The next day, the autumn weather was clear and crisp.
Many people in the capital city waited outside the high platform used for sacrifices in the city before dawn.
On the altar, there are four stone mirrors standing in the east, west, south and north.
The stone mirror looks inconspicuous at ordinary times, but it is actually connected to the formation of the imperial examination in the palace.
When the results of the scientific examination are revealed, the four stone mirrors will emit different lights, perfectly reflecting the person's figure.
The exam lasted for more than half a month, and many people were anxious and came to see it several times almost every day.
"Let's go, let's go. Look, this stone mirror has shown no unusual signs so far. There shouldn't be any results today!"
The people waited for a long time, until the sun was high in the sky, but there was no reaction from the stone mirror. Everyone shook their heads and sighed and left.
Among the group, only Jiang Qingqing, holding the child, went straight to the center of the altar.
"Madam, please go back. It seems that there will be no results today."
A white-haired old man saw Jiang Qingqing holding the child and couldn't help but remind her enthusiastically.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingqing smiled and nodded at the other party in a friendly manner.
She learned from Tiantian's voice that the results would be out today, and she didn't want to hide it at the moment.
"Old man, I have a feeling that the results will come out today. Why don't we wait and see?" Jiang Qingqing said with a smile.
She saw that the old man was dressed casually and his accent didn't sound like a local. It seemed that he was accompanying his children or grandchildren to take the exam. For a moment, she couldn't bear to see the old man tossing and turning, so she reminded him.
The old man was stunned when he heard this.
Seeing Jiang Qingqing's firm tone, he subconsciously chose to believe her and followed her involuntarily.
He had nothing to do anyway, so it was just a waste of some time.
“Boom boom boom!”
However, just as Jiang Qingqing and the others arrived at the center of the altar, a roar suddenly erupted from the stone mirror, flashing with colorful lights.
"Look, it's out, it's out! The result is out!"
When the people who were leaving far away saw this scene, they shouted in surprise and ran over.
But in just a moment, the huge crowd of people came.
Immediately, the guards from the capital came to maintain public order, and the crowd became orderly.
"Boom boom boom~~~" The light on the stone mirror became brighter and brighter.
The whole audience was silent, watching nervously.
Some people have blazing eyes, full of expectation; some people put their hands together, close their eyes and pray...
"Boom~~~" The light on the stone mirror became brighter and brighter, like a ball of colorful clouds that could not be dissolved, filling the entire place.
With a "boom", a chaotic array of light burst out.
Condensed into a personal name.
100th place: Luan Yiming
No. 99: Music Xiangxiang
No. 98...
From bottom to top, densely packed names cover the entire sky.
"My son passed the exam! He passed the exam! He ranked 38th. My Wang family is so happy!" Someone in the crowd cried with joy.
"He passed the exam, he passed the exam, my dear grandson also passed the exam, and ranked 56th. I can really die with my eyes closed, woooo~" an old man sobbed.
Of course, while some people are happy, others are secretly sad.
If your name isn't on it, there are only two possibilities.
1. Completely eliminated. 2. Possibly ranked in the top ten.
Some people who could not see the names of their own clan members stared at the light screen like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey.
The light curtain lasted for a long time, and the officials in charge of transcribing also copied down the list as soon as possible and sent it to the palace.
…
Half a quarter of an hour later.
"Boom~" the light rose again.
This time, the seven huge names shone brightly in the sun.
"Woo woo! He passed the exam, my husband passed the exam, I knew he would be able to do it, Dad, look, my daughter has good taste, right?"
A young lady from a wealthy family excitedly said, her voice was not loud but could be heard clearly.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound.
It turned out to be Mr. Lin's family. It was heard that Mr. Lin's daughter fell in love with a poor scholar and insisted on marrying him. Mr. Lin finally compromised, but asked the scholar to marry into his family.
In the past, many people always pointed fingers at Mr. Lin behind his back, and many of them laughed at him.
However, now that the imperial examination results are out, many people have gritted their teeth and sent their congratulations.
In the crowd, Mr. Lin was smiling happily, and he seemed to be several years younger.
"My dear grandson also passed the exam, and he got fourth place. Surprisingly, fourth place!"
Tears suddenly burst out of the cloudy eyes of the old man next to Jiang Qingqing.
Jiang Qingqing quickly signaled the servant to come forward to support the old man and help him breathe smoothly. She was afraid that the old man would get excited and faint.
His crying immediately attracted countless envious glances.
After a burst of noise, many people turned their eyes to the sky again.
"It's time for the top three to appear..."
Someone swallowed hard and said nervously.
"It should be soon. I wonder who will be in the top three this year..." someone said with envy.
"I guess it must be the talented man from Jiangnan, Lu Baiyuan. I heard that he could compose poems at the age of three and speak fluently at the age of five. He is an absolute genius!" someone praised.
"Murong Liuchuan of Prince Gong's Mansion is also well-known. He has the world in his heart, is unparalleled in wisdom and strategy, and has the potential to win the championship. He is also the nephew of the current empress dowager. His future must be limitless!" Someone said with emotion.
Everyone couldn't help but talk about it.
"Hey~ Isn't this Jiang Qingqing, the daughter of the famous General Xiaoyao?"
"I heard that your daughter also participated in this scientific expedition? She's not even thirteen years old, is she? How ridiculous!"
"A woman like you, instead of staying at home to study needlework and discipline, comes here to take the imperial examination. How ridiculous! Could it be that you want to be a female official?"
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