[Chapter 4, Volume 4]

Section 156 Chapter 156 The Gate of the Tribute Courtyard

The tenth day of October is a very important day for students who come to Beijing to catch the exam, because today is the day when the results will be released. On both sides of the gate of the Ministry of Rites, the rankings and names of the civil and military examinations will be posted. There will be 200 students each on the Chinese and martial arts lists, who will be eligible to participate in the final palace examination in the palace.

No matter what kind of results are achieved in the palace examination, this total of 400 students will become Jinshi and become protégés of the Son of Heaven. To be precise, the students who were able to participate in the palace examination officially entered the official career and became officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty. The students in the world study hard, and the ultimate goal of almost all students is this. Therefore, as soon as the sky was bright, the students who participated in the examination of the entire Beijing Normal School gathered at the gate of the Tribute Academy of the Ministry of Rites, waiting for the moment when the results were released.

However, Lu Hong, who is also a student, didn't care about this day, his heart was full of the fact that Lu Erniang was about to marry again. If it weren't for Lu Erniang who kept remembering, even Lu Xiang'er and Chaoxia would have forgotten this very important day for Lu Hong.

Because he drank too much the night before, Lu Hong slept soundly when the sun was rising very high. Lu Erniang, who came to the East Cross Courtyard for the third time, couldn't help but pick up Lu Hong's ears anymore, and said angrily: "Stinky boy, still sleeping, it's dark when you sleep again......

"A-Niang, don't pull it off, it's going to be torn off, my son will get up, and he will get up immediately." Lu Hong, who was in a sharp pain and woke up from a dream, knew that it was Lu Erniang without thinking about it. Because, from childhood to adulthood, as long as Lu Hong is lazy in bed, Lu Erniang will do this, and Lu Hong will answer like this.

Seeing that Lu Hong was sober, Lu Erniang let go of her hand, gave him a fierce look, and said, "Hurry up, we have eaten, and you will go to the tribute courtyard." After speaking, without waiting for Lu Hong to answer, Lu Erniang left Lu Hong's room quickly.

"To the Gongyuan?" Lu Hong thought for a long time before he realized that today was the day when the list was released. patted his head, and Lu Hong slowly dressed and went to the ground.

It was also at this time that Lu Xianger and Chaoxia suddenly realized. However, the two of them could not accompany Lu Hong to the Gongyuan. Tomorrow is the day when Song Yuan comes to greet his relatives, and Lu Xiang'er needs Chaoxia's help to tidy up the wine in the shop and send it to the Guogong Mansion. And Lu Erniang, a person to be married, can't go to that kind of place, it's not good for people to recognize it. Lu Hong also knew this, and after eating, he took Xiao Wu to the Tribute Courtyard.

Lu Hong thought in his heart that from tomorrow onwards, Lu Erniang would leave him and Lu Xiang'er, and he felt a little uncomfortable living in the Guogong Mansion, and he didn't pay too much attention to today's list. Seeing groups of students at the gate of the Gongyuan, Lu Hong was not in the mood to talk to someone he was familiar with, so he hid aside and waited.

However, Lu Hong wanted to be quiet, but others didn't want him to have such a good time. When Lu Hong first arrived at the Gongyuan, Zheng Tong, who had been looking for him, was looking for him everywhere. Of course, Zheng Tong couldn't just find one of the hundreds of students by himself. He still has some brains, and he knows how to use a few martial arts students who want to rely on Zheng Baiyang.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Zheng Tong and several people came to Lu Hong's face. Seeing that Lu Hong didn't notice him, with a solemn look on his face, Zheng Tong couldn't help but smile: "Isn't this Lu Gongzi, why is he hiding here alone." Do you think that you didn't do well in the exam, and you are embarrassed to wait for the list to be released at the gate of the Gongyuan? ”

Hearing Zheng Tong's voice, Lu Hong raised his head unhurriedly and looked at him. It is not wrong to say that Zheng Tongchang fully acknowledges the advantages of Zheng Baiyang and his wife. Moreover, Zheng Tong, who has been clothed and fed since childhood, is whiter than Lu Hong, and he is also more noble. But Zheng Tong's face when he spoke was very similar to Mrs. Zheng, which really made people feel intimate.

A son like Zheng Tong who has been spoiled by his family, Lu Hong has seen a lot in Luming Academy, and he also knows how to deal with this kind of person. Lu Hong glanced at Zheng Tong, then turned his head to the side and didn't say a word, as if he hadn't heard the other party speak.

"Lu Hong, what about me talking, are you deaf?" Zheng Tong was just like Lu Hong thought, he was ignored by Lu Hong a few times, and his face turned red. Since he was a child, Zheng Tong has never met a person who dares to ignore him, and his heart is immediately full of anger. Of course, after coming to Beijing, Zheng Tong, who was restrained by Zheng Baiyang, has not been out of the house a few times.

Lu Hong didn't speak, Zheng Tong forgot the purpose of his coming, and wanted to turn around and leave. He was going to talk to Lu Hong after the people dispersed. can think of the few students behind him who have just curried favor with others, Zheng Tong doesn't want to lose face like this.

Thinking of what he had heard from his mother, Mrs. Zheng, Zheng Tong immediately changed his expression and sneered: "Oh, this son understands. Lu Gongzi is thinking that there will be an 'cheap father' tomorrow, and he is a little reluctant to let go of your shameless 'aunt'......"

"If I hear you insult my aunt again, don't blame me for not caring that your surname is 'Zheng'. Also, if you can actually say the word 'cheap dad', aren't you afraid? Before Zheng Tong finished speaking, Lu Hong instantly turned around and looked at Zheng Tong coldly. The cold light in Lu Hong's eyes shot at Zheng Tong's face like a sharp arrow, making him swallow the last word. can

Thinking of why he was afraid of Lu Hong, Zheng Tong was angry again at his previous actions. Pointing at Lu Hong's nose, Zheng Tong thought of Song Yuan, paused slightly, and said angrily: "My surname is not Zheng, what does it have to do with you." But you want to have the surname 'Zheng', but you can only have the surname 'Lu' and the surname 'Song', a bastard descendant who has forgotten his ancestors. ”

"Zheng Gongzi, I will say it one last time here, I hope you will remember it and don't forget it. My surname is Lu, my name is Hong, this will never change, even if Zheng Baiyang comes in person, I will not change my surname. Lu Hong took a step forward, only half a step away from Zheng Tong. Zheng Tong can be regarded as having some determination, but his face changed slightly but he did not take a step back.

Zheng Tong came to participate in the martial arts examination, and he also had some ability. After Zheng Baiyang left the Zheng family after Lu Hong left the Zheng family, Zheng Tong was strictly cultivated since he was a child. Sometimes, Zheng Baiyang also personally confronted Zheng Tong, for fear that Zheng Tong would not care. With such a strict father, Zheng Tong's martial arts are also good.

However, Zheng Tong came face to face with Lu Hong at this time, and suddenly found that although Lu Hong did not grow up in Zheng's family, his momentum seemed to be stronger than Zheng Baiyang. Thinking back to Lu Hong's martial arts examination on the school field that day, Zheng Tong suddenly understood that Lu Hong was hiding his strength. This made Zheng Tong, who had great hopes for the top three, instantly feel threatened.

From Zheng Baiyang, Zheng Tong already knew about the more powerful students in this martial arts. The person most likely to become the 'martial champion' is Li Wenhao, the grandson of Li Xingzhou, the king of loyalty, and the person most likely to become the 'martial arts eye' is Wen Song, the grandson of Wen Taifu. Apart from these two, there are few other students who are outstanding. As for him Zheng Tong, in Zheng Baiyang's prediction, it is very likely to be 'Wu Tanhua'.

Zheng Tong admires Zheng Bai Yang Ke very much, and he is also convinced of what he has said. Ever since Zheng Baiyang told Zheng Tong about his guesses, Zheng Tong has always thought that he was a 'Wu Tanhua'. Even when he was in the house, Zheng Tong often called himself a 'martial artist' in front of his followers.

But at this time, looking at Lu Hong opposite, Zheng Tong was a little uncertain. Although Lu Hong's momentum burst out in an instant was only a flash, Zheng Tong felt it. If Lu Hong is someone else, or he doesn't know, that's it. But Lu Hong is Zheng Tong's half-brother, and Zheng Tong more or less understands the reason why Lu Erniang left the Zheng family back then.

If Zheng Tong were Lu Hong, after he was in a high position, he would definitely take revenge on the person who bullied his aunt back then. Zheng Tong is not Lu Hong, but he doesn't dare to guarantee that Lu Hong won't do that. Thinking of this, Zheng Tong suddenly wanted to know Lu Hong's strength so that he could prepare everything.

After Lu Hong finished speaking, Zheng Tong immediately said angrily: "Bold Lu Hong, you dare to call my father's name, see if I don't teach you." ”

As he spoke, Zheng Tong took a step back and was about to step forward. Lu Hong didn't expect Zheng Tong to be such an 'idiot' that he would dare to do something to him at the gate of the Tribute Academy of the Ministry of Rites, and many students would do it to him. However, Lu Hong is not the kind of person who is beaten and does not fight back. He saw Zheng Tong's intentions, so he planned it. If Zheng Tong really does it, Lu Hong must make him look good.

Lu Hong, who had a plan in his heart, stood there motionless and squinted at Zheng Tong, but his whole body was already tense, waiting for his next move. And a few students next to Zheng Tong didn't understand Zheng Tong's sudden move. And after seeing something, several people wanted to persuade but didn't dare to persuade them, and looked at Zheng Tong.

Zheng Tong's entire spirit at this time was used on Lu Hong's body, where could he find the eyes of the people beside him. Just as he was about to punch first, a person walked diagonally and said coldly, "What are you doing?" ”

"It's General Huo......" Hearing this voice, many students nearby looked at that person. And seeing the appearance of the people who came, those who took the martial arts examination all looked at Huo Qingsong with joy on their faces. In the hearts of these students, Huo Qingsong is the person they admire. At a young age, he was already a general of the fourth grade, and the students who took the martial arts examination were all aimed at Huo Qingsong.

Huo Qingsong came out of the palace and rushed here to meet Yu Linwei, who had come here first. Because today is the day of the trial list, many students gathered in the Tribute Academy of the Ministry of Rites. In order to avoid all unexpected troubles, His Majesty the Emperor specially sent Yu Linwei just in case.

Zheng Tong saw Huo Qingsong's cold face, and he was also shocked in his heart and immediately stood up. At the same time, it was only at this time that he remembered that he would fight privately at the gate of the Gongyuan, but he would never be hired if he had to remove his fame. Thinking of this, Zheng Tong immediately broke out in a cold sweat, glad that he hadn't done it yet. However, when Zheng Tong saw the other side, Lu Hong, who made him lose his sense of proportion and almost made a fool of himself, was full of resentment.

At this time, the gate at the gate of the Gongyuan opened, and several officials with large papers in their hands walked out. As soon as they saw that the list was about to be released, the students rushed to the gate of the Gongyuan. Seeing this, Zheng Tong glanced at Lu Hong deeply, hugged Huo Qingsong again, and then left with those students.