Just when Wangjiang Tower was in chaos and a stampede was about to occur, someone came with good news, beating a gong and holding a big red flower.
"Excuse me, who is Ling Jiheng?"
Ling Jiheng raised his right hand in confusion.
Wen Jingyan's heart trembled, and he walked to Ling Jiheng tremblingly.
"This young man..." Before he could ask, the person took out a red list.
"Congratulations, Master Ling, for taking first place in the provincial examination. I wish you a bright future."
Ling Jiheng blinked, somewhat incredulous.
It was only when Ling Jiyi, who was standing next to him, bumped into him that he gradually came back to his senses.
He took the document that symbolized his status with a smile and invited a few people to have tea in the building.
Jin Bao took out a red envelope at the right moment and said, "Thank you all for coming to share the good news. You've worked so hard!"
The visitor accepted the red envelope, did not leave in a hurry, and did not go into the building to sit down.
Instead, he continued to announce the good news: "Excuse me, who is Mr. Lu Quanlin?"
"Who is Mr. Song Futao?"
"Who is..."
Wen Jingyan touched his beard and felt that he was hallucinating.
In all his years of life, he has never seen anyone announce good news, but they all come together to do so.
No matter how powerful Changhe Academy is, it wouldn't be able to get so many results at once.
This made him panic!
"Congratulations to Ling Jiyi and Master Huang Minbo!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Jinbao stuffed two more red envelopes into the hands of several people.
The visitor was surprised for a moment, then accepted it.
Get up and go somewhere else to continue reporting the good news.
Wangjiang Tower was quiet for a short moment, and then became lively again.
Those who passed the exam complimented each other, and those who failed comforted and encouraged each other.
The owner of Wangjiang Tower did not expect to welcome twenty-three scholars today.
This was a very explosive event in the history of Youzhou restaurants.
He immediately waved his hand and asked someone to serve his signature dishes, saying that he would treat all the students to a meal.
From now on, Wangjiang Tower has another name, called Juzi Tower.
From now on, anyone who takes part in the Autumn Examination must stay overnight in the Juzi Building to share in the good fortune.
Wen Jingyan looked at the high-spirited students with a gratified smile on his face.
When his eyes moved to Ling Jiheng, he paused, with a mixture of surprise and admiration.
"Yan Qing, could you please orally recite the essay you wrote during the provincial examination so that we can appreciate it?"
Ling Jiheng knew that his victory in first place was entirely accidental.
There are so many talented students in Changhe Academy, but he does not stand out among them.
I think the teacher was also surprised as to why he came out on top.
Ling Jiheng did not hide anything and repeated the article he wrote.
Wen Jingyan nodded as he listened, and finally commented: "Yan Qing's approach is very novel, and the countermeasures he proposed are very practical. It is a rare good article.
It's clear that he worked hard outside of class."
Ling Jiheng bowed and said, "I would also like to thank all the teachers for their teachings."
Wen Jingyan smiled, feeling a little regretful that he had not discovered this pearl before.
Now it seems that Ling Jiheng's knowledge may not be as solid as many people in Class A, but his insights are beyond the reach of many scholars.
Perhaps, in ten or eight years, those students in the ivory tower will become experienced and sophisticated, but what they lack most now is time.
Ling Jiheng, on the other hand, seemed to have experienced many vicissitudes of life, as if he had really seen the Yellow River burst its banks, and knew how to nip problems in the bud and turn the tide afterwards.
It’s like actually being on the border and understanding the military deployment of the country and the diplomacy of the two countries.
Although I have never been a monk, I know the similarities and differences between Buddhism and Confucianism, as well as their impact on society.
Although he had not read the palace classics, he knew the development and evolution of traditional etiquette and could explain its role in social order and values.
Although he had never been an official, he understood the emperor's politics and the emperor's heart.
Wen Jingyan didn't know Ling Jiheng's background in detail, but now he wanted to know.
Next door, in Zhu Guanlou, the old lady was so excited when she heard that both of her grandsons had passed the exam that she trembled all over.
Tears fell uncontrollably, and Chi Xingyue wiped them again and again, but still couldn't stop her tears.
Shu Muyun choked up and said, "Mother, the mansion is still waiting for you to go back and take charge of the situation!"
Only then did he calm the old lady down.
He hurriedly asked Yinbao to go out and scatter copper coins to celebrate with everyone for Ling Jiheng and Ling Jiyi.
There were a lot of people downstairs of Wangjiang Building. The old lady did this and people squeezed together, and she almost stepped on two children.
It was Ling Yi who was quick-witted and stepped forward to protect the man. Together with Ling San and the others, they took the initiative to maintain order and prevented any bitter consequences.
Because of the decision made by the dean of Changhe Academy, many old ladies did not stay at home, but went to nearby places to wait for news.
Seeing how the old lady acted, he also called people back to prepare the wedding money.
Coins were thrown out in waves, and those who came to watch the fun were overjoyed and said it was worth it.
Wen Jingyan originally wanted to stop them, but when he saw that Ling Yi and his companions were agile and in control of the situation, he didn't spoil the fun.
He asked about the essays of other candidates and gave comments on them on the spot, giving examples to those who failed and encouraged them to strive to be on the list in the next autumn examination.
Wangjiang Tower was noisy until mid-afternoon, when everyone gradually dispersed.
The reputation of Changhe Academy also spread throughout the country with this exam.
In the Zhou Dynasty, when the Imperial College had not yet been established, Changhe Academy became the highest institution of learning in the minds of students.
Many students come here just to have a bright future.
Of course, this is all later.
Ling Jiheng returned home reeking of alcohol and saw many carriages parked at the door.
Just when he was confused, Yinbao came over and whispered to him about the situation in the mansion.
It turned out that many people received the news that Ling Jiheng was the top scorer of this year's exam and came to visit him.
Among them, some came to make real friends, some were neighbors who came to congratulate them, and some were there to propose marriage to Ling Jiheng and Ling Jiyi.
The old lady declined politely, and Shu Muyun bluntly said that Ling Jiheng was already married, but it still couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of these people.
She said she wanted Jie Yuan to meet her daughter, maybe they would fall in love with each other.
“It’s okay to have a co-wife. If that doesn’t work out, let her be a concubine.
As a man, you should always marry a few caring women.
I heard that Master Jie Yuan has no children yet. My niece has a big butt and will definitely be able to give birth to a son or daughter for Master Jie Yuan."
Shu Muyun was very moved, but he didn't want to have a rift with Chi Xingyue because of the issues in the harem.
He brought up the Ling family rules in an attempt to make the other party give up the idea.
What he got was: "Rules are made by people. The ancestors of the Ling family must be worried when they see that their descendants are not abundant.
We are helping our ancestors solve their problems, and they won't blame us!"
Chi Xingyue was almost furious and wanted to argue with the other party, but Shu Muyun pulled the corner of his clothes.
He thought that this person was obviously prepared. If Chi Xingyue said something unpleasant, he would be accused of being arrogant and domineering, and unworthy of his position.
By then, her reputation will be ruined, and even if Ling Jiheng and her are still in love, her career will be affected.
Shu Muyun smiled wryly: "It's just a trivial matter, so please don't bother with it, Madam."
Then he turned around and asked the others, "Mrs. Chu is so virtuous, I wonder how many concubines Mr. Chu has at home, and are they all fertile?
Master Chu, you are so lucky to have such a virtuous wife like Mrs. Chu! "
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