Zhao Lin doesn't necessarily need the farm outside the city.

But it cannot be left to the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion.

This is pure disgusting.

Han Yuehua was furious, but there was nothing she could do.

I can only wait for the results of the imperial examination to come out, and then negotiate with the Qianyuan Gambling House to compensate them privately.

As for the 100,000 taels, Han Yuehua would definitely not pay it.

Too many.

"This rebellious son! Sooner or later, I will be pissed off to death!"

Han Yuehua cursed.

"Mom, don't be angry. When the results of the imperial examination are announced, if Chenhan gets first place, we'll see if he still has the nerve to cheat." Zhao Mingya said.

Zhao Chenhan nodded heavily: "Although I respect my elder brother very much and feel guilty towards him, this time I want to avenge my mother. I want everyone to know that the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion will not tolerate bullying!"

"You're such a good son to your mother."

Han Yuehua was overjoyed: "When you win the first prize, mother will hold a banquet to celebrate."

Zhao Chenhan said modestly, "Being the champion is nothing. Let's wait for the palace examination. If His Majesty favors me and selects me as the top scorer, it won't be too late to celebrate then."

"My son will definitely be the top scorer." Han Yuehua said.

…

Shengjing Imperial Examination Hall.

The Minister of Rites, Fu Chengwang, sat in the middle, with more than ten Grand Secretaries and Hanlin scholars from the Chongwenguan sitting on each side.

Li Xingye and Bai Shiyuan were included.

These are examiners and examiners.

Fu Chengwang was the chief examiner.

Fu Chengwang said slowly, "Right after the imperial examination, some people are already placing heavy bets on someone to win the first place. How ridiculous."

The news of the bet has spread.

Especially the fact that Sudi brazenly spent 100,000 taels of silver shocked many people.

Although he did not pay the 100,000 taels, he only used the farm of the Marquis of Zhenbei as collateral.

But it is luxurious enough.

Fu Chengwang hates this kind of people the most.

Li Xingye said, "You're young, and you just finished your exams, so it's understandable."

Fu Chengwang snorted lightly: "Master Li is very tolerant of these people."

Li Xingye said calmly, "Who hasn't been through a period of youth? Hasn't Master Fu ever had fun?"

Fu Chengwang said proudly, "I never touch anything illegal or criminal. In my opinion, these candidates dared to gamble in public. They should all be stripped of their titles and never be allowed to take the imperial examinations again."

Li Xingye sneered, "Master Fu, are you being too serious? They were just making an impromptu bet. It's different from gambling, so we can't generalize."

Fu Chengwang said, "Gambling is gambling, no matter what form it takes, no matter how much is at stake, even if it's just a penny, it's still gambling. According to the Daqi Law, officials who gamble are guilty of a heavier crime."

Li Xingye retorted: "They are not officials yet."

Fu Chengwang asked, "Is Zhao Lin an aide to your government, not an official?"

Li Xingye was furious. "In the end, you're only targeting Zhao Lin. Minister Fu, everyone considers you highly respected. His Majesty trusted you to preside over this imperial examination. I never thought you'd be so selfish. You're willing to sever someone's career simply because you dislike him. Your behavior is worse than gambling."

Fu Chengwang retorted expressionlessly, "I always deal with matters on their own merits. Zhao Lin is an aide to your government. Although he holds no official position, he is on the roster of the Shengjing government office and reports daily, making him a reserve. He should be dealt with as an official."

Li Xingye sneered, "You are a dignified minister, and you are putting in some effort to deal with a young man. But you are overthinking it. This is not something you can decide alone."

Fu Chengwang said calmly, "I will report this matter to His Majesty at the meeting."

Li Xingye said disdainfully, "You can submit a memorial, and so can I. Let's see who Your Majesty will trust."

Fu Chengwang frowned invisibly.

He didn't expect that Li Xingye valued Zhao Lin so much that he was willing to turn against him in order to protect him.

Fu Chengwang didn't like Zhao Lin in the first place. In addition, Zhao Chenhan confused right and wrong when talking to Fu Chengwang about the affairs in Qingzhou, and Zhao Lin wrote poems for Zhu Zhongyan's ancestral temple. As a result, Fu Chengwang's attitude towards Zhao Lin changed from dislike to disgust.

So he wanted to take this opportunity to strip Zhao Lin of his fame and make him unable to be an official for the rest of his life.

However, with Li Xingye around, he felt it was very difficult.

Fu Chengwang looked around.

Everyone else looked at their noses and their hearts, and no one said a word.

Including Bai Shiyuan.

No one wanted to get involved in the conflict between the two court officials.

Finally, Fu Chengwang sighed softly and said, "Let's start grading the papers."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and quickly began to mark the papers.

…

The three-day imperial examination is very stressful, so now the whole city is full of candidates relaxing and venting.

These people gathered together, started making friends, and formed small circles.

Once they pass, they will be of the same year, that is, classmates, and can support each other in the future.

Zhao Lin and Sudi also received many invitations, but did not attend any of them.

Zhao Lin said: "It's boring. Instead of wasting time with them, it's better to think about how to make money."

"Why are you in such a hurry? Once you win the prize, the gambling house will have to compensate us with two hundred thousand taels of silver, and then we'll have it." Su Di said.

Zhao Lin laughed and said, "I'm not even sure about this, but you are so confident."

Sudi said: "I believe you can definitely win the first place."

Zhao Lin shook his head.

"Although we've made a lot of money with the help of your family, it's not a long-term solution. It's still best to have your own business."

"I decided to set up a company, no, a business, what do you think?"

Zhao Lin asked.

Sudi nodded and said, "We think alike."

Zhao Lin said, "The company will first engage in foreign trade. That means we will continue to use your family's connections to smuggle goods to Beidi. We will make as much money as we can until the rest of your family disagrees."

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