Once the examination authority has finalized the list, it will be posted on the outer wall of the examination authority.
Many people took the exam at Moxiang Academy this year. When the results are posted, the academy will have its students record them. If you are not in the prefectural city, you can go to the academy to hear the results.
After Yang finished speaking, she began to worry about Shen Laosan, who was taking the exam inside.
Lili noticed this and asked Gu Ziyi, "Brother Ziyi, did you see my father inside? How is he?"
Let's not talk about the exam paper, but at least let's ask about the student's condition.
Shouldn't this be considered breaking the rules?
Gu Ziyi thought for a moment. He had naturally seen Shen Laosan when he was inspecting the examination hall. However, he was still young and his knowledge was still shallow compared to many students who had studied poetry and books for many years. Although he was the crown prince, it was really not appropriate for him to comment on others.
However, in his opinion, Shen Laosan's answer sheet should be excellent.
Only then was Mrs. Yang relieved. Shen Laosan was a man of exceptional literary talent, which even Mr. Liu had praised.
Barring any major mistakes, the candidate should be able to pass the preliminary examination.
"Don't worry, Mommy, Daddy is very capable."
Lili comforted Yang.
Madam Yang smiled and said apologetically to Gu Ziyi, "Your Highness, please forgive me, I was really a little nervous."
Gu Ziyi: "It's alright."
Lili suddenly remembered that Xiao Er had mentioned Pan Wei before. Both of them were from the capital. His Highness the Crown Prince should have heard of him.
Lili then asked, "Does His Highness the Crown Prince know Pan Wei?"
Gu Ziyi frowned, seemingly pondering who this was.
"Pan Wei? Is he the son of Pan An, the Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices?"
Lili shook her head: "I don't know whose son he is. I only know that he seems to be... the grand-nephew of the old princess of the Jing'an Prince's Mansion?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Ziyi realized that Pan An's wife, a relative of the old princess of the Jing'an Prince's Mansion, was none other than the niece of the old princess's maternal family.
"That's it then," Gu Ziyi said. "What's wrong?"
"I heard that this person also came to Nanlin County to take the imperial examination."
"Oh? I didn't know that."
Gu Ziyi turned to look at Zhuifeng, who said, "I will immediately send someone to verify this."
After saying that, Zhui Feng walked around the round table, pushed open the window on the right side of the private room, and with a light touch of his toes, flew directly down from the second floor.
Gu Ziyi was used to it, but Lili and Yang were startled. Shen Jialuo looked at the departing figure with admiration: "Wow, is this kung fu? If Big Brother learns martial arts, can he fly around everywhere too?"
Lili thought for a moment and said, "Of course!"
Lili thought that her older brother might be able to fly soon.
Yang closed the window, and Gu Ziyi asked, "Lili, have you heard something?"
"Mm." Lili nodded and told him everything she had heard from Xiao Er.
After listening, Gu Ziyi remained expressionless and thought about it carefully.
"The Pan family was once at its peak during the reign of the late emperor, but fewer and fewer of the young members of the Pan family are outstanding, and now they are gradually declining. The only Pan family member who can still speak for himself in the court is Pan An, the third-rank official of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices. Pan An was once a third-rank scholar in the imperial examination. He was extremely handsome in his youth, and his wife, Lady Wang, married him with great affection. Later, they had a son named Pan Wei."
After listening, Lili understood the gist of it.
It seems that the old princess also wanted to help the Pan family, which is why she recommended Pan Wei to that Grand Tutor.
"Did Pan Wei really ask the Grand Tutor for an official position?"
Gu Ziyi shook his head: "I don't know. I left the capital at the beginning of the year. If this is true, it probably happened after I left."
Lili stopped talking; her head was so itchy, like it was about to grow a brain.
Seeing that she was quite concerned about this matter, Gu Ziyi kept a close eye on her and said, "The Pan family used to be very powerful. Although they now have Pan An, a third-rank official in the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, they are not as powerful as before. If Pan Wei is eager to make some achievements, it is probably for the sake of the Pan family."
Lili nodded, indicating that she understood.
Gu Ziyi estimated the time and stood up half an hour before the end of the book collection: "It's about time, I should go back."
Lili smiled and waved to him, "Okay, I'm going to pick up Daddy too."
Gu Ziyi rubbed her little head, then turned and left.
The three of them sat in the teahouse for a while longer before getting up and heading towards the examination hall.
People had already gathered at the entrance of the examination hall, chatting in twos and threes, while two teams of soldiers guarded the entrance.
After waiting for a long time, the group finally heard the gong signaling the end.
Yang's heart finally settled down.
Fifteen minutes later, the examination hall doors opened, and students came out one after another.
The Yang family found a corner by the roadside and craned their necks to look in that direction.
Shen Laosan carried his things and walked out with the flow of people, glancing around at the location of his wife and children.
Suddenly, someone tapped me on the shoulder.
When Shen Laosan turned around, he saw a man he didn't recognize.
After confirming several times that this was the man he had seen at the city gate that day, Pan Wei smiled amicably at Shen Laosan.
Old Shen smiled politely and asked, "What brings you here, sir?"
Pan Wei shook his head and hurriedly said, "Oh, oh, oh, I sat to your left during the exam, don't you remember?"
Shen Laosan was taken aback. He hadn't paid attention to the person next to him at all, and had been focused on writing his own test paper. He had no idea who was sitting to his left.
Shen Laosan said apologetically, "This... Huai Xu didn't notice the appearance of the person next to him. I hope you will forgive me."
Pan Wei waved his hand dismissively: "It must be that Brother Shen got too engrossed in writing. It's alright, it's alright."
Old Man Shen chuckled: "No, no... wait, how did you know my surname is Shen?"
Pan Weixin's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly said, "Oh, I was a few people behind you when I searched you. I saw your confession when it was placed on the table."
Shen Laosan had his doubts, but the confessions of each person during the body search were indeed placed on a table to the side for the clerk to verify.
Shen Laosan didn't say anything more: "So that's how it is."
Pan Wei quickly changed the subject: "My surname is Pan, Brother Shen, you can just call me Brother Pan. Did you see that little prince today, Brother Shen? Tsk tsk tsk, he has such extraordinary talent at such a young age, his future is probably limitless."
The two walked side by side, and Pan Wei casually mentioned it while secretly observing his expression.
Shen Laosan remained calm and said, "I didn't notice. I was too nervous about the exam today and almost didn't even finish the paper. How could I have had the leisure to pay attention to anything else?"
After hearing this, Pan Wei was initially a little disappointed, but then pleasantly surprised.
That day at the city gate, I saw His Highness the Crown Prince talking to this man, and he even personally sent his guards to drive a carriage to take Shen Huaixu's family to the restaurant.
Pan Wei wondered if Shen Huaixu possessed some extraordinary talent that had attracted the attention of the Crown Prince, who then took him on as a retainer.
Looking back now, how could someone who could barely finish a test paper be considered talented?
Pan Wei chuckled lightly, inwardly mocking, but outwardly remaining expressionless.
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