"May I ask if it's Master Zhou? Congratulations to the little ones on your high school jinshi! ”

The reporter saw Zhu Ji standing up and looking at him with excitement on his face, and thought he was Zhou Wen, so he immediately greeted him to report the good news.

You must know that the good news of Jinshi is not a small amount, especially for a wealthy family like the Chengguo Mansion, if you can make them happy, you may be able to eat for several years with a reward.

Before Shen Xianggong of the Chengguo Mansion, the reporter took dozens of taels of silver from his father-in-law, which was a sensation, and I don't know how many people were envious.

Originally, Zhu Ji was upset because of Bai Xing's happiness, but the reporter, who was not long-eyed, came over and slapped the horse's fart on the horse's leg, and his face became even more ugly.

If it weren't for the large number of dignitaries and nobles present today, Zhu Ji really wanted to give the other party a slap, so that this kid could open his eyes wide and recognize people clearly!

At the moment when the scene was a little embarrassing, a young man in the crowd stood up and said in a tone of self-doubt: "Zhou Wen? It's called Zhou Wen below, and I'm also from Gaoyang County, Baoding Prefecture, so it's not my Jinshi? ”

Hearing this, the reporter was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly took out the golden flower letter issued by the Ministry of Rites for confirmation.

This time, there was no more oolong situation, and the young man named Zhou Wen who went to the banquet can match everything in terms of information, and he is a new science and technology jinshi on the good news!

"Congratulations to Brother Zhou, a high school jinshi, coming to the Jinluan Hall to face the saint!"

"Brother Zhou doesn't show anything on weekdays, but I didn't expect his talent to be so outstanding."

"Zhou Shilang is really a tiger father without a dog, he will take the eighty-ninth place in high school, and he may be able to impact the three tripod armor in the palace test!"

The voices of flattery and congratulations sounded one after another, and Zhu Ji's limelight was stolen at once.

After all, for ancient readers, the value brought by the title of the gold list is far more than the candle night in the cave room.

Faced with such a scene, Zhu Ji sat down and said a little sourly: "It's just the eighty-ninth place in the exam, if I make it to the apricot list, I will definitely occupy the ranking of the top five classics!" ”

Zhu Ji's "bold words" also attracted the echo and approval of the group of Zhu clan relatives at the same table, as if the title of the Five Classics was as simple as taking something in a bag.

The lively congratulatory actions slowly calmed down, the release of the examination continued, and the ranking of the reports from outside became higher and higher, and soon the list was released to the top ten of the Yichou Branch examination.

However, for such a long time, no one has entered the house to report the good news, which makes everyone who was still full of confidence and speculation about the list before, and couldn't help muttering in their hearts.

Could it be that none of these high-ranking officials and important ministers present today have won the match?

Zhu Yong, the Duke of Chengguo at the main table, gradually felt a little embarrassed on his face as his ranking increased. At the beginning, he was happy to think about the good things of "three joys", but in the end, except for the wedding banquet that was set, the other double happiness did not even see a shadow.

Zhu Yong is not the kind of person who is unrealistic and delusional, he knows very well in his heart how slim the hope of being selected as the top ten on the apricot list at the same time is. At this time, there has been no news of success, and I am afraid that the possibility of a pilot test is not very large.

Think about the first few glasses of wine, how many Haikou were praised by compliments, and now if there is not a single Zhongjin Shi in the Chengguo Mansion, where will I put my old face?

On the other side, Sun Shaozong carried a wine jug, staggered to Shen Yichen's side, put his hand on his shoulder and said: "Brother Shen is Xie Yuanlang who tried in Shuntian Township, why haven't you heard the news of winning the middle news, could it be that the reporter went to the wrong mansion?" ”

Sun Shaozong didn't know if he really drank too much, or if he deliberately made such a drunken state, anyway, the tone of this sentence was not small, and almost everyone present heard it in their ears.

Of course, if you hear it, you hear it, this kind of embarrassing question, and those who have a little emotional intelligence just don't hear it and avoid talking about it.

"Shaozong came back and sat down, Xie Yuanlang has the talent of the Five Classics, and he has not yet reached the ranking of the list."

Huichang Bo Sun Zhong opened his mouth to admonish, but there was no obvious reprimand, more like a pretense.

"That's right, Xie Yuanlang is only eight buckets tall and has the qualifications to be a leader. However, there are many talented people present today, Brother He Pingyan, Brother Zhu Ji, Brother Song Jie, Brother Song, and those who are not talented in the lower district, and the top ten places may not be enough. ”

The people named by Sun Shaozong were all candidates for the Yichou Science Examination who attended the wedding banquet, and they were also waiting for the release of the list.

