The Imperial Examination results were announced today, and many candidates had sleepless nights last night.
Amu was very calm. As usual, he gave his son a bath, hugged his wife and son, and had a sweet sleep.
Chen Dong didn't sleep all night, and finally waited until dawn. After washing up, he said goodbye to Rong Bowen and went to wait at the entrance of the Imperial Examination Hall. When he arrived, the entrance of the Imperial Examination Hall was already crowded with people, all of whom were candidates who couldn't sleep and came to see the results.
The morning in early autumn was a bit chilly, and the examinees all put their hands in their sleeves, waiting for the Imperial Examination Hall to post the results as soon as possible.
Zhao Yuning woke up a little later. He looked calm, but he was actually a little nervous. After having breakfast with the old priest and his parents, Zhao Yuning hurried to the Imperial Examination Hall.
When he arrived at the entrance to the Imperial Examination Hall, it was already packed with people. The list of winners had already been posted. He heard someone in front of him exclaim loudly, "The first place winner is Xiao Yushu, it's Xiao Yushu."
"It's actually him." Someone exclaimed in surprise. They didn't expect that Xiao Yushu got the first place in the imperial examination.
Zhao Yuning and Chen Dong were not surprised at all. With Amu's talent, he would definitely be the top scorer after the palace examination.
"Look, the top ten test papers are posted, and the first one is Xiao Yushu's."
The candidates immediately gathered around and saw that Xiao Yushu's test paper was not only well-written but also clean and tidy. The characters on the paper looked like rubbings, which was very pleasing to the eye.
After reviewing Xiao Yushu's essay and paper, and looking at the second-place finisher, the second-place finisher was also excellent, but still a long way from the first place. That was the difference. Xiao Yushu's first place finish was a matter of deep conviction.
Zhao Yuning soon found his own name, ranked 100th, which was about the same as he expected. Chen Dong ranked lower and was eligible to participate in the palace examination.
The results of the imperial examination were within Zhao Yuning and Chen Dong's expectations, and they were quite satisfied. They squeezed through the crowd and went to the Anchang Marquis's mansion to tell Amu the good news.
The old marquis and Xiao Zhensheng had already sent guards to the entrance of the Imperial Examination Hall before dawn, and they would report back as soon as the list was posted. Upon hearing the news that Amu had ranked first, the two were extremely happy, especially Xiao Zhensheng, who was filled with tears. His son was so outstanding.
Linlang didn't go to the clinic, but stayed at home waiting for good news. Even though she knew that Amu would definitely get first place, she was still looking forward to the announcement of the results.
The old marquis gave the guard who came back with the good news a big red envelope and laughed heartily with joy, "My grandson-in-law has won first place in the imperial examination. This is a great joy. I am very happy. I will reward all the servants in the mansion with a month's salary."
"Thank you, old marquis, for the reward."
The old lady and Mrs. Song were extremely happy. Ah Mu had gotten first place in the exam, finally showing his strength. They had ignored all the sarcastic remarks from outsiders.
Even so, now that Amu has ranked first in the exam, it is a loud slap in the face to those gossipers.
When Zhao Yuning and Chen Dong arrived, the old marquis gave each of them a red envelope and said, "You both did well in the exam. Come on, let's celebrate."
"Thank you, old marquis."
As soon as the two of them received the red envelopes and sat down, Xiao Zhensheng and Xiao Yujian came to the Marquis' Mansion. Xiao Zhensheng gave each of them a big red envelope to congratulate them on being on the list.
"Thank you, Duke."
Zhao Yuning took the red envelope and said happily, "We came here specially to congratulate Brother Xiao for taking first place in the examination. If he gets the top prize in the palace examination, it would be really amazing."
He felt sorry because if Brother Xiao had participated in the imperial examination as a young master, he would have been one of the top three.
Ah Mu stood up and thanked him, "Thank you, Brother Zhao and Brother Chen. I also congratulate you both on being on the list."
Mo Er stepped forward to congratulate, "Congratulations to my three brothers for making it to the list and ranking among the top in the palace examination."
The three of them thanked him in unison, "Thank you, Mo'er."
Yier was in the old marquis's arms, clapping his hands happily. His father was so amazing. He got the first place in the exam.
The Anchang Marquis' Mansion and the Dingguo Duke's Mansion were filled with joy. The servants received rewards. The Song family held a banquet and invited several families to celebrate together.
When Xiao Zhensheng returned to Duke Dingguo's mansion, he recalled the eldest prince's previous mockery of his son and instructed his butler, "The eldest prince has always been very concerned about the results of the imperial examination. Go and tell him the results in person so that he can be happy."
The housekeeper smiled and answered with his head held high, "I'll go right away."
The young master suffered so much for the eldest prince, but not only was he not grateful, after the young master finally came back, he even bullied others, squeezed and ridiculed them everywhere.
Such good news must of course be shared with the eldest prince.
The eldest prince's wife met with the butler. She thought that the butler came for the eldest prince's matter, and she was delighted. It seemed that Duke Dingguo had not given up on the eldest prince, and there was still hope for the eldest prince.
The butler said with a smile, "Princess, I would like to meet the eldest prince. I have good news to tell His Highness."
"Of course, butler, please come this way." The eldest prince's wife showed joy on her face and quickly asked the butler to go to the inner room to visit the eldest prince.
The butler bowed respectfully and greeted the eldest prince. Then, with a smile still on his face, he said loudly, "Your Highness, the Duke has sent me here to tell you something happy. Young Master Xiao Yushu has won first place in the imperial examination and has been crowned the top scorer."
"Your Highness the Crown Prince has been following the imperial examination closely. The Duke knows you must be eager to know the results, so he sent me here to tell you. I'm sure you'll be very happy."
The eldest prince felt the pain in his body getting worse. He lay on the bed and tried to smile, "Happy, happy, congratulations."
The butler still smiled and raised his hand, "Thank you, Your Highness. Your message has been delivered. I will take my leave now. Your Highness, take good care of yourself and recover soon. I will take my leave."
The eldest prince's wife was shocked. She hadn't expected that Duke Dingguo would send his steward here just to tell the eldest prince that Xiao Yushu had taken first place in the examination. She knew that the eldest prince had often ridiculed Xiao Yushu before, and she thought that Duke Dingguo was truly vindictive and was waiting here.
In the palace examination the day after tomorrow, Xiao Yushu will definitely be the top scorer, and he will be truly proud of himself.
The eldest prince was almost mad with anger. He felt pain all over his body when he moved, "Ah——"
A shrill scream startled the eldest prince's wife, who quickly asked the imperial physician to come and take a look.
The eldest prince growled in pain, "Stop the pain for me, stop the pain quickly."
Painkillers are addictive, and the eldest prince refused to take any medicine, so the imperial physician could only give him painkillers.
Elsewhere, the butler emerged from the Crown Prince's residence with his head held high. Not far away, he saw a few little beggars cautiously visiting. He beckoned them over and handed them a handful of copper coins. "Go shout throughout the streets, 'Duke Dingguo, send someone to tell the Crown Prince that Xiao Yushu won first place in the examination.'"
The little beggars got the copper coins and happily went to every street shouting.
The housekeeper did this to put an end to the fantasies of the eldest prince and others. The Duke Dingguo's Mansion had already given up on the eldest prince and could no longer plan anything for him.
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