The golden list was posted, and it was really a scene of great success. Lin Su was wearing a bright red number one robe. Unlike the runner-up who needed someone to help him get on the horse, he just touched the horse's neck and sat on the horse easily. He looked so heroic that people couldn't help but look at him.
Qi Qingyi was also looking at that person. This person had beaten him in the provincial examination, and he had beaten him again in this palace examination. Although the demeanor of the third place winner could sometimes surpass that of the first place winner, that person's demeanor and smile did not look like that of someone from a border town.
His literary talent and unparalleled handsomeness moved everyone.
Countless flowers were scattered along the long street, and it was extremely lively. Men, women, old and young all came to watch and share in the joy of the top scholar.
"This year's top scholar is very young."
"I don't know whether I will get married or not, and I don't know which family I will marry into."
"In previous years, the third place winner was always the most popular, but this year our first place winner is truly the most popular."
"The Young Master of the Qi Family is also not defeated."
Countless flowers fell and landed on the three people. Lin Su did not brush them away, but just let them fall. The red fragrance was crushed under the horse's hooves, and the aroma of the flowers was pleasant.
Among those watching the ceremony were also the successful candidates in the imperial examination. Some of them were envious of the parade, while others were naturally resentful. However, now that grace had been granted, no matter how resentful they were, they could not express it too much.
"I never thought Brother Lin had such talent. He is so humble and won the top spot without showing off."
"Yes, unlike someone who used to be so boastful, as if he was going to be a first-class Jinshi, but he only got a third-class one."
There was an endless stream of discussion, but Yang Cheng's face darkened. Qi Qingyi rode past on the long street, with a faint smile on his face, attracting the attention of countless scholars and women, while Lin Su was still ahead of him, chatting and laughing with the man while walking.
If he were in that position, would Wen Jue also look up to him?
Qing Tang and the servant boy were staying upstairs in the teahouse, holding a flower basket in their hands. When they saw Lin Su, they immediately threw the flowers down: "Master, Master!!!"
His voice was clear and pleasant, filled with pure joy, and it stood out among the crowd. However, no one crowded around him, not because of his voice, but because his appearance was too similar to that of the third place winner. The comparison between the two was like twin brothers.
If not everyone knew that the Minister of Personnel had only one son, Qi Qingyi, everyone would have suspected that this child was another child that Qi had adopted outside.
Such a scene attracted everyone to look. Lin Su also looked up, smiled at Qing Tang's cheerful expression, took the flower he threw down and smiled.
Qing Tang was naturally happy, and this move also made the people around him even more excited. Qi Qingyi had originally kept a little of his gaze on Lin Su, but when he saw his action, he followed his gaze and his pupils suddenly dilated when he saw the young man upstairs.
"Master, that person looks just like you." The servant nearby said in surprise, "He seems to be a servant of Lin Zhuangyuan's family."
"It's just that they look alike." Qi Qingyi's gaze turned to Lin Su. What was this man thinking by choosing a servant who looked just like him? "After the parade, go check the servant's background."
"Yes." The servant replied.
After the parade, it was time for the Qionglin Banquet. At the banquet, Lin Su's essays were exhibited for public review and received widespread praise. There was also a piece of cursive calligraphy, the freehand ink-splashed emotions of which seemed to soar between heaven and earth. Emperor Zhaoyang loved it so much that he awarded him an official residence.
After the Qionglin Banquet, Lin Su entered the Hanlin Academy and became a sixth-rank editor. The second and third place winners were also admitted, but their official ranks were one rank lower.
After moving to the new house, the yard was very big. Lin Su didn't have many things, but there were a lot of books. Qing Tang was busy inside and outside the house and had no time to rest.
Seeing how hard he worked, Lin Su wanted to buy a few servants. However, Qing Tang said, "Young Master only has one servant. Xikang and I can take care of him, which will save him money."
"But if we buy a few servants, you can be in charge." Lin Su said with a smile, "If you are weeding and chopping wood, I am thirsty and I call you, would you answer?"
Xikang, who was standing next to him, had already pulled him back a few times. Qing Tang muttered, "Young Master, what you said makes sense."
Now the yard is bigger, with flowers, plants and trees. He is really not as busy as before with everything inside and outside the small yard.
Lin Su decided to buy the slaves and left. Xikang shook his head and said, "Look, the young master is already an adult now. Whatever he says is what he means. How can you and I object?"
"That's right. I have overstepped my bounds." Qing Tang lowered his eyelashes.
The young master had always been kind to them, willing to teach them everything he knew, even the knowledge of a scholar, which gave him many delusional ideas.
The scene of the number one scholar riding a horse and parading through the streets seemed to be still before his eyes. He also saw the shining eyes of those young ladies from wealthy families. If the young master could marry one of them, his future career would be a sure success. How could an ordinary person even dream of that?
New slaves entered the courtyard, and Qing Tang became the manager. Although he was a kind and soft person, Lin Su had granted him the right to manage the courtyard. Even the slaves' indentures were kept by Qing Tang. Naturally, those slaves did not dare to deliberately not do their work, otherwise they would be sold.
When Xikang learned about this, he was very envious: "I don't think you are the young master's servant, but more like the mistress of the house."
Qing Tang's cheeks flushed, and he stuttered, "I can't say that. The young master is an official in the court now, and I can't afford to have a bad reputation. The young master only left the indenture with me because he saw that I was soft-hearted and worried that I couldn't control those slaves. If I want to deal with them, I have to ask the young master first. How can I sell them casually?"
Xikang still felt that the young master treated him and Qing Tang differently: "Forget it, since you were born prettier, the young master will naturally favor you."
Qing Tang pulled the corner of his mouth but said nothing.
The young master seemed to be partial to him, but he handled everything impartially. The young master was willing to teach him because he was willing to learn, and the young master gave him the management of the yard because he was good at tidying up and working hard.
Although it seems partial, the young master actually treats him the same as he treats others.
Lin Su entered the Hanlin Academy as an editor, restoring the national history, recording the emperor's words and deeds, and drafting some manuscripts. It was actually the most leisurely position.
Qi Qingyi also joined the Hanlin Academy. They met each other every day. They would just greet each other and exchange a few polite words, but Lin Su felt that this person seemed to be somewhat dissatisfied with him.
"Brother Wen Jue." Lin Su smiled.
Qi Qingyi just flicked his sleeves and left with a cold snort.
He didn't even want to say hello and was so repulsive. Lin Su could only guess that he must have seen Qing Tang and misunderstood him.
If others give a cold face, Lin Su naturally won't respond with a warm face. He simply acts warmly in front of others and keeps a distance behind their backs.
Places like the Hanlin Academy have a lot of things except books. If you want to kill time, there is no better place than here.
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