County government office.
The sound of a gong marks the end of the scientific expedition.
The bailiffs came forward to collect the papers, and then Zhao Lin stood up and stretched his body gently.
Fortunately, I have been taking medicine to regulate my body these days, and practicing martial arts, so my health has improved a lot.
Taking exams is physical work, not only in the past life but also in this life.
This county test only takes two hours, which is nothing.
Later, there were the provincial and metropolitan examinations, which lasted for several days. During this period, I was not allowed to go out and could only stay in a small cubicle to eat the food I brought with me and go to the toilet in there. That was really torture.
During every scientific expedition, someone fainted and had to be carried out.
Many people lose not because of their poor literary talent, but because of their physical condition.
After leaving the county government office, Zhang Dashan was still waiting. He hurried forward and asked nervously, "Brother Lin, are you sure?"
Zhao Lin smiled and said, "Of course I hope to win, but whether I'm sure of it or not depends on the final result."
Zhao Lin saw that the examinees around him were talking in groups of three or five in low voices, and some were walking towards him to ask about the situation, so he pulled Zhang Dashan and said, "Let's go back first."
After returning home, Zhao Lin continued to study during the day and practice martial arts at night without slacking off.
…
Zhenbei Marquis Mansion.
When Zhao Mingya returned