the news quickly swept through the streets and alleys of Yangjing.
Until this time, everyone knew that the person who wrote "Wu Yi" was named Su Ping.
As a result, Duke Dingguo's Mansion was once again pushed to the forefront.
Inner house.
Mrs. Zhou sat upright, her hands in her sleeves clenched tightly until her fingertips turned white.
From the beginning, I didn’t think Su Ping would take part in the provincial examination, then I didn’t think Su Ping could win the examination, and now...
Jieyuan!
Still a full ticket to solve the problem!
This means that Su Ping has a very solid foundation in classics, policy theory, poetry and poetry, and he has a certain degree of confidence in both the joint examination and the palace examination.
Even if you gather all the Huiyuan and No. 1 prizes, you might become another three-yuan winner in Daqing!
Zhou thought hard and couldn't figure out what was going on.
Didn’t you say you just started studying?
In less than a year's work, you can possess such profound knowledge?
After much thought, she could only think of one possibility.
Su Ping is hiding his clumsiness.
Bang~!
The tea cup was smashed to pieces.
"How dare you harm me like this?!"
Zhou was furious and furious.
If Su Ping showed such talent from the beginning, why would he have to put so much thought into it? It was both coercion and inducement.
Xiao Zhi was moved directly by reason and emotion, and coupled with Shen Xinlan's appearance and figure, he was not afraid that Su Ping would not let go.
If you really want to refuse to agree, just give up and settle for another goal.
How can we be as passive as now, unable to advance or retreat?
This is all because of Su Ping!
"Poor mountains and harsh waters bring out unruly people, and that's true."
Mrs. Zhou finally calmed down a little, and the old housekeeper Tang Yuan walked in.
"Madam, there are many candidates coming to the door. Please see Su Ping."
"..."
The hand that had just been loosened was clenched tightly again, and Mrs. Zhou became furious: "Let them get out! Get out of here!"
"Madam...these are all candidates for the modern imperial examination."
The old butler reminded me, "I came to Su Ping to invite him to the deer roaring banquet tonight."
"..."
Zhou's anger subsided a lot in an instant.
Naturally, she didn't take one or two people seriously.
But if it were a hundred, she would have to weigh it.
What if there are several future cabinet ministers among them?
"Madam, don't worry, this old slave has dealt with these people on the grounds that my uncle is tired and resting. It's just..."
Tang Yuan said hesitantly, "There is a person coming towards the gate of the mansion. This... old servant thinks it is better to ask Madam for instructions."
"Who?" Zhou raised his eyebrows.
"A new imperial examination candidate named Han Shuang is also a candidate for this provincial examination."
The old housekeeper said.
Zhou's eyes flashed: "It's just Yayuan, why do you pay so much attention to it?"
"The one who led him here is the eldest lady."
"Um?"
Ms. Zhou raised her eyebrows and remembered what her daughter had said to her that day.
It seems that this person named Han Shuang is my daughter's ideal person.
It's okay to see it.
"Please go to the main hall, I will come soon."
Zhou ordered.
Soon, Mr. Zhou changed into formal clothes and met Han Shuang, who had made Shen Xinlan miss him day and night, in the main hall of the second entrance.
"I've met the Crown Prince's wife."
Han Shuang bowed her hands.
Zhou was slightly stunned.
I have to say that my daughter has really good taste.
This Han Shuang has delicate eyebrows and is even more beautiful than a woman. No matter where she is placed, she is probably the object of countless young girls' pursuit.
He is also polite and has excellent demeanor.
If there were no other plans, judging from the appearance alone, the Zhou family would be willing to betroth Shen Xinlan to him.
"No need to be polite."
Mrs. Zhou nodded and winked at her daughter beside her: "When friends come to visit, you have to treat them well, you know?"
"Uh, madam, you don't have to be polite. I'm here to see Mr. Su. May I ask if he is at home now?"
Han Shuang waved her hands quickly.
Mrs. Zhou's face suddenly darkened and she looked at her daughter.
Shen Xinlan lowered her head and looked away.
Of course she knew why Han Shuang was here, but she simply couldn't refuse.
Han Shuang just smiled and asked her if she could introduce Mr. Su, and she agreed without thinking.
Along the way, I just felt like my heart was pounding, and I didn't even think about the fact that Su Ping was not at home.
"..."
When Mrs. Zhou saw her daughter's appearance, she immediately understood the situation and felt very angry.
Just as he was about to shirk his words, a high-pitched singing sound came from the door of the house.
"His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince has arrived!"
"???"
Zhou's expression suddenly changed.
Is it possible that the Ninth Prince is visiting at this time because of Su Ping?
