Chapter 265: Passing the Imperial Examination
The invigilator came over with a sullen face to check, but as soon as he got close he smelled the fully fermented odor.
He quickly covered his nose with his sleeve and ordered his servants to clean up the things.
Then Zhou Qinan’s shouting and yelling was understandable, and he didn’t intend to pursue the matter.
However, Zhou Qinan was still not satisfied.
Because the smell of feces is not something that can be eliminated just by wiping the table clean. The smell will linger around and last for a long time.
He asked to change the table or bring water to clean it thoroughly.
However, it is impossible to change the table. There is one table in each cabin, and they are all reserved. Where can we find another table in such a short time?
It is possible to wash with water, but you have to wait until the evening, when it is time to wash and go to bed, and the examination center will send water to everyone.
In the end, I just changed the test paper because it was also dirty.
Zhou Qinan felt like crying but had no tears. Not only did he have to endure the stench for a long time, he also had to start writing again from the beginning.
Lin Shiqi hid in the carriage, feeling very happy, finally getting rid of his anger.
The mute girl at the side looked at the screen in her hand, her mouth twitching.
"Mom, this is disgraceful."
Lin Shiqi waved his hand.
"Never mind. I am not a gentleman! I just want to be happy."
The mute girl was silent for a moment, then continued:
"Mom, I want to play this, too."
"Want to play with a hunting falcon? It's not easy to control. It's more troublesome than a drone." Lin Shiqi said.
"I'm not afraid of trouble." said the little mute girl.
The hunting falcon is very useful. If the little mute girl wants to play with it, it will definitely take up time. But the little mute girl is her own child after all. Lin Shiqi thought about it and decided to order another one. It’s not a big deal!
So I explained to him the operation method in detail.
The little mute girl learned it quickly, and after two days, she had become proficient.
Then I couldn't stay there any longer and often ran out.
Boys like to be wild, so Lin Shiqi did not stop him. He sent four assassins to follow him and told him to be careful not to be surrounded. He also provided him with a bulletproof vest and a pistol. Siegel also customized another one and gave it to him, allowing him to play with it.
The sea was calm for several days.
Lin Shiqi usually observes the enemy situation and arranges defenses, and when he is free, he goes to Zhou Laowu's shop to take a look.
Only Mrs. Zhou and Old Man Zhou went to the examination hall every day. It was no use for Lin Shiqi to tell them that it was not time to go, they just wouldn't listen.
Four days later, the imperial examination ended successfully, and Zhou Lang actually passed the examination and ranked third on the list!
Zhou Lang said that he was not good at those questions as many of them required rote memorization. But the palace examination would be different as it would focus mainly on policy essays and he would definitely come back with the top spot!
But Mrs. Zhou and Mr. Zhou were already extremely happy, this was a juren master! They had never thought in their lives that there would be a master in their family!
I just regret that I’m not in Taohua Village now, otherwise I’d be beating drums and gongs!
Lin Shiqi immediately went to the street and ordered twenty tables of banquet at the restaurant, which were sent to Tianxuan Pavilion. Everyone in the pavilion could drink to their heart's content to express their congratulations to Zhou Lang!
Mrs. Zhou was both happy and smacked her lips, thinking it was too luxurious.
Lin Shiqi was actually not short of money, so he directly gave her one hundred taels of silver, saying it was a gift to honor her.
But Mrs. Zhou felt even more distressed. She said it was a waste of money. They had just bought so many banquets and took out so much. Even the boys who spent money were not as good as you at spending it. You had a lot of expenses in the capital, so keep it for yourself!
Lin Shiqi had no choice but to smile bitterly, and after much persuasion, he finally made her accept the fifty taels.
Then she asked about Zhou Qinan's results. This traitor also took the exam. I wonder how he did?
Zhou Lang said that he did not see his name on the list.
Lin Shiqi was very relieved, great, great, let this guy be humiliated, now he can't even pass the exam, I'm afraid the halo of the protagonist has been used up!
Maybe next time I can just kill him.
Before the banquet started, Cui Shaoyin actually arrived, expressed his congratulations to Zhou Lang, and presented him with a gift.
They were all acquaintances, and there were many people in the pavilion. Everyone ate and drank happily.
However, Cui Shaoyin said one thing. Their Cui family had proposed to appoint Zhou Lang as the Langzhongling of the Left Battalion of the Imperial Guard, so he came to inform them and also to seek Zhou Lang's opinion.
Zhou Lang had no objection, but it was a little strange. It seemed too abrupt for him to take up such an official position right after passing the exam.
This official title is the fifth rank, which is already very good, but this position is more important, it is already very advanced in the left camp. What is the status of the Imperial Guard? To protect the capital, there is no doubt that this is not a normal appointment.
Cui Shaoyin smiled and said that the current situation in the court was somewhat special, so an exceptional promotion was needed.
Of course, there would be people who would oppose this, but this was the Cui family's proposal, and Duke Cui also approved of it, so the matter was basically settled.
Zhou Lang and Lin Shiqi immediately understood that the Cui family was trying to win them over.
The two immediately expressed their gratitude.
Lin Shiqi has read a lot of information collected by Tianxuan Pavilion, and based on his memory analysis, he concluded that Prince Gong had a tendency to usurp the throne. Since the old emperor did not care about the affairs and was only focused on cultivating the path of immortality, many people in the court were won over by him. This is one of the factions, let's call it the Restoration Faction.
The other faction is the royalist faction headed by the Cui family. They believe that although the old emperor is foolish, at least he is the only one causing trouble and not others, so they can still live a normal life.
Prince Gong did not show any kindness at all, he was just an ambitious man. Compared with the old emperor, he was probably not much better. So what they had to do was to ensure a smooth transfer of the throne. After all, if things went wrong, many people would die, and it might even cause chaos and invasion by enemy countries.
Lin Shiqi felt that the royalists’ concerns were justified.
And now that they have fallen out with Prince Gong, it is only natural for them to choose the royalist camp.
The Cui family acted quickly. The next day, the court's appointment arrived and Zhou Lang officially took office.
Zhou Lang started to get busy, but in fact he spent most of his time accompanying Cui Hanlin to meet various people.
A few days later, Zhou Lang brought back an important news: the old emperor fell ill!
Emperor Yu was old, and he had employed a group of pharmacists and taken elixirs for a long time. He looked fine normally, but suddenly he collapsed.
As a modern man, Lin Shiqi naturally understood what this kind of elixir was. It was just using toxins to stimulate the body's functions. It would be strange if it didn't fail.
Two days later, the emperor's grandson returned.
This is also the prince's eldest son.
Two years ago, the crown prince was framed and killed while he was away from home. The eldest son has been chasing the murderer and is often away from home. Now that the emperor is critically ill, he naturally has to come back.
The old emperor has not yet decided who will succeed him. Currently, there are two candidates in the minds of important officials in the court. One is Emperor Yu’s second son Qisheng, and the other is the emperor’s grandson Changheng.
Both of them have their own advantages and disadvantages.
Yu Qisheng's advantages and disadvantages are his age. He is already in his forties, his character has already been formed, and everyone knows what kind of person he is. But it is well known that emperors generally have a short lifespan. If he sits on the throne, how many years can he last?
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