Chapter 72: Shame and Glory



It must be like this.

Otherwise, they would not do such a thing even if they were crazy.

No matter how you think about it, you shouldn't do such a thing unless you are forced to do it.

Madam Ning was immediately excited and angry.

"She's gone too far now. She's afraid of ruining her reputation by hooking up with someone, so she wants to get away with me, Yun Zhao." She shouted sharply, "Just like before, it's endless."

This explanation was reasonable. Master Ning twisted his beard and nodded.

"How can we let her do whatever she wants?" Madam Ning stood up and tried to get out of bed. "What if there is an imperial decree? Even if there is an imperial decree, you can't force me like this. I want to go to the palace, I want to see His Majesty, I want to see the Queen Mother."

Master Ning quickly reached out and held her down.

"Why are you in such a hurry?" he said.

"How can I not be anxious?" Madam Ning's face flushed and her voice was sharp, "Yun Zhao is going to be killed by this bitch."

Master Ning was busy comforting her.

"I'm telling you to hold on. Yun Zhao and the two old masters will be leaving the day after tomorrow. When they come back, we'll discuss the situation together after we get to know them." He said, "How can you be so flustered after such a miscalculation?"

That’s right, Madam Ning patted her chest, thought about it, and sat back.

"Write to urge them to come back quickly," she urged.

"Someone has just been sent to deliver an urgent letter." said Master Ning.

Madam Ning raised her hands to cover her face and started crying.

"This is really a sudden disaster." She cried, and then angrily, "This bitch is the calamity of my family. When I knew she was going to hang herself, I should have sent someone to escort her. Even if I had to go to jail, it would be better than hurting my son today."

"Don't talk nonsense." Master Ning smiled and hesitated for a moment, "It's not really that tiring. Miss Jun is now..."

Madam Ning suddenly stopped crying.

"In my eyes, Miss Jun is still that ignorant and rude slave from the north." She gritted her teeth and spoke word by word.

No matter that she has now cured Prince Huai, been commended by the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, and relieved children's suffering by vaccinating them, she is respected by all the people.

She is still the same disgusting slave girl.

Madam Ning looked at Master Ning.

"Don't even think about it," she said.

Master Ning was embarrassed.

"What am I thinking about? I'm not thinking about anything." He said, and stood up to help Madam Ning lie down. "You should rest quickly, don't worry."

Don't worry?

How can I not worry?

It must have spread all over the outside world.

She was about to have such a daughter-in-law, but after going around in circles she couldn't get rid of this woman. She had lost all her face in her life.

Madam Ning lay on her side on the pillow, pulled the quilt over her and began to cry.

When the sun set in front of the Imperial City, hundreds of people lined up and bowed to it.

On everyone's books were the official robes, official boots, and official tablets bestowed by the emperor. From today on, they were no longer common scholars, but officials. Ten or even dozens of years of hard study had finally paid off.

Ning Yunzhao, who was standing at the front of the line, changed into his official robe and boots with the help of the eunuch. He lowered his head and put on his hat. At the same time, the eunuch pinned a golden flower on his head. The golden and colorful silk embroidery sparkled in the sunlight.

When you wear this flower, you will attract more attention from all directions.

This may be because it is rare for men to wear flowers, or perhaps it is because he is a top scholar whose fiancée is fought over by the Jinyiwei and the prince of Chengguogong.

Although he seldom went out these days, he had already expected this kind of attention.

Just before leaving the house this morning, Ning Shiyi patted him on the shoulder.

"You must not let others overestimate you." He said sympathetically, "You should know that you are more than just a top scholar."

He is also a man whose fiancée is fought over by two men.

The top scholar who was almost cuckolded is unprecedented and will never be repeated. He is bound to be extremely famous.

Why would you be watched? Why would you be afraid of the eyes and comments of the world?

Ning Yunzhao straightened his clothes and watched the horses for the parade being led out one by one by the eunuchs.

He felt proud.

He was proud of her and even more proud to be able to help her.

As the grooms arrived, the palace drums and music sounded again, and the eunuchs loudly invited the scholars to mount their horses.

Ning Yunzhao jumped onto the horse, and the feeling of riding on a horse immediately became different. The people in front of him began to look down at him, and the other Jinshi candidates made way for him to go first.

Although Ning Yunzhao was not wildly happy, he also thought that it was no wonder that scholars all over the world were striving hard for fame and fortune. The feeling at this moment was truly intoxicating.

Although he was not crazy, he was indeed very happy. This happiness was not like being on the top of a mountain and looking down on the world, but that he could finally do things on his own.

It's not like before, when she was being cautious and indirect, reminding and guiding others, hoping to help her when she encountered troubles.

Now he has an official position, status, the opportunity and right to speak, and when he speaks, there will be people who will listen, think and consider.

It was a joy to be able to help her instead of just being a spectator.

A smile appeared on Ning Yunzhao's face. He had already walked outside the imperial city. When people saw him, noise surged like a tide.

There were huge crowds of people outside the imperial city. Not only did people from the entire capital come, but many people from other places also came with their families, especially children. It seemed that if they could take one more look at these new scholars, their children would have a better chance of passing the exam in the future.

But this time, in addition to discussing the top scholar's talent, some other words were mixed in.

"It turns out that Miss Jun's fiancé is him."

"It's true that they are a perfect match."

"Who do you think is better-looking, Lu Qianhu or Ning Zhuangyuan?"

"Of course it's Ning the champion!"

"I think it's Lu Qianhu!"

"Have you forgotten the Prince of Chengguo?"

"Then I choose the Duke's son!"

"Choose your sister! Mr. Ning and Miss Jun are engaged."

This chaotic noise made the atmosphere on the street weird. Although people were watching and cheering, it always felt like there was a lack of respect.

The runners-up and third-place Jinshi who were walking behind Ning Yunzhao couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed. Even though they were not the ones being pointed at and laughed at by the crowd, they still felt uncomfortable.

This is all Ning Yunzhao's fault. Everyone stared at the young man in the front with a bit of resentment.

What’s even more disgusting is that he is still walking in the front. If he were to fall behind, it would be fine if he were to walk in the back.

God is so unfair, allowing them to have such a number one scholar in this subject. When people mention them in the future, will they say that they are the one whose number one scholar's fiancée was fought over by Lu Qianhu?

They are so innocent.

Their resentment and the laughter on the street did not affect the mood of the top scholar.

He sat on his horse with his back straight, his expression amiable, and he waved and smiled at the people on the street, obviously in a good mood.

The laughter on the street became louder.

"Mr. Zhuangyuan, please ask Miss Jun for us."

Some people are still making noise.

Ning Yunzhao was not embarrassed at all. Instead, his smile became even wider. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, he nodded at the person who was speaking.

This made the street even more lively.

"When will the number one scholar get married?"

"Now that the top scholar is married, will Miss Jun still be allowed to practice medicine?"

"Miss Jun must be allowed to practice medicine."

The shouts from the streets were overwhelming, one wave higher than the other.

What the hell is this! Is this still a parade with flowers in your hair?

The scholars following Ning Yunzhao did not have the desire to parade in the streets for a whole day as their predecessors had said. They just hated that the horses were moving too slowly and wanted to get into Qionglin Garden quickly to put an end to all this embarrassment.

But unfortunately, things didn't go as planned today. There was a commotion and crowd surge ahead, which slowed down the team's progress.

What's wrong?

The scholars behind couldn't help but look over.

"Miss Jun is here."

"That's Miss Jun."

He actually came!

First, the fiancé announced his engagement in public, and now the fiancée is watching her fiancé riding a horse in a parade in public.

You two are enough.

The scholars were eager to get a raise.


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