Glory all the way

Chapter 181 Good News
When sending Su Wenyuan and Bai Yingyun out, not only Bai Yingyun cried so heartbroken that she couldn't help herself, but even the second wife was so sad that her face was full of tears. People who didn't know it saw it and thought it was a deep love between mother and daughter, but only Xue and Mrs. Jia saw that there was a problem, but after all it was about the second wife, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law did not mention it in a very tacit understanding, comforted the second wife with soft words, and helped her back to Qiu Ranxuan.

With a forced smile, he sent Xue Shi and Jia Shi away, turned around and looked at the second master who was also looking at him inexplicably, but the second wife felt that she couldn't say anything.

On that day, she insisted on making this marriage, and she also swore that Su Mushan was her elder brother, and her uncle and aunt became father-in-law, so she would feel special love for Bai Yingyun.

But now, who would know what Su Wenyuan would be like in the room?
The second lady clutched her handkerchief and cried uncontrollably.

No one in Jing'an Hou's mansion could understand the sadness of the second lady, because, on the second day, the exam results were released.

Both Du Xuan and Xue Zhe were at the top of the list, although Bai Jinxiao was far behind, he was still on the list after all, and after the palace examination, there was also a Shujishi who was born as a Jinshi for the last time.

It was Bai Jinju who failed the ranking, which surprised everyone, but looking back, it seemed to be expected.

After resting for two days in a row, several people recovered their vigor and spirit, and when they gathered in the study of Old Master Bai in Qing'an Hall, they didn't look so sluggish as they did a few days ago.

Looking at Bai Jinju, who was so downcast that he didn't dare to say a word, Old Master Bai encouraged him with a smile: "During the exam, did you see that there were candidates who were older than you?"

Bai Jinju nodded.

"Are there any gray-haired ones?"

Old Master Bai continued to ask questions.

Seeing Bai Jinju nodded again, the old master Bai said in a deep voice: "The test is like a single-plank bridge. There are thousands of troops and horses. Those who can pass the bridge safely are only a few hundred people every three years. Could it be that the people who fell under the bridge Are people not heroes? Some of them really have nothing in their stomachs, but some of them have bad luck. They finally passed the exam once, and the results have been announced. Whether they regret it or lose it, there is no room for change. If you don't know why, you might as well rest and adjust for a period of time, regroup and continue to study hard, in order to be named on the gold list in three years' time."

How could Bai Jinju not understand the earnest teachings of his grandfather?Besides, if it wasn't for this time, he would have failed in the trial, and as usual, he would never have been treated so kindly by his grandmother.

Accept it as soon as you see it, thinking that if you get old master Bai's words, even your father will no longer be able to use this stubble to teach yourself a lesson, Bai Jinju hurriedly got up and admitted his mistake, and repeatedly promised that he would work harder in the future before sitting down again. Listen to them.

After encouraging Bai Jinju, Old Master Bai couldn't help asking about the palace examination. Du Xuan stood up and replied respectfully: "Returning to my teacher, the palace examination is scheduled for the second day of March. I'm fully prepared, and I still have a ten-day period to prepare."

Nodding his head, the old master Bai instructed Du Xuan, Xue Zhe and Bai Jinxiao to say: "Now you are the Gongsheng students, don't think that being on the list means you can do it once and for all, how to say, you must continue to work hard to get a good ranking in the palace examination. So, in the days to come, don't be sloppy, just show the energy you used to have."

The three of them agreed in a deep voice, and the old master Bai waved his hand to signal them to retreat, and when he returned to Qing'an Hall, his face was a little happy.

"Du Xuan's article, I have been hanging on my heart that day. I always feel that his conclusions are either shocking to heaven, or stepping into the mud. Now it seems that these examiners are not confused. .”

In the words, he seemed to defend Du Xuan, as if if Du Xuan failed the ranking, the examiners would be confused.

Seeing that Mrs. Bai became more and more fond of Du Xuan, Mrs. Bai poured a basin of cold water in a timely manner, "It's just a test. The minds of the examiner and the emperor are very different. If Du Xuan doesn't handle it properly in the Golden Palace, it will be difficult for Du Xuan to deal with it. At that time, it’s not just a matter of failure.”

The old lady Bai remembered that in a palace examination many years ago, a candidate who was originally full of knowledge was dragged out of the palace because of an inappropriate sentence, and then exiled for three thousand miles.

Blessings come from misfortunes, and misfortunes depend on blessings. The two characters of blessings and misfortunes always accompany each other. Who knows who will welcome them?

Old Mrs. Bai's words made Mrs. Bai lose his joy immediately.

In the Lanxin Pavilion, Bai Yingluo sat at the window and looked around. Seeing Liu Ying come back quickly, Bai Yingluo hurriedly got up and walked out.

Seeing Liu Ying shaking her head, Bai Yingluo showed a look of disappointment.

"Miss, Mr. Du came out of the old master's study, and went to Master Hou's study together with the third young master. The slaves waited outside, but just as Master Hou was going out, Mr. Du and Mr. Biao Xue sent him out. , the servant has never found a chance to talk to Mr. Du."

Liuying said with some annoyance.

"I see, I don't blame you for this."

After speaking in a low voice, Bai Yingluo turned back and entered the room.

In my heart, I was angry for no reason.

He knows how to try, and he feels anxious and nervous in his heart. Now, it seems that all the rankings have been released, and everyone is happy, but if he doesn't say it personally, it's all right, and he doesn't even have a message at all.

