Chapter 094 Palace

Examination There was still more than half a month before the results were released after the exam. Yuan Ming was completely free and stayed at home every day, accompanying Ji Qingyue and taking care of the two children.

After Yuan Ming came back, Ji Qingyue felt relieved and no longer anxious to leave the confinement period. She lay obediently on the soft couch.

As for the names of the two children, Yuan Ming held the dictionary day and night, and finally thought of them on the day Ji Qingyue left the confinement period.

"Yuan Su, Yuan Xiao..." Ji Qingyue looked at the names on the paper and read them out.

Yuan Ming was very satisfied with the two names and explained, "The boy is named Su, because I hope he is happy and carefree and can sleep peacefully every night. The boy is named Xiao, because I hope he can soar into the sky and do something in the future."

Hearing him say this, Ji Qingyue nodded and said, "Not bad, it's a good name."

Just like that, the names of the two children were decided.

Ji Qingyue was out of confinement and was eager to go out for some fresh air. The spring scenery was getting stronger and it was getting warmer, so Yuan Ming didn't hold him back.

Finally, the family came to the foot of the mountain outside the town.

There is a mountain that is neither high nor low. It has no specific name, so everyone calls it Shifang Mountain. The mountain is lush with vegetation and there is a temple with a long history, so people in the town like to come here for outings.

Yuan Ming took the old and the young and did not go hiking, but came directly to the grass at the foot of the mountain.

He spread a soft blanket and put the two children on it.

Seeing the outside world for the first time, the two children were very excited, dancing and babbling.

Ji Qingyue was also very happy, lying down and exhaling a lot of foul air.

"I'm so suffocated at home."

Yuan Ming smiled: "Thank you for your hard work, Qingqing."

The two looked at each other, and the ambiguous factor flowed between their eyes.

Cao brought a bottle of milk and fed the children while the goat milk in it was still hot.

Yuan Ming and Ji Qingyue lay together with their heads touching, their bodies slightly bent, and the two children crawled around in the open space in the middle.

Yuan Ming's eyes were slightly moist, and he put his hands on his eyes to block them.

The results of the imperial examination came out. This time, before Yuan Ming could even leave the house, he was blocked by a group of people at home.

The town governor came in person, and the yamen runners behind him were all wearing red and holding wedding plaques in their hands. Those who didn't know would think someone was getting married.

"The first place in the imperial examination!" The town governor's face flushed with excitement, "You are the first junior third place since the founding of the country. When it comes to the palace examination, if nothing unexpected happens, the emperor will definitely choose you as the first place."

He paused and patted Yuan Ming on the shoulder: "When I first met you, I felt that you were extraordinary and not an ordinary person, but I didn't expect you to rise so quickly."

Yuan Ming said: "No matter what, I will never forget the town governor's kindness."

Hearing this, the smile on the town governor's face widened, and the look in his eyes when he looked at him became more gentle.

The palace examination was just three months away. This time, Yuan Ming planned to take Ji Qingyue with him, so he had to leave early.

After hearing his plan, Cao was silent for a long time.

After dinner, Yuan Ming came to Cao's room.

"My son is so outstanding." Cao's eyes were filled with tears: "In fact, I have long stopped hating him. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have such a good son. Now I have two grandsons. I have no regrets in my death."

Yuan Ming hugged her: "Mother, I will definitely get back what he owes you."

Cao disagreed a little: "The officialdom is complicated and people's hearts are hard to discern. Even if you get the top prize, you have to start from scratch. That person is the prime minister. Don't do stupid things. Think about Yue Ge'er and Xueqiu Huzi."

Yuan Ming assured him: "Don't worry, I know the importance."

Finding a day with good weather, Yuan Ming took Ji Qingyue and the two children on the road to Beijing.

Mrs. Cao stood in front of the vermilion gate and watched for a long time, until they disappeared from her sight, and she did not come back to her senses for a long time.

