The Imperial Governor didn't bother to pay attention to how surprised he was, and continued to read out the rankings of the others.

Wan Lin and Wan Zhang both cast congratulatory and envious glances at him, although Shao Jiacheng did not enter the first and second grades, but he was also outstanding in the top three grades.

There are a total of 200 tributes, and there are 131 people in the top three, and the imperial chief read out the rankings one by one, and Wan Lin and the others have been listening quietly to the rankings.

Because there is no such thing as falling off the list now, after listening to the names of the top three, everyone doesn't want to hear their names in the list of the top three.

But after a while, some people want to hear their names as soon as possible, after all, the more their names are called first, it means that they are also at the top of the top three.

It took almost a stick of incense before the imperial manager finished reading out the ranking of the top three, and Wan Zhang was pleasantly surprised to find that his name did not appear in the middle of the top three!

These indicate that his name may be in the list of the top two.

Wan Zhang immediately felt elated, even if he ranked in the second rank, he was stronger than the top three.

"Erjia Chuan, Wan ......"

As soon as the imperial manager said the word "10,000", Wan Zhang and Wan Lin tightened their sleeves nervously at the same time.

"Erjia Chuanyu, Wan Feizhe, Guangyu County people."

Wan Lin and Wan Zhang became even more nervous when they heard that it was not their own name.

To be honest, Wan Lin was afraid of hearing his name in Erjia.

Wan Zhang never thought that he would be on the list of the first ranks, so he especially wanted to hear his name as soon as possible.

There were a total of sixty-six in the second class, and the imperial chief read for a while, and when he read the fifty-sixth place, Wan Zhang finally heard his name.

Wan Chang was content and felt that all his efforts had not been in vain.

However, he didn't wait long for him to be happy, and soon heard An Yushu's name in the fifty-ninth place.

An Yushu's legs trembled with nervousness before, he felt that he was not good at answering the questions in the palace exam, and he was afraid that the trouble he made when he went to Jingzhao Mansion would reach the ears of the emperor, and the emperor would have a bad impression of him.

As a result, the emperor didn't notice An Yushu much on the day of the palace test, and passed by him very normally.

An Yushu let out a long sigh of relief when he heard his name now.

The identity of the second-class jinshi is enough to make him glorify his ancestors, and then as long as he activates his contacts again, he can stay in the capital and be an official.

The list of the second class was quickly read, and Wan Lin realized that he hadn't heard his name!

Wan Zhang and Shao Jiacheng also noticed this, and immediately cast adoring glances at Wan Lin.

Now only the names of the three members of Yijia have not been read.

The head of the imperial front said in a loud voice: "Song Xiuneng, Wan Lin, and Xie Ziming stand in front. ”

As everyone knows, these three are the first-class Jinshi this year, and the champion, Bangyan and Tanhua will be produced among the three of them.

The three people whose names were called all stood at the front with a flattered mood.

The emperor saw that Song Xiuneng and Xie Ziming were also handsome, but they were still much bleaker compared to Wan Lin.

The emperor said to them with a happy expression: "The three of you raise your heads. ”

The three of them dared to raise their heads with the emperor's permission, but the three of them all lowered their eyes slightly and did not dare to look at the emperor.

The emperor glanced at the former head of the palace and motioned for him to start reading out the ranking of the first class.

"The third place in the first class is Tanhua, Jinshi and the first, Xie Ziming, and the people of Tailiao Mansion. The second place in the first rank, Jinshi and the first, Song Xiuneng, Xuande County. The third champion of the first class, Jinshi and the first, Wanlin, Wanjiazhuang people in Anhe County. ”

"Wan Zhuangyuan, Song Bangyan, Xie Tanhua, congratulations."

The Imperial Governor politely greeted them, and then stepped aside.

Wan Lin didn't know what kind of mood Bangyan and Tanhua were in at the moment, he was now sleepwalking, and he had an unreal feeling of stepping on the clouds.

Wan Zhang and Shao Jiacheng were both happy for Wan Lin at the moment, and Shao Jiacheng thought about what congratulatory gift to give Wan Lin.

An Yushu cast a jealous gaze at Wan Lin, and kept saying in his heart: "This is impossible! How could he be qualified to be the champion? There must be a mistake! ”

When the emperor appointed Wan Lin as the champion, he did not have selfish intentions.

Wan Lin's writing is amazing, but his calligraphy skills are slightly inferior to Bangyan and Tanhua.

However, this did not affect Wan Lin's ranking, because his answer was the most in line with the emperor's thoughts, and the emperor also had a very good impression of Wan Lin, so he almost didn't have to think about it, so he handpicked Wan Lin as the champion.

The emperor was very satisfied with the champion he had hand-picked, and said to Wan Lin kindly: "Wan Lin, your title of champion is well deserved. I rewarded you before I saw you, and gave you a word. Later, I heard that you went to Beijing to take the exam, and you and your wife had a meritorious role in rescuing the prince of Zhenbei, and I wanted to see you at that time. However, I was afraid that this would be unfair to other candidates, so I did not summon you to the palace. Now, I can finally talk to you openly, and to be honest, you have surprised me. ”

The emperor's unhesitant praise for Wan Lin instantly made Wan Lin a big celebrity in front of the emperor.

Wan Lin didn't expect that he could be so appreciated by the emperor, and immediately said flattered: "The student is only a shallow student, and I am really afraid to be praised by His Majesty." ”

The emperor smiled slightly, "Wan Zhuangyuan is modest. I praise you not because of your previous achievements, but because of your knowledge. ”

After the emperor finished talking to Wan Lin, he praised Song Xiuneng and Xie Ziming again, and then said something serious to everyone.

