Chapter 260: Number One Scholar
Song Jin looked at the remaining medicinal materials list again and instructed: "Leave some of the medicinal materials and send them to the Jifang Pharmacy in the city."
"The boss opened a medicine shop in the capital?"
Xing Lun asked in surprise.
Song Jin nodded, "We recently opened a small medicine shop, and Doctor Jing and his apprentice usually sit in the clinic. If Doctor Jing knew that we had some good herbs here and didn't leave some for him, I don't know how he would nag."
Hearing this, Xing Lun chuckled, "I'll pick the best ones for him. Then I'll have Xiaodong deliver them personally."
"Okay, let's do as you say."
Song Jin had no objection to this.
Then he thought of the Liu family, who might make things difficult for Xing Lun. Song Jin's eyes were cold, "If someone from the Liu family does something, you can spread the news of what they did. You don't have to sell the herbs, and it's a good time to leave Shuntian Prefecture."
The fleet's affairs had already been almost completed.
Only medicinal herbs are left.
However, Jifang never has to worry about medicinal materials, as Governor Wang needs another batch.
Xing Lun understood what Song Jin meant.
It would be good if the Liu family didn’t come to cause trouble.
Otherwise, the Liu family would be harmed after the fleet left.
Song Xiaodong called a carriage to transport the herbs Song Jin needed. Song Jin had been out of the city for some time, so he left with the carriage carrying the herbs.
When he left, he still had a stack of large banknotes in his arms.
The silver bills accounted for half of the profits during this period.
The other half is kept as working capital.
If Song Jin wants to develop in the capital, he will definitely need a large sum of money.
After returning to the capital from the canal transport terminal in Zhangjiawan, Song Xiaodong delivered the medicinal materials to the pharmacy. Song Jin just took a look and then went home in a carriage.
"According to the time, the palace examination should be over." I don't know what the situation will be like when Qin Chi sues the Yuan family. It's a pity that I can't see it with my own eyes.
Song Jin lifted a corner of the car window curtain and secretly looked at the hustle and bustle on the street outside. Every once in a while, he could see soldiers patrolling by.
Qin Qi sat on the shaft of the carriage outside.
The person driving the car was Qin Ba.
The carriage was not moving fast on the street.
Song Jin could still hear the people outside talking about the palace examination while in the carriage.
After the palace examination, there will be a series of ceremonies and activities, including banquets, expressing gratitude, and visiting the Confucius Temple, etc. These ceremonies are not only rewards for the candidates, but also recognition and commendation for them.
As long as Qin Chi performs normally, he will definitely be in the top three.
The top three would usually be appointed as officials immediately, that is, the emperor would personally grant them corresponding official positions in the hall.
This is a great honor for scholars.
When I get home.
Seeing Old Man Hong's calm face, Song Jin felt relieved.
After living together for so long, Qin Chi had never introduced the identity of Old Man Hong to Song Jin, but who was Song Jin? Song Jin had long realized that Old Man Hong was not simple.
Old Li would often discuss with him some things that happened at home, whether they could not be solved or needed to be solved.
The fact that Old Man Hong was able to remain calm meant that Qin Chi in the palace was fine.
Song Jin never went out since he returned home, and asked someone to wait in front of the palace gate for news.
The candidates have not shown up yet.
The news that Qin Chi had won the top spot in the imperial examination spread from the palace at lightning speed.
This number one scholar is not an ordinary number one scholar.
It was three top names and six first names, six top names and one top scorer! Throughout the entire imperial examination, there were only two top names in the previous dynasties, which shows how rare Qin Chi, the top scholar, is.
Almost the entire capital city was in an uproar.
"Madam Qin, congratulations."
Song Jin received his neighbors at home.
Aunt Kang came with a few good sisters, each of them bringing gifts to congratulate Song Jin.
The gift is not expensive, but it is a good intention.
Aunt Kang pushed the person and said, "Why call her Madam Qin? She will be the wife of the top scholar in the future."
"Ha, yes, the number one scholar's wife." The lady quickly changed her words.
Song Jin asked the maid to bring stools to the ladies, and then served them cakes and tea. He smiled modestly and said, "Thank you ladies for being so polite. This is just a rumor from outside. The list hasn't come out yet, so it can't be confirmed."
"Don't be so modest. This matter has spread everywhere. Your house will be bustling soon." Aunt Kang said happily.
Several people said that they should never forget them in the future.
We must work hard to maintain this little bit of friendship, after all, we are once neighbors.
Song Jin smiled and nodded.
Fortunately, the neighbor was sensible. He drank half a bowl of tea, stayed for about a quarter of an hour, and then left.
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Stayed at home for a while.
When the palace examination list was posted, Song Jin was relieved to find that Qin Chi was indeed the top one. However, until the afternoon, no one came out of the palace gate.
Song Jin thought about what Qin Chi was going to do, and felt a little nervous, "Should I go to the palace gate?"
"It's better not to go." Qin Qi stopped him.
Song Jin raised her eyes and glanced at Qin Qi, "Do you have anything to say?"
"The young master told you to wait for news at home before he took part in the palace examination. He said it was not safe to be outside." As Qin Qi spoke, his head gradually lowered.
Song Jin wanted to laugh after hearing this, "Unsafe?"
"Yes! I think the young master is also concerned about the lady, and is worried that the Yuan family will become desperate and use you to threaten him." Qin Qi explained a few words for Qin Chi.
Song Jin did not mention going to the palace gate to wait for people again.
Old Li and Qin Ba went to the palace gate to pick someone up.
As a result, the first group to come out was a team of Jinyiwei.
The Jinyiwei went straight to Yuan's house to arrest people.
Song Jin received the news quickly.
Now, in addition to being concerned about the situation in the palace, she also paid attention to the Yuan family. The Jinyiwei surrounded the Yuan family, and there was no news about the situation inside for a while.
Song Jin originally wanted to go out and watch the fun.
Thinking of what Qin Chi had specifically told her before entering the palace, she gave up the idea and started gossiping with Qin Qi in the courtyard.
"With such a big commotion, did my husband sue the Yuan family?" Song Jin asked knowingly.
This question is not directed to Qin Qi.
It was old man Hong who was sitting there in a daze.
Old Man Hong glanced at Song Jin and said, "Madam, it should be."
"Can we bring down the Yuan family?" Song Jin asked.
"It depends on the evidence provided by the Yang family."
Old Man Hong didn't know what evidence Yang Ge Lao provided to Qin Chi, but he was sure that Yang Ge Lao would not let Yuan Shangshu off easily. "Yuan Shangshu is a bit greedy, and many people know that."
Song Jin looked at Old Man Hong with bright eyes.
She obviously didn't say anything.
Old Man Hong seemed to be waiting for him to say more. "Even if there is no other evidence, it is already a done deal that the Yuan family killed the young master. And since the Yuan family has already cleared the way, the Jinyiwei will naturally come up empty-handed."
When talking about the empty-handed attempt, Old Man Hong looked strange.
The Yuan family was too clever for their own good.
During this period, the actions of the Yuan family were full of loopholes in the eyes of the Jinyiwei. As long as the Jinyiwei had a suspicion, they would keep biting it until the truth was dug out.
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