April is coming quietly, and countless students are obsessed with news about the imperial examination.
However, the government did not make it clear, only saying that the results would be released in mid-to-early April.
So starting from the first day of April, people were guarding the gate of the Imperial Examination Hall to get first-hand information.
The confident students studied hard and prepared for the palace examination.
Those who performed poorly did not leave, hoping for a miracle.
And so, it was mid-April.
Chi Xingyue was taking a walk at home when he suddenly heard that the results of the Imperial Examination had been posted.
She was so frightened that her heart skipped a beat and even her stomach lurched.
He hurriedly asked, "Is the news reliable?"
"It's reliable. It was spread by a little beggar near the Imperial Examination Hall.
Brother Ling has already sent people over to get information, but we got the news too late, so I'm afraid we won't be able to get to the front."
Chi Xingyue nodded, not surprised.
She stroked her belly gently and asked someone to check it out. Although she seemed calm, she was actually quite anxious.
Although everything is determined by fate, I am still worried about Ling Jiheng's grades.
Others were also pacing around the room.
The old lady asked people to prepare wedding money and firecrackers, but she had no intention of taking them out.
I was afraid that my two grandsons and one grandson-in-law would fail the exam and be ridiculed for overestimating their abilities.
In this way, a group of people waited and waited, until noon, but no news came.
Even Ling Jiheng in the academy is the same.
Dean Wen had just started explaining yesterday's lessons when someone said that the results would be released today.
Changhe Academy is different from the Ling family. It has some connections in the palace and received the news before the list was released.
But I don’t know who passed the exam and who didn’t.
It was the first imperial examination of the Zhou Dynasty, and the Emperor of Zhou was watching it very closely.
Anyone who commits favoritism or fraud will be executed along with his entire clan, and will not be allowed to plead for mercy.
No one dares to pluck the hair from a tiger's head, and no one dares to touch the head of Tai Sui.
After sealing, transcribing, proofreading, marking and filling out the list, the results were finally announced on this day.
Dean Wen wanted to take the students to wait in front of the Imperial Examination Hall, but if he could get the news, others could get it too.
It’s possible that the place will be packed with people before you even get there.
It’s better to wait in the academy to avoid being squeezed by others.
However, no one was in the mood to attend class except Ling Jiheng.
It's not that he has an idea in mind, but he feels that worrying is useless.
What's more, the pressure on me is really not as great as others. Even if I fail the exam, I don't have the pressure to survive, and I won't be looked down upon by my family.
His calm expression stood out among a group of anxious students, and by chance, he was noticed by Dean Wen.
Dean Wen had always admired this talented student, and seeing how calm he was, he wanted to take him in as his last disciple.
But it was too late, and neither was it appropriate. If I got too close to the students, I would be suspected of forming a clique.
He suffered this loss in the previous dynasty, but he dared not do it again now.
In this way, a group of people waited and waited, and finally got the news.
"Win, win, Ling Jiheng won this year's membership!"
Everyone: “…”
Everyone was stunned and envious, but only Ling Jiheng put down his book and was not in the right state of mind.
He glanced at everyone in confusion, wondering what was going on, wasn't it quite lively just now?
"Oh my god, Yan Qing, you are so calm! Even the members can't move your heart?"
Ling Jiheng frowned, looking puzzled.
Just as he was about to ask something, Ling Jiyi and Huang Minbo rushed in, along with Fang Qian, and the brothers Yu Yanqing and Yu Yanlang.
Several people looked at Ling Jiheng with envy and admiration: "Brother, you are so awesome! You actually got first place in the exam!"
Ling Jiheng was so shocked by the news that he stood there in a daze for several seconds.
After a moment, he came back to his senses: "You guys, are you serious?"
The Great Zhou Dynasty was full of talented people, and he didn't think he had the ability to take first place.
Unexpectedly, everyone nodded in unison, and at this time, the official who brought the good news also arrived.
The sound of gongs and drums was so lively.
Dean Wen stroked his goatee and walked in front, wanting to know how many people from the academy were on the list.
Ling Jiheng asked Jinbao to go back quickly to prepare the red envelopes so as not to spoil everyone's fun on such a happy day.
Jin Bao raised his eyebrows proudly: "Master, I have been carrying red envelopes for more than half a month. Don't worry, I won't lose face for you!"
Ling Jiheng was amused by him and asked, "Are you so confident in me?"
Jin Bao nodded: "That's right! Who am I, Jin Bao? People call me the Fiery Eyes and the Golden Pupils! How could the master I choose be mediocre?"
In fact, it is a habit to be prepared.
Regardless of whether Ling Jiheng can get a ranking or not, everything must be prepared.
He even pocketed the red envelopes from Ling Jiyi and Huang Minbo, fearing any emergencies.
Look, it’s being used now. How foresighted!
The group didn't walk far before arriving at the entrance of the academy.
And this place is already crowded with neighbors who come to join in the fun.
The yamen runner respectfully announced the good news to everyone, and then presented the "identity certificates" of the students of Changhe Academy with both hands.
Jinbao was the first to present the red envelopes, and the other tribute students also took the purses from the servants.
The yamen runners made a lot of money and said a long list of auspicious words before going to other academies to report the good news.
Changhe Academy won a great victory, occupying 26 seats out of more than 400 tribute students, which was quite glorious.
Unfortunately, Ling Jiyi and Huang Minbo failed to make the cut. They smiled and congratulated Ling Jiheng, but could not hide the disappointment in their eyes.
Ling Jiheng patted their shoulders but did not offer any comfort.
He is still confused and needs to sort things out.
There were all kinds of people in the academy, but the Ling family was decorated with lights and colors.
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