"Then... since it wasn't this Young Master Rong who won the prize, why are you running down this street to announce the good news?" someone questioned.
"This year's new rules require that once the list of winners is released, the herald officials will announce the good news to the entire city along several main streets."
The officer announcing the good news shouted angrily, "Get out of the way! You've already delayed me for quite some time!"
If there hadn't been someone stopping him, he would have already run across the street and reached Yong'an Street.
The old man recovered from his shock and rushed forward to grab the announcing officer's arm.
"What did you say? Who did you say was the best?"
The officer announcing the good news was a little impatient, but since he was facing the Marquis, he didn't dare to get angry and replied respectfully, "General's Mansion, Rong Yubai, Young Master Rong."
He took out the good news and pointed to the three big words at the beginning to show him.
Mrs. Hu's face was pale and her whole body was shaking.
"Where is my Han'er? Where is my Han'er?" She held the messenger tightly.
The announcing officer withdrew his arms and said, "I will only report the top three. The others will need to check the list themselves."
"My Lord, I have duties to attend to, so I will leave first."
The official who brought the good news ran away with the good news.
Reporting good news like this will indeed cause a misunderstanding. I wonder why Your Majesty made this regulation this year?
"My Lord, Young Master..."
At this time, the servant who was checking the list finally squeezed back and said breathlessly, "Young Master...Young Master is on the list, number ten. Young Master has passed the imperial examination!"
Seeing no one react, the servant slowly put away his smile and muttered softly, "What? Are you unhappy?"
Awkward!
Capital embarrassment!
In this situation, should I congratulate or not?
"Bang—"
A copper coin teetering on the edge of the table fell to the ground.
Then it rolled to the feet of a little beggar.
The little beggar hurriedly bent down and picked it up.
"Are you still giving out wedding money? Hurry up! I'm in a hurry to get to the next house after you're done..."
"What are you talking about? Go away, go away..."
"Why are you blocking the gate? How can others get through?"
Seeing that his master looked unhappy, the servant hurriedly drove away the onlookers.
If the road hadn’t been blocked, such a big mistake wouldn’t have happened!
The Marquis' Mansion is so ashamed that they will be laughed at by brothers from other mansions when they go out on the street in the future.
"Bah, so stingy. It's my fault that you didn't pass the exam. Weren't you the ones who congratulated you in advance? You're so shameless, no wonder you didn't pass..."
The little beggar retreated while cursing.
"The General's Mansion is distributing wedding money and wedding cakes. Everyone, go and collect the money!"
Someone shouted.
Upon hearing this, everyone hurriedly said, "Hurry, hurry, go, go..."
In less than a cup of tea, the gate of Annan Marquis's Mansion was empty.
All that's left is red on the ground, fallen red envelopes, and exploded firecrackers.
As lively as it was just now, it is now as deserted.
A dog passed by, raised its hind legs, and made a mark next to the stone lion in front of the door.
"Han...Han'er?" Mrs. Hu looked at Rong Shihan, whose face was pale, worriedly.
"Your performance was affected because you were assigned a bad number."
"It's okay. We still have the provincial and palace examinations. The number one scholar... the number one scholar is the most important."
"Yes, yes, yes..." The others nodded in agreement.
'Bang……'
'Bang……'
'Bang……'
Fireworks exploded two blocks away, followed by the crackling sound of firecrackers.
"Congratulations, General, congratulations to Madam General, congratulations to Young Master Rong for taking the top spot and becoming the highest-ranking official..."
The official announcing good news squeezed the red envelope in his hand and congratulated happily.
"I have two other families to report, so I'll leave first."
"Goodbye, Mr. Xiguan." Qin Nanjing stuffed a few more wedding cakes into his hands.
"Congratulations, General Rong, Madam, and Young Master Rong..."
People who came to the door to ask for favors offered their congratulations.
Qin Nanjing and others generously distributed wedding money and wedding cakes to everyone.
The little beggar took the red envelope and opened it to see that there were three copper coins inside. They were much more generous than the one from the Annan Marquis's Mansion. He hurried forward and asked for a few more, kowtowing with joy.
"The Imperial Edict..."
Just as the celebration was reaching its peak, a sharp voice made everyone look away.
Eunuch Fuling held up the bright yellow imperial edict and stood outside the crowd with a smile on his face.
Seeing this, everyone hurriedly made way for him and then knelt down.
"In accordance with the will of Heaven and in compliance with this righteous order, the great general Rong Baichuan, who protects the nation, is a man of valor and courage, and a wise father. His son, Rong Yubai, possesses a brilliant mind, rooted in loyalty and trustworthiness, and possesses a wide range of knowledge, expressed in his literary eloquence. I hereby appoint his youngest daughter, Rong Chaoxi, as a princess, and bestow upon her the title of Chaoyang. I decree this!"
“…”
After the imperial edict was read, the streets fell silent.
Hiss...something seems to be wrong?
Rong Baichuan raised his head and asked, "Fuling, was this really written by His Majesty?"
"It's absolutely true, General Rong, please accept the order." Fuling said with a smile.
He knew there was a problem, but he didn't say anything.
Rong Baichuan took the imperial edict and stood up. He mumbled for a long time, but finally couldn't help but complain.
"He praised me, praised my son, and then gave my daughter the title of Princess?"
Fuling nodded with a smile.
Yes, that's what you think.
You and Master Rong are just a prefix, the real purpose lies behind.
Rong Baichuan took a deep breath, "So is his next step to make Chaoxi a princess?"
This time, Fuling just smiled and didn't nod.
Don't you know His Majesty's thoughts best? Why do you still need to ask me?
If the Queen hadn't stopped her, she would have been crowned a princess.
"General Rong, His Majesty also asked me to convey a message." Fuling leaned close to Rong Baichuan's ear and said:
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