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Chapter 278 Spring breeze is proud of horseshoe disease

"April 24st, 2th year of Chongning, the test of the world's tribute scholars, the first class was awarded Jinshi and the first class, No. [-] of the first class, Sixiang Prefecture, Tong Xingrui!"

The Sixiangzhou Jieyuan who had become very familiar with Xia Jingyun and others recently walked out of the queue, and stood behind Xia Jingyun under the same envious eyes of everyone.

"April 24st, 3th year of Chongning, I tried the tribute scholars in the world, the first class was awarded Jinshi and the first class, No. [-] of the first class, Zhongzhou, Li Zhiyi!"

From the queue, a thin, well-dressed and shabby young man walked out, standing behind the three of them.

These are the three people in the Bingchen imperial examination:

The number one scholar Xia Jingyun, the second place Tong Xingrui, and the third prize Li Zhiyi.

Under the leadership of the ceremonial officer again, the three of them saluted and thanked Emperor Chongning in unison, thanking the king for his love.

Then Wang Ruoshui stopped reading the article, but directly announced the follow-up ranking, and only sang the name once.

And these second- and third-tier people are not qualified to stand out to meet the eyes of everyone.

At this moment, the division of grace and status began to take shape.

"April 24st, 1th year of Chongning, I took an examination of the world's tribute scholars, and I was born as a Jinshi in the second class. No. [-] in the second class, Yunmengzhou, Baiyunbian."

"April 24st, 90th year of Chongning, I took an examination of the world's tribute scholars, and the second-ranked Jinshi was born, and the second-ranked No. [-] three, Sishui Prefecture, Zeng Jimin."

"April 24st, 80th year of Chongning, I took the test of tributes from all over the world, and I was born as a Jinshi in the third class, No. [-] and seven in the third class, Sishui Prefecture, Xu Dapeng."

After Wang Ruoshui finished reading, the surrounding rituals and music played again.

In the grand and solemn Shaoyin music, Xia Jingyun led the Xinke Jinshi, knelt down on both knees, and bowed to the emperor.

Gao Yi shouted in a high-pitched voice: "After the ceremony, Your Majesty returns to the palace! The new Jinshi will leave the palace with the list!"

The imperial chariot started and escorted Emperor Chongning to leave.

The yellow umbrella clears the way, and the guard of honor goes first.Holding the imperial list in both hands with a solemn face, Wang Ruoshui stepped forward first, and Xia Jingyun led the Jinshi to follow.

Afterwards, Fang was the princes and ministers, civil and military officials, and they all followed the list.

In terms of etiquette, these new imperial examination candidates are given great respect.

Walking to the gate of the palace, the main gate was wide open, Wang Ruoshui came out first holding the imperial list, followed by three people from Yijia, but the rest could only go out from the side gate under the leadership of the ceremonial officer.

This scene was not only envied by these Jinshi, but even the princes, nobles, civil and military officials couldn't help being envious.

This should be the only opportunity for many people to enter and exit through the main gate of Miyagi in their lifetime. If they miss it, it is almost impossible to have it again.

Walking out of the long doorway, the solemnity is no longer there, and the hustle and bustle is coming, as if crossing two worlds.

Outside the palace gate, countless people in Zhongjing stretched their necks and stood on tiptoes, watching to see who would get the biggest share of glory in Zhongjing today.

Then, they saw the figure walking behind the Minister of Rites.

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!!!

Of course, the vast majority of people don't know Xia Jingyun's appearance, they only think that boy is really handsome.

But for those who knew Xia Jingyun, whether they were supportive or hostile, all of them opened their mouths in shock.

When Xia Jingyun won the Huiyuan, they all naturally imagined the possibility of even winning the Sanyuan.

But in fact, everyone knows that this matter is too difficult. It is so difficult that the Great Xia has been established for more than 300 years, and there are many talents. Only old Mr. Su has done it.

However, Xia Jingyun really did just that.

A steward of the Marquis of Jiang'an was so excited, "My son won three yuan in a row! That's my son!"

Then cheering all the way and rushing back to the Hou Mansion, rushing to report the great news.

At the same time, many people in the crowd turned around, squeezed out of the road, and quickly disappeared into the streets and alleys, passing back the news that was good or bad for them.

When the imperial list was posted, everyone flocked to it immediately, and looked at the glorious names through the guards wearing sticklers, looking for their own curiosity.

In the colorful shed next to the imperial list, Xia Jingyun, who was wearing a number one scholar hat, tied with big red flowers, and dressed in a red robe like a lobster, was personally led by Wang Ruoshui, Minister of Rites, to a tall horse.

"Master Wang, do you really want to do this?"

