Shen Ruoyan quickly ordered someone to prepare the carriage. Chun Xi turned around and ran into the house. When the carriage arrived at the door, she hurried over with a veiled hat.
"Madam, there are many people outside, please put on your veil."
There are many taboos for women from aristocratic families to go out, especially after getting married, there are more restrictions. Shen Ruoyan's husband is not around now. If she appears rashly in public, she will definitely be pointed at behind her back.
Even if she does nothing, she is easily framed.
So Shen Ruoyan didn't try to be stubborn, but took it and put it on quickly. They chased after Qin Shaobei, but the streets were full of people after the Spring Examination results were announced. Especially the place where the results were announced, it was so crowded that they couldn't move at all, and they had to get off and walk.
"Ma'am, be careful!"
Qiu Ye and Chun Xi, one on each side, protected Shen Ruoyan in the middle. The servants of the Marquis' Mansion also protected her from the front and back, keeping a tight watch to prevent the crowd from rushing over and crowding the lady.
Even so, it took them a lot of effort to squeeze in.
As soon as I entered, I heard Qin Shaobei cursing!
"I accept being tenth, but why is Pei Rushi only twentieth? Which blind bastard is judging the essays with his asshole? What exactly is wrong with Pei Rushi? Hurry and call the examiner out. If he can't give me a clear answer, I'll file a complaint with the emperor in the Golden Palace!"
Oh my God!
Qiu Ye thinks that he is a straightforward person, but he dare not be as straightforward as Young Master Qin!
Does he want his life more than anything else?
"Cousin, be careful with your words!" Shen Ruoyan wanted to cover Qin Shaobei's mouth directly with his hand, but he was so emotional that he didn't listen. He kept scratching and yelling, "There's something wrong with this list. I don't recognize it!"
The list of successful candidates in the Spring Examination was guarded by soldiers and officers. Every year when the results were announced, there were always people who could not accept it, and there were countless people who caused trouble.
But this is the first time I have seen someone as lawless and daring as Qin Shaobei!
"Shut up! I'll arrest you if you make any more trouble!" Qin Shaobei yelled so loudly that the officers and soldiers didn't want to pay attention to him, but they were afraid that he would cause trouble again, so they shouted at him to stop.
Shen Ruoyan quickly pulled the person aside and apologized, "I'm sorry, my cousin has studied hard for more than ten years and can't bear this blow. I was excited for a moment and hope that the officials will not make a fuss with him."
She didn't mention her identity because she couldn't afford to lose face!
Qin Shaobei was still jumping up and down even when he was being dragged. "Let me go! Let me go! I need to seek justice! This list is wrong, only a fool would believe it!"
The truth is there, although Qin Shaobei's approach was a bit extreme, he was not the only one who questioned the list.
"I know Sun Ming, but his literary talent is average, so how did he manage to rank among the top? Look at Zou Jianan, the son of a minister. He even held onto Mr. Shen Mo's inkstone before the exam... and yet, he didn't even make it into the top ten!"
Zou Jianan is famous for his inkstones, but those who know him know that his skills are far more than that.
His ranking cannot compare to his actual level.
"Yes, this list is strange no matter how I look at it. Not only does that gentleman just mentioned it, but even I have doubts. I'm afraid we can only find out the truth after the article is published!"
Dasheng has a tradition that after the Spring Examination, in order to enable mutual communication and learning, and to ensure fairness and openness, all candidates' essays will be published for everyone to see.
Especially the articles of Huiyuan, which were spread from the streets to the end of the alleys, and no one knew how many times they were circulated, just to prevent anyone from falsifying and not living up to their reputation.
At this time, Shen Ruoyan was also trying to persuade Qin Shaobei earnestly, "After the article is published, you can go and see for yourself. Why bother getting angry here now? If you are arrested, you won't even have the chance to see it, so why bother?"
To tell whether it is a mule or a horse, you can only tell the truth by taking it out for a walk.
Qin Shaobei was angry, and Shen Ruoyan could understand. But now was not the right time to make a big deal out of it and get into trouble.
"Cousin, don't you think this is the truth?" Shen Ruoyan was patient and tried his best to calm his emotions.
Qin Shaobei's flushed face slowly returned to normal. He was just excited and emotional just now. When he saw the Spring Examination list with his own eyes, it became even more difficult for him to control himself.
He could accept being ranked tenth, but he couldn't accept Pei Rushi being ranked even lower than him...
Although he didn't want to admit it in his heart, Pei Rushi's talent was indeed superior to his.
When Qin Shaobei saw Pei Rushi's ranking, he felt that the entire Spring Examination was a joke and he didn't care about anything else!
At worst, he won't take part in future exams, won't be an official anymore, and can just go back to inherit the family property and start his own business!
There is no fairness anyway, and being an official is just a joke!
Now that he had calmed down, he felt that Shen Ruoyan was right. Perhaps, there really was always someone better than them. What if Pei Rushi's sister performed well? What if there was someone who was even better than them?
Just by reading the articles they write, you will know whether they are genuine or have other secrets.
Qin Shaobei nodded. "Cousin, you're right. I was impulsive. Okay, I'll wait here and see what kind of amazing article the person in front of me writes!"
Shen Ruoyan breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Qin Shaobei was not so angry that he really lost his mind and was still able to communicate.
However, she suddenly remembered something, "Cousin, have you seen Mr. Pei?"
Even my cousin, who looks so free and easy, finds it so hard to accept his own ranking - what about Pei Rushi?
He has always been arrogant, and he is also a student praised by Shen Mo himself. If he knew that he was not even in the top ten, would he accept it silently?
Qin Shaobei's heart trembled, and he quickly jumped up, "I'll go find him!"
Pei Rushi is a kid whose face shows no emotion, but Qin Shaobei has known him for so many years and knows that he is a calm madman!
It's not that he has no emotions, but his emotions, even overwhelming anger, can disappear without a trace on his face.
Pei Rushi would rather take action than talk. Maybe he is already on the way to file a complaint with the emperor!
"It's over, this kid is probably already thinking of a way to appeal! I shouldn't have come here first, I should have waited for him!" Qin Shaobei said as he walked out, "Don't worry, cousin, I will definitely stop him! At least, he has to read the article before going!"
Shen Ruoyan stopped one, but she didn't expect that there was an even more ruthless one on the way!
He immediately followed. Qin Shaobei was finally calmed down. If he met Pei Rushi again, their resentment would double, and it might even make things worse.
I'll just stand by and stop them from doing anything impulsive that might end badly...
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