Xiao Zou asked endlessly, but Zou did not answer positively, and said perfunctorily with a smile: "If the Chen family really has this heart, they will naturally find someone to propose marriage." But now, it seems that there is no movement. It is also inconvenient for us to think too much, lest we make a joke of our own amorous vain. ”

Xiao Zou asked tentatively: "If the Chen family really comes to propose, what will the eldest sister do?" ”

"I haven't thought about this yet." Zou smiled: "It's really that day, it's never too late to think about it." ”

Zou's mouth is really tight!

Xiao Zou's eyes looked at Xu Jinyu again, and said with a smile: "Jinniang, Second Prince Chen is devoted to you, what are your thoughts?" ”

Xu Jinyu pretended to be coquettish and hung her head and responded: "A lifelong event, you must listen to the words of the matchmaker and the order of your parents." It's okay to have my mother and eldest brother make ideas for me, I haven't thought about anything. ”

Didn't think about anything? I don't believe it! The mother and son of the Xu family clearly had an idea a long time ago, but they kept it very tightly and didn't show any words.

Xiao Zou sneered in his heart. didn't dwell too much on this issue, and quickly opened the topic again: "There are still a few days before the autumn list will be released!" ”

Zou sighed: "Yes! I've been waiting for the release of the list these days, and I can't eat well or sleep well. ”

Everything is inferior, only reading is high!

The descendants of the princes and nobles can be officials, but the descendants of civil officials will not have this convenience. Only by studying wholeheartedly and being admitted to the imperial examination to gain fame can you enter the official career.

In the township examination, if you have a meritorious reputation, you can go to the Ministry of Officials to register for the election of officials. Of course, in general. Most of the students who have made a name for themselves will choose to continue to take the examination. With the fame of Jinshi, it can be regarded as the real glory of the ancestors.

Xu Han was in the flower exploration that year, and his writing was romantic. Handsome in appearance. Even if the family is not obvious, he still married the eldest daughter of the Zou family. If Xu Zheng can be famous in the imperial examination like his father, it will not take much effort to marry a good family in the future.

What's more, King Qin has been secretly eyeing him. Xu Zheng can only have room for self-protection if he has obtained fame

In such an anxious mood, Zou will inevitably suffer from gains and losses.

Xu Jinyu smiled and comforted the Zou family: "Mother, you don't have to worry. The eldest brother played a steady role this time. It's no problem to pass the exam. It just depends on the ranking. Wait another five days to find out. ”

Zou cheered up and nodded.

I've been waiting for a few years, and I'll wait patiently for five more days

When there is no hope. Time flies. Counting the days with his eyes gone, the time is extremely difficult.

The Zou family is difficult to sleep and eat, Xu Jinyu seems to be calm, but in fact, his heart is also up and down. There can be no calm at all.

After Xu Zheng finished the exam. Almost every day, I went out of the house and socialized with the students of the same year. Every night I came back with the smell of alcohol.

This evening was no exception.

Zou grew older and his body was weak, Xu Jinyu persuaded Zou to go to bed and rest early, and then waited for Xu Zheng alone.

When he was about Mozi, Xu Zheng finally returned.

"Big brother, this is a decanting soup made of rue, which has been kept in hot water, and it is still warm!" Xu Jinyu said with a concerned face: "Hurry up and drink the sobering soup!" ”

The amount of alcohol allowed is not good. But when you go out to the banquet, you must drink, and even if you hide, you can't drink much. Come back every night and get drunk. I always wake up the next morning with a headache.

Xu Zheng took the decanting soup and drank it quickly. Then he sighed with a wry smile: "This hasn't been released yet, and there are constant banquets every day." After the list is released tomorrow, there will inevitably be some entertainment. ”

"That's not a bad thing." Xu Jinyu said with a smile: "When you step into officialdom in the future, drinking and socializing is indispensable." Now is the time to get used to it. ”

Xu Zheng snorted: "If I come back late in the future, don't wait for the door." ”

Xu Jinyu blinked and said with a playful smile: "Who said I was waiting for you on purpose." I'm late for reading and reading when I have nothing to do, so I'm just waiting for you to come back. ”

Xu Zheng smiled dumbly, reached out and rubbed Xu Jinyu's hair: "Okay, I said you can always do it!" It's so late, go to bed early. The list will be released early tomorrow morning, and I have already made an appointment with Ji's second cousin, Cousin Yuanqing, to watch the list together. Just wait for the annunciation to bring good news. ”

There was confidence in the tone.

Xu Jinyu pursed her lips and smiled: "Okay, I'm waiting for your good news in the house." ”

Early the next morning, Xu Zheng got up. I washed up and put on a brand new bamboo robe. His handsome face was radiant, and his bright eyes were full of the confidence and vigor of a young man.

Xu Zheng and Ji Hao and Chen Yuanqing agreed on a time, and soon, the two arrived at the Weining Marquis Mansion. The three of them rode together on their horses and went to the prison of the country.

They came early, but unfortunately there were many others who came before them. The list is crowded with people, and it seems that it will not be able to squeeze in for a while.

Chen Yuanqing sighed half-jokingly: "I knew this was the case, I should have come last night." ”

Xu Zheng was burdened with the expectations of his family, and hoped to pass the imperial examination and win fame.

Although Chen Yuanqing's background is much stronger than Xu Zheng, the pressure of the imperial examination is no less than that of Xu Zheng. His mother, Tao, has very high expectations for him, and if he can't study, he will be pressed to go to the barracks to "hon" and find a position.

People who have seen the list squeezed out of the crowd, and some are so happy that they don't need to ask to know that they must have passed the exam. There are also those who are depressed and depressed, and it is obvious that they did not pass the test.

A total of 1,200 people participated in the festival, and only 120 people were selected. is the probability of 1 out of 10. Most of those who look at the list today will be disappointed.

The younger ones are calmer, and they can wait for three years to take the exam. Those who have passed the forties and failed every exam, when they saw that they were not on the list, some people cried bitterly on the spot.

However, at this time, no one will make fun of these gaffe candidates. It is impossible to be calm on whose turn it is.

Xu Zheng was originally quite confident, but at this time, he was infected by the nervous and anxious feelings of the people around him, and he also became nervous.

What if I don't pass the exam this time?

Autumn is held once every three years, and if you miss this time, you will have to wait for another three years.

The expectations of his mother and sister, the eagerness to be lifted after years of hard work, and the shadow that has been hanging over his heart at this time, he has no confidence to wait for another three years.

After waiting for a long time, the people in front of them have all seen the list, and Xu Zheng and others were finally crowded under the list. Xu Zheng's heart was pounding fast, he barely suppressed the violent heartbeat, and looked up.

Naturally, it is the first place that catches the eye.

A familiar name that couldn't be more familiar!

Xu Zheng!

(To be continued......)

PS: Brother Xu took the first place in the exam, sprinkling flowers~