At noon the next day, the list was finally posted, and some idle people in Bianjing had already set their eyes on this business, and they wrote down the people on the list, so they went to the major inns to report the good news, and stretched out their hands not to hit the smiling people, not to mention that the list is already a joyful thing, so naturally people have to take out a sum of money to reward.

Among them, the Prayer Mansion is the most lively, first, Shen Gongzi is at the top of the list, this good news is worth it, this second, since the Prayer Kingdom is generous, the shot must be very generous, run this trip, happy money is indispensable.

Therefore, in just a moment, there were dozens or hundreds of people who reported the good news outside, and said: "Congratulations to Shen Gongzi for being the first in the Jingyi examination." That said: "Shen Gongzi is a Wenqu star, the first in the world." ”

In fact, the Jingyi examination of the art examination ranked first, if it is said that it is first, it is really far-fetched, but after all, it is the top of the list, they can't find anything wrong when they say this, but it provokes a few scholars who pass by along the way, cover their noses and leave, quite disdainful.

The first article on the scriptures and righteousness in the imperial examination is naturally convincing to everyone, but in the examination of scriptures and righteousness, this water is greatly reduced.

Liu Wenxing rushed to the Buddhist hall, and said with surprise and joy: "Young Master Cousin, Young Master Cousin ......"

Liu Wen didn't care about the rules, but he didn't wait for the report, and went straight in; provoked Mrs. slightly dissatisfied, although Mrs. is kind and kind, but the rules of the house are very strict, especially the inner house, which is a place where women live, there are many inconveniences, as the main thing, it is so reckless, naturally provoked Mrs. dissatisfaction.

Liu Wen said breathlessly: "Young Master Cousin...... The annunciation is coming......"

This sentence of good news immediately made the lady and Zhou Ruoxi in the Buddhist hall raise their eyebrows, and the lady asked: "Is it on the list?" ”

Xiang'er, who was waiting on the side, was also clever, and carefully brought tea to Liu Wen, Liu Wen took a sip of tea, and said brightly: "Not only is it on the list, this time after the righteous examination, the young master is ranked first." ”

The Buddha hall was suddenly beaming with joy, especially the lady, who couldn't hide her joy on her face and said: "Okay, good, this is good, Shen Ao has a future!" Quick, go and reward the silver, send the good news, don't be stingy, everyone has the money. ”

Liu Wen went happily, yesterday he thought that the young master did not do well in the exam, and he was a little disappointed, you must know that in this mansion, although Shen Ao is the identity of the master, he treats him well, and he treats him as a friend, Shen Ao has a chance, and Liu Wen's position in the mansion can be stable.

Mrs. was overjoyed, on the one hand, Shen Ao was her mother's family, and she was honored; The second is that she has always valued Shen Ao, and Shen Ao has come to prominence, which is something she looks forward to all night; Then he said again: "Xiang'er, go to the kitchen and say, cook a few more dishes tonight, bring a few bottles of good wine from the wine cellar, congratulate Xiao first, and then set up a big banquet when Shen Aoyi passes the exam." ”

Xiang'er's face was crimson, she glanced at this young master, and she was quite happy in her heart, she had an excellent relationship with Chun'er, Chun'er was said to have gone to the Ya Mountain House, and sooner or later she was going to marry Shen Ao, and she was a sister, she was happy. On the other hand, this young master treats people well, is amiable, and although he is usually a flowery mouthful, he has a good heart. Thinking about this, Xiang'er responded happily and quickly went to the kitchen.

After a while, it was Mrs. Shi and several wives of the marquis who came to visit, and they had just heard about it, and they all said that Mrs. was a good blessing, and this time it was very lively.

At night, Shen Ao was called by Zhou Zheng, and now there are a few more people in this study, including Weijun Gong Quartz, as well as Cheng Zengwen in the Imperial History, Jiang Min of Dali Temple, everyone sat down one after another, as if they were talking about something important, and when Shen Ao came in, they all changed their smiles, Shen Ao saluted separately, and asked Zeng Wen about Zeng Suian's old friend.

Zeng Wen said with a smile: "A few days ago, he also sent a letter from home, saying that everything was fine in office, and he specially asked about you, saying that when he used to study, he left a lot of notes, and now this book of sages has no chance to read it, so he wants me to give it to you." ”

Shen Ao was a little embarrassed, he and Zeng Sui'an didn't know each other, but in fact, the relationship between the two was not bad, but it was not too close; Zeng Sui'an is more like a gentleman, let Shen Ao be with him, although he is happy, but a little uncomfortable, Zeng Sui'an mentioned himself in his family letter, it can be seen that he regards Shen Ao as a close friend, Shen Ao's heart warmed, and he hurriedly said: "Thank you, student, I will repair a letter to him in a few days, and I want to tell him the great truth of being an official." ”

Quartz smiled: "You kid, before you become an official, you have taught people how to be an official." ”

Shen Ao leaned over and sat down and said, "The student has never killed a pig, but he still knows what pork tastes like." ”

When this sentence came out, everyone laughed, and Zhou Zheng couldn't help but say coldly: "Don't be rude in front of Shijun Gong." ”

Shen Ao hurriedly said, "Yes." ”

Quartz smiled and waved his hand: "It's okay, Shen Ao is such a surname, if you teach him to sit upright and be silent and quiet, then it won't be Shen Ao." ”

Jiang Min, who was at the bottom, echoed: "This is true, the old man suffered his big loss, so I warned in my heart that if I meet him in the future, I must be careful." ”

Shen Ao smiled, this Lord Jiang was still heartache for losing his seven hundred yuan.

Zhou Zhengzheng said: "This time Shen Ao did well in the exam, but don't be arrogant, the art test is an art word, only if you have passed the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, can you be considered high school." Teach you to ...... this time" Zhou Zheng pondered for a moment, but he didn't know how to say it, so he said to Quartz: "Shijun Gong, come on." ”

Shi Jungong laughed and said, "You will shirk, okay, I'll tell you." His expression also became solemn: "Shen Aoke has applied for the jade exam?" ”

Shen Ao nodded and said, "Exactly." ”

Quartz said: "This time for the jade exam, the eldest prince also applied for the exam." ”

The Great Prince? Quartz doesn't say it, Shen Ao suddenly showed a look of resentment, grandma's, that guy hasn't sent the color head of the treasure appraisal conference yet, buddy asked people everywhere to knock on the side, but he pretended to be nothing, hey, why is this person's character like this, it's too stingy.

Shen Ao saw that Quartz's expression was solemn, and asked tentatively: "Didn't the county prince teach me to deliberately release water during the exam to let the eldest prince win the championship?" ”

Quartz smiled lightly, a hint of elusiveness flashed in his eyes, and he said inscrutablely: "On the contrary, this time in the jade exam, you must win the championship, and you must not let the eldest prince be at the top of the list." ”

Shen Ao pursed his lips, only nodded his head, and stopped talking; But I was thinking, what's going on? Isn't there a bad deal between the small group of Shijun Gong and the eldest prince?

Yes, otherwise I would never have told myself so solemnly; This is interesting, how are the princes of the current emperor keen on the exam, and there is a third son of the emperor who secretly went to participate in the imperial examination and won the top prize; Now, the eldest prince is not far behind, and if he wants to take the jade examination, he is afraid that he will also go to the champion!

Yes, the three princes are deeply loved by Zhao Ji, as the eldest prince, he has always been disgraced in front of Zhao Ji, this eldest prince wants to follow the example of the three princes, and also take the top prize to win Zhao Ji's love; Think about it, if the eldest prince passes the exam and participates in the palace exam, if he wins the championship in the Manchu Dynasty, it will be a beautiful thing, even Zhao Ji, and his impression of him will also change.

This well-hidden prince, the calculation is so loud, those who took the jade examination in the palace examination learned his identity, who dares to compete with him? As long as his level is not bad, this jade test champion is stable.

But what is the reason why Shijun Gong asked himself to fight with the eldest prince? Could it be ...... Could it be that Shijun Gong and his uncle, as well as Lord Zeng and Lord Jiang, are all the emperor's three sons?

Shen Ao suddenly understood! The water inside is so deep! Obstructing the eldest prince from winning the championship means making a feud with the eldest prince, and it is unknown what means the eldest prince will take at that time.

But...... Shen Ao smiled bitterly and shook his head, in fact, from the very beginning, he had been tied to the chariot, or rather, he jumped on the chariot happily, the road was chosen by himself, and now no matter how he pleases the eldest prince, in the eyes of the world, with the family relationship of Zhou Zheng, he is also a thorn in the side of the eldest prince.

Shen Ao nodded solemnly and said: "Shen Ao understands, please rest assured, as long as Shen Ao can enter the palace test, he will do his best to prevent the eldest prince from winning the championship." ”

Zhou Zheng sighed and said: "Shen Ao, my intention, originally I didn't want you to enter this right and wrong, but you should understand that the public mansion is as prosperous as you, but now you really can't find a better candidate. ”

Shen Ao was surprised: "What? That big prince is very powerful? ”

Jiang Min interjected: "It's not just powerful, it's like a ghost, the eldest prince has loved the art of arguing jade since he was a child, there are countless treasures in the palace, and there are famous teachers to point out, Shen Ao, think about it, such a person, will it be so simple?" ”

Shen Ao nodded, in fact, treasure appreciation is difficult to say, easy to say, to learn this art, the financial and material resources required are not trivial, a poor family, even antiques have not been touched, what else to learn? Only those who have a lot of money have the opportunity to learn; There are more than 100,000 antiques encountered by this great prince, as long as you are really interested in this discipline and study it seriously, you will definitely have achievements; If there is a famous teacher to guide you, it will be twice the result with half the effort.

It's just that the most important thing this prince lacks is a famous teacher, as long as he is interested, who can't invite him?

Quartz said: "Shen Ao, don't be careless, it is said that this great prince not only has great eyesight, but his nose is also better than ordinary people, and he is very sensitive; It is rumored that the antiques encountered by the eldest prince, as long as he smells the smell, he can break the dynasty for the antiques, and if he wants to win him in the defense of jade, he must go all out. ”

Smell the smell? Shen Ao's expression suddenly became solemn, in the antique world, there is indeed such a legend, it is said that some people have extremely sensitive noses, and the smell of antiques in different periods is different, some talented treasure connoisseurs can determine the authenticity and age of antiques by smelling, but it is a pity that Shen Ao has only heard of it, but he has never seen anyone with such a ability, I can't imagine that this big prince is really hidden, with this nose, it has increased a few advantages over himself.

"Okay, this prince wants to compare with this big prince to see who is the first person in the world to argue jade." When it is strong, it is strong, and when he encounters such a strong opponent, Shen Ao has a competitive heart in his heart, and secretly encourages in his heart.