The neighbor lady shouted, "Don't be sad, your children are promising, and they will come back to pick you up one day." Mrs.

Cao was stunned, and then she smiled. She believed that day would come.

Yuan Ming's journey was not easy. As time went by, the two children became more and more lively and active. It was not realistic to stay in the carriage all day, and they had to go out for fresh air from time to time.

The mountains were high and the waters were long, and they had to worry about being robbed, which was uneasy both physically and mentally.

It took Yuan Ming two full months to complete a one-month journey. When he moved into the inn, the first thing Yuan Ming did was to sleep.

After sleeping heavily for a whole day, he finally felt that he was alive.

Ji Qingyue stayed in the room to look after the children, while Yuan Ming went out to rent a house.

This time Zhao Yucheng did not accompany him. Zhao Yucheng passed the provincial examination but his results were slightly inferior, and he did not qualify for the palace examination.

However, Zhao Yucheng was not discouraged, on the contrary, he was particularly satisfied.

He is now a judge, which has surpassed the garrison commander, and his status in the family has been visibly improved.

Moreover, Zhao Yucheng did not want to continue to take higher exams in a short time. When Yuan Ming went to find him, he said that he wanted to be a small official first.

Everyone has their own aspirations, and Yuan Ming did not force them. The two recalled the days when they studied and took exams together, and there was still some sighing.

The prices in the capital are incomparable to those in the counties. Fortunately, Yuan Ming still has some savings. Thinking about his future plans, he simply bought a yard in the suburbs of Beijing.

After giving birth to the child, Ji Qingyue wanted to continue making incense. Not only did she need a large workshop, but she also had to live in a quieter place. After seeing this yard, she was satisfied.

So, Yuan Ming found a broker to sign the contract. After getting the title deed, Yuan Ming was in a trance for a moment. How much did he pay in his last life to buy a small house in the suburbs of Beijing?

He seemed to remember it clearly.

Seeing that he had been staring at the title deed, Ji Qingyue suddenly thought of something and took out a banknote from his sleeve.

One thousand taels, Yuan Ming was stunned.

"I have exchanged my father's dowry and my brother's salary into banknotes. I still have a lot of money. Don't worry, my husband."

Ji Qingyue's beautiful eyes stared at him.

Yuan Ming's heart warmed and he took the banknotes: "Okay, I will rely on you to support the family in the future. I am willing to take care of the children at home."

Ji Qingyue patted his mouth: "Don't talk nonsense."

The two of them laughed and the two children in the room occasionally cried out, forming a picture called home in the dusk.

The palace examination was the most flexible, and coupled with the pressure of meeting the emperor, Yuan Ming stood outside the hall and deeply felt the strong anxiety emanating from the people around him.

Not long after, a dull bell rang, followed by the sharp voice of the imperial physician.

"The auspicious time has arrived, candidates enter the hall."

The door of the Golden Palace slowly opened, and the already panicked and anxious candidates lowered their heads, moving carefully and respectfully, for fear of making any sound.

Standing in front of the desk, the emperor is here.

A group of people knelt down hurriedly and shouted long live the emperor.

"Stand up."

The exam began. The emperor walked around the hall. Yuan Ming noticed with his sharp eyes that everyone around him tensed up and quietly wiped their sweat.

Yuan Ming raised his head and glanced at the emperor.

Having served in the imperial court for decades in his previous life, he knew that serving the emperor was like serving a tiger. This emperor was extremely majestic and moody. He never knew whether the person who was smiling the moment before might chop off someone else's head the next moment.

Therefore, Yuan Ming only took a glance and quickly looked away, focusing his attention on the test paper.

When he finished writing a big question and moved his wrist slightly, he realized that the emperor had been standing behind him without knowing when, and he didn't know how long he had been standing there.

The unnatural look on Yuan Ming's face quickly passed, and he pretended that he had noticed nothing, and continued to look at the next question with full concentration. It was not