I'm in the Red Mansion

However, time was limited after all, and Qin Xiang only had one night to complete the task.

It would be too difficult for them to find more articles by Jia Cong, and preferably the examination papers from various exams.

In the end, Prime Minister Qin only found a few test papers of Jia Cong's examination for young students.

Then, these test papers were given to the examiners of their faction to read, so that they could become familiar with Jia Cong's writing style in advance.

Then try to get them to find Jia Cong's test paper and try to lower his score as much as possible.

Unfortunately, Jia Cong had already anticipated this.

Because his eight-legged essay also reached the level of perfection and full experience.

His skills in eight-legged essay are unrivaled in the world!
Therefore, literary style did not have any constraints on Jia Cong.

His writing style, although not to say it can be varied, is at least difficult for others to find if he wants to hide it.

Not to mention, the essay that Prime Minister Qin found from Jia Cong was actually the one he wrote during the Tongsheng examination.

At that time, Jia Cong's articles were still very immature.

Therefore, the examiners of Qin Xiang's faction searched around but could not find any exam paper with a writing style similar to Jia Cong's.

Not all the examiners were from Qin Xiang's faction. There were also officials from the pro-war faction.

There are also some who, although conservative, are not from the Qin Xiang faction.

The pro-war faction has few members, and they are all one family, belonging to the same faction.

But the conservatives are numerous and divided into several factions.

Officials from Qin Xiang's faction were naturally powerless to do anything about the examiners who were not from their own faction.

They suspected that Jia Cong's test paper fell into the hands of someone who was not from their faction, but they could do nothing about it.

These examiners spent a whole day grading the test papers but still failed to finish grading all of them.

But it doesn’t matter. There is still one day tomorrow to mark the papers and organize the grades.

On April 23rd, these examiners continued to mark the papers.

After the papers are marked, the scores of all candidates will be converted one by one.

At this point, their marking work was successfully completed.

Next, they only need to wait until tomorrow to present the test papers of the top ten candidates to the emperor, who will personally decide the rankings.

As for the rankings after the tenth place, if the emperor has no special instructions, they will be announced directly according to their revised rankings.

On the morning of April 24, Emperor Yonglong went to the western warm pavilion of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Start reading the test papers of the top ten candidates presented by the examiner.

Emperor Yonglong actually intended to give the top spot to Jia Cong.

Not to mention Jia Cong's contribution in saving the emperor, he had already won five top prizes in a row before, and Emperor Yonglong wanted to make him win six top prizes in a row, which will be passed down through the ages.

However, Emperor Yonglong was not sure whether Jia Cong’s paper was among the top ten.

He could only decide that after determining the top ten rankings, he would find Jia Cong's test paper and take a look at it.

Let’s see whether Jia Cong has the talent to be the top scholar.

Emperor Yonglong quickly finished reading the ten test papers.

Emperor Yonglong soon selected the first place.

This first-place article is not only beautifully written, but also vigorous and powerful, with substance.

Even compared with the articles of the Tang and Song dynasties, it is not inferior.

He is truly a top talent!

Emperor Yonglong could not help but sigh. If this test paper was not written by Jia Cong, even if he was the emperor, he would not be willing to suppress this test paper just to make Jia Cong a good story.

Next, Emperor Yonglong quickly determined the rankings from second to tenth.

Then he summoned the official who read the documents into the hall and ordered him to open the sealed document in front of everyone.

On the test paper for the first place winner, the name listed clearly was Jia Cong!

Emperor Yonglong was immediately surprised!
He had originally wanted to give the top spot to Jia Cong, but he didn't expect that he didn't have to give it to him at all. Jia Cong actually won the top spot based on his own abilities and deservedly!
Emperor Yonglong was naturally delighted, but the examiners from the Qin Xiang faction were somewhat dumbfounded.

They never expected that Jia Cong was hiding so deeply!
Let none of them be found.

But now that the seal has been opened, it is too late to say anything.

Next, someone immediately filled in the order of the first and third places with a red pen, then wrote the seventh place in the second place, and then the first ten were introduced. This was called "small biography".

The reason why Xiaochuanlu is called Xiaochuanlu is because there will be a ceremony to announce the names of the top candidates tomorrow, the 25th.

The emperor would summon the emperor one day in advance for the Xiaochuanlu.

Soon, the palace sent messengers to the homes of the top ten people to convey the imperial decree.

Soon, an angel came to Ningguo Mansion. Jia Cong hurried out to receive the imperial edict, changed his clothes, and went straight to the palace.

Everyone in the Ningguo Mansion knew that their third master had won the top spot in the imperial examination.

And he is one of the rare top six scholars in history!

When Mrs. Mei learned about this, she burst into tears of joy.

The remaining maids and servants were all cheering.

Soon, the news spread to the Grand View Garden and even to the West Mansion.

In the Grand View Garden, the sisters were naturally delighted.

But in the Rongguo Mansion, it is a world of ice and fire.

All the servants were delighted.

After all, although Third Master Cong is from the East Palace, he is also a member of the Jia Mansion.

When the Third Master Cong becomes the top scorer in the imperial examination, the reputation of the Jia family will rise, and even their status will increase.

However, Lady Jia had a rather complicated expression.

Mrs. Wang and Wang Xifeng were so angry that their teeth were itching.

I never expected that this little beast could actually pass the exam and become the top scorer!

……

Jia Cong and the first nine, a total of ten people, were summoned by Emperor Yonglong in the palace.

Emperor Yonglong really encouraged them.

This was not the first time Jia Cong met Emperor Yonglong, but he was not too excited.

However, the bottom nine candidates were so excited that they burst into tears.

After the small announcement, another eunuch ordered them to come to the Hall of Supreme Harmony early the next morning to hold the announcement ceremony.

After the ceremony of announcing the results of the imperial examination, the top three candidates will ride horses in a parade through the streets.

After leaving the palace, Jia Cong went straight back to Ningguo Mansion.

As soon as he returned home, he was called by Mrs. Mei.

After entering Madam Mei's room, Madam Mei held Jia Cong's arm and remained silent for a long time, tears rolling down her face.

Jia Cong quickly took out his handkerchief to wipe Mrs. Mei's tears, and then said, "Mother, why are you crying on such a happy day?"

Mrs. Mei took a deep breath and said, "Mother is happy."

"Mother has always hoped that you would pass the imperial examinations and gain fame as soon as possible, so that you can settle down and establish a family in the future."

"I never thought that you would not only inherit the title of Ningguo Mansion, but also pass the exam six times in a row and become the top scorer!"

"It shows that God has been kind to me. If I were to do so right now..."

Hearing this, Jia Cong quickly interrupted Mrs. Mei and said, "Mother, I wish you a long life. Let's not say such depressing words."

Aunt Mei was amused by Jia Cong and was about to speak when Qingwen said:

"Third Master, the girls have all come to congratulate you!" (End of this chapter)