The Red Chamber: The Rise of the Lin Mansion

Shangguan Jie: "Who said it wasn't?"

While several people were talking, another news came.This time it was 362, Xiao Jiading from Wuhu, Anhui.This person was not in the building. Seeing that no one answered, the person who brought the good news hurriedly went to another restaurant to look for him.

The scholars in the restaurant relaxed after looking forward to it, and continued drinking and chatting.

Among the people here, Zheng Shaoxuan is the most nervous. He failed the exam three years ago. People who have tasted the feeling of failure will worry about gains and losses and will be especially nervous.

When Lin Yun saw this, he smiled at him and said, "Brother Shaoxuan, do the government officials who announce the good news always go to one restaurant after another to find someone?"

Zheng Shao

Tian Sheng: "I've heard that the yamen servants who announce the good news all have inside information. When the examiners at the Tribute Court fill out the list of scholars on the list, they rush over to announce the good news first, so that they can receive a reward."

Zhao Hongming: "Then if they lie about the news, wouldn't it be a big joke."

Tian Sheng: "Of course not. False reporting will lead to lawsuits. It's not worth it for a few bounties."

Everyone waited for a long time, but there was no movement. Some people cursed and said: "I just reported two and there is no more. Are we Nanzhili scholars going to lose?"

Someone else consoled him: "I guess he must have gone elsewhere first. Some people are in high school, so naturally they won't come to us."

Zheng Shao

Shangguan Jie said happily: "Then you will definitely not be able to sleep. It will be more uncomfortable than waiting here."

Zhao Hongming: "Ruoyu wants to sleep at home. If we hadn't dragged him over by force, he might be sleeping soundly right now."

Wen Yingxing asked curiously: "Wouldn't Ruoyu want to know earlier if he won or not?"

Lin Yun smiled bitterly and said: "I know my own level. I will probably lose my reputation this time."

Zhao Hongming: "If Yu is already a fourth-rank general, it doesn't matter if he wins or not."

As soon as the words fell, I heard someone downstairs announce the good news: "Good news, Master Nanzhili, Zheng Yu Shaoxuan, the 326th place in the high school Bingchen Examination!"

"Congratulations Brother Shaoxuan!"

Lin Yun took the lead in congratulating Zheng Shaoxuan. Several other people at the table and the scholars on the second floor also cheered. They all bowed their hands to Zheng Shaoxuan and said, "Congratulations, congratulations."

Zheng Shaoxuan wept with joy, and hurriedly bowed his hands to everyone, and thanked them in return.

When Lin Yun saw that 320 people had already registered, he thought to himself, "I'm afraid all my luck has run out, and I'm probably out of luck this time."

Next, two more government officials ran in to announce the good news, and the winners were all Anhui scholars.The rankings are 290 six and 250 nine respectively.

Tian Sheng's face gradually stiffened. His level was only above Zhao Hongming, and worse than Lin Yun and Zhao Lin.The further up the ranking, the smaller his hope.

Wen Yingxing was also a little uneasy. His level was on par with Zheng Shaoxuan's, and his fate would be determined in the next period of time.

Shangguan Jie and Zhao Lin are also worried about gain and loss. They want to hear their names, but they don't want their names to appear so early.Especially Shangguan Jie, he still thought that if he could get the membership this time, it would be best if he won three yuan in a row.

Watching the rankings and waiting for the results is just so tense, exciting and exciting.

In the restaurant, the waiting time was getting longer and longer. When the news came, there was celebration, followed by one person weeping with joy, while the rest drank in frustration.

After the hustle and bustle, it was quiet again, and then continued to wait.

The scholars discussed in low voices, looking expectantly outside the building.It was already bright, and the rising sun shone through the windows of the restaurant, as if reminding the scholars who hadn't heard the news that their chances were running out.

After a period of calm in the quiet restaurant, another government servant came to announce the good news. All the scholars pricked up their ears to listen, for fear of missing a word.

"Great report to Nanzhili Master Jinling, Shangguan Yujie, No. 90 sixth place in the Bingchen Examination of High School!"

After hearing the news, everyone congratulated Shangguanjie. Shangguanjie took a sip of wine, stood up and bowed his hands to everyone in return.

Although Shangguanjie was happy, he was also a little disappointed. He was a member of the Southern Zhili team, but he only got six No. 90 in the examination. He shouldn't have!

Tian Sheng drank a glass of wine sullenly, already disappointed and desperate, his level was far worse than Shangguan Jie's, and the other party only got 96th place, is he still in the game?

Amidst the congratulations of the crowd, another reporter shouted from outside the inn, "Great report to Nanzhili Suzhou master Xiao Yuzhongqi, No. 90 five in the Bingchen Examination of High School."

"I hit it!"

Xiao Zhongqi stood up, danced with joy, and cried with joy.

Most of the scholars had a sad face and congratulated him.

Zhao Hongming looked at Lin Yun worriedly and said, "Ruoyu, why haven't there been any news from you?"

Lin Yun smiled wryly, "I've given up hope a long time ago. If it wasn't for their high level, I would have gone home."

Tian Sheng: "Ruoyu, you still have hope, I'm afraid my reputation will be ruined."

Zhao Lin: "The three of us are about the same level. If we are going to fail the ranking, we will fail together."

Tian Sheng: "You are from the Yingtianfu Township Examination Asia Yuan. You can get a membership without any problem."