Xia Jingyun, who has been a man for two lifetimes and has always believed in making a fortune silently, remained calm even in such a moment of great joy in life, looking at Wang Ruoshui hesitantly.

Wang Ruoshui said with a smile: "You, the number one scholar, don't want to go. How can you be the second place and Tanhua? You can't deprive him of his moment of glory!"

Tong Xingrui also smiled and said: "Brother Gao Yang, you don't even cross the street in the middle of three yuan, is this acting too calm?"

Xia Jingyun didn't say much after listening, and got on the horse, "You're right, you're so hypocritical at this time! Let's go! The spring breeze is proud of the horseshoe disease, and I can see all the flowers in the imperial capital in one day! Drive!"

As he spoke, he rode out straight away, and Tong Xingrui was also infected by the sudden arrogance. He laughed, "What a proud horseshoe, I can see all the flowers in the imperial capital in one day! Brother Li, keep up!"

Behind the two of them, Li Zhiyi looked at Wang Ruoshui with a bitter face, hesitantly, "Master Shang Shangshu, I don't know how to ride a horse!"

Wang Ruoshui didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "It's okay, Tanhua Lang just needs to sit upright on it, and there will be a knowledgeable Zaoli to lead the horse for you."

Immediately ordered someone to help him onto the horse's back, and then the two black-clothed slaves helped lead the horse towards the Imperial Street.

Looking at the backs of them going away, Wang Ruoshui narrowed his eyes and said, "The Guozijian doesn't even teach imperial skills, it's so depraved, it's time to replace the sacrificial wine!"

He, the Minister of Rites, naturally knew what happened in the marking room, so it was impossible for him not to be angry.

But then he grinned again, "Forget it, when you're happy like this, don't think about those rotten things! It's worth having a good drink today!"

After that, he hummed a ditty and walked away.

Both sides of the wide Royal Street have long been filled with lively crowds.

When the number one scholar Lang rode out on a white horse with a huge red flower on his chest, and the most important thing was that he was still so handsome, it was like white water pouring into boiling oil, which instantly aroused a monstrous eruption and cheers.

Ropa fluttered and yelled, and the sachet flew over as if he didn't want money.

Xia Jingyun couldn't help but be infected by such scenes. In his past and present lives, he had never enjoyed such glory and had such a crowd.

Nearly eight months of struggle finally ushered in the moment when the fish leaps into the dragon's gate.

Although from now on, more people will truly regard him as an opponent, and he will usher in a truly murderous official career, but at this moment, at this point in time, all the glory in the sky belongs to him.

No one can compare.

The past is the way, and the future is the journey.

The horseshoes were knocking on the Royal Street, and the cheers of the crowd became more and more enthusiastic. Xia Jingyun stared at the long road ahead and the dense crowd of spectators on the side of the road, and whispered in a voice that he could only hear: "I will be the top of the mountain, and I will see all the small mountains! "

This is his passion at the moment, and it is also the goal of his future life.

After the parade, the champion of the new department returned to his loyal Jiang'anhou mansion under the gifts of the Jinshi of the same department.

The sound of firecrackers echoed, and in the slightly pungent gunpowder smoke, the festive faces changed from blurred to clear.

Xia Jingyun looked at Feng Xiuyun and opened his arms.

In front of the glamorous and cold female officer, the man in the labor camp who was dressed in rags and was extremely tired and weak, but whose eyes were still shining like stars, and the image of the man who is wearing the number one scholar robe and a big red flower on his body, is infinitely glorious Overlapped together.

The former Shang Gongtai female official who had always restrained her emotions, her eyes were red, and she flew into the arms of the man she loved, holding the corner of her skirt.

Perhaps, she also knows how difficult it is for the man in front of her to come from the beginning to the present.

Feeling the shock wave, Xia Jingyun lamented that what he sees is not what he sees, and what he feels is what he feels. He couldn't help but think of that morning in July last year when the sun was just rising.

He smiled and stretched out his thumb to scratch Feng Xiuyun's eye sockets, and said a joke that only he could understand, "Okay, let's cry slowly at another time and place."

Feng Xiuyun, who rarely indulged her emotions, let go of her embrace reluctantly. Su Yuanshang, Gongsun Jing and others led the people in the Hou Mansion to salute with a smile, and shouted: "I have seen Xia Hanlin!"

Xia Jingyun feigned anger and said, "Stop making fun of me!"

Everyone laughed and walked into the main hall together.

The reward money had already been prepared, and Xia Jingyun also generously gave a big meal, and the whole house celebrated with joy, and the laughter never stopped.

Gongsun Jingxi smiled and said, "Young master won three yuan in a row this time, and achieved a rare feat in the country. With this foundation, I am afraid that he can replicate the road of Qingyun, Mr. Su. He entered the center at 35 and paid homage to the prime minister at [-]. The road ahead is smooth!"

