The chief examiner and Magistrate Zhang took Lei Mingze and Huo Jinqian back to the Imperial Examination Hall. Gao Zhijun did not follow them because she believed that Magistrate Zhang and the chief examiner would not dare to frame Huo Jinqian.
When the chief examiner and Magistrate Zhang returned to the Imperial Academy, the chief examiner immediately located the courtyard where Huo Jinqian was taking the exam, found the names of the candidates there, and ordered soldiers to fetch them. He also located the gatekeeper in charge of that courtyard and summoned him for questioning.
The gatekeeper learned the general situation and found out that everything was caused by him. He was immediately dismissed from his post and asked to go out and explain the situation to the candidates and their families.
When the gatekeeper found out that the instant noodles were made by the princess for Master Huo, he felt very regretful and regretted that he could not control his mouth.
When the candidates came, they all told the story, and their stories were exactly the same, except for one thing that was different.
The examiner personally asked Lei Mingze, and Lei Mingze could not withstand the pressure and finally admitted that he was the one who slandered Huo Jingzhan.
The truth came to light and the chief examiner disqualified Lei Mingze from taking the imperial examination.
He personally went to the Imperial Examination Hall and explained the truth to the candidates and their families, and the matter was over.
Knowing that they had wrongly accused Mr. Huo, everyone felt ashamed, especially those who had accused him, and they all apologized to Huo Jinqian in person.
Gao Zhijun asked Huo Jinqian to get on the carriage, and Qinglong drove the carriage away.
"Zhijun, thank you so much for explaining and defending me just now. I'm very happy."
Huo Jinqian said to Gao Zhijun.
"You are my fiancé, we are one. If you are wronged, I will definitely defend you. We will rise and fall together."
Gao Zhijun said.
"By the way, were you scared just now?"
Gao Zhijun asked Huo Jinqian again.
"I'm not afraid. With you by my side, I'm not afraid of anything."
Huo Jinqian looked at Gao Zhijun and said.
Can this person choose the right situation and not flirt with others all the time?
"I'll feel relieved if you're not afraid."
Gao Zhijun didn't dare look at Huo Jinqian, his eyes were too hot.
Mo Xue tried to humble herself as much as possible, she felt that she was a redundant person.
Qinglong drove them directly back to Huojia Village. When the officers and soldiers came to report the good news, they would go to Huojia Village.
Today, all the members of the Huo family stayed in Huo Village, and they all believed that Jinqian would definitely pass the high school entrance examination.
Return to Huojia Village and ask Mo Yu to open the gate. The officers and soldiers will come to announce the good news soon.
When we entered the Huo Mansion, Xie Taichuan was also there.
Gao Zhijun told the Huo family what happened in the Imperial Examination Hall, and the Huo family was filled with righteous indignation and cursed Lei Mingze.
Sure enough, not long after returning, officers and soldiers came beating gongs to announce the good news.
"Hawking, your grandson has won the first place in the imperial examination. The good news has arrived at the village entrance."
The village head ran over to report the good news.
"I know, I'm waiting."
Hawking said with a smile on his face.
There was a sound of "bang bang bang", and they had arrived at the door of Huo's house.
"Congratulations to Mr. Huo Jingzhan for passing the imperial examination!"
An officer shouted loudly while beating a gong.
"Sir, please come in."
Hawking invited the officers and soldiers in.
Gao Zhijun invited the officers and soldiers in for tea and gave them ten taels of silver as a reward.
The two officers and soldiers left happily and contentedly.
The government reward included one hundred taels of silver and three pieces of jewelry, including a jade pendant.
When the villagers of Huojia Village learned about it, they all came to congratulate her. Gao Zhijun asked Qinglong and Canglang to return to the Gao Mansion and bring copper coins, candies, and fruits.
Every villager who came to congratulate received two candies, two apples, and two copper coins.
Gao Zhijun also told the villagers that a big banquet would be held in Huojia Village the day after tomorrow and hoped that everyone would come to the banquet.
The Huo family planned to offer a special discount at the soap shop to celebrate Huo Jinqian's success in passing the imperial examination. A one-time purchase of 100 taels would receive a 10% discount; a purchase of 500 taels or more would receive an 8.5% discount; and a purchase of 1,000 taels or more would receive an 20% discount.
The next day, the soap shop posted a promotional notice: 10% off for purchases of 100 taels or more; 85% off for purchases of 500 taels or more; and 20% off for purchases of 1,000 taels or more. This promotion lasted for three days.
The good news quickly spread throughout the streets of Taizhou, and managers from wealthy families lined up to buy the goods. They all wanted to stock up more so that they could save a lot of money.
Sun's Restaurant also offered a promotion, offering a 10% discount on every 10 yuan spent in the store for three days.
Sunjia Hotpot Restaurant also offered a discount, with all purchases in the store receiving an 10.5% discount. This discount will last for three days.
The clinic also offered a discount: 95% off for all purchases of Jiuxin Pills, Ganmao Pills, Jiedu Pills, and Tuifever Pills. This offer lasted for three days. Each person could only purchase two of each pill.
Therefore, all the people in Taizhou knew that Huo Jinqian had passed the imperial examination. His family, fiancée, and his fiancée's family all offered discounts to celebrate his success.
As soon as the news spread, wealthy families and powerful officials in various counties and prefectures asked their guards to send their stewards to buy the pills. Even if the price was 95% off, it would still save a lot of money.
The medical clinics in Taizhou are full of people, but they are not there to see a doctor, but to buy pills.
On the day of the banquet, Gao Zhijun invited officials from the government office, the chief examiner, the teacher from Taizhou Academy, Huo Jinqian's good classmate, as well as the teacher from Shuren Academy and business partners.
Today's banquet is a buffet, first come, first served, and it will be served all day.
Gao Zhijun and Huo Jinqian welcomed the guests at the village entrance, and when they were tired, they asked Huo Zhiyuan and Hong Qiujue to take their place.
Magistrate Zhang and his men brought gifts with them, and Qinglong and Canglang were overwhelmed with them.
By the evening, everyone was too tired to move, but they were all happy for Huo Jinqian.
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