In February, the spring breeze blows through the prosperous Bianjing, and in the drizzle, the crowd on the street is still busy. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info If a group of people in coarse cloth shorts are still busy in the rain, this is normal. But a group of scholars also braved the rain and hurriedly walked on the streets of Bianliang City, which is a rare thing.

"What are these scholars really doing, they are all very delicate, can they stand it in the rain like this?" said a shopkeeper looking at the group of readers.

"You don't know yet, today is the day when the imperial court releases the list. If you win the top prize, it will be a serious illness, and you will be happy. If they don't make the list, do you think they'll be better if they don't get wet? But those high school people today are definitely going to celebrate. Don't be stunned, follow them, and when you see those laughing moves, you will be led to our store. People are in good spirits when they are happy, and they must be generous. The shopkeeper rolled his eyes and said to Xiao'er.

Xiao Er answered, and ran to the place where the list was released with a smiling face, and it was also a rare thing to be able to watch the release of the emperor list.

Mao Zheng walked out early in the morning and waited at the place where the list was released. For several years, Mao Zheng has been studying hard all day for this day, facing the expectations of the Virgin, thinking that he can go home to marry the bride after high school, Mao Zheng's heart is also very excited. The days have warmed up in February, but there is still a hint of chill in the cold wind and drizzle of the early morning. When Mao Zheng came out, the shops on both sides of the street had just been lit up, walking on the empty street, listening to the crackling sound of the raindrops and umbrellas, Mao Zheng's excited heart slowly became quiet. But when he arrived at the place where the list was issued, to his surprise, a man in his forties was already waiting there.

After a conversation between the two, they realized that the person's name was Gu Zhongsheng, who was also from Liangzhejiang Road, and had been taking the exam for 21 years, but he had failed to pass the test repeatedly, and he was in a difficult mood today, so he came out early. Mao Zheng saw that he was from near Jinling, and he was also more sympathetic to Gu Zhongsheng's plight, so he said a lot.

The drizzle continued, but as the sky grew brighter, more and more people gathered around.

"Dangdangdang" A few gongs sounded, and a civil official, under the escort of several officials, posted the emperor's list. Then everyone moved, and they were bustling and huddled, trying to find their names in the imperial list.

Some people laughed loudly, grabbed the people next to them and shook them vigorously and shouted, "I've been hit, I've been hit"; some people wept bitterly on the spot and called out to their fathers and mothers; some people fanned their fans and left here with great satisfaction; still others just sighed slightly and quietly went home; and many people did not believe their fate and quarreled with the civil official to explain the matter.

"How is Mr. Gu, have you been admitted?" Mao Zheng was also happy when he saw that he was on the list, and said to Gu Zhongsheng with a smile,

"I'm still the same. But I expected it a long time ago, and although it was a pity, it was like that. Seeing that Xiaoyou is so happy, he should have passed the exam. Gu Zhongsheng sighed.

"I'm also lucky. Mr. Gu doesn't need to be too sad, maybe he will succeed next time. Mao Zheng said with a smile on his face.

"Xiaoyou can go to high school at such a young age, and his future is definitely limitless. The back waves of the Yangtze River push the front waves, and I can't do it anymore. I just haven't been convinced, so I've been taking the exam for so many years. But seeing that Xiaoyou is so young and so talented, I can't be convinced. I won't take the exam when I go back this time, I just want to teach well, and maybe I can cultivate a champion in the future. Gu Zhongsheng said with relief.

"It's good that Mr. Gu can see through, with Mr. Gu's conduct, he will definitely be able to cultivate many outstanding talents in the future. Mao Zheng said.

Gu Zhongsheng shook his head and didn't speak, and only opened his mouth after a while before he opened his mouth and said: "Mao Xiaoyou is from Jinling, and it is not far from my hometown, if you have time, you might as well come to me as a guest." Although I, Gu Zhongsheng, don't have any skills, I also admire talented people very much. I just hope that Mao Xiaoyou will not dislike it. ”

"With Mr. Gu's invitation, I will definitely go in the future. A gentleman will never break his promise. Mao Zheng said solemnly.

Gu Zhongsheng gave up his hand, told Mao Zheng the address of his home, and then turned around and left this sad place.

Mao Zheng watched the gathered crowd gradually disperse and left here. Thinking that he could finally live up to the entrustment of the Virgin Mary and return to Jinling with great pride, the more he thought about it, the happier he became.

"Hey, isn't this Mao Gongzi? You don't stay in the yard, how can you be on the street?" said when he saw Mao Zheng in front of him.

Mao Zheng followed the voice and recognized that it was the housekeeper in Wang Anli's mansion, and quickly sorted out his appearance and said: "It turned out to be Steward Xiao, I don't know if Wang Xianggong is okay when he comes in? I have been busy with the imperial examination these days, so I don't have time to visit, I don't know if Wang Xianggong has ever blamed me? I just finished reading the list today, and I just walked on the street." ”

"How can our old man blame Xiaoyou? Isn't this just for me to ask you to come over? No need to ask, looking at Xiaoyou's spring breeze, it must be on the list. The butler said.

"I was also lucky to live up to the high expectations of Wang Xianggong, and I finally got in. Wang Xianggong wants to see me? I don't know what is the matter with Wang Xianggong? Why don't I go back and change into clean clothes? Mao Zheng said.

"What else can I do for it, of course, it's for the promotion of Xiaoyou. Don't you know, the two adults of the Privy Council have already arrived at our house, and it seems that they just want to see if Xiaoyou has real talents. I've already prepared the clothes for Xiaoyou, and it's in the carriage. Come with me, our lord is okay to say that it will not be good to keep the two lords of the Privy Council waiting for a long time. As the butler spoke, he pulled Mao Zheng to the carriage.

Mao Zheng got into the carriage, changed into new clothes, and waited for the upcoming reception. Before the list was issued, the list had already been decided, and it was not surprising that the two adults in the Privy Council knew about him. But as soon as the list was released, someone came to him, which is really weird. Although Wang Anli also admires Mao Zheng very much because of Wang Anshi, he will not invite people from the Privy Council to his home in order to recommend him. Mao Zheng thought about it, excited and nervous in his heart.

The wheels of the carriage creaked and thought leisurely, and finally stopped, and in the call of the housekeeper, Mao Zheng straightened his clothes, got out of the car, and walked towards Wang Anli's house.