Ancient Imperial Examination Daily

Chapter 639 What Are You Here For? (third change)
Ji Shu used to have a very affectionate elder brother, who died of illness a few years ago, leaving behind a bright and intelligent son, Ji Shu has always raised him as his own son.This nephew also participated in the examination this year.He knew that the list should be released today, so he told the servants in the mansion to go to the Yamen to tell him as soon as they got the good news.

But after waiting for a day, there was no news.When it was time to go to Xiaya in the evening, he hurried back home. As soon as he entered the house, the porter ran over nervously and whispered: "Master, Prince Jing is here."

Ji Shu was startled and asked, "Why is he here?"

Although he is the cousin of Prince Jing Zhao Chang, the imperial concubine has few relatives, and he is the only cousin, so the relationship can be considered relatively close.But princes and princes are not suitable for making friends with courtiers, so Zhao Chang is not close to him on the surface.Although there is courtesy during festivals and festivals, Zhao Chang has never been to Ji's mansion before.The last time I made an exception, it was because of the old lady's [-]th birthday.

That's why Ji Shu was so surprised when he heard Zhao Chang coming.

The porter shook his head.

Ji Shu looked around and asked defensively, "When he came, no one saw him, right?"

The concierge was stunned, and shook his head again: "When Prince Jing came, he came in a carriage. Although there was no sign of Prince Jing's Mansion on the carriage, he didn't seem to want to avoid people. Gathered a few servants and followers."

The second monk Ji Shuzhang couldn't figure it out, and asked again: "Where is he now?"

"The hall of the outer courtyard."

Ji Shu didn't have time to change into his official clothes, so he ran directly to the outer court hall.

Entering the hall, I saw Zhao Chang standing on the corridor, boredly teasing the birds in the cages under the corridor.The entourage and servants he brought stood by the side.

Ji Shu strode closer, raised his hand and saluted from a distance: "My lord."

Zhao Chang turned his head, nodded slightly at Ji Shu, and said with a smile, "I'm free to go for a walk, so don't be nervous, and go back and change into regular clothes before coming over for tea."

The official uniform is not comfortable to wear, and one must be careful when sitting, sitting, and lying down, and should not be wrinkled or dirty, so as to show respect to the court and the Holy Majesty.

Although Ji Shu couldn't figure out Zhao Chang's intentions, seeing his relaxed expression, as if nothing had happened, he felt relieved, and went to change his clothes after making a plea.

But he didn't dare to be scornful, and made Zhao Chang wait for a long time, only went to the study room in the outer courtyard, took out the regular clothes put there, changed into them, and hurried back to the hall.

After entering the hall, the guests and hosts sat down, and the servants made tea again. Zhao Chang asked with concern: "How did the Ji Yanhui exam go? Is the list released today? How many people did you win?"

Ji Yan is Ji Shu's nephew.

Hearing this, Ji Shu was greatly moved, stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Return to the lord, the list has not been released today, and we are waiting for the news of the release."

Zhao Chang nodded and looked at the sky outside: "It's getting late, you're already in the office, isn't it possible that you won't release the list today?"

Ji Shu was even more moved, and replied: "Based on my experience, the Ministry of Rites will release the rankings today. After all, the emperor has added several fellow examiners to go in to grade the papers. No matter how slow the grades are, it will be almost the same."

He was about to thank Zhao Chang for caring about Ji Yan, when Zhao Chang asked again, "Is the old lady healthy?"

"Okay, I can eat and sleep, and there is nothing wrong with my body." Ji Shu smiled, "It's thanks to the empress who often sends some ginseng and bird's nests to her to make up her body. Please remember, empress and prince."

Zhao Chang nodded and stopped talking.

Ji Shu came back from the yamen in a hurry, extremely thirsty, but he didn't dare to pick up the teacup to drink, lest he be suspected of serving tea to see off guests.I want to ask Zhao Chang what's the matter here, but it's hard to ask.Sitting there in the winter, sweat broke out on his forehead.

Fortunately, at this time, a young servant ran in quickly, panting and said: "Master, master, the list is released, our young master has won, won..."

Ji Shu stood up "teng", and asked excitedly: "How many names have you won?"

"Two hundred... 270 eight."

"..."

Although this ranking was a bit of a setback, and he might only be in the top three in the palace examination, but Ji Yan is only 19 years old this year.It is a very proud thing to be a Jinshi at the age of 19.

"Go and tell the old lady, madam and young master. If you pass on the order, all the servants in the mansion will reward you with a month's worth of silver." Ji Shu said happily, and then turned to tell the housekeeper who came in, "Reward him with a tael of silver." .”

"Thank you, master." The young man took the money, laughed so hard that he couldn't close his mouth, and hurriedly passed on the message.

"Congratulations." Zhao Chang said.

"For the blessings of the empress and the lord." Zhao Chang said, very pleased, "Brother Yan's son is also up to the mark, and he is willing to work hard."

Zhao Chang nodded and looked outside restlessly.

Seeing this, Ji Shu was a little puzzled.Looking at Zhao Chang like this, it seems that he didn't come to wait for the announcement of the ranking, and there must be other things.

What is it?
When he was about to speak, he heard the sound of gongs and drums outside, as if the announcer had come.

Ji Shu's eyes lit up, and he was about to get up, but he felt something was wrong.

Due to the large number of people who will be selected in the test, the announcement of the good news is not the same as in the hospital examination, government examination, and rural examination, from the last one, but directly from No.1.The servants of the Ji Mansion have just returned from watching the rankings in the Gong Yuan, so it stands to reason that even if they want to announce the good news, it is still less than 270 eight.Could it be that the team who announced the good news didn't come for Ji Yan?

He suddenly remembered that the person living next door was a Juren, and Zhao Chang was quite polite to the Juren named Du Jinning at the old lady's birthday banquet.Could it be that the person who announced the good news came for Du Jinning?
He was depressed when he saw that Zhao Chang had already got up, took his servant and walked out of the courtyard.

He hurriedly followed and asked, "My lord, my lord, what are you doing here?"

Zhao Chang ignored him, stopped at the gate of Ji's house, and stood there waiting.But his servant ran out, apparently to watch the excitement next door.

After a while, the servant came back happily and said: "My lord, my lord, Young Master Du has won the first prize of Huiyuan."

"Really?" Zhao Chang was overjoyed.

"Really." The boy nodded.

Ji Shu was a little confused, and asked, "Are you talking about Du Jinning who came to celebrate at that birthday banquet?"

The boy nodded: "Exactly."

"No...how old is he?" Ji Shu recalled Du Jinning's appearance, he was fair and tender, about fifteen or sixteen years old.How did you win the Jinshi, and still Huiyuan?
Wasn't he hallucinating just now?

Before the servant could speak, Zhao Chang said, "Du Jinning is 15 years old this year."

As he spoke, he cupped his hands towards Ji Shu: "I'll go back first." As he spoke, he led the servants out the door swiftly.

Ji Shu was even more confused.

Prince Jing, what is he doing here today?How could he not understand?
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