Some tribute students had complicated expressions when they saw Jiang Erlang.
It is extremely rare for someone like Jiang Erlang to pass the imperial examination and get second place at his age. Most of those who pass the examination are over 30 years old.
There are young people like this. Most of them come from good families and have been taught by good teachers since childhood. They are knowledgeable and capable. It is not an exaggeration to say that their fame and fortune are built on gold and silver.
Jiang Erlang wore neither gold nor jade, and while his elegance was evident, it was clear he came from a humble background. For a young man from a humble background to break free from the constraints of family background and pass the imperial examinations at such a young age, one could only say he was a genius, and his luck was second to none.
Before leaving, Jiang Boliang gave his home address to the tribute student named Fan Li. It wasn't that he wanted to find a relative for himself, but the people listed on this list would all become officials in the future. Some people would remain unknown throughout their lives, while others would rise to the top overnight. Having more friends means having more paths.
As soon as the three of them returned home in their carriage, people came to congratulate them one after another.
This time was different from when he passed the imperial examination. Many more people came to his house. In just one hour, the threshold was almost trampled down. The gifts brought by those who came to congratulate him were also very impressive.
Even though they had expected this, the family was still stunned by the sudden appearance of so many people. After entertaining them for a while, they realized that some people were not only coming for Jiang Erlang.
Many well-informed families wanted to get in touch with or climb up to the Marquis Xuanping's Mansion, but the gate of the Marquis Xuanping's Mansion was not open to anyone. The Jiang family had supported County Lady Mingyi for so many years and even lived in her house, so they were being targeted by some people.
He didn't dare to be too blatant before, but this time Jiang Erlang became a tribute student, which was a good opportunity.
There were too many people to tell them apart, so I had to accept them all.
After finally quieting down at night, the couple began to worry about the things piled up in the warehouse.
Jiang Erlang walked into the storeroom and said to the two of them, "Dad, Mom, don't worry too much. Since they chose today, just pretend they didn't know and treat it as an ordinary gift. Anyway, it's clearly written on the gift list. When there's a chance in the future, we can give those people gifts of equal value."
Jiang Boliang nodded. "It's good that you understand. Although the Marquis may have received the news, you should go to the Marquis' Mansion in person tomorrow to tell Miaomiao and his parents the good news."
Jiang Erlang twirled his fingers lightly, his eyes startled for a moment, then he quickly lowered them and said, "The palace examination is in April. I want to prepare well. Why not let Sister Wei go on my behalf?"
"I almost forgot." Jiang Boliang patted his forehead. "In that case, I'll let Sister Wei go. You prepare well."
"yes."
Coming out of the warehouse, Jiang Erlang, covered in watery moonlight, came to where he studied.
Only when he was alone did his eyes reveal a hint of loneliness. His feelings were not made clear, but from the conversation that day, both of them knew the inner meaning.
Although many days had passed, he still remembered that his heart felt as if someone was clutching it.
In fact, he didn't know when he stopped treating Shen Huaixu as his sister. He just called her "A Xu" whenever he wanted.
What attracted him was always the strong, confident, occasionally talkative and persistent Ah Xu, and nothing else. Unfortunately, she never told him her true origins, so he had no way to talk about it.
The dim candlelight flickered and swayed, illuminating the world for the person in the room who was shrouded in heavy gloom. It was faint, but it dispelled some of the heaviness.
The Jiang family was bustling for only one day, and the next day everything returned to normal.
The time of the palace examination is determined by the emperor. It is now the end of March. Even if it is scheduled for late April, it is not enough. After all, the palace examination requires an interview with the emperor, who has the highest status in the entire Jin Dynasty.
Shen Huaixu knew Jiang Erlang's ranking on the day the results were announced, so when Jiang Wei came over, she didn't show much surprise.
"Did you already know?" Shen Huaixu's reaction made Jiang Wei feel that she was not a 'good news bird' at all. She pouted and said, "You didn't see that even I stayed at home yesterday to help check. I was really busy!"
She smiled mysteriously and took out something with a sly smile, "But there is also a reward. Look what this is?"
Jiang Wei took out a rare item from the small cloth bag she brought with her and held it in front of Shen Huaixu.
Shen Huaixu was stunned, "This is..."
"A little Bodhi bag!" Jiang Wei narrowed her eyes and smiled. "It's just that this color is very rare. I've never seen a stone like this before."
Shen Huaixu took the stone from Jiang Wei's hand, raised it above his head and looked at it. The small Bodhi bag was white, not like jade, but transparent white, and the inside was very pure.
But for some reason, it is very colorful, as if the stone is glowing.
She looked and looked, but couldn't tell what material it was made of.
"Where did this come from?" she asked.
"Someone gave it to me yesterday. I forgot who it was. I liked it the moment I saw it. I begged my mother for a long time. Finally, she agreed to let me take it out after she said she wanted to show it to you."
At the end, Jiang Wei looked a little pitiful.
She is definitely not my mother's biological daughter.
"It's quite pretty, but also quite strange. I've only seen glowing pearls."
Jiang Wei shook her head. "This isn't a night-shining pearl. It doesn't glow at night. It's just a piece of stone."
Chen Huaixu shook the Bodhi bag and asked, "Do you want to play with it?"
"Don't they say that rare things are valuable? Even you, my little sister, have never seen this kind of stone. It must be very precious. Mother won't let me play with it." Jiang Wei grumbled dissatisfiedly.
She rolled her eyes and said, "Miaomiao, why don't you leave it here? I can take a look at it when I have nothing to do. If I give it to my mother, I won't even be able to look at it..."
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