After the emperor finished speaking, the former governor then read out the official positions conferred on the champions, role models and tanhua.

The champion Wan Lin was awarded the revision from the Liupin Hanlin Academy, and the second place in the list and the third place Tanhua were both awarded to the Seventh Pin Hanlin Academy.

The official positions of the first three can be determined immediately, but the others will have to take another imperial examination the next day before they can be conferred on the official positions again.

Later, the champion, Bangyan and Tanhua will ride a high-headed horse, draped in red silk, and wear official uniforms to parade through the streets.

At the same time, there will be a special annunciation officer to go to the Jinshi's home or inn to spread the good news, and the family members of the Jinshi who receive the good news will reward the good news official, set off firecrackers, write letters to the family, and hold a banquet to congratulate each other.

The capital will be particularly lively these days, and everyone wants to touch the joy of the protégés of the Son of Heaven.

When the annunciation officer came to Fu Xiaojiu's side, he was so happy that he wanted to report the good news of three people, and the rewards of the three people would naturally be given to him.

The good news official first reported the fame of Wan Chang and Shao Jiacheng, and then reported the great joy that Wan Lin won the champion.

Fu Xiaojiu, Nianzhen and Shao Jiacheng's servants didn't wait for the joy to finish, and when they heard that Wan Lin had won the champion, everyone was surprised and wanted to jump.

Fu Xiaojiu couldn't suppress his excitement, and pulled Nianzhen to shout excitedly: "I won the champion!" I'm not dreaming! Oh my God, my father-in-law is amazing! ”

Fu Xiaojiu didn't care how many times Wan Lin took the top exam before, but she didn't dare to be so unbridled until the last moment.

But Fu Xiaojiu was happy for a moment, her nose suddenly became a little sour, she felt that it was not easy for Wan Lin to be admitted all the way, and only Wan Lin himself knew the hardships.

"This is a silver reward, thank you!"

Fu Xiaojiu boldly gave the annunciation officer fifty taels of silver.

Nianzhen also took out thirty taels of silver and gave it to the annunciation officer, "Thank you!" ”

Shao Jiacheng's scholar took out a hundred taels of silver tickets and gave them to the annunciation officer.

The annunciators all smiled at the rich bounty and congratulated them several times before leaving.

"Two ladies, please wait here, the little one will go buy firecrackers and pull red silk!"

Shao Jiacheng's scholar went out happily with people, and Nianzhen suddenly blessed Fu Xiaojiu with a blessing, and said politely: "Congratulations to Mrs. Zhuangyuan!" The women of the people say hello to you! ”

Fu Xiaojiu hurriedly helped her up, and said with a smile: "What kind of woman are you?" Brother Zhang, he is now from the same Jinshi, and he will be given an official tomorrow after the court examination. You and I are ministers of the same court, we are all official ladies! ”

Nian Zhen was happy, but she was not sure that Wan Zhang would be awarded an official position tomorrow.

Over the years, how many people from Jinshi and Tongjinshi have been very unambitious, some people have not been an official in their lives, and some people have no ambition even if they are officials, and they are depressed all their lives.

Fu Xiaojiu knew what Nianzhen was worried about, so he took her hand and comforted her: "Don't worry, Brother Zhang, he is a down-to-earth and steady person, and his performance in the court test tomorrow will definitely be good." Taking a step back, even if he can't be awarded an official position tomorrow, I will go to ask the king of Zhenbei to ask the king of Zhenbei to find an official for Brother Zhang! ”

Fu Xiaojiu is not so stubborn and doesn't know how to use the resources in his hands, Wan Zhang is not a straw bag, he is a knowledgeable and capable person, so she will definitely not not help.

Hearing that Fu Xiaojiu could say this, Nianzhen immediately reddened with gratitude, and said in a choked voice: "Xiao Jiu, how can we be husband and wife, and can make friends like you and Brother Lin?" ”

Fu Xiaojiu deliberately pinched Nianzhen's face and winked playfully, "Of course it's not you who can do it." I said this for the sake of my future daughter-in-law's face. If you are grateful, thank little Enpei! ”

"Poof."

Fu Xiaojiu successfully made Nianzhen laugh.

The two of them didn't continue to talk and laugh, and hurriedly went to prepare to greet Wan Lin and the others, although they didn't have any acquaintances in the capital, but these fellow scholars also wanted to congratulate each other, and there were still a lot of things to prepare.

When Fu Xiaojiu and Nianzhen were busy working, Zhou Bingshuang also got good news.

She felt that An Yushu's ranking was already very good, at least she could be an official, even if she didn't stay in the capital to go to a place and be a local parent official, she felt that she was proud of herself.

Out of curiosity, she asked the person who announced the good news who was the champion this year.

When she learned that the champion turned out to be Wan Lin, she immediately stayed where she was.

As soon as the annunciator left, Zhou Bingshuang pinched his nails and gritted his teeth in jealousy.

"Fu Xiaojiu, why is your life so good?"

Now it is not only Zhou Bingshuang who is jealous of Fu Xiaojiu, at this moment Wan Lin, who is sitting on a white horse, wearing an official uniform, a hat with palace flowers, and a big red silk flower on his chest, is accepting the admiration of the daughters of various wealthy families on the main street of the capital.