Chapter 573: Number One Scholar

Nangong Yixian suddenly realized that they had just happened to catch the parade of this year's Jinshi in Daliang. No wonder the streets were so lively.

Being named on the imperial examination list and being paraded through the streets as the top scorer are big events.

Qin Jia also looked excited. It seemed that they came at the right time.

There were a lot of people on the street, including ordinary people who came to join in the fun, as well as many scholars.

Hearing the sound of drums and music getting closer, the scholars in the crowd suddenly became excited, and the whole street was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Here they come, we’re about to meet the top three.

The top three candidates in the imperial examination are the most envied people by all the students in the world, especially on this day.

Isn't it just for this moment that I studied so hard for ten years and woke up every day at the sound of the cock-crow?

Amid the deafening roar of celebratory cannons, the guards specially sent by the imperial court to protect this year's Jinshi led the way, while the new Jinshi followed behind.

The government prepared golden silk and golden-saddled horses for the top three. Although the other successful candidates did not have red silk, they also rode on horses and enjoyed this glorious moment together.

Men, women, young and old all stretched their heads, afraid of missing something.

The windows on the second floors of the restaurants and eateries on the street were all opened, and they were filled with ladies and noblewomen.

Chen Huazheng, Zhou Ying and Princess Lejia were also sitting in the private room of Lianxiangzhai, waiting for the arrival of this year's successful candidates.

Princess Lejia picked up a piece of almond cake and took a bite.

"Zheng Zheng, do you want to throw a flower or some snacks to your two brothers later?"

This year, Shen Kesi and Shen Keheng both took part in the imperial examination, and Shen Kesi was the top scorer.

Shen Keheng's results were not as good as Shen Kesi's, but he also made it into the second class and got sixth place.

Both of them participated in the parade today.

Every time the Jinshi scholars were paraded through the streets, there would always be people throwing things at the handsome Jinshi scholars.

After an incident where a hairpin was thrown at a young scholar and caused him to bleed on the spot, the imperial court issued a strict ban on throwing hairpins at scholars.

Fruits and vegetables that can easily make people faint are also not allowed.

With the imperial court's ban, if someone wants to throw something at a successful candidate to express their affection, they can only throw handkerchiefs, flowers or something like that.

Shen Huazheng held the teacup and took a sip of tea.

"I have asked someone to prepare flowers. I will throw them to them when I see them later."

The Shen family and the Zhou family were very satisfied with the performance of the brothers Shen Kesi and Shen Keheng this time, especially Shen Kesi.

He is also the first top scholar in the Shen family in such a long time.

Chen Huazheng was in a good mood, as this was the first time she had seen a Jinshi parade since she came into this world.

Moreover, this time I was able to see my two brothers in the team.

Early in the morning, there are flower vendors waiting on both sides of the street below, and business is the busiest at this time.

The flowers that Shen Huazheng brought were not bought, but grown by her herself.

Perfect gift for my two brothers.

Zhou Ying smiled and said, "I think the top scholar porridge at Yipinlou will definitely be popular next time."

Princess Lejia: "Yes, now Zhengzheng's second brother has won the first place in the imperial examination, so the first place porridge is very suitable for the occasion, right? Now there must be many people who think that your second brother's winning of the first place is related to eating this porridge."

She paused, then added, "I think so, too."

Chen Huazheng also laughed: "When I cooked this porridge for my second and third brothers, I just wanted to have a good omen. I didn't expect that a top scholar would come out."

The origin of Zhuangyuan Jidi Congee is related to the Lingnan talent Lun Wenxu.

According to the "Liwan Yearbook", Lun Wenxu's family was poor when he was young and his family made a living by selling vegetables.

The porridge shop owner saw that Lun Wenxu was studious and pitiful, so he often gave him meat porridge.

Every time he delivered food to the porridge shop, the boss would make white porridge with pork, pork intestines, pork kidneys and pork liver, then add some ginger and scallions, and give it to him after cooking.

Lun Wenxu studied hard and eventually became the top scorer in the imperial examination.