Just as he was wondering, the young man ran in out of breath: "Madam, Madam... the Ninth Prince brought a large cart of books and said that he wanted to become Su Ping's disciple!"
"Become a disciple of Su Ping??"
Zhou's scalp instantly became numb.
The Ninth Prince is a good poet, this is something that Manyang Jingdou knows.
But she never imagined that the majestic prince would be so condescending and want to worship Su Ping as his disciple in such a big way!
The most important thing is... he also successfully arrived at Dingguo Duke's Mansion.
What does this mean?
Did Emperor Yongtai acquiesce to the Ninth Prince's behavior?
In the confusion of thoughts, the Ninth Prince had already walked in.
"Ms. Shen Zhou, a foreigner, has met His Highness the Ninth Prince."
Mrs. Zhou bravely bowed and bowed.
"There is no need to be polite, Madam Prince. This prince is here to see Su Ping. Where are the others?"
The Ninth Prince went straight in.
"This... to be honest with Your Highness, my son-in-law is not in the house at this time."
Zhou was a bit embarrassed.
"Not here?"
The Ninth Prince raised his eyebrows and looked around.
Su Ping is far outside Yangjing, so he will definitely not be able to find him.
But this time, I suddenly saw an acquaintance.
"Han...?"
The Ninth Prince opened his mouth wide and pointed at Han Shuang.
"Han Shuang has met His Highness the Ninth Prince."
Han Shuang received the gift and winked at the Ninth Prince crazily.
"Why are you here?"
The Ninth Prince rolled his eyes and asked instead.
"Well, to be honest with Your Highness, I am here to become my disciple."
Han Shuang tilted her head slightly in embarrassment.
Zhou saw this and became suspicious of Han Shuang's background.
I heard from my daughter that although Han Shuang's family was in business, he had good hands and eyes, had contacts with the families of major officials in Yangjing, and was highly respected in the circle of the rich and powerful.
This is not difficult to understand.
But the circle of powerful people is not the same concept as the prince.
Can a businessman make friends with a prince?
And judging from the Ninth Prince's demeanor, it was obvious that he and Han Shuang were not just acquaintances...
What is the origin of this Han Shuang?
"May I ask, Madam, where has Mr. Su gone? Did you say when he will be back?"
Seeing Zhou staring straight at her, Han Shuang quickly changed the subject and asked.
Just as Zhou was about to answer, there was suddenly a noise outside.
It's the same boy as before.
"Husband...ma'am...there are so...many...people..."
"What kind of crime should I be punished for disturbing His Highness in such a panic?"
Mrs. Zhou frowned and said in a deep voice, "Stand up and speak."
The boy stood up, took a few deep breaths, and then said: "Mrs. Qi Cun, Duke Fu, Duke An, Marquis Rongyang, Marquis Ningde...all arrived at the gate of the mansion!"
"!!!"
Zhou was completely stunned on the spot.
What the young man has just applied for is not an ordinary duke, but the hereditary and irreplaceable title of Lord Wu!
Although the status and power of the idle family have declined a lot, the sum of so many people is still a force that cannot be underestimated.
Originally, it was normal for them to interact with each other since they were from the same family of military commanders.
But today...it's obvious that these people are here for Su Ping.
Mrs. Zhou rubbed her brows and said, "Please come in, everyone."
At this point, we can only take one step at a time.
After a while, a dozen burly men walked in noisily, followed by a group of little kids.
"Is your baby smart enough to scare the teacher into a latrine and fill him with sour water?"
"That's better than your boy going to a brothel before his hair even grows!"
"Hey, visiting a brothel can only prove the usefulness of my old Lu family. You can't envy me!"
"..."
The strong men, regardless of their age or rank, were so fierce in the fight that they wanted to roll up their sleeves and have a fight.
Those ten or so little kids were crying with mournful faces, as if they were crying without tears as if their own father had died.
You are fighting for your own rights, so why are we involved?
"Hey, Brother Xiu~"
One of them poked the teenage boy next to him with his elbow and asked: "Is what your father said true or false? Did you go to a brothel?"
"I do not……"
The young man had a look of sorrow on his face, "Don't listen to that old guy's nonsense, I really didn't go shopping..."
"Just go shopping. What are you denying? Are you going to look down on you or something?"
Another kid joined in, hooked his neck, and asked mysteriously: "How is it? Is that taste exciting?"
"Tell me, tell me quickly..."
"Count me in next time..."
"..."
A bunch of children were huddled together, talking all over the place.
"...Okay, I admit, I really went."
The young man sighed, and just as the eyes of his companions lit up, he changed the subject again and said: "It was just someone who took me there. I only went there once, and I haven't tasted any benefits yet..."
"Hi~! Okay, you really have been there!"
"Tell me, which one are you going to? Miaoyinju, Jiaofangsi, or Tianxiang Pavilion?"
"Our adults often go to these places, and he dares to commit crimes? I see, he went to Yihong Building, Chunhua Garden, etc..."
"..."
My friends who didn't know anything just now suddenly turned into kings of understanding and spoke clearly and logically.
The young man had a dark face and said nothing.
Someone else asked: "Tell me, who took you there? Why did you take you but not us? Do you look down on your brothers?"
As soon as these words came out, they immediately aroused public outrage.
"Yes, I must explain who took you there!"
"Quickly tell me who it is!"
"..."
The young man smiled coldly and said, "Do you know why I was hung at the door of the house and beaten for a whole hour that time?"
"Why?"
All the little kids were terrified.
The young man curled his lips and pointed his thumb at himself: "Because even if I, Lu Xiu, are beaten to death, I will never betray my brothers!"
"Well done, Brother Xiu!"
"This is what a man should do!"
"Why don't you and I chop off the chicken's head and burn it on yellow paper today, and make an alliance with our blood?"
"..."
The flattery from his companions made Lu Xiu even more proud.
Suddenly, a voice asked in his ear: "So, you are very loyal?"
"That's me, Lu...!!!"
Lu Xiu's hair suddenly stood up in the middle of speaking, and then his ears were lifted up in the next moment.
The friends who had just surrounded him like stars holding the moon were now either looking up at the sky or biting their nails. What was even more outrageous was that one of them had a snot that fell out of his nose just as he said it.
Just like an unweaned baby.
"I brought you here to become my apprentice. If Xiao Shijun doesn't like you, I'll see if I don't skin you!"
Lu Guogong, Lu Chaoyang, glared at Lu Xiu fiercely, then separated the chaotic crowd and said to Zhou, "Madam, where is Su Ping? Please call Su Ping."
Someone spoke to bring up the topic, and all the princes stopped arguing and became quiet, looking at Zhou.
Only then did they see the Ninth Prince.
"Well, I have met His Highness the Ninth Prince."
All the strong men came to greet him one after another.
"Uncles, you're welcome."
The Ninth Prince suppressed his laughter and asked, "I wonder if you are all here looking for Su Ping?"
"Yes, as soon as "No Clothes" came out, my little boy actually started learning to recite poems and write poems correctly."
"My boy admires Xiao Shijun very much. He cried and begged me to bring him to become my disciple..."
"My son said that if he could not learn from Xiao Shijun, he would rather starve to death at home. I am really helpless..."
"..."
The Ninth Prince's mood suddenly became a little heavy.
If he becomes a fellow apprentice with these little brats, will he ever see anyone else in the future?
Facing this kind of scene, Zhou felt at a loss for the first time in his life.
Should you tell them that Su Ping ran away a long time ago?
While he was struggling, a sharp and smooth voice sounded from behind the crowd.
"Your Majesty said: Is a Jieyuan worthy of your fawning? Where do you go back to where you came from?"
The noise stopped abruptly.
Everyone was startled and looked back.
Sure enough, Jia Hongyi stood at the door with a smiling expression that made everyone shudder.
Ever since, a farce ended hastily.
A group of outsiders quickly left the Duke's Mansion.
Zhou stood there, lost in thought.
"What is mother thinking?"
Shen Xinlan retracted her gaze from the back and asked.
"I'm thinking about your Majesty's words."
Zhou walked to the main seat and sat down, frowning and said: "Tell me, does your Majesty know that Su Ping has left?"
"You should know. Is there anything else that can be hidden from His Majesty in Yangjing?"
Shen Xinlan said without thinking.
"That's what I say, but it's not necessarily true this time."
Zhou's expression was incomprehensible, "Do you still remember the servant I sent to keep an eye on Su Ping? I thought it was impossible for Su Ping to escape his sight."
Shen Xinlan suddenly raised her head: "What do you mean..."
"If His Majesty doesn't know that Su Ping has left..."
Zhou didn't say anything clearly, but her eyes had become strange.
Everything revolves around the spoken word just now.
It is true that Su Ping is amazing.
It triggered visions twice, and the poem spread thousands of miles, shocking the entire Zhongzhou.
If this is the case, there is no doubt that Su Ping will be highly valued. From now on, his official career will be prosperous and he will be able to be a first-rank official.
But don’t forget that all people are united as one...
This was something that countless generations of emperors in the history of Zhongzhou had not been able to do, but a little Su Ping was able to do it.