Chapter 1: Three First Prizes and the Number One Scholar
Capital
Ever since Cui Hejin won first place in the imperial examinations, provincial examinations and metropolitan examinations, Madam Cui and Cui Qingci also came to the capital before the palace examination.
Until the Palace Examination Ceremony
That night, no one in the family slept.
After midnight, Cui Hejin put on his jinshi uniform and waited outside the Yun Kingdom Palace.
Many students were dressed neatly and waiting outside early.
This day is the grand ceremony of announcing the imperial examinations.
It is also a grand ceremony for students.
The emperor will enter the palace to witness it, and all civil and military officials must be present.
When the auspicious time arrives, firecrackers are set off and music is played.
Three people in the first class passed the imperial examination and became Jinshi, more than fifty people in the second class passed the imperial examination, and more than one hundred people in the third class passed the imperial examination.
When the music started, the official announcing the results shouted out, "The first place in the first class is Cui Hejin."
Sung three times.
All the officials and scholars present could hear it clearly.
Everyone couldn't help but look at the legendary Cui Zhuangyuan, the former Prince Cui.
Many people couldn't help but sigh in their hearts that this person is truly a man of both civil and military talents.
Who could have imagined that the once exiled Cui family would be able to revive, and that Mr. Cui would be able to become the top scholar in the imperial examination with his own knowledge.
He really relied on his real talent and knowledge to become the top scorer.
Moreover, he ranked among the top three, which makes people admire his talent and ability.
Especially her appearance and figure, which are truly as beautiful as orchids, jade trees, and bright moon.
It's the same clothes, but they look extra good on him.
The key point is that Mr. Cui has just reached the age of twenty, so his future is naturally limitless.
Some old officials and nobles in the court couldn't help but think that if they had known that Cui Hejin was so lucky and capable, they should not have ignored the Cui family when it was in trouble.
At least give a helping hand.
But when everyone learned that Cui Hejin had married a country girl, they felt a little better.
When Cui Hejin heard the word "top scholar", his expression was very calm.
Everyone thought he would be excited.
But he was very calm in his heart, and his mind was full of the image of his daughter Zhiluo.
My mind is filled with every detail from the moment I met Zhiluo until now.
There are many touching moments in my heart.
The reason why he chose to be a civil official and did not accept the emperor's re-granting of the title of Duke was to avoid holding military power again and being feared by the emperor.
Although Yun Luoxiao, as the emperor now, trusts them, what about the future crown prince and grandson?
Cui Hejin always has to think about the future.
In this way, the Wei family is a family of military generals, and it will not affect the Cui family if they take the path of civil officials.
Cui Hejin also had many regrets in his heart.
If nothing had happened to the Cui family back then, if the late emperor were still alive, he would never have allowed the Cui family and the Wei family to merge.
That was what the emperor feared most.
So when he was young, even though he had heard of the intelligent sixth daughter of the Wei family, he did not dare to have any thoughts about it.
I just heard some things about her and couldn't help but be amazed.
Who would have thought that she would become his wife today.
Cui Hejin felt grateful and satisfied.
Of course, the emperor could also directly appoint him as an official.
But that won't convince others.
Officials who passed the imperial examination would have a sense of dissatisfaction and disdain towards officials who did not pass the examination.
Therefore, Cui Hejin had to pass the exam step by step and convince everyone.
He wanted everyone to respect his wife, his Zhiluo.
He would get for Zhiluo what others had, and he would let Zhiluo have what others didn't have.
He wants to earn Zhiluo's life through his own efforts.
Cui Hejin wished he could give his heart to his wife.
It's just that he's not good at speaking.
After the announcer sang the results, Cui Hejin was awarded the title of top scorer.
Other newly-appointed Jinshi also had precious gauze.
After it was sung, a golden notice was posted outside the palace gate so that everyone could know about it.
All the successful candidates were extremely excited. This was the most glorious moment for them, and they felt like they had brought honor to their family.
Afterwards, Cui Hejin went into the colorful tent to change clothes.
It is the top scholar's uniform bestowed by the emperor.
There will be a parade soon.
The top scholar will be paraded through the streets wearing top scholar robes, and the second and third place scholars will also be paraded through the streets later, but they will still be wearing Jinshi robes.
The treatment of the top scholar is unique and is also intended to inspire students all over the world.
When Cui Hejin came out wearing the top scholar's uniform, everyone was once again amazed by his appearance and temperament.
The runner-up sighed, "I guess many people will throw flowers at the champion Cui today."
They could all imagine that scene.
Cui Hejin said seriously, "I already have a wife at home, and I will only accept flowers from my wife."
The second and third place winners as well as other Jinshi candidates all felt sour after hearing Cui Hejin's words.
It’s true, this top scholar was very strange. He was afraid that others didn’t know that he had a country wife.
And you have to treat it like a treasure.
They are also afraid of being misunderstood by others, so even a joke is not allowed.
He is very serious and looks like a henpecked husband.
Many people can't help but imagine the roar of a country shrew.
Probably because she was too aggressive, Cui Zhuangyuan didn't dare to do anything.
Everyone immediately looked at Cui Hejin with sympathy.
Cui Hejin doesn't care what others think. Only he knows that everything he does is to make his daughter Zhiluo happy.
He also didn't want to say anything that would cause misunderstanding and make his Zhiluo unhappy.
"Champion Cui is truly devoted and devoted."
"Yes, your wife must feel honored to marry you."
Cui Hejin said seriously: "No, it is my honor to marry my wife."
Some people can't stand it and feel like their teeth are about to fall out.
The more this happens, the more curious people become about this Hedong Lioness.
At this time, the people had already seen the contents of the golden list.
"Top Scholar Cui Hejin!"
"Isn't this the former Prince Cui?"
"He is indeed a man of both civil and military talents. Even after being exiled, he was able to pass the imperial examination and become the top scholar."
"The key is that she is still very young!"
"He ranked first in both the provincial and imperial examinations. For many years, our Yun Kingdom hasn't had a top scholar who ranked first in the three highest examinations."
“This is too amazing!”
The people were excited when they saw their names on the gold list.
Many families of successful candidates also checked their rankings on the gold list early in the morning.
There were also wealthy families who came specifically to wait for the results, hoping to find out which Jinshi were good enough to marry the girls of marriageable age in their families.
You must know that now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, he values these students who have passed the imperial examinations the most and plans to make use of them.
Because there are too many vacant official positions in Yun State now.
There are still many local official positions that are in need of people.
Moreover, after the previous war, many old noble families were affected and wanted to return to the center of power in this way.
Jiang Zhiluo had already booked a private room on the third floor of the restaurant with the best location.
Just waiting here to watch Cui Hejin, the top scholar, parade through the streets.
On this day, almost all the private rooms were booked.
The streets were packed with people from the capital.
People who have experienced war now have a new emperor on the throne and the world is at peace. It is rare for the common people to experience such a lively atmosphere, so they all come out to join in the fun and see the new top three scholars.
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