Didn't they say that Song Ruier performed very well in the palace examination? This is confirmed news, which is why they are so close to him.
How come they're in last place?
Even the lowest ranking on this list is something many people envy and would only dream of.
But this should absolutely not be the result of performing well in the palace examination.
Not to mention, being granted a very good official position, at most the eighth rank would be the highest one could hope for.
Song Ruier waited anxiously all night, and his guess proved correct.
He stared intently at his name, his whole body stiff, his face drained of color, as if even his bones were cold.
Just as I expected, just as I expected!
Gradually, his body began to tremble.
Qiao Lian'er, Qiao Lian'er, this name kept appearing in his mind. A dizzying, stinging sensation surged and clashed in his internal organs, then climbed up to his forehead.
He seemed to have really seen Qiao Lian'er; she was in the crowd, turning around and smiling at him.
The morning sunlight was extremely dazzling, as was Qiao Lian'er's smile. Song Rui'er didn't know if it was a hallucination, but his mind was completely blank, leaving no room for further thought.
He yelled and stumbled back a few steps, almost falling over.
The scions of wealthy families frowned and stepped aside, but a bystander caught him.
"Brother Pang, it's common knowledge that you performed well in yesterday's imperial examination, yet you received this ranking. Is there something the Emperor is dissatisfied with about you?"
"That's right. Logically speaking, this shouldn't be the case. The Emperor didn't show any disdain for your right hand in the palace, nor did he ask a single question. Why did this happen? Did you do something to displease the Emperor?"
Concerned about this possibility, these scions of wealthy families distanced themselves even further.
They knew that Pang You might have offended the Princess Zhenguo, and they were afraid.
If you offend even the emperor, then you should definitely not get close to him.
Listening to these people chattering away, Song Ruier's heart trembled.
"No, it's just that I'm the youngest, so I came in last place. Please don't overthink it," he murmured.
But everyone's faces clearly showed disbelief.
If a young person is outstanding and has unlimited potential, the emperor might even raise their ranking by several places; at least, this is the case with the current emperor.
Young Master Liu was the one with the highest expectations, because he most wanted to rely on Song Ruier.
The Emperor's attitude clearly indicates that he will not give Song Ruier an important position.
His expression turned cold: "Brother Pang, it's like this, I've decided to leave my house for my relatives. They've just arrived in the capital and are waiting to be settled. Please return the house deed and land deed."
Even though Song Ruier knew the fickleness of human relationships and that these people came with ulterior motives, she never expected that the other party would change their attitude so quickly and so directly and rudely.
He glared at Young Master Liu: "Didn't you say you'd give it to me? You're going back in front of so many people? That's too realistic and heartless."
Young Master Liu sighed, seemingly disappointed in his son.
"Take Brother Pang for example, how can you not understand that this is how realistic the capital is? You are of no use to me, so why should I help you? Instead of reflecting on your own actions, you have offended even the Emperor and now you want to blame me. Sigh, you are the kind of person I am."
The other young masters from wealthy families also shook their heads.
"Forget it, I won't ask Brother Pang for money for the big meal I treated him to yesterday."
"Brother Pang, you can keep these clothes. I don't want to go back."
Seeing that Song Ruier remained unmoved, Young Master Liu directly reached out and touched his body to find the contract.
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