Chapter 183 When the names are on the list

Immediately afterwards, there was another clear and pleasant sound of gongs, like the sound of nature, announcing the arrival of the glorious moment. The official of the Ministry of Rites had a loud voice, and he began to call out the names one by one. Behind each name was a period of hard study.

The students whose names were called out were ecstatic, and their friends around them kept congratulating them. There were also powerful people from various families who looked at the list and saw if the people on the list were suitable. They wrote down the names and waited for the next time. There were also some who wanted to find a husband for their daughters from the list, so they sent many servants to be active under the list. When they saw which student was called out, they would stare at him with burning eyes. If he was handsome, they would ask if he was married. If not, they would take him back to show him to the master of the family.

For a moment, the crowds outside the Gongyuan were bustling with activity. The officials from the Ministry of Rites continued to sing. When the three words "Sheng Changbai" were clearly sung, the whole Sheng family was instantly excited, and their joy was beyond

words. Minglan and Rulan hurried forward to congratulate Changbai, and the servants and maids also cheered loudly, saying auspicious words one after another. The whole scene was filled with indescribable happiness and pride. Changbai's smile was like the warm spring sun, warm and brilliant. This was the moment when he was named on the list of successful candidates!

Although Changfeng was also sincerely happy for his brother, he didn't hear his own name for a long time, and he couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart, looking forward to his own name being sung. Changbai noticed his emotions and patted his shoulder gently, his eyes full of encouragement, which made Changfeng calm down a little.

Just when everyone was immersed in Changbai's joy, Qi Heng's name was sung, which attracted everyone's attention. Minglan's face was blooming with a smile more gorgeous than spring flowers, and her eyes were locked on Qi Heng. Qi Heng was also very happy when he heard his name, and he looked at Minglan at the first time. The two smiled at each other, and the affection and joy were intertwined. There was no need for words, everything was self-evident.

This scene quietly fell into the eyes of Huang Fuxiang not far away. She felt mixed emotions in her heart, and jealousy gnawed at her heart like a poisonous snake, making her almost bite her silver teeth.

He was happy for his son, knowing how much effort his son had put in. He could finally get what he wanted. Without waiting for

Qi Heng's instructions, he ran to report the good news to Princess Pingning and Duke Qi, wanting to spread the joy to the Qi family as soon as possible. Qi Heng walked slowly towards the Sheng family, with a hint of urgency in his steps, wanting to express his gratitude to the Sheng family in person, and even more wanting to get a closer look at Minglan at this moment.

As Qi Heng was walking over, the officials from the Ministry of Rites had already called out the last name. Chang Feng's heart was already filled with gloom. He secretly thought that he might fail in this imperial examination. Others had already thought of words of comfort. However, fate took a clever turn at this moment. The last clear and loud call of "Sheng Chang Feng" was like the first light of dawn, instantly illuminating Chang Feng's world.

When he first heard his name, Chang Feng was in a trance. He stood there in a daze, with a flash of disbelief in his eyes. He couldn't believe his ears until Qi Heng and Chang Bai came forward, wrapped their strong arms around him tightly, and cheered for him. Then he suddenly woke up, "I won! I won!"

Chang Feng was ecstatic, and several friends happily congratulated each other. The Sheng family was even more overjoyed. Both of their sons were on the list. This was really a great joy. Ru Lan was so excited that she couldn't help but scream from her throat. Ming Lan smiled at everyone's unstoppable smiles and laughed with everyone.

On the other side of this joy, Huang Fuxiang's face was terribly gloomy. She clenched her fists tightly, her nails almost digging into her palms, but the pain was far less than the disappointment and anger in her heart. She turned to look at her brother Huang Ruixiang, her eyes full of questioning and unwillingness. "Didn't you swear that you would pass the exam this time? You have already taken the exam once, and the increase in the number of candidates this year has increased your chances of success. You said it was foolproof. But why is your name not on the list?"

Huang Ruixiang was already depressed because of failing the exam. Seeing that his sister not only did not understand him, but also blamed him, he became even more irritated. His already unhappy mood became even more unhappy. Every word was like a sharp knife, cutting into Huang Fuxiang's heart.

"Do you think that the Spring Examination is an easy thing? I think I answered well, but others answered better than me. What can I do? Besides, the imperial examination is not my only way out. With the help of my family, I can also enter the official career. But

you insisted on instigating me to persuade my grandfather, grandmother and father to let me embark on this road of imperial examination, but the result made me lose face twice. Don't think I don't know why you urged me to participate in the imperial examination. Imperial Examination, you are going to accompany me to look at the list again today. Aren't you attracted to Qi Heng? Do you want to take this opportunity to get close to Qi Heng?

The Princess of the Protectorate is superior to you in terms of beauty, talent and status. What can you compare with her? Instead of wasting your breath here to persuade me to be diligent and motivated, it is better to give up that unrealistic idea as soon as possible! "After saying that, Huang Ruixiang left with the servant without looking back, and no longer paid attention to this sister.

Huang Fuxiang's chest rose and fell. She was stabbed by her brother's words and felt heartbroken. She felt an unprecedented humiliation and frustration. She suddenly grabbed the hand of a maid beside her and pinched it with all her strength, as if to vent all her dissatisfaction and resentment. The maid cried out in pain. Huang Fuxiang walked over fiercely with a warning look. Facing Huang Fuxiang's harsh eyes and cold warning, the maid could only swallow the pain back into her stomach, thinking about Huang Fuxiang's tricks and the lives of her family members. Tears rolled in her eyes but she dared not let them fall. It was not until Huang Fuxiang's anger subsided a little that she was freed, but a shocking scar was left on her arm.

Huang Fuxiang looked at the scar without any guilt or pity in her heart. Huang Fuxiang thought about how her useless brother dared to say such words to her, and she hated her brother in her heart. She

looked at Minglan and Qiheng again, her eyes seemed to be poisoned, which made people shudder. At this moment, she seemed to have transformed into an enraged beast, vowing to find a chance to take revenge on those who she believed "took everything from her". And the flame of revenge burned more and more fiercely in her heart, almost devouring her completely.

Huang Fuxiang did not stay long after today's failure, and left in a huff with her maids and servants.

Over at the Sheng family, two new brides were born, and people familiar with the Sheng family came to congratulate them. Many people even secretly inquired about the marriage of Changbai and Changfeng. The Sheng family was surrounded by this enthusiasm and almost couldn't breathe. They hurriedly ordered the servants to clear the way and go back home. Qi Heng also followed the crowd of Sheng family members and walked towards his own carriage.