Chapter 61
The two were not in a hurry at all. The list was there anyway, and they could check it anytime.
When the results were first announced, there were so many people looking at them that it felt crowded and nothing else.
Whether you hit it or not, the result won’t be that you run away.
Lanzhi would have breakfast with them every morning, then go out to do some work, and come back in the evening to have dinner together.
I seem to be more relaxed recently and not in a hurry to go out anymore.
Zhang Yunniang was holding a small cup of tea. Lanzhi reached out to take it, but was dodged.
"What good stuff? Are you afraid that I might steal it?"
"This is longan and red date tea, which symbolizes success. Don't spill it. Young master, take it. Good luck to you."
Jun Qingmo took it solemnly and reverently with both hands and drank it all in one gulp, with a great sense of ritual.
Lanzhi curled her lips and said, "Just spoil him."
"Fagao, Dingsheng Cake, Zongzi, Longan and Red Date Tea, I can't wait to check out the list."
"Why rush? Eat your meal. The list is there, and you can't escape it. If you go over now, you'll see nothing but heads."
They lingered at home until noon, and when they thought everyone had seen enough, they packed up and went out to take a look.
Lanzhi did not go out to do any work today, and she was also looking forward to the announcement of the results.
Zhang Yunniang packed up her things and prepared to call Jun Qingmo out.
She originally wanted to go and take a look by herself, but the man insisted on going with her. She understood his feeling very well.
There was a loud knock at the door, and it sounded like someone was about to overturn the door.
Zhang Yunniang was a little annoyed when she opened the door. She almost got slapped in the face. "Be gentle, be gentle. I broke the door panel. You have to pay the price. Huh?"
The person who came was none other than an old acquaintance.
Xue Yunze and Tang Wei were standing in front of the door, and it was Xue Yunze who had just knocked on the door.
Tang Wei still maintained a bit of reserve, and the smile on his lips, which he couldn't suppress, revealed his inner joy.
Xue Yunze has a lively personality and does not hide anything.
"Looking back? Did you win? Did you win all of them?"
"I got it, I got it! I got it all."
"We were just about to go out to check the list when you guys happened to show up. Did my young master make the grade?"
Tang Wei and Xue Yunze once again said in unison, "We got it! We got it!"
Zhang Yunniang's eyes widened in shock. "Did all three of you win?"
“Hit!”
Zhang Yunniang opened the door and ran back, repeating "I got it, I got it."
"Master, Master, we got it! We got it! We got it!"
Jun Qingmo replied with a slight smile, appearing quite calm, "Look how excited you are."
It would be more convincing if the hands exposed from the cuffs were not shaking slightly.
"Sir! You are so awesome!"
"Lanzhi, Lanzhi, our young master really passed. Hahahaha, he really passed."
Zhang Yunniang was so excited that she started spinning around in circles while holding Lanzhi.
The laughter of the two filled the entire courtyard. Lanzhi was not afraid when she was lifted up and spun around. She relaxed her body and mind. As she spun around, her skirt fluttered in the air. In this lively house, she looked like a beautiful painting.
"Hehe, our young master passed the exam. Haha, our young master passed the exam!"
He put Lanzhi down and went to pick up the dog and walk around.
Hehehe and Haha seemed to be infected by the joy. After being put down, they ran around everywhere, making some "woof-woof" sounds.
After putting the dog down, Zhang Yunniang walked over to Jun Qingmo, hugged his waist and lifted him up.
Jun Qingmo was suddenly lifted up, and subconsciously put his arm around the shoulders of the person in front of him. Then, the objects around him began to spin and jump, and he didn't want to close his eyes.
The woman's bright smile made him reluctant to miss a single moment. He could no longer pretend to be reserved and burst into laughter with his lips pursed.
"Wow, Second Young Master, you're amazing! Your hard work, your diligence, your early risers and late beds, your strict self-discipline, look, God has seen it all! He has seen it! So! Just keep working hard, and everything will be seen. Hahahaha."
"Wow, it's a leisurely little day. My Zhang Yunniang is back again, hehehe, hahahaha."
Jun Qingmo was just thinking, how nice it would be if he could also be carried around like this.
It turned out that Yunniang and he were so in tune with each other.
He was not worried about someone dropping her, nor was he afraid of losing control. All he felt in his heart was the joy of "he was hugged, he was hugged."
He won, so good. This is just the first step. He will continue to work hard for Zhang Yunniang's leisurely life.
Lanzhi saw that she had forgotten her composure and quickly stopped her, "Yunniang, put the young master down. Be careful not to hurt him or fall."
"oh!"
Jun Qingmo was let down with a feeling of reluctance.
Zhang Yunniang glanced at Tang Wei and Xue Yunze. The two were so scared that they waved their hands and retreated together.
After releasing the excitement, I felt a little calmer.
Now I remember to ask about the ranking.
"What ranking did you get?"
Tang Wei: "Young Master Jun ranked third, and Brother Xue ranked sixty-eighth. I was just lucky this time, it's not worth mentioning. Before the ranking was announced, it was discovered that one of the candidates cheated, and their ranking was invalidated. That's why I was the substitute and ranked last, barely getting through."
Tang Wei was born into poverty. He studied while supporting his family. He had rich life experience and was very talented, but he did not have more opportunities to study.
His policy essay was very well written. The examiner this time was a practical person, so those essays that were flashy and pretentious were rejected.
This imperial examination was also a head-on conflict between the old and new camps, and had a lot to do with the change in political trends towards the new emperor ascending the throne and doing practical things.