He was very grateful to the porridge shop owner, and after he became successful, he secretly returned to his hometown, wrote a plaque in his own handwriting, and named this porridge that nourished his body and mind "Zhuangyuan Jidi Porridge".

In the previous world, whenever there was an important exam, grandparents would always make top scholar porridge for Shen Huazheng.

Every time at this time, Grandpa would recite Lun Wenxu's poem "Jidi" -

"Today, the list of the highest-ranking candidates is announced, and the number one is Guang Zhidong. His light shines across the four seas like golden lightning, and his writings shine across the sky like rainbows. The Imperial Academy examiners know the stars, and the historians of the country recognize Ma Weng. From now on, the writings of Lingnan will flourish, and the wind and rain on the river will turn into fish and dragons."

The characteristics of this porridge are fresh ingredients, fragrant and soft porridge base and smooth taste.

Different from other stewed porridges, the Zhuangyuan Jidi porridge requires the porridge base to be cooked first and then the ingredients are added and boiled.

This keeps the porridge base fresh and allows the ingredients to retain their flavor and remain in a just-mature state.

Not only is it smooth and tender, it also tastes delicious.

Shen Kesi and Shen Keheng were going to take part in the scientific examination, and Shen Huazheng also wanted to convey this good wish to them through this porridge.

I hope they can get into high school after eating the Zhuangyuan Jidi porridge.

Princess Lejia moved closer to Chen Huazheng: "Zhengzheng, you are the lucky star. I have to be closer to you to get some of your blessings."

Zheng Zheng's two older brothers must be talented and knowledgeable.

But she always felt that their admission to high school this time, especially Chen Kesi's becoming the top scorer in this exam, was closely related to Zheng Zheng.

Chen Huazheng: "Go ahead, I agree."

Zhou Ying looked at the two of them with a smile, and agreed with Princess Lejia's opinion in her heart.

Zheng'er is the little lucky star, and all their good luck is brought by Zheng'er.

The Sandingjias traveled with great fanfare, and were protected by soldiers in front, behind, and on both sides.

In addition to drums and music leading the way, there are also colorful flags and banners.

Children crowded in the streets, and when they saw the honor guard, they shouted loudly: "Here comes the champion, here comes the champion!"

Common people vied to watch, and the ladies in front of the windows held their breath, waiting for those chosen ones to pass by.

Even Nangong Yixian stood by the roadside with great interest, ready to catch a glimpse of the top scholar from Daliang.

Amid the deafening roar of cannon fire, Shen Kesi, wearing a bright red dragon robe and riding a fine horse with a golden saddle and red hair, walked towards the crowd with this year's successful candidates.

Nangong Yixian was stunned when he saw the appearance of the top scholar.

Isn't that the second son of the Shen family, Shen Huazheng's brother Shen Kesi? ?

He also took part in the imperial examination this year and became the top scorer? ?

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In the palace, Emperor Jingning was leisurely eating the porridge in his bowl.

He scooped up a spoonful of porridge with a spoon, blew on it gently, and put it into his mouth.

The pork shreds and other ingredients have been processed and there is no fishy smell.

During the cooking process, the blooming rice grains absorb the deliciousness of the ingredients and become fragrant and smooth.

Emperor Jingning felt the rich aroma of rice and the sweet taste in his mouth, and squinted his eyes in a good mood.

“This top scholar porridge made by Shen Huazheng is timely.”

When Andy Ong heard this, his eyes flickered slightly.

Shen Zhaonian's father, Shen Xianzhi, was also a Tanhua Lang in that year. He guessed that His Majesty should have originally chosen Shen Kesi as the Tanhua Lang.

The Shen family has three top scholars in the imperial examination, which is quite a good story.

But for some unknown reason, His Majesty suddenly changed his mind and appointed Shen Kesi as the top scholar.

Suddenly, Andy thought of something.

Could it be because of the top scholar porridge made by Mr. Xiao Shen? ?

Emperor Jingning happily ate the porridge in his bowl and couldn't stop eating.

This top scholar porridge is indeed delicious and has a good meaning.

Since Chen Huazheng hopes that her brother can become the top scholar, then let her fulfill her wish.

Anyway, with Shen Kesi's talent, he deserves to be the top scorer.