Could it be that, in his heart, he is the same as others and does not need special treatment?
The more she thought about it, the more angry she became, Bai Yingluo raised her eyes and told Chen Xiang and the others: "From now on, without my permission, you are not allowed to inquire about his news, and you are not allowed to send news for him, otherwise, I will treat you as if I don't have you by my side. If you go to others, then let's go to the high places to find each other."

Liusu and Liuying have served Bai Yingluo for the longest time. They have been serving Bai Yingluo for more than ten years, and they have never heard Bai Yingluo say such a thing. For a moment, the four of them looked at each other, and the room was so quiet that only the sound of Bai Yingluo's panting could be heard.

Now, the four of them realized that their young lady was angry with Mr. Du.

In a blink of an eye, February is over, and the weather is gradually getting warmer.

Thinking of taking part in the palace examination, and if he gets a good ranking, he may be summoned by the Holy Majesty, so Xue Shi decided to make several new robes for Bai Jinxiao, Xue Zhe, and Du Xuan, and the little maids who had good deeds came to Lanzhou. Xin Ge asked Bai Yingluo to choose the color and material of the robe for Du Xuan, but she was reprimanded by Bai Yingluo, "He is not from my Jing'an Houfu, and my aunt is kind enough to make new clothes for him. Why did you come here?" Ask me? Have I ever had the slightest relationship with him?"

Miss Six, who was always soft and generous with a smile, suddenly spoke sharply and harshly. Even though the little maid froze in place, Chen Xiang reacted quickly, reprimanded her and pushed her out of the door. He took out the reward silver and sent her away.

Those colors were all the colors of the robes that Bai Yingluo made for Du Xuan when she embroidered the dowry.

On the second day of March, a candidate entered the palace through the Xihua Gate on the west side of the imperial city after his identity plate was checked by the guards guarding the palace gate.

Although it is a palace examination, it takes several tests to pass, and it is not necessarily possible to see the emperor's face.

At noon, I took part in the preliminary examination at Qingyuan Hall, and the results of the test papers came out only during the break at noon. There were less than a hundred people who stayed in the afternoon to go to the Hall of Supreme Harmony for the reexamination.

Candidates who got the notice to leave the palace, some were happy and some were lonely, different from when they entered the palace early in the morning.

In the next moment, they sat down according to the order guided by the internal supervisor. The candidates sat upright and silently recited the sentences they had prepared in their hearts, thinking about how to embed them in the article without showing any traces for a while, so as to show their literary talent.

On the other side, there was already a small waiter who had brought the title ordered by Emperor Jiayuan's imperial pen.

An invigilator from the sidelines read the questions in the hall, and handed in the paper within one hour. After that, there was only the sound of grinding and writing in the hall, while Du Xuan looked at the questions and began to think.

After a cup of tea was over, Du Xuan picked up his pen and began to write more than a thousand words eloquently without any pause.

Reading thousands of volumes, writing like a god, so many years of meticulous reading, finally gave him the opportunity to examine himself at this moment.

When the gong rang, Du Xuan had already checked the exam paper twice, and seeing that there was nothing wrong with it, he handed it to the little servant who came to collect the exam paper.

After stepping out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony and drinking tea in the side hall, I heard the examinees whispering among themselves. From time to time, some people made voices of admiration and annoyance. Du Xuan shook his head and smiled lightly. Looking at the mottled sunlight coming in from the window, he felt a little impatient. He wanted to go to Jing'anhou's mansion and see that beautiful face that made him think about it day and night but dare not think of it.

While drinking tea, there were frequent servants coming with yellow silk scrolls.

Passed in a whisper, it is the ranking of the top two from the bottom to the top.

Candidates who got the rankings were all respectfully invited by the servants to rest in the nearby palace to wait for the Qionglin Banquet in the evening.

The clock in the corner made a clear and distant ticking sound, and there were fewer and fewer people in the hall. When Xue Zhe left, there were only eleven people left in the hall. He raised his eyes and smiled warmly at Du Xuan, Xue Zhe turned around leave.

Ranking No.9 in the second class is already an excellent result.

After another cup of tea, the next person came, it was the bachelor who invigilated the exam just now.

After reading the top eight candidates in the second class at once, the bachelor rushed to the last three and said, "You follow me."

These three people are the three of the first class, and Du Xuan is among them.

In the Hall of Peaceful Harmony, Emperor Jiayuan flipped through the three articles on the desk, his eyes showing relief, especially the article by Du Xuan that he was reading at the moment. Thinking of his demeanor in the library of Qingsong Academy that day, Emperor Jiayuan nodded secretly. nodded.

Having seen the three of them, and seeing that Du Xuan was the best among them both in appearance and figure, Emperor Jiayuan was even more satisfied.

Each commented on their articles, asked about the situation in their own homes, and secretly checked the conversations of the three of them, Emperor Jiayuan already knew it well.

Pacing up the jade steps to make the dragon chair, Emperor Jiayuan picked up a pen and wrote quickly. When the ink was dry, Emperor Jiayuan handed the hand-picked ranking book to Zhou Fu, the chief eunuch serving beside him.

Zhou Fu stepped forward and raised his voice to preach:

"Tanhua, Lingnan candidate You Yihuan."

"No. [-], Hefeng examinee Ye Zigui."

"No. [-] scholar, Du Xuan, an examinee from the capital city."

(End of this chapter)