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Chapter 149 When the Apricot Ranking is Nominated (Ask for a Monthly Ticket!!!)

While the examinees were waiting anxiously, the third month of the lunar calendar came.

As the day when the test results were released approached, the entire city of Bianjing became extremely lively.

Since this is the season when the apricot blossoms are blooming, the list that will be tried is also called the apricot list.

On this day, the gate of the Gongyuan was so crowded that some people even climbed onto the trees in order to see the list.

Of course, a noble family like the Marquis of Dongchang does not need to go to see the list in person, just wait in the restaurant in front of the Gongyuan, and send the servants to look at the list.

The owner of the restaurant is also very good at doing business, and the private rooms upstairs are all called "the number one" and "winning at one stroke". Usually, such private rooms cost a few pennies, but today they directly ask for a hundred and ten pennies. It's still hard to get a seat, so you need to book in advance.

No matter how rich the merchants are, they can't order them, and they usually leave them to officials and nobles.

Qin Hao is currently in the box of "Toad Palace Zhe Gui", and the next door is the Ningyuan Hou's Mansion. This time Gu Tingye's return from the election finally made Gu Yankai feel a little better about him. After all, he is his own son. It is natural to care about major events in life.

It's just that Xiao Qin's complexion was a little unhappy, and he could only pretend to smile, but he was praying in his heart.

"Blessed by gods and Buddhas all over the sky, please don't let Gu Tingye pass the exam. Otherwise, how will my family, Gu Tingwei, inherit the title?"

There are also Gu Tingye's fourth and fifth uncles, each of whom pretended to be very concerned, which made Gu Tingye want to vomit.

Really unable to stand the hypocrisy of this family, Gu Tingye made up a reason to go to the toilet and came to Qin Hao's box.

"It's Ting Ye, sit down quickly." Qin Liu greeted.

Speaking of which, the relationship between Gu Tingye and the Dongchang Hou Mansion is also very delicate. Both the Da Qin family and the Xiao Qin family married Gu Yankai, but Gu Tingye is the son of the Bai family and has no blood relationship with the Dong Chang Hou Mansion.

Coupled with Gu Tingye's previous reputation in Bianjing City, Qin Junye and Qin Liu's family didn't like this swinger very much.

It was only later that Qin Hao became friends with Gu Tingye, and he was admitted to Juren again, so he gradually accepted it.

"Thank you, aunt. I have met uncle and cousin." Gu Tingye was not polite either, and sat down after saluting.

Qin Hao joked: "Cousin, it seems that you have a plan in mind this time?"

Gu Tingye smiled complacently: "Don't tell me, I am really sure about this imperial examination. This time the policy is related to horse politics. My father taught me how to dance guns and sticks since I was a child. I am also interested in it. Ma Zheng is also interested in this." I understand a little bit."

Qin Liu's and Qin Junye's feelings were a bit complicated, especially when Qin Junye heard the words, he couldn't help secretly regretting why he didn't teach his son a little stick at the beginning, maybe he would be able to use it in this exam.

Qin Hao is quite calm, anyway, the exams are all over, and the rankings will be released soon, it is useless to say these things now, just wait for the results.

"By the way, how is Yuan Ruo?" Gu Tingye asked.

Qin Hao shook his head: "I was ill for a while when I first came out of the Gongyuan, and I should be fine now, it's a pity"

Qi Heng's knowledge is still very good, if the test question is not Ma Zheng, maybe there is still a chance.

In fact, after coming out of the Gongyuan, Qi Heng probably knew it in his heart. Thinking of the bet he made with Princess Pingning, it was probably impossible to marry Minglan, so he fell seriously ill.

But today is the day when the rankings are released, Qi Heng still came, maybe there is still a little luck in his heart.

Princess Pingning's mood was somewhat conflicted. On the one hand, she didn't want Qi Heng to win the bet, and on the other hand, she wanted her son to go to high school. In the end, she could only sigh.

The private room booked by Duke Qi's mansion was in the front restaurant, and because there were too many people below, Qin Liu's best friend and Princess Pingning only greeted each other at the window.

"Hey, isn't that the Sheng family's carriage?" Gu Tingye suddenly pointed at the crowd below.

Qin Hao saw that it was true, so he asked Buqi to invite them up. Naturally, with the family status of the Sheng family, he couldn't book such a box, so he could only sit in a carriage to see the list.

After a while, Sheng Hong brought a large family into the private room.

