Chapter 759 Lady Sui is not easy to deal with
Yu Qingsheng is a notorious figure in literary circles, but Yu Zhan is not.
Yu Zhan has become known for his toilet number throughout his journey, and coupled with his consistently high ranking on the list, he and Zhao Sidan are quite famous among this year's candidates despite his young age.
Zhao Sidan is the son of Lady Sui, and since Yu Zhan lives in Lady Sui's house, someone specifically investigated his background.
The investigation revealed something incredible: he was actually Yu Qingsheng's son.
Yu Qingsheng cheated, so what good can his son be?
It is said that Yu Zhan has always been among the top performers in the imperial examinations. He will surely take the lead in this metropolitan examination as well, which would mean taking away some spots for nothing.
So, some people with ill intentions conspired and deliberately put on this show at the entrance of the examination hall. At worst, it would make the man surnamed Yu so ashamed that he would give up the examination. At the very least, it would disturb his mind and cause him to perform poorly in the examination.
As for the onlookers, they were naturally happy to have one less competitor and quietly watched the spectacle.
Zhao Sidan quickly brought over the academic officer in charge of this area.
"Greetings, Lord Li." Shen Zheng stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "I am Shen Zheng from the Education Office in the South of the Capital. Although I am not in charge of the examination hall, as an education official, I saw someone deliberately causing trouble in the examination hall, so I troubled Lord Li to come and uphold justice."
Three years ago, after failing the imperial examination, he took a position as an academic official. Although he had no official rank, he was registered in the academic office and was not an unknown person.
Lord Li also cupped his hands in greeting: "Lord Shen, it's a pleasure to meet you."
After greeting Shen Zheng, Lord Li's gaze fell on the person who had caused the trouble. He immediately bowed ninety degrees, his attitude extremely respectful, "So it's Young Master Pang."
Upon hearing the surname Pang, Shen Zheng's fingers paused for a moment.
The official in the court with the surname Pang, isn't that the Grand Secretary Pang Da? Could this be Pang Da's son?
No wonder they dared to cause trouble at the entrance of the examination hall; they were certain that the education officials wouldn't dare to expel the Grand Secretary's son...
"Lord Li, you've come at the right time." Pang Jie pointed at Yu Zhan's nose. "How did he get into the examination hall? Investigate him thoroughly. Don't let just any Tom, Dick, or Harry in. Isn't that disgracing the reputation of the prestigious examination hall?"
Lord Li could only manage a wry smile.
Pang is a high-ranking official of the first rank, and his sons can directly participate in the imperial examination. This is not the first time that young Master Pang has come to take the imperial examination.
This is the number one纨绔少爷 (playboy/spoiled brat) in the capital, capable of any outrageous act.
The imperial examination is about to begin, and this young master Pang is causing trouble in public, delaying the examination time—a responsibility no one can afford.
I really don't know how a Grand Secretary could raise such a son.
"Young Master Pang, you are wise. When everyone entered the examination hall, the examination hall had already verified their identities. If there was a history of cheating in the imperial examinations, it would be clearly written on the examination record. This young student surnamed Yu has a clean examination record and is a Juren recognized by the Dayu Chaoyun Province." Lord Li bowed and said, "The imperial court stipulates that as long as one is a Juren, without special circumstances, one can enter the examination hall to participate in the metropolitan examination."
Pang Jie sneered: "His father is the infamous Yu Qingsheng, isn't that a special case?"
“Young Master Pang was too young back then to know,” Zhao Sidan couldn’t help but say. “Back then, after Mr. Yu was reported for cheating, the court only revoked his status as a Juren, Xiucai, and Tongsheng, but did not prohibit Mr. Yu’s descendants from participating in the imperial examinations. Now that I’ve made it so clear, Young Master Pang, please don’t say these things in front of others and make yourself a laughingstock.”
"you!"
Pang Jie glared angrily at Zhao Sidan.
Zhao Sidan met his gaze without flinching.
“This is Zhao Jingsi, Madam Sui’s own son,” a follower reminded him. “Madam Sui is not an easy person to deal with; let’s just let it go.”
Pang Jie was about to say that he was the son of a high-ranking official of the first rank, and he was not afraid of a second-rank lady who had little real power.
But soon he remembered that his own parents greatly admired Madam Sui and had even sent his younger sister to that girls' school.
If he were to go up against Madam Sui's own son, his father would definitely hang him up and give him a good beating.
"Hmph, I'm too lazy to waste my breath on you!"
Pang Jie flicked his sleeves and walked to the front.
The smoke of battle had cleared, and Lord Li breathed a sigh of relief. He then straightened up, ordered the people in line to be quiet, and sped up the process.
“Brother Yu, as I always say, you must remain calm in all things.” Zhao Sidan sighed. “You have a steady personality, but you always lose your composure when it comes to your father’s affairs.”
Yu Zhan nodded: "I've learned my lesson this time."
He raised his right hand, his knuckles white, looking as if they were dislocated.
"You..." Shen Zheng was extremely shocked. "Your hand is injured. How will you write later? No, I have to ask Lord Li to find a doctor to take a look at you as soon as possible."
Yu Zhan pursed his pale lips: "It takes a hundred days to recover from a broken bone. Calling a doctor won't help. Fortunately, it's just a finger that's injured, so it won't have a big impact. I can handle it. Don't say anything more. It's our turn."
Shen Zheng and Zhao Sidan looked worried, but with the imperial examination just around the corner, there was nothing they could do even if they were worried.
After the three of them went in smoothly, they were able to draw a toilet with good ventilation. This was the first time in a long time that Yu Zhan did not have to sit in the toilet.
"Don't worry, I'll definitely get a good ranking and leave those people speechless!"
Yu Zhan left those words behind and stepped into the cubicle.
Before long, the imperial examination officially began.
Even after the exam started, many parents remained inside, all looking anxious.
Lu Yingxue stood and waited for a long time. When she saw a primary school official come out, she quickly took out a heavy money bag and handed it over, anxiously asking, "How is it? Is my son sitting in the toilet?"
“Young Master Yu is quite lucky to be sitting diagonally to the side of the window, where there is good ventilation and he won’t catch a cold. However…” the junior official paused, “something happened inside, and I don’t know if I should tell you about it.”
"Speak, speak quickly!"
Lu Yingxue reached into her sleeve and secretly handed another large money bag to the school official.
The instructor hid the money in his sleeve and carefully recounted what had happened at the second gate.
"This is outrageous! This is too much!" Lu Yingxue's voice choked with emotion. "Sister Wanwan, they've gone too far. How could they do this..."
"What's done is done, there's no use being angry now," Cheng Wanwan comforted him. "This time Xiaozhan didn't sit in the toilet, so he should be able to perform exceptionally well. As his mother, we should just stay home and wait for news quietly."
Lu Yingxue's eyes reddened with anger: "I have to write back and give Lao Yu a good scolding, otherwise I won't be able to vent my anger. Come on, let's go back and write the letter!"
Cheng Wanwan also needed to write a letter home.
After arriving in Beijing, she wrote home every seven days, sharing her observations and experiences in the capital. Her family would also write back to her, and they maintained close contact.
The two rode in a carriage back to their residence. Just as they arrived at the gate of the mansion, Granny Qi came to report, "Madam, the Prince of Qin has arrived and has been sitting for a while. He says he has important matters to discuss with you."
"An important matter?" Lu Yingxue's eyes darted around. "Something that the idle King of Qin would consider important must be a matter of lifelong importance?"
Cheng Wanwan: "..."
She rubbed her forehead and said, "Well, I think Xiao Zhan is really pitiful. Can you help me scold your old Yu? Hurry up and go back to your room and think of how to scold him."
The gossip on Lu Yingxue's face vanished instantly, and she went to the study dejectedly.
Cheng Wanwan shook her head with a wry smile and walked towards the living room.
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