Zhao Lin smiled wryly when he heard the words, Shangguan Jie was only 96th in Jie Yuan, how could he be any better.

...

The good news is that the master of Hangzhou in South Zhili, Shen Yu Mengzhen, ranked No. 30 in the senior high school Bingchen Examination. "

The good news is that Yang Mengji, a master from Suzhou in Nanzhili, ranked No. 20 in the high school Bingchen examination.

Good News South Zhili Jinling Master Wen Taboo Yingxing, No. 6 in the Bingchen Examination of High School. "

When Wen Yingxing finally heard his name, he burst into tears of joy, and even forgot to return the gift when everyone came to congratulate him.

Apart from congratulating Wen Yingxing, Zhao Lin also had a glimmer of hope in his heart. Wen Yingxing's ranking in the provincial examination was still lower than his. Since he was able to make the list, he also had a glimmer of hope.

The government servants who announced the good news were sent away with the happy money, and the restaurant slowly returned to calm, and some scholars who were on the list left one after another to go back to celebrate.

At this time, news came one after another from other restaurants and inns.

Several of Lin Yun's classmates at Yichen Academy were also on the list. Among them, Tang Shiwei, who had the best score, was ranked No. 8.Lin Yun's old acquaintance Fang Hongyi and his rival Feng Xiang are also on the list, but they are ranked lower.

...

There are more than 100 scholars gathered in Zuixian Tower, and there are currently more than [-] people on the list.Nanzhili has always been a stronghold of imperial examinations in the country, and this time it is well-deserved.

"Guangdong Sun Zhaolin, No. 3." Another shocking news came from another restaurant. Guangdong and Guangxi have always been weak provinces in imperial examinations. Why did they have a big upset this time?

There is little hope.

Zhao Lin, who was sitting at the wine table, had a cold sweat on his forehead, and his speech became a little unnatural.

Lin Yun quickly persuaded: "There are still the top two behind, and your hopes are still very high."

Zhao Lin smiled wryly, "Thank you for your kind words."

As soon as the words fell, two yamen servants ran in front and back, shouting loudly:

The good news is that Zhao Yulin, the master of Jinling in Nanzhili, is No. 2 in the Bingchen Examination of High School. "

The good news is Lin Yuyun, the master of Suzhou in Nanzhili, No. 1 in the high school Bingchen Examination. "

Lin Yun was stunned when he heard this. He turned to look at Zhao Hongming, who hugged him and said with a smile: "Ruoyu, you got No. 1 in the test."

At this time, the scholars who were still in the restaurant ran over one after another to congratulate the two of them.

Dazed, Lin Yun returned the salute to everyone, but he was worried that the person who announced the good news might have made a mistake.

At this moment, Xiao Mo and Zhong Yi led Jia Lian, Ning Heng, Feng Ziying, Xue Pan and others to run in and congratulate Lin Yun together.

Lin Yun quickly grabbed Ning Heng and asked, "Are you right? Am I really on the list?"

Ning Heng smiled and said, "That's right. We came here after looking at the list."

Xue Pan shook his big head and smiled: "Ziying saw that your name was not on the back, so she said she wanted to go back. Fortunately, Brother Lian and I insisted, so we saw your name on the top of the list."

Feng Ziying: "You can't blame me. Brother Lin said it himself. He can only fall to the bottom of the list."

Ning Heng: "Brother Lin, that's called modesty, but you take it seriously."

Jia Lian: "Brother Yun, I have to go, my ancestors are still waiting for my letter."

Xiao Mo: "Yes, yes, I have to go back and deliver the letter."

Xue Pan: "Brother Lian, tell my mother and others that I want to go have a drink with Brother Lin to celebrate."

Lin Yun said anxiously: "I've been drinking for half the night, I'm still drinking!"

Ning Heng: "This is wedding wine, you must drink it."

Tian Sheng: "It's also my sad wine, I must drink it."

Lin Yun said speechlessly: "Okay, then I will risk my life to accompany the gentleman today."

"Go, have a drink."

Chapter 262: Response

Qianqing Palace is the emperor's palace. Emperor Zhide reviewed the memorials until midnight last night and rested alone here.

Waking up in the morning, Emperor Zhide finished washing under the service of the maid, and asked the little servant standing beside him, "Has Dai Quan come yet?"

The servant hurriedly said: "Eunuch Dai has arrived and is waiting outside the palace to be summoned by His Majesty."

"Let him in."

"Yes."

Not long after the servant went out, he led Dai Quan in.

"The old slave kowtows to His Majesty."

"Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After Dai Quan stood up, Emperor Zhide, who was drinking tea behind the table, asked him, "Is there a list of the exams for this subject?"

"It's out already."

Dai Quan took out a folder from his arms and handed it to Emperor Zhide with both hands.

Emperor Zhide took it and opened it, then he was stunned.

He raised his head and asked Dai Quan: "How did Lin Yun become the first name in this exam? Could it be your trick?"

Dai Quan hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, even if you take advantage of this old slave's courage, I don't dare to play tricks in the examination. Besides, how can this old slave have the ability to instruct those academicians of the Imperial Academy."

Emperor Zhide: "I have heard that Lin Yun's classics and righteous articles are only at the upper-middle level. How could he win the award in one fell swoop?"

"This old slave knows a thing or two."