I'm in the Red Mansion

Chapter 222: Winning the Championship Again
After many experiences, the servants in Ningguo Mansion have also gained experience.

Now they were just waiting for the gongs and drums to sound.

As long as the sound of gongs and drums sound, it means that Master Cong has passed the imperial examination again.

But for some reason, they didn't hear the sound of gongs and drums today, and Mrs. Mei couldn't help but become anxious.

I don't know how long it had passed, but suddenly there was a slight sound coming from outside.

Mrs. Mei couldn't help but ask, "What's that noise outside?"

Cai Er couldn't help but say, "It seems to be the sound of gongs and drums!"

Mrs. Mei couldn't help but ask, "Really?"

At this time, Qingwen also smiled and said, "It's true. The Third Master must have passed the imperial examination again. Congratulations, Madam. Congratulations, Madam."

At this moment, the sounds of gongs and drums gradually became clearer.

A smile finally appeared on Mrs. Mei's face.

Sure enough, the sounds of gongs and drums became clearer and clearer.

Mrs. Mei could no longer conceal the smile on her face and was just waiting to hear what place Cong had gotten in the exam this time.

Meanwhile, in Rongqing Hall of Rongguo Mansion, Jia's mother also heard the sound of gongs and drums.

Grandmother Jia couldn't help asking, "What's that noise outside? Is it someone's wedding?"

At this moment, Wang Xifeng said with a somewhat embarrassed expression: "Grandfather, this might be Brother Cong from the East Palace, who has passed the imperial examination!"

"Today is the day when the examination results are announced!"

Jia Cong was not from the Rongguo Mansion, so naturally no one in the Rongguo Mansion paid attention to the day of the examination and the day the results would be announced.

At this time, when Grandmother Jia heard what Wang Xifeng said, she suddenly realized.

Then, Grandmother Jia's face became gloomy for a moment.

It's only been a few years, and this evil creature has passed the imperial examination and become a Jinshi?

If he had not been removed from the family tree and clan, this Jinshi would have belonged to their Rongguo Mansion by now, right?
For a noble family like the Jia family, a scholar, or even a juren, is not taken seriously by them.

But the status of a Jinshi is different.

The Jia family has abundant political resources, but they have no one to succeed them.

There is no useful person among the younger generation.

If there is someone who can be used, the Jia family will be able to push the younger generation to a high position quickly even if they use all their resources.

Just look at Jia Yucun and you will know that this demoted official was demoted because of his connection with the Jia family.

He soon obtained the post of prefect of Yingtian Prefecture, and was promoted rapidly afterwards.

Wasn't it the Jia family who pushed him to the top?
Now that a great talent has finally emerged, he has been driven out of the mansion by them and now has become a member of the Ningguo Mansion.

When she thought of this, how could Lady Jia's face still look good?
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At this time, the person who brought the good news had already arrived at the gate of Ningguo Mansion.

They played music and shouted loudly, "Congratulations to your Third Master for passing the imperial examination and winning five first prizes in a row. He is truly a candidate for the position of Prime Minister."

"Master, you have won the first place in the imperial examinations. Next month, you will be the top scholar in the imperial examinations. In the future, you will be made a duke or a prime minister. Next month, I will come to tell you the good news! Please give me a few more taels of silver!"

The gatekeeper of Ningguo Mansion invited them in for tea and also took out some reward money.

Mrs. Mei was delighted as the reward money was naturally not small. After receiving the generous reward money, she was very grateful to those who brought the good news.

Next, people who reported the incident second and third times also came one after another.

There was a lot of excitement at the entrance of Ningguo Mansion.

Afterwards, Jia's relatives and friends came to inquire and congratulate, so there was no need to remember them in detail.

But Jia Cong went to the two examiners to express his gratitude.

The treatment is still the same as the previous times.

After returning, Mrs. Mei asked Jia Cong that all his relatives and friends had come to congratulate him.

Should we set up a banquet at home for a few days to entertain them?

Jia Cong couldn't help but say, "Mother, the palace examination will be held soon." "And in the palace examination, there will only be a ranking, and candidates will not be expelled."

"Therefore, it would be better to host a banquet for the guests after the palace examination."

Mrs. Mei heard this and agreed with it.

In fact, the rankings had already been determined after the imperial examination.

Not expelling candidates from the palace examination, taking another exam and ranking them again seems a bit redundant.

In fact, the palace examination was a means for the emperor to win over the candidates.

Because in the palace examination, all candidates were admitted by the emperor.

And these candidates are the emperor's disciples.

They are born to be close to the emperor.

And these candidates, without exception, will become officials in the future.

In the court, the vast majority of officials are disciples of the emperor.

This is the true meaning of the palace examination.

Next, Ningguo Mansion was really busy for a few days.

On this day, Jia Cong went to Prime Minister Kou's residence to report the good news.

Kou Xiang was his master, and the reason why Jia Cong's eight-legged essay was able to advance to the perfect level so quickly was all thanks to Kou Xiang's teachings.

Therefore, after he passed the imperial examination and won the title of Jieyuan, he naturally went to Kou’s residence to tell Prime Minister Kou the good news.

Jia Cong selected the gifts, got on the carriage, and headed straight for Kou's house.

The Kou Mansion is not far from the Jia Mansion, only a few streets away.

Soon, Jia Cong's carriage arrived at East Street. Suddenly, the carriage stopped and there was a noise outside.

Jia Cong couldn't help but ask, "What's going on? What happened outside?"

The driver immediately said, "My Lord, there are a few women arguing outside, and a group of people are standing outside watching the commotion, blocking the road."

"Please wait for a moment, Third Master. I will go down and disperse the onlookers, and then you can pass."

At this time, Jia Cong suddenly heard a female voice that sounded familiar.

Jia Cong couldn't help but say, "Wait a minute, you stay here and watch the carriage, I'll go down and take a look."

The driver said hurriedly, "Yes, Third Master."

Jia Cong got off the carriage and squeezed into the crowd.

I found a young woman dressed in jewels standing in the crowd.

This young woman, no matter what she was wearing or the jewellery on her body, was so stunning that even Jia Cong could not help but marvel at it.

These jewelries are probably comparable to those worn by Qin Keqing.

This shows that this young woman has an amazing family background and is extremely wealthy.

This young woman has smooth and delicate skin, so smooth that it seems as if it could be blown away.

Under a pair of willow-shaped eyebrows, there are a pair of bright eyes. Her face is gorgeous, and her figure is round and smooth, which is extremely charming.

In terms of appearance, she is not much worse than the beauties Jia Cong has seen.

But the temperament is much worse.

If this outfit was worn by Qin Keqing, she would look like a fairy concubine.

But when she wears it, it gives people the feeling of a nouveau riche.

At this moment, her eyebrows were raised, she pointed her finger at a girl opposite her, and shouted:

"You bitch, don't you have eyes? You bumped into me. I can't afford all the clothes I have even if I sold you!"

"Look at you, you bitch, you're wearing such a shabby outfit. It's disgusting. Now that you've bumped into me, I can't keep this outfit anymore!"

"Although this set of clothes is not worth much, it won't ruin my mood!"

(End of this chapter)