After the first exam, probably due to the anxiety of those in front, no one noticed Qingyin coming from behind, so it did not cause a commotion.
However, as time went on, people eventually noticed Qingyin.
So after the five exams, a rumor spread that an incredibly beautiful girl had appeared in the children's exam, and it became more and more popular.
When Qingyin heard this rumor from her younger sister after finishing her exams, her expression was indescribable.
Is it acceptable for you candidates to be so lustful in such an important examination as the imperial examination?
Faced with Qingyin's doubts, Luo Miaoqing understood perfectly: "Big brother, you underestimate your looks too much, don't you? Besides, not everyone can pass the exam. Many people are destined to fail, and they have time. In addition, exams are a high-pressure environment. If you don't find something interesting, you'll be bored to death."
Qingyin: "Is that so?" He turned to look at his second brother.
Luo Jiancang nodded in deep agreement. His older brother's face was simply a miracle!
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Bailu Academy (I couldn't come up with a name, so I borrowed the name from a novel I read before (??ω??)), is the academy where Luo Jiancang is studying.
It was an academy that brought together princes and nobles from all walks of life. Studying at this academy was not only for the teachers there, but also for the vast network of connections hidden within.
"Hey! Have you heard?" Xu Yan is the illegitimate son of the Minister of Rites in the capital. He is mediocre in his studies, so his father forced him to attend this academy. He is average in his studies, but he is extremely intelligent and has a wide circle of friends.
He had a son who was more academically gifted than him. Because of his mother's nagging, he simply came to the academy early. Anyway, as long as the academy paid, he could live in a house. As the son of a high-ranking official, he couldn't possibly be short of money for housing.
There are quite a few people like him who have returned to the academy for various reasons, and Gao Chenyi is one of them.
The acquaintance between Gao Chenyi, who has a volatile temper, and Xu Yan was completely accidental. Once, Xu Yan was shopping when a pickpocket stole her purse. She shouted loudly, and Gao Chenyi, who was angry at the time, grabbed the pickpocket and kicked him a few times, and Xu Yan's purse was returned to her.
Therefore, in Xu Yan's mind, Gao Chenyi had a strong hero filter. No matter how much she praised him, she never flattered him. With Xu Yan's persistent praise, Gao Chenyi and Xu Yan's relationship gradually improved.
During this time, he went out to play with Cong Yu every day, and his father scolded him for wasting his time on frivolous pursuits. He deliberately hid away. Because of the separation from his sweetheart and his father's influence, Gao Chenyi's face looked very gloomy: "What's wrong?"
Xu Yan, who could hear this, was not afraid at all. After all, he would have been suspicious if the tall young master hadn't been gloomy in ten days. He boldly approached and asked in a suspenseful tone, "Have you heard that a great beauty has emerged from this year's children's examination?"
Upon hearing his words, a square-faced man standing behind him couldn't help but light up. Clearly, he also enjoyed such gossip. "Is it about the recent exam? My cousin's cousin's nephew took the exam, and he said this young master is extremely handsome."
Someone responded, clearly showing Xu Yan's stronger desire to share. He nodded enthusiastically, raising an eyebrow, "Right? I've inquired about many of the students I saw this time, and not a single one of them put him down. I wonder how good-looking he is in person, and whether he's better looking than, cough cough, those other students?"
The scholar nodded knowingly and sighed, "I hope this young master does well in his studies and will come to our academy to meet him in person."
The two chatted more and more happily, and others who heard something interesting joined in.
Bailu Academy also has requirements: students must be at least Xiucai (a scholar who passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations); otherwise, it is impossible to get anyone in.
Having understood the information Xu Yan had given him, Gao Chenyi's eyes grew increasingly impatient. "The preliminary examination, for a boy?"
Upon hearing the young master from a wealthy family speak, Xu Yan was the first to eagerly reply, "Of course, he is one of this year's examinees."
"Ha, a man, what kind of great beauty is she? Getting married?" Gao Chenyi said sarcastically, his voice becoming increasingly piercing amidst the surrounding voices.
These words were, in fact, an insult to the examinee, but none of the people present would risk offending the only legitimate son of a general's family for the sake of an examinee who had not yet passed the imperial examinations. The scene fell silent.
At that moment, Gao Chenyi had no idea that these words would haunt him for the rest of his life.
Because of Gao Chenyi's words, Xu Yan and the others lost interest in talking about the previous topic. However, Xu Yan was quick-witted and found another topic to talk about, so the situation was not too awkward, but the atmosphere was obviously not as good as before.
Others had also heard a little about it, but in the eyes of these proud and wealthy people, a pretty boy who "might" rely on his looks was not enough to attract their attention.
Half a month later, the government posted the final list, and without a doubt, Qingyin ranked first, the top candidate in the county examination.
This has also brought people's attention back to the area.
Beauty is the first trigger, but beauty plus ability is undoubtedly the ultimate trump card.
This also made many people remember the name Luo Qingzhang. Even those who had previously talked about his appearance dared not be so presumptuous anymore. After all, he was capable and talented. What if you fell into his hands if he became a high-ranking official in the future?
While the outside world was turbulent and stormy, everything within the Ningyuan Earl's Mansion was peaceful and prosperous.
He routinely assigns homework and tests to his two children, while he leisurely reads storybooks on the side.
The servant Chen Bu's voice came from beside him, "The young master has bought the milk tea and fried chicken that are currently popular."
Three fragrant, piping hot dishes were placed on the table. Qingyin took one and slowly began to enjoy it. Recently, the transmigrated female protagonist had put a lot of effort into opening the shop. He felt that the thing this female protagonist did most to benefit the world was to bring delicious food. Drinking milk tea and munching on fried chicken, Qingyin exuded an elegant air. She squinted her eyes in enjoyment and looked at the two people below who were drooling: "What are you looking at? You can eat after you finish the exam."
Half an hour later, the two children, who had been given the treat, were happily munching on the delicious food they had received.
The little girl smiled, her eyes crinkling: "I don't know which family invented this delicious food, it's so good! Especially the milk tea, it's sweet but not cloying, mmm, so delicious!"
Qingyin chuckled. Oh well, she decided not to tell the little girl that this was a shop opened by her former love rival, lest the little girl choke on her food.
The commotion caused by the two masters of the Ningyuan Earl's Mansion also aroused the curiosity of some people.
Lin Congyu was one of them. Holding her face, which had become quite rounder recently due to milk tea and fried chicken, she asked the composed Qin Shaohuai, "Shaohuai, what do you think Jian Cang has been busy with? Why hasn't he gone out for so long?"
Qin Shaohuai, who was holding the book and reading, froze, his deep-set eyes narrowing slightly. "His older brother recently topped the imperial examination, so he's probably celebrating?"
"Brother Jian Cang? I wonder what kind of person he is?"
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