Now there are only the last ten places left on the acocot list, and no one dares to guarantee that everyone present can be selected, and after all, someone has to be reduced to the background board of the list.

"Brother Shen, I don't know who you think will be famous in Sun Shan with your opinion?"

Sun Shaozong asked Shen Yichen with a smile, wanting to see how he could answer this difficult question that offended people.

"Shaozong, you've drunk too much, hurry up!"

Huichang Bo Sun Zhong's reprimand also sounded immediately, and this time the tone was much harsher.

Because Sun Shaozong's words not only provoked Shen Yichen, but also offended the other new subject candidates present, if he didn't stand up and express his position, he might become the target of public criticism.

"I'm sorry everyone, I drank too much and lost my words, so I will be fined a glass of wine to apologize."

Sun Shaozong also seemed to have woken up from wine, apologized to everyone present, and poured another glass of wine and took a sip.

Originally, some people were unhappy, but now when they see him looking drunk and drunk, they don't care too much, so they have to treat it as if nothing happened.

But this time, Shen Yichen didn't reveal it, he said slowly in everyone's surprised eyes: "If Brother Sun wants to ask who will be named Sun Shan, I really don't know." However, when it comes to who will take the lead, the contemptible people really have some opinions. ”

"Oh, who does Brother Shen think will take the lead?"

Not to mention that everyone present was surprised, even Sun Shaozong was surprised when he faced Shen Yichen to answer.

This kind of problem is clearly provocative, either avoid talking about it, or choose to mess around. Now that he doesn't want to offend people, he chooses to settle things and calm people, but Shen Yichen took the initiative to answer?

"If you don't have talent, you should do it."

Shen Yichen spit out these eight words lightly, and his face no longer had the playful smile he had before.

"What did you say?"

Sun Shaozong seemed to be a little unconvinced, and would say it from Shen Yichen's mouth.

Seeing the arrogant, I really have never seen such arrogance, in front of the ministers of the half-dynasty, the civil and military officials, bluntly said that they want to take the lead, is it really unscrupulous to such a point?

"I said I want to be dominant, do I need to say it again?"

Calm words, but there is an irrefutable force, that kind of confidence, ambition, and arrogance simply burst out, which is completely different from the impression that Shen Yichen usually gives people.

Even when this sentence came out, the audience was in an uproar, and many people couldn't believe their ears.

You must know that Shen Yichen's modest and respectful style is well-known in Liangjing, and most people who have dealt with him will give an evaluation of a "humble gentleman". In him, he doesn't feel any condescending arrogance and domineering.

Now Shen Yichen bluntly said that he wanted to seize the title of Huiyuan, and he didn't hide it at all, this is too young and frivolous, right?

"There are more than a dozen Xie Yuan in the two capitals and thirteen provinces in each session, and Shen Yichen is so confident that he will definitely be able to win the championship?"

"It's really no one, it seems that this son has been a little floating recently."

"With such a sharp edge, there is always a time to make a mistake."

"Hmph, I want to see why Shen Yichen is able to dominate the crowd!"

In the face of discussions and dissatisfaction from all sides, Zhu Yong, the Duke of Chengguo, rose up at this time and stood up to support Shen Yichen!

"Okay, have ambitions, this is the style of my Chengguo Mansion!"

To be honest, in front of outsiders in the past, Zhu Yong always had reservations about Shen Yichen's attitude, and did not support Zhu Yi and Zhu Ji as he did with Zhu Yi.

It's like the family banquet in the Chengguo Mansion in Yingtianfu, where a few Zhu clan relatives in the inner courtyard dared to sarcastically provoke Shen Yichen in front of Zhu Yong. If this is Zhu Yi or Zhu Ji, I'm afraid they will have to be stripped of a layer of skin!

The reason why the Zhu clan dared to do this was because they concluded that their relationship with Cheng Guogong was closer than that of this maidservant.

In fact, it is true, Zhu Yong didn't take the sarcasm and provocation seriously, let alone think that this was aimed at the Chengguo Mansion and himself, Shen Yichen as an outsider.

But now that time has passed, Zhu Yong can no longer allow the outside world to criticize Shen Yichen in front of him. Even if his remarks are frivolous and flamboyant, are the people of my dignified and stately mansion not rampant without this capital?

With Zhu Yong, the Duke of Chengguo, coming forward, those dissatisfied remarks were suppressed in an instant, and even some of them were excessive, and there was a smile on their faces, for fear of angering Zhu Yong.

Originally, Sun Shaozong wanted to fight back, but when he heard the words of Zhu Yong, the prince of Chengguo, he had to swallow back what he wanted to say.

"Okay, Shen Yichen, let me wait and see!"