"Master Hou, Mrs. Liu, I'm sorry for bothering you." Sheng Hong just thanked him lightly. As a scholar, if he showed too much enthusiasm for the nobles, or his attitude was too humble, he would be ridiculed.

As a scholar-bureaucrat in the Song Dynasty, one must not only know how to do things, but also know how to make a name for himself. Many censors specifically caught Xungui and punished him to death. It was not because of any enmity with Xungui, but to show his evil side and earn "" "clean stream" reputation.

Qin Junye was not angry either. After all, Qin Hao still owed him a favor for going to school in the Sheng Mansion, and he was used to the behavior of these civil servants.

Qin Liu's family was more enthusiastic towards Wang Ruofu: "Miss Wang, sit down quickly, these are the three daughters, right? All of them are beauties, they are really blessed."

Wang Ruofu immediately felt very face-saving, and the Marquis praised herself for being blessed.

"Why don't you greet Mrs. Liu soon?"

"Big lady Shu'an." The three maids greeted in unison this time.

Qin Hao also chatted with Sheng Changbai: "How about it, are you sure?"

Sheng Changbai shook his head with a wry smile: "How can you be sure, just do your best and obey the destiny."

It can be seen that the final policy topic also stumped him.

Gu Tingye suddenly remembered something, and whispered something to Shishi, Shishi left quickly, and soon ran back, holding a box in his hand.

Gu Tingye took the wooden box and walked in front of Minglan: "It's freezing cold in the Gongyuan, this time it's thanks to the girl's knee pads, so let this be a gift in return."

As he spoke, he directly opened the wooden box, and there was a golden step rocker lying quietly inside. There was also an emerald green gemstone inlaid on the golden step rocker, which was even more eye-catching under the eyes.

Both Mo Lan and Ru Lan looked at Ming Lan jealously, especially Mo Lan, with an expression that wished they could grab her right now.

Ming Lan quickly stood up, waved her hands and said, "Second Uncle, you don't need to be so polite, it's just a pair of knee pads, Ming Lan really can't afford such a generous gift."

Gu Tingye wanted to persuade her to accept it, Qin Hao said: "Cousin, you don't need to show off so much even if you know you are rich, and besides, the grand family has a clean style, isn't your yellow and white thing a shame to the Sheng family style?"

"How about this, don't worry, go and fetch my newly acquired Zihao pen."

Soon the Zihao brush was brought out, and Qin Hao directly exchanged the wooden box of the Zihao pen for Gu Tingye's wooden box, and then inserted the golden step inside into Qin Liushi's head as if offering a treasure.

"Mother, how do you think my business is doing?"

"Haha~~~"

Qin Hao's coquettish operation immediately caused everyone to burst into laughter.

Qin Liu scolded with a smile: "Look at my son, you still say he is a scholar, he is taking advantage of others."

But Wang Ruofu said enviously: "What did Mrs. Liu say, such a filial son, no one else can envy her."

Wang Ruofu was really envious. She married a husband who looked like a boss, and gave birth to a son who looked like a father. In these years, let alone decent gifts, she didn't even say a few words of thoughtful words to her.

The embarrassing atmosphere in the private room disappeared instantly, and Sheng Changbai also smiled at Minglan: "It's just a pen, you can keep it, and practice your writing well when you go back, so as not to make people laugh."

"Thank you, Second Uncle, and thank you, Young Master."

Minglan thanked in embarrassment, bowed to accept the wooden box, and sat back in her corner.

"Haha~~~" There was another burst of laughter in the private room.

At this time, suddenly, there was a commotion at the gate of the Gongyuan.

Suddenly someone shouted: "The list is released!"

In an instant, everyone's attention was attracted, and even Qin Hao looked out the window.

The black crowd at the gate of the Gongyuan burst into cheers from time to time, and every time someone in the crowd raised their arms and shouted: "I passed the exam."

Immediately, it will arouse the envious eyes of the people around.

Of course, some people searched all over the list but did not find their name, and left the Gongyuan in despair.

After about a quarter of an hour, there was a sudden noise in the restaurant, and someone shouted.

"Congratulations to Uncle Zhongyong's high school apricot list!"

Uncle Zhongyong was so excited that he danced with his arms and legs: "Reward, great reward, haha, my son is in high school!"

There is no ranking in the examination, all those on the list will be called "Gongshi", and only No.1 will be named "Huiyuan".

If you pass the "Gongshi" exam, you are eligible to participate in the next palace examination, and the palace examination does not dismiss candidates.

