"Uncle, how did you do in the exam? Can you get to the top of the list?"
"How can it be so easy to get the top spot?" Meng Zihe rubbed Meng Yunqian's little head, "We will know only when the results are announced."
"Uncle, you are so smart that you will definitely get the top score."
Meng Zihe smiled and said, “If your father takes the next exam, he might be able to get the top score.”
"Then my second uncle will be the top scorer this time, and my father will be the top scorer three years later."
Meng Zilu smiled and said, "Okay, Dad will take part in the provincial examination in three years, and then I will take you to the capital."
"Uncle, let's get on the carriage quickly. The eldest brother of the Su family painted a picture for us father and son. It's very beautiful, better than yours."
Meng Zihe raised his eyebrows, “Really?”
"The painting is right in the car. You'll see when you see it."
Just before getting on the carriage, Meng Yunqian suddenly turned his head to look behind him on the right, only to see several uncles walking out of the Imperial Examination Hall.
"Qian'er, come up."
"Oh." Meng Yunqian turned around and pulled Meng Zilu's big hand onto the carriage.
"A Yuan, let's go." Cui Xun glanced at the Meng family's carriage and quickly pulled Cui Yuan into his own carriage.
Cui Xun glanced at his three brothers and asked, "How did you do on the exam?"
Cui Yi, the eldest grandson of the second branch of the Cui family, said: "Not bad, it's no problem to be on the list."
"And you?"
Cui Hao, the eldest grandson of the fourth house, said, "I performed quite well, but I don't know if I can make the top ten."
Cui Xun looked at Cui Yuan, who said, "There are so many candidates this time, including students from previous counties who have received government scholarships. The pressure is quite high. We will also have the Imperial Examination and Palace Examination next year. It is of utmost importance that we get into the top ten of the first-class list!"
Cui Xun nodded, "You are right, Meng Zilu did not end up in this situation, only Meng Zihe was left. We must occupy two of the top three spots on the Guibang this time."
When he arrived at Cui Mansion, Cui Yuan went directly to Xiao Liu's courtyard.
"Daddy, hug me."
Cui Yuan smiled and picked up Xiya from the couch, "Xiya, do you miss your father?"
Xi girl said in a baby voice: "I miss you, I miss daddy."
Cui Yuan kissed Xi's smooth forehead and said, "Daddy misses you too. Did you make your mother happy?"
"I coaxed her, and broke some oranges for her to eat. She also said she would send me a little brother to play with me."
Upon hearing this, Cui Yuan glanced at Xiao Liu and said, "Sister Xi, do you like your brother?"
"Wo... Wo... I want a pot..."
Cui Yuan's eyes darkened, "You have to grow up before you can have a brother."
Cui Yuan coaxed Xi girl for a while, then handed her over to the wet nurse to take away.
"Are you tired from the consecutive exams these past few days? I asked the kitchen to prepare some ginseng soup. You can drink it in half an incense stick of time..."
As Xiao Liu spoke, she took off Cui Yuan's coat and changed him into a moon-white casual suit.
"I've been taking the prescription Mrs. Su prescribed for a full course of treatment, and I feel much better than before. In another three months, I think..."
Seeing Cui Yuan open his mouth slightly, Xiao Liu stopped talking.
Cui Yuan pulled Xiao Liu down to sit down, "Madam, I...saw him at the entrance to the Imperial Examination Hall."
"How is he? Has he lost weight or gained weight? Has he grown taller?"
Xiao Liu almost blurted out a look of concern.
She avoided Cui Zhehan's eyes and secretly sent people to inquire about his daily whereabouts.
But, unable to see or touch it, she felt powerless and helpless.
"He's fine. He seems to have grown a bit taller and looks a lot whiter."
Cui Yuan patted her back and coaxed her, "Don't rush about having a child. Wait another three years and give Sister Xi a brother. Sister Xi is weak now and often catches a cold..."
"Sister Xi has taken Madam Su's prescription, and it seems to be working. Last night, Sister Xi kicked over the quilt, but she didn't catch a cold. If it hadn't been discovered in time, she would have caught a cold in less than a quarter of an hour. In three months, Sister Xi's body should be back to normal."
"Listen to me, okay? In three years, when Sister Xi is five, we'll give her a little brother... Then maybe we won't be watching him from afar like we are today?"
"What do you mean?" Xiao Liu suppressed her excitement and asked Cui Yuan calmly. She was worried that her joy would be in vain.
Now the eldest prince will never be able to return to the court, and the country cannot be without a crown prince for a day.
The second prince can't wait too long, three to five years at most.
At that time, the entire Beiyi belonged to the Second Prince and their Cui family!
The plan to overthrow the Meng family must also be brought forward.
But he couldn't tell these to Xiao Liu.
"Believe me, our family of four will be reunited in a few years. Before the results are announced, I can take you out for a walk... to see him..."
"My Lords, the provincial examination is over, and we have a lot to do now."
Qi Lianli, Zhang Sheng, and Du Huaian led the official school professors, principals, instructors, and several instructors to cover the thousands of test papers collected and seal them with their names covered.
Zhang Sheng said, "With us accompanying you in marking the papers this time, we will definitely be able to help you select three hundred outstanding candidates."
Qi Lianli frowned: "Master Zhang, be careful with your words! You are not helping me, you are helping the court!"
"Yes, yes, yes, look at my brain..."
At the hour of You, thousands of test papers were sealed and sealed with names on them, and then placed one by one in the marking room which was estimated to be about 200 square meters.
Qi Lianli locked the door and assigned thirty officers to guard the examination room.
Zhang Sheng and Du Huaian smiled at each other when they saw this.
"My lords, thank you for your hard work invigilating these past few days. Please have a good rest tonight. I have to go back to the yamen to handle some official business. We will purify ourselves and review the papers together tomorrow at dawn."
"Master Qi, take care."
Qi Lianli looked back at Zhang Sheng and Du Huaian. He was really curious about how they did it.
Qi Lianli got on the carriage, took off his official uniform and changed into casual clothes.
"Go to Yuxiang Tea House."
Arriving at the back alley of Yuxiang Tea House, Qi Lianli looked around, entered through the back door and went directly to the private room on the second floor.
Xiao Lingyu and Su Xingyi have been waiting here for a long time.
"Master Qi, we have been waiting for you for a long time. Please sit down and have your meal."
Qi Lianli looked at the table full of food and swallowed his saliva. "Thank you, Master Su, Madam Su."
The three of them had eaten half their fill. Xiao Lingyu said, "Master Qi, from now on, you will review the papers normally and select 300 candidates for the court. To prevent unrest on the day of the announcement, you will need to make arrangements in advance... We will take care of the arrangements for the candidates. That's all."
Xiao Lingyu handed a list to Qi Lianli. "This is a list of officials of all ranks in Huayang County from the Cui family and their relatives. Especially Luo Xian from the City Defense Battalion. His movements must be restricted that day."
Qi Lianli glanced at the list and was extremely surprised.
The princess is very resourceful and got it in just a few days.
"Madam Su, please rest assured. I will make all the arrangements. Even if the students make a fuss that day, please move elsewhere and don't cause any disturbance."
Xiao Lingyu said, "Sir, with Master Su protecting me, I'll be fine. I just need Master Qi to take charge of the situation and seek justice for the other candidates..."
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