After viciously abandoning this sentence, Sun Shaozong returned to his seat, his face extremely gloomy. He really didn't expect that Shen Yichen would be so unscrupulous, and he was pressed down instead of being sarcastic.

At the table of the ladies in the back house of the Chengguo Mansion, the servants are constantly relaying the period of the front hall to these official ladies and daughters.

When he heard Shen Yichen say that he wanted to take the lead, and he was also supported by Zhu Yong, the prince of Chengguo, the chatter of this group of official ladies opened up in an instant.

"I heard that Shen Gongzi is low-key and abnormal, he would say such frivolous words?"

"People are not reckless young people, Shen Gongzi is talented and in his prime, what's so strange about such a behavior?"

"That's right, I have read several of Shen Gongzi's poems countless times, and every time I read them, I yearn for them."

As soon as she heard the words of her heart's yearning, an official lady immediately said mysteriously: "You don't know, but I have seen Shen Gongzi at the Yingtian Flower Appreciation Party, and it is really a gentleman's demeanor and dignified appearance." ”

"Really? Let's talk about it more carefully. ”

"It is said that Shen Gongzi has an elegant temperament, is it true?"

"Then do you have Shen Gongzi's Mobao, I've been looking forward to it for a long time."

Chen Qingtong listened to the discussion of this group of people, she couldn't cry or laugh, she was still extremely worried that Shen Yichen would be criticized by everyone, but she didn't expect the topic to turn to lace news.

Another person who has a similar mood to Chen Qingtong is the Lin family on the table of the wife of a high-ranking official.

After she heard that Zhu Yong, the Duke of Chengguo, stood up to support Shen Yichen, her whole face instantly became a little blue. You must know that today should be the absolute protagonist of his son, but this Shen Yichen wants to make a fuss, and he has been approved by his father-in-law.

If he will try to release the list and be pressed by this servant son, how will Zhu Ji deal with himself in the Chengguo Mansion in the future?

However, the discussion between the official wives and the ladies present made the Lin family have a flash of inspiration, and she said to Mrs. Yongkang Hou, who was sitting opposite: "Mrs. Xu, I saw your girl today, she is really a good life, and people like it when they see it." ”

Mrs. Yongkang Hou was still chatting about Shen Yichen, but when she suddenly heard Lin come up with such a sentence praising her daughter, she felt a little inexplicable.

"Thank you Mrs. Zhu for your praise, the little girl has not gone out much since she was a child, so she looks fair-skinned."

"I don't know if Mrs. Xu's little daughter has a marriage match?"

"I'm not married yet."

"Then Mrs. Xu, what do you think of my family Yichen?"

"This ......"

Faced with the Lin family's talk of marriage, Mrs. Yongkang Hou was even more confused, which was too sudden.

"Mrs. Xu, think about it, I just saw that your girl liked it very much, and I thought about whether I could get a good relationship with Qin Jin."

"Mrs. Zhu is really loved, then let me discuss it with Master Hou."

Mrs. Yongkang Hou did not agree, nor did she refuse.

For Shen Yichen himself, Mrs. Yongkang Hou is actually quite satisfied in her heart, she is dignified and talented, and she has a prominent reputation among the subgroup of literati in Beijing, and she will definitely have something to do in her career in the future.

But Shen Yichen's background is too low, and even if he has a son, he has not even entered the genealogy so far, so he can't be regarded as a person from the Chengguo Mansion.

No matter how her daughter says, she is also a concubine of the waiting door, so it is unacceptable to marry Mrs. Yongkang Hou, if it weren't for Shen Yichen, who is indeed very good, it is estimated that she would directly refuse.

Seeing that Mrs. Yongkang Hou's willingness was not very high, the Lin family did not continue to be reluctant, but looked at the other young ladies from the official family. There are many relatives and relatives of the officials and relatives present today, and if one can't be negotiated, there will be the next, and they can always help Shen Yichen find a "good match"!

In the front hall of the Chengguo Mansion, the atmosphere became a little tense at this time, because the latest ranking just now had reached the position of the leader of the Five Classics, but there was still no announcer to report the good news!

This means that some of the children of the ministers at today's banquet have already fallen off the list!

"It's not so simple to win the imperial examination in the Toad Palace, these people were still high-spirited before, but now they are obviously a lot more low-key."

"I don't know who is off the list, Sun Shaozong? Zhu Ji? Or Shen Yichen? ”

"Maybe all of them are not on the list, and there is no rule that a few of them will definitely be successful."

"Impossible, at least one person has to be tested, and there is a high probability that it will be Huiyuan!"

With the whispered discussion of the guests present, a sound of "da-da-da" horses' hooves sounded, and then stopped abruptly in front of the Chengguo Mansion.

"I will try to report the success, congratulations to Sun Shaozong, the old man of Zouping County, Jinan Prefecture, the fourth place in the high school B Chou Department examination, and the saint above the Jinluan Palace!"