For noble families, it is definitely rare to be admitted to Jinshi, so it is no wonder that Uncle Zhongyong is so excited.

Afterwards, sporadic good news came one after another. After all, it is normal for honorable families to produce dudes. Young talents generally belong to the category of genetic variation, which can be met but not sought.

The atmosphere in the private room also became a little heavy for a while. Everyone knew that there were completely two kinds of lives at the top and bottom of the apricot list. For the scholar-bureaucrat class.

In the Song Dynasty, the scholar-bureaucrats should not be too happy. If they can’t be punished, they are talking about the Song Dynasty. Unlike the Ming Dynasty, if they fail, they will be dragged out by the emperor and spanked.

The scholar-bureaucrats in the Song Dynasty not only had extremely high annual salaries, but also had various benefits comparable to civil servants in later generations. Basically, as long as they did not rebel, they would be able to live comfortably. For example, Sheng Hong’s greatest wish was to survive until 70 years old and become a third-rank man. Emeritus, on-the-job benefits, the same lot.

How rich were Song Dynasty officials?It is said that Sima Guang and others saw that Shao Yong, a famous scholar with virtue second to none at the time, was poor and did not match his status as a university student.So Fu Bi and Sima Guang actually organized some retired officials to jointly build a large manor for him in the south of Tianjin Bridge, west of Tiangong Temple in Luoyang.

According to legend, there are small bridges and flowing water in Shaoyong Manor, and the fields are connected with fields. There are more than 30 houses in a single house.

Shao Yong happily accepted it, named the manor "Easy Nest", and wrote a poem to express his sincere gratitude.

The poem said: "I would like to thank you all for buying the garden. The forest and springs in Luoyang City are occupied. Seven thousand steps are used to level the water, and more than [-] families compete for money..."

It can be seen that the officials of the Song Dynasty were rich.

Suddenly, there was another burst of noise from the restaurant, and suddenly someone shouted out of breath.

"My lord, son, I hit it!"

Sheng Hong couldn't sit still when he heard it, he was too familiar with this voice, it was Dong Rong who was always by his side.

At first, Sheng Hong was afraid that he had heard it wrong, but Wang Ruofu stood up excitedly.

"My son has won, Changbai, you are in high school!"

Sheng Changbai was not too sure, he ran straight to the door of the private room and grabbed Dong Rong who had just run up.

"Did I hit it? Did I really hit it?"

Dong Rong nodded excitedly, panting and said: "I hit it, young master, I really saw it!"

Now the atmosphere in the whole private room became warm, Qin Hao and Gu Tingye congratulated Sheng Changbai.

"Congratulations Brother Changbai for getting what he wanted!"

Sheng Changbai also reacted and bowed his hands in return: "Zihan and Zhonghuai will definitely win the first place in one fell swoop."

Wang Ruofu was already crying with excitement, making the corners of Sheng Hong's mouth twitch.

Mo Lan's expression was a bit strange, her own brother hadn't even passed the Juren exam yet, yet Sheng Changbai was admitted to Jinshi, although she said she looked down on Ru Lan, but in fact she was extremely envious.

Especially seeing Ru Lan's proud expression, Mo Lan wished she could change her brother.

Minglan also congratulated Sheng Changbai: "Congratulations, brother Changbai."

Sheng Changbai had calmed down at this time, but nodded lightly: "Finally lived up to the expectations of my relatives."

Qin Liu's family also said to Wang Ruofu: "Miss Wang got her wish this time."

Wang Ruofu was not stupid, he said hastily: "Young Master is far more knowledgeable than my son, so he must be able to pass high school."

Qin Liu liked to hear these words, and became more enthusiastic towards Wang Ruofu.

At this moment, there was another commotion in the restaurant. This time Qin Junye could hear clearly that this was the most capable servant by his side.

After a while, someone shouted.

"Young Lord of Dongchang Hou Mansion, high school... Huiyuan!"

Now the entire restaurant seemed to have an earthquake, all the expensive boxes were pushed away, and then they looked at the people coming.

What does Huiyuan mean?
In the three-year examination of the entire Song Dynasty, only one person has the exclusive title, representing the pinnacle of all scholars in this session.

Even if it is a child from a poor family, those who can pass the Huiyuan exam can also be called the reincarnation of Wenquxing, and the Xungui family seems to be the first since the Song Dynasty.

Even the nobles who usually had no contact with the Dongchanghou Mansion came to congratulate him.

After all, Xungui and the scholar-official class have always disliked each other. Xungui thinks that the scholar-bureaucrats are a bunch of sour scholars, while the scholar-officials think that Xungui is a group of moths lying on the coffins of their ancestors and waiting to die.

As a son of Xungui, Qin Hao has now won the highest honor in the field that the other party is good at. This is not only to save face for the Dongchang Houfu, but also to give the Xungui family bragging rights in the future.

Didn't you say that our nobles have no talents? Look at the young master of our Dongchang Hou Mansion, he is a serious Huiyuan!
Qin Junye had never received such a courteous reception before, which made him a little at a loss. Of course, he was more excited that his son had passed the Huiyuan exam!
This is something he never dared to dream about before. Originally, his expectation of Qin Hao was to just pass the exam. Even if he was born as a Jinshi after the palace exam, it would be enough to honor his ancestors.

Gu Yankai from the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion next door also came to congratulate him with his little Qin family.

"Brother, congratulations, there is a Wenqu star in Dongchanghou's mansion!"

Gu Yankai's tone was a bit complicated. There was envy for Qin Junye's birth to a good son and anticipation for Gu Tingye. After all, among the four students studying in the Sheng family, two of them have already graduated from high school. Maybe Gu Tingye can also take the exam. where?
Xiao Qin also warmly pulled Qin Liu to congratulate her: "Sister-in-law, you are really lucky."

At this moment, Xiao Qin's mood is actually the same as Gu Yankai's. Seeing other people's sons are good, she can't help but think of her own son, but what she thinks of is her own son, Gu Tingwei.

It's just that when she thinks of Gu Tingwei's dandyism, she can't help feeling tired.

Gu Tingye was also very happy and said to Qin Hao: "Zihan is not only high school, but also won the championship in one fell swoop, I really admire it!"

Sheng Changbai has always admired Qin Hao's knowledge: "Zihan's knowledge is far above mine, and it's not surprising that he passed the Huiyuan exam."

Wang Ruofu was originally complacent that his son had passed high school, but in a blink of an eye Qin Hao not only won the prize, but also won the high school prize. The arrogance that had just risen suddenly disappeared, and he praised Qin Liushi all the time.

Qin Liushi just realized at this time, her son is in high school?Or Huiyuan?

On the other side, Mo Lan and Ru Lan looked at Qin Hao with almost heart-to-heart eyes. That's Xinke Huiyuan!How many literati can be met but not sought.

Minglan was the first to react, and bowed slightly: "Congratulations to the high school reunion of the young master."

Qin Hao also didn't expect that he would win Huiyuan. He thought it would be good if he could pass the exam. Could it be that this year's questions were too biased?

Qin Hao and Sheng Changbai went to high school one after another, which also made Gu Tingye's heart itchy, and at the same time very nervous, looking outside from time to time.

At this time, a farce of catching a son-in-law under the list is being staged in front of the gate of the Gongyuan, which can be regarded as an old tradition in Bianjing.

Especially for those wealthy merchants, this is a shortcut to gain class promotion, and the price they pay is only a daughter and some property.

The nobles were not idle either, and staged a robbery battle with their servants.

Many people in Bianjing regard this as a reserved item, and they watch it with great interest. It can only be said that the entertainment life of the ancient people is really too poor.

Finally, all the people from Ningyuan Hou's mansion who went to see the list came back, all of them looked sad.

Gu Yankai's expression was a little unnatural, he waved his hand, and took Xiao Qin away, ignoring Gu Tingye at all.

Xiao Qin was secretly happy, this was the best result for her, her natal nephew's high school Huiyuan, Gu Tingye failed the ranking, and her status in Ningyuan Hou's Mansion would definitely improve.

Seeing this, Sheng Hong also took his family to leave. Naturally, his eldest son is in high school, so he has to celebrate and prepare well.

Gu Tingye was a little unwilling: "Impossible, how could my theory fail the ranking?"

Seeing that Gu Tingye was so determined, Qin Hao suddenly thought of someone.

In the original play, it was him who made a small report like an official, which caused Gu Tingye not only to fail the ranking, but also made the official furious, asking him to retake the exam after 50 years old.

That person is Gu Tingyu, the eldest son of Ningyuan Houfu.

Qin Hao could only remind him, "Why don't you ask your father to ask someone?"

Gu Tingye gritted his teeth, bowed his hands and left.

The outsiders all left, Qin Liushi couldn't hold back the excitement in his heart any longer, and burst out laughing.

"Haha, my son is Huiyuan!"

　Friends, it's a new month, please give me the ticket in your hand.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)