Su Yuanshang also smiled and said: "Speaking of which, Gao Yang should have been appointed an official by now, right?"

Xia Jingyun nodded, "According to the old practice, the number one scholar was awarded to the Imperial Academy for editing, the imperial decree has been issued, and the clerk Wang has already given it to me."

Su Yuanshang hummed, "Hanlin Academy's compilation is the sixth rank. With the ability of the young master and the favor of your majesty, after a year or so of hard work, you may be promoted to an official of the fifth rank."

He went on to analyze: "Young master is naturally committed to being an excellent minister. In the next promotion journey, we must find a way to experience as much as possible among the six departments. Although you can find staff members, you don't need to be familiar with their internal affairs, but Qualifications are absolutely indispensable, this is the basis for entering the central government. At the same time, local experience must be accumulated, at least one term must have been served as a magistrate in a county or even a state. Yea!"

Xia Jingyun nodded, "I also plan in the same way. Now the number one scholar is just a good start, and later there will be many people who will become the number one scholar. Don't be complacent!"

Seeing the seriousness of the two, Gongsun Jing couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Young master has won three yuan in a row and achieved a rare feat. Half an hour ago, he was parading across the street on horseback. Now he can calm down and make such sober words. It's amazing, if the young master can't make a big deal, who can make a big deal!"

Xia Jingyun smiled and shook his head, "It's not because of how restrained I am, but what we are going to take is a dangerous road with no turning back and only one winner. Now that Qin Ni has fallen, I have successfully won the victory." The next champion, everything is developing for the better, but we are still the weakest party among the remaining three parties, and we will not relax until the moment of final victory!"

When these words came out, everyone nodded in agreement.

Unexpectedly, Feng Xiuyun said: "No matter what, this is something to be happy about. Why bother to stretch yourself so tightly and exhaust your body? It's not like the two armies are facing each other on the front line. Isn't it even a day of happiness?" Can't have it?"

Su Yuanshang was startled when he heard the words, and then he laughed, "Miss Feng is right, one piece and one piece, the way of civil and martial arts, but we are too harsh, blame me, I shouldn't bring up this topic."

Xia Jingyun looked at Feng Xiuyun, blinked, and wondered if the four words "happy day" had any other meaning.

While chatting, the news of Xia Jingyun's return to the mansion also spread, and an endless stream of visitors finally arrived.

Such an open and aboveboard opportunity to congratulate the visit, as well as the benchmarking role of the second person after Mr. Su, made many people who were still hesitant also made up their minds and decided to explore the way first.

Xia Jingyun stayed in reception late at night like this, and even Wei Yuanzhi, Xing Shigu and others who came to congratulate him could only ask Su Yuanshang to help them deal with it.

After seeing off the last visitor, Xia Jingyun rubbed the center of his brows wearily.

Feng Xiuyun came to him slowly, and said softly: "Go take a bath, wash off your tiredness."

Xia Jingyun nodded, and Feng Xiuyun personally waited for him to take a bath.

After washing, Xia Jingyun, who was refreshed, was wearing brocade clothes, and walked slowly to the small courtyard with Feng Xiuyun.

He looked at the crescent moon above his head, and said softly: "It was only a few months when I first met in the labor camp in Jiang'an County? The world has turned upside down like this."

"Seven months and 29 days." Feng Xiuyun softly reported a number, then turned her head to look at him with tenderness in her eyes, "I never thought that a person with the ability to overwhelm a generation of young people would come out of that place." The sky is full of talents. I never imagined that that side at the beginning decided the rest of my life."

Xia Jingyun stretched out his hand to gently caress her face, turned his head to look at the two long shadows reflected by the light in front of him, and said with a light smile, "Look, what do these two shadows look like?"

Feng Xiuyun looked at the tall and short shadows in front of her, and shook her head.

Xia Jingyun smiled and said, "Does it look like a long sword and a scabbard?"

Feng Xiuyun was startled, what kind of metaphor is this?
But then Xia Jingyun picked up his body and hugged him horizontally.

When my heart was flustered, Xia Jingyun's gentle voice came from my ear, "There are four happiest things in life. When you get the title on the gold list, you can spend the night with flowers and candles in the bridal chamber, you meet old acquaintances in a foreign land, and you meet the rain after a long drought. Today, I want to have another happiest, can you?"

Feng Xiuyun's cheeks were flushed, she was always as neat and easy as Yujie, and the mature and glamorous female officer suppressed her panic, pulled herself together, and looked at Xia Jingyun provocatively, "Are you okay?"

Xia Jingyun didn't speak anymore, and walked into the courtyard with her in his arms.

The night was quiet and the lights were dim.

(End of this chapter)