The reporter rushed into the Chengguo Mansion, shouting as he ran, and even his voice was a little hoarse.

"I'm in! I'm in! I am the fourth place in the Yichou Department exam! ”

Sun Shaozong faced his own test, stood up and waved his fists and kept roaring, his emotions were extremely excited.

This state of his is not surprising to anyone, you must know that a single middle lift is enough to make the literati crazy, and it is not surprising that he is the fourth Jingkui in the Jinshi examination.

"Congratulations to Brother Sun for being a high school master!"

"Brother Sun is really talented, and the palace test is just around the corner!"

"Hui Changbo congratulations, he should be like Sun Zhongmou when he gave birth to a son!"

The officials present also congratulated Huichangbo, although many people knew in their hearts that Sun Shaozong's achievements were more or less watery. But in this year's imperial examination, he only looks at the results, not the process, and he can become a Jingkui is his ability!

"Everyone, you're welcome."

After experiencing some ecstasy, Sun Shaozong also kept returning the salute to the congratulatory officials.

It was at this moment that he saw Shen Yichen, so he got up and walked over and said, "Brother Shen, I have conceded!" ”

"Brother Sun is polite, but the list is not over yet, and it is too early to concede."

Shen Yichen still has that calm and breezy appearance, and he did not have any emotional gaffes because of Sun Shaozong's Zhongjingkui.

"Okay, I'll just sit back and wait for Brother Shen's good news!"

Sun Shaozong had a victor's smile on his face, and he actually vaguely knew some inside stories about the exchange of interests in the examination rankings.

The top three definitely don't have Shen Yichen's position, and in today's competition, he won!

Soon there was another fast horse galloping by outside, which meant that there were only the last two places left in the Yichou Division.

Zhu Ji, who was full of confidence before, turned a little pale at the moment, and his palms were sweating. Although he didn't force him to count in the Jinshi, he still had a little pressure in his heart about whether he could win the Huiyuan.

Obviously, I don't have that talent in high school.

If you fall off the list today, I am afraid that the bold words released before will be used as a laughing stock. And in the future, in front of his father-in-law's Yuanhou Zhen's family, he will not be able to raise his head, let alone get their help.

"I will try to report the success, congratulations to He Pingyan, the master of Taihe County, Ji'an Prefecture, the second place in the high school B Chou subject examination, and the saint of Jinluan Palace!"

Am I second?

Compared with Sun Shaozong's excitement, He Pingyan did not have much ecstasy after learning that he would try to rank.

Because for his goal of the examination, he is the first to win the title of Huiyuan!

In the past few years, the layout of the Gongxing Society, the operation of the connections of Beijing officials, and the help of his uncle Wang Zhi and the exchange of assessment interests, but he couldn't get the title of Huiyuan.

Who can be stronger than himself, could it really be Shen Yichen?

In He Pingyan's mind at this moment, he no longer cared about his ranking and the congratulations of everyone present, all his attention was on Shen Yichen.

I want to figure out the answer to this one, that is, whether I lost to the same person twice!

The sound of horses' hooves vibrated the hearts of everyone present, and another messenger came to the Chengguo Mansion, holding high the golden flower letter issued by the Ministry of Rites.

Seeing this scene, Zhu Ji stood up trembling slightly, this was the last chance. If you don't have your own roll call, it means that you will be completely off the list, and you will fight again next time.

In comparison, Shen Yichen's performance is much calmer, and there are basically no obvious emotional changes. However, if you look closely at Shen Yichen's palm, you can find the details of his pinching fingers, and his heart is not as indifferent as it seems.

After all, it is a test, and before the dust settles, who dares to really say that they will definitely be able to win the yuan?

"I will try to report the success, congratulations to Shen Yichen, the master of Jiangning County, Tianfu, the first place in the high school B ugly subject examination, and the saint of Jinluan Palace!"

Huiyuan!

When this term appeared, the previously tense and somewhat suffocating atmosphere was instantly detonated.

All kinds of fireworks, firecrackers, gongs and drums rang out in unison, and the level of noisy celebration even far exceeded Zhu Ji's wedding banquet.

Countless honorable relatives and important ministers all stood up and bowed their hands to Shen Yichen, even if you are the minister of the Prince's Palace, this is the respect brought by the identity of Huiyuan!

"Everyone, I agreed!"

Shen Yichen lightly spit out these five words, but there was no humility on his face.

The imperial examination has come to this point, and the time when it is time to pretend that the grandson is low-key has almost passed, and he should also show it in the future, what is called a freshly clothed angry horse is a young man.

I deserve this honor!

145 Huiyuan is in charge (2-in-1)

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