The top forces were competing with each other, and neither side was willing to give in. When they saw that the newcomer was just an unknown little figure who did not belong to the other camp, they were dissatisfied with not having their own people inserted, so they still accepted the arrangement.
Under Jun Daiyi's seemingly compromise policy, many mid-level and lower-level officials who were engaged in practical work were gradually promoted.
Zhang Yunniang: "You're lucky, but that's also because you have the ability!"
Jun Qingmo: "Brother Tang, you are too modest. I have read your policy paper. It has unique insights and is truly a great scholar."
Xue Yunze: "This time, the court reform is also thanks to my brother's suggestion before the examination. We did not continue with the old style of writing used in the previous examinations."
The information of the chief examiner of the imperial examination should be kept strictly confidential, but it is one thing to say it openly, and it is quite normal for it to be spread secretly.
Jun Qingmo carefully read the essays written and recommended by the examiner in the past, and keenly perceived the trick from them.
Tang Wei bowed solemnly, "I came to Beijing this time with the intention of giving it a try. Thank you, Brother Jun, for your assistance, and thank you, Miss Zhang, for your thoughtful arrangements. I am deeply grateful."
Xue Yunze also bowed and expressed his gratitude.
Later, there was an interesting incident. At that time, Tang Wei had already become a prefect, and a student asked him for advice.
People seriously say that before the first exam, remember to eat steamed cakes, which means "high" grades; before the second exam, remember to eat Dingsheng cakes, which means "sure victory"; before the third exam, remember to eat rice dumplings, which means "guaranteed success"; and before the results are announced, remember to drink "longan and red date tea", which means winning the first prize.
The students listened with confused eyes, and he walked away laughing.
There was so much good news today that Zhang Yunniang was extremely excited. "Three talented people gathered together and all passed the exam. This is really worth celebrating. Why don't we go to Hongsheng Tower for dinner!"
It is not easy to find a table at Hongshenglou nowadays. Since this is a private business, they have their own private rooms.
Exclusive private room not open to the public, you can go there whenever you want.
Zhang Yunniang doesn't like queuing. No matter how delicious the food is, she will back off if she has to queue.
When she learned that there were reserved private rooms, she secretly rejoiced for a long time. The huge crowds of people lining up after the opening made her share of the money seem like a dream.
Tang Wei: "Since coming to Beijing, I've heard a lot about Hongshenglou. It's said that the food is delicious and well-known. People from nearby even come here specifically to try the delicacy. Every time it's mealtime, there's a long line outside the door."
Xue Yunze: "I haven't had the time to go and see it yet. I have to treat you to dinner today. You are not allowed to compete with me."
The family sent some silver, and he folded his folding fan, waved his hand, and felt full of confidence.
"Lanzhi, can you stay in today? Come with us. It's rare for us to be together, it will be more lively with more people."
"good."
Zhang Yunniang happily prepared the things she needed to take with her, and everyone went out to "have fun" together.
At the dinner, Lanzhi and Zhang Yunniang talked about themselves, while the other three talked about themselves.
They chatted with each other and no one disturbed anyone else.
Sometimes chatting is like this: the more people there are and the more diverse the group, the happier the chat becomes, and the voices of others talking become completely background noise.
After dinner, Wu Xiuniang also took a break.
Three women make a play, three men make a play, each taking up half the sky.
Over there, "If there is a chance, I hope to be transferred to a local area."
Here, "Has Brother Cao sent back a message? When will this war end?"
Over there, "I actually hope to have the opportunity to stay in Beijing. If I can rank higher, I might have a chance to enter the Imperial Academy."
"You've been promoted to general now? Congratulations. When Brother Cao returns to the capital, your sister-in-law will finally have her hard work undone and can live a peaceful life."
The dinner lasted until the evening, and everyone dispersed with a sense of reluctance.
Zhang Yunniang was very happy today. The leisurely days when she didn't care about worldly affairs in the past were right before her eyes, and she was so happy that she almost lost her mind.
When Jun Qingmo entered the court and became an official, he had a certain status. Now the restaurant is operating normally and has a stable income.
What else could she have to do?
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be a little gardener and take care of flowers and plants every day?
He walks in a hopping manner.
In fact, the most important point is, heaven and earth, her investment was finally right.
Her face, which used to be full of green light, finally turned red.
This moment is of epoch-making significance to her!
Lanzhi was worried that she would lose control and drop Jun Qingmo, so she took over.
There was no need to push people. Zhang Yunniang was in front, teasing cats and dogs. If she liked this one, she would buy it. If she liked that one, she would buy it too. She had no time to pay attention to people at all.
It was worth celebrating and spending a little money. She was now rich and no longer had to worry about how to support herself in her old age.
The money she has now is enough for her to spend for a lifetime as long as she doesn't squander it and spends it normally.
Jun Qingmo immediately looked up at Lanzhi, his eyes full of complaints of meddling in his affairs.
What if he fell? Hasn't he fallen enough?
Ahhhh! Humph! Mind your own business!
Lanzhi took a deep breath and wondered why he didn't fall to death.
After a day of laughter and fun, Zhang Yunniang lay on the fish tank to watch the fish, muttering, "Fish, fish, our young master has passed the exam."
Now she finally understood why Fan Jin was so excited in "Fan Jin Zhongju".
"Little Turtle, our young master has passed the exam. Here, let me improve your food. I just bought some dried fish today."
She was muttering here, and there was a knock on the door. Who would come so late?
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