Chapter 360 High School
Nothing can be learned from Yunniang, and Xu Muhua cannot ask her little intelligence agent to investigate - it is not easy to investigate. Yunniang is not a ghost who likes to show off or play tricks, and she will come out to scare people whenever she wants. Fewer small animals will see her.
Besides, not every animal can see ghosts.
At least the master said that it has been living in the Duke of Chengguo Mansion and had never seen Yunniang before it met her. The master also asked its little friends, and they all said they had never seen Yunniang.
Not to mention Daban and Xiaoban, they still firmly believe that Yunniang exists as a ghost and believe that she is testing them!
Since Yunniang is not in a hurry and it will not have any impact or harm on Baotong, let it go!
As the days passed, the weather gradually said goodbye to the coolness, and the temperature began to rise.
In the blink of an eye, it was time for the April results to be announced.
On the first day, everyone in the Chengguo Mansion became nervous and expectant. They were even more nervous than Song Yicong, the person involved, which made Song Yicong a little amused.
He still had some confidence in his grades. He dared not say how well he did in the exam, but if there were no accidents, he would definitely be on the list!
On the day of the announcement of the results, Xu's mother asked the servant to go to the tribute courtyard early. As soon as the results were announced, she went to check to see if her cousin's name was on the imperial list.
Xu Muhua sat on a chair in the hall and couldn't help but yawning.
Why are they announcing the results so early in the morning? It's only just getting light outside!
Song Yicong noticed Xu Muhua's movements and said softly, "Aunt, there's really no need to do this. It's still early, let's go back and have some sleep!"
"As for the results, they will be posted today anyway. It doesn't really matter if we know it later or earlier. Let's just wait."
Why squeeze with everyone? Song Yicong felt a little guilty for making everyone get up early.
Mother Xu glared at him and then at her eldest daughter, frightening Xu Muhua so much that she quickly sat up straight, her eyes wide open and her mouth tightly shut, saying that she was very energetic now and didn't need to go back to sleep!
"This is a big deal! It's better to know it earlier than later! Sleep, sleep, sleep, you can sleep anytime, but what's wrong with getting up early today? Young people can't be so lazy!"
Song Yicong was scolded so much that he couldn't say a word. He touched his nose and stopped talking.
Xu Nan, who was sitting on the side, couldn't help asking, "Cousin, do you think you can pass the exam?"
Hearing this, Xu's mother glared at her son again.
Hey, these kids, how do they talk? Who would ask like that? How should people answer?
Song Yicong answered very honestly: "I think I can pass the exam. I felt pretty good when I was answering the questions."
"What if you feel you made a mistake?"
Xu's mother finally couldn't help but slapped her son on the back of his head.
"Mom, you hit me so hard that you're not afraid of making me stupid!"
Xu Nan covered the back of his head and grimaced.
Xu's mother smiled, "I see you're not smart to begin with, you're like this whether you're hit or not, it doesn't matter! Maybe if I hit you a few more times, I can make you smarter."
Xu Nan pouted and dared not say anything.
"You're back, you're back!"
The servant's voice came from far away, and Xu's mother immediately stood up excitedly, pulling the handkerchief in her hand nervously.
The servants who were guarding the tribute court came running in, panting and shouting happily, "He passed, he passed, my cousin passed!"
Xu's mother was immediately delighted, "He passed, really passed? Which place?"
The servant took a breath, "The 32nd in Dayong! According to my cousin's ranking, he was the third!"
Song Yicong was also excited, "Really, are you sure?"
"I'm sure you're right, I've been right several times!"
How could he dare to be wrong about such an important matter! He even asked the official who posted the list! He stuffed some silver into the official's pocket and asked what place my cousin was. The official told him that my cousin was ranked 32nd in the country!
Then he looked through it carefully again to make sure it was correct!
This year, there are many more candidates taking the Spring Examination than last year. It is already amazing that my cousin can achieve such a good result!
"Congratulations, my cousin, and congratulations, my lady!"
The servants around also heard what the servant said and congratulated him in unison.
Xu's mother smiled so much that she couldn't stop. "Great, great, everyone is happy! All the servants in the mansion will be rewarded! Tell the kitchen to add two dishes for everyone tonight!"
After that, she ordered the maid beside her, "Quick, tell the old lady the good news!"
She also asked someone to call the housekeeper over and gave him some instructions. Xu's mother then turned around and walked to Song Yicong, patted him, and smiled so much that the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes came out. "What a promising child! You should have a good rest and prepare for the palace examination!"
Song Yicong said calmly, "Don't worry, aunt, I will definitely do my best!"
Xu Muhua and a few others also came up and surrounded Song Yicong to say congratulations.
"Cousin, you are really amazing!"
Xu Muhua admired him very much.
It sounds like this ranking is not very high, but in fact it is really good to achieve such a result.
Xu Muhua felt that the ancient imperial examination was even more terrifying than the modern college entrance examination. It was not an exaggeration to say that it was like thousands of people trying to cross a single-plank bridge.
As far as she knew, there were thousands of people taking the imperial examination this year, and only about three hundred people were finally admitted. Moreover, the examination was held every three years, unlike the modern college entrance examination which was held every year.
However, there were also better results than the modern ones. After passing the examination, many people could directly become officials. After the modern college entrance examination, one still had to go to college for a few years, and then go on to study for a master's degree, which would take even longer.
No wonder so many men tried their best to take the imperial examination. Passing the examination would really bring honor to the family.
Song Yicong felt a little embarrassed by the compliment. He had never heard his cousin praise anyone like that!
"My cousin, you have flattered me. I am also very lucky. And I am also very sorry for this time. If it weren't for my cousin... I would not have been able to succeed."
Song Yicong said honestly.
At that time, he felt a little uncomfortable, and it was only the third day. If it weren't for the medicine sent by his cousin, he would definitely not be able to hold on to the end. Even if he held on to the end, he would definitely not have the energy to answer the questions.
Not to mention getting a good ranking, it is still unknown whether he can pass the imperial examination.
Thinking of this, he bowed to Xu Muhua seriously and said, "Thank you, cousin, for helping me."
Xu Muhua quickly stretched out his hand to support him, "Cousin, it would be too polite if you say such things again. And don't mention this matter again in the future, lest someone hears it and misunderstands it."
Song Yicong nodded.