Good son-in-law of the Ming Dynasty

In fact, Duan Jiong is also worried.

Duan Jiong is such a shrewd person. When Su Mu told Wu Shiqi that he knew the exam questions in advance, he paid attention.

When his colleagues invited Su Mu to dinner and wanted to make a mouthful, he, who had always been reluctant to attend colleagues' gatherings because of financial constraints, gritted his teeth and went forward cheekily, just not to lose the benefit.

To be honest, when everyone gathered together to invite Su Mu to dinner, he still had some doubts about whether Su Mu could have such a means to reach the heavens.

However, it is better to believe that such a thing exists than to believe that it does not exist. What if Su Mu really existed.As long as you get the title, you will be a steady scholar.

When Su Mu said that this was just nonsense, he used it to comfort Wu Shiqi.Duan Jiong also believed what he said was reasonable.

Next, Governor Duan had evil thoughts in his heart, and wanted to go to Jiao Fang to hurt Su Mu.But he didn't expect to meet Zhang Cai, and only then did he know Su Mu's true identity.

With the special relationship between Su Mu and Long Live, he is the only one in the whole world who can get the questions.

Thinking of this, Governor Duan's blood immediately boiled.If this is the case, just leaking this news to the outside world will be enough to destroy Su Mu forever.However, Duan Jiong is not a person who harms others and does not benefit himself.

That's right, he and Su Mu were unhappy.But this imperial examination involved his vital interests.Knowing this, Governor Duan was overjoyed at first: the question is true, the question is true, Su Mu really got the exam questions ahead of time.

All he thought about was how to get the topic in hand so that he could pass the Jinshi examination smoothly.As for reporting on Su Mu, there is no real benefit for Duan Jiong, only a fool would do it!

So, he discussed with his colleagues and resorted to tricks to get three questions out of Wu Shiqi's hands.

After entering the examination room, it really is.

Although the next few questions were not available due to time constraints, they were enough for him.

Duan Jiong was originally a talented person, and he made preparations in advance.This year's three exams only felt like a god possessed by the pen, and the essays were full of flowers.

After handing in the paper and going out, I recalled the questions I had done in the past nine days. The colleague who was very proud of Governor Duan was excited again: "It's done, this exam is stable."

Yes, to him now, being a Jinshi is nothing, but being a scholar is considered success.

"Hey, it's actually not difficult to order Hanlin!" Duan Jiong had a smug smile on his face: "Among the more than 7000 candidates, there are only a few with my writing style. Especially when I have fully prepared Under the premise...not right!"

Suddenly, the smile on Duan Jiong's face froze: If even such an important exam topic as the Huichao can be leaked, will anyone know about it?The colleagues in the experience hall are all used to being poor, and a topic can be sold for thousands of taels no matter what, which is equivalent to the hard work of ordinary people for a lifetime.It is guaranteed that someone will be blinded by profit, but one must be on guard.

Thinking of this, he was not in a hurry to go home, so he stood at the entrance of the Gongyuan, and found his colleagues one by one, saying that since the exam was over, and he was not in a hurry to go back, anyway, there is no curfew today, so it is better to find a place to have a drink and have fun.

All the magistrates entered the examination room, and seeing that the questions were all right, the stone hanging in their hearts finally fell to the ground.Due to the preparations made in advance, I naturally did very well in this test, and I was in a very happy mood.

Seeing the seriousness on Duan Jiong's face, they all felt a little bad, knowing that he had something important to tell everyone in the future.

They all said: "How can I get Governor Duan to pay for it? According to the previous practice, let's join in!"

Different from other candidates who either go to brothels to pamper themselves or go to high-end restaurants to have a tooth festival after leaving the tribute hospital, after Duan Jiong finished speaking, he led everyone to choose a secluded place.

After turning and walking for about a few streets, I found a tavern that couldn't be smaller.

After entering the door, after ordering food and drink, he waved Xiao Er back, and then said slowly: "How is it, how did everyone do in the exam?"

It was fine if he didn't ask, but when he asked, everyone smiled happily.

Governor Li slapped his thigh: "Hey, I must be winning. The heavens are pitiful. I didn't expect Li to have the glory of leaping into the dragon's gate and transforming into a dragon."

Another governor also said: "If you can't get it like this, it's just a waste of reading the sage books for so many years. Jinshi will definitely get it."

Niu Deshui is the most open-minded person, and couldn't help laughing: "This meeting will definitely come to fruition, but it's a pity that the old man is not lucky. If he stays, a regular seventh-rank official will not be able to escape."

Governor Li sighed: "The fate of life, who can say clearly, is fate!"

Thinking of the scene before Governor Weng left, Governor Li felt sour.

Everyone also sighed, it's not worth it for the old man.He is also suffering, if he persists for a while, it will be fine.

Now, Jinshi fame is probably no longer with him.

"Governor Weng's matter will be lamented later when we have time!" Duan Jiong stopped everyone and said coldly: "This time, more than 7000 people competed for the gold list, and in the end only [-] people were the final Chinese style. Who can be sure that he will be on the list , everyone wants to be a Jinshi. But for this fame, it is not worthwhile to lose your head!"

There was only one oil lamp lit in the room, and his face flickered on and off, making him look a bit hideous.

Niu Deshui is impatient, and has always been at odds with Duan Jiong, so he couldn't help snorting coldly, and said in a low voice: "Governor Duan, since the things we got in advance are real, then, for us, the middle What's so difficult about being a Jinshi. Is it interesting for you to say these words to spoil people's interest?"

Governor Duan was not annoyed, and just shouted in a low voice: "That's right, with our knowledge and the help of great fortune, it is not difficult to become a Jinshi. However, if there are many people who know the topic in advance, we may not dare to Guaranteed to win. This matter is related to the decapitation, and I feel uneasy about life and death, so I want to ask my colleagues finally, have you really not leaked the question?"

"How could it be leaked? Am I crazy?" Niu Deshui whispered.

"It's hard to say!" Duan Jiong sneered: "A topic can be sold for a few thousand taels of silver. Money touches people's hearts. I'm afraid that some people will be confused. I still feel uneasy in my heart, and I want to ask everyone in the end."

Niu Deshui: "I'm sure I wouldn't do such a thing. You think I'm a fool. There are so many people who talk about it, and there are so many people who know it. It's hard to guarantee that one day someone will say something wrong, and then I will be the one who beheaded."

Governor Li said: "Don't worry, I didn't even tell my wife about this."

Duan Jiong just sneered in disbelief.

Niu Deshui became anxious: "We made an oath that day. Didn't we swear at that time that if you talk nonsense to others, you will die?"

"For money, some people are not even afraid of death."

Niu Deshui was furious, bit his finger and wrote on the table: "If I reveal this matter, I will suffer death. Children and grandchildren, men will be slaves for others, and women will be prostitutes for generations."

Then said: "You are satisfied with this."

Seeing his oath so vicious, everyone gasped.

Governor Duan nodded: "I believe you."

While speaking, he bit his index finger and wrote the same words on the table.

The others followed suit, and in a short while, the table was covered with blood, making a mess.

Only now, Duan Jiong let out a long sigh of relief: "It seems that no one has leaked this matter, so I can rest assured. As for Su Mu..."

Niu Deshui: "Zi Qiao probably won't. He has a special status. Even if others want to bribe him, they won't be able to make an offer."

"Yes, yes, yes." Governor Li nodded again and again: "I'm afraid of Mr. Wu, this person is very confused, isn't he following our way?"

But Duan Jiong laughed: "He won't. I know Wu Shiqi. Although he is confused, he will go home and stay in the house every day when he is not in the yamen. He doesn't get in touch with people at all. He is a weird person."

"That's good, that's good!" Everyone laughed happily.

Then, Governor Niu picked up a glass and said to Governor Li: "Master Li, Li Jinshi, I'm here to offer you a glass!"

Governor Li groaned: "Why do Jinshi Niu need to be so courteous? We have a meeting in the same year, and we are both officials of the imperial court. It is a fate cultivated in our previous life! Come on, everyone is the same year, all Jinshi masters, let's drink together and have fun." Have fun!"

All doubts were gone, and everyone laughed triumphantly.Immediately opened up to eat and drink.

After staying in the examination room for nine days and nine nights, the soup was too watery, and the old oil in everyone's intestines had been consumed long ago, and they were proud of themselves. This meal was very enjoyable.

However, Governor Duan's concerns are not unreasonable.Think about it too, there is no impenetrable wall in the world, and no one knows what mistakes will appear in the future.

The smugness in his heart was gradually shrouded in gloom, and he drank too much wine.

In the middle of the night, Duan Jiong shook his body to bid farewell to everyone.

Walking to the street drunk, seeing the lights all over the street, I feel that the night is so beautiful.

The entire capital is sleepless, including Governor Duan's wife.

When they returned to the small yard they rented, the children had already fallen asleep.Only Governor Duan's wife was still sitting under the lamp holding the soles of his shoes, without saying a word, and he didn't get up when he saw Duan Jiong, he just asked indifferently: "Are you back?"

Nine days away from home, Governor Duan thought that his wife would greet her with care, and feel sorry for herself for a long time.Then ask yourself how you did in the exam, when the time comes, you can show it off.

But I didn't want it to be like this, I just felt very disappointed.

He called out: "I'm so thirsty, my lady pour you a cup of tea!"

"No." Duan Jiong replied coldly.

"How could it not be? Didn't you just buy half a catty a year ago?"

"It's a shame you can still think of that half catty of tea." Duan Jiong's family threw the soles of their shoes on the ground, and said, "You stayed up all night studying, saying that you were going to take a Jinshi exam, and you had to change the tea two or three times a day, why? You can stand it. With that money, you can buy more than ten catties of rice. I don’t know what kind of evil you have to go to the exam, but now you are doing well, and you have lost your post as Secretary of General Administration. To tell you the truth, there is no food at home. Yes, you told our mothers to drink the northwest wind! Duan, don’t wishful thinking, you don’t have the fate of being a grand master at all. Marrying you is my bad luck in eight lifetimes!”

"Shut up, what do you know as a woman?" Duan Jiong raised his eyebrows and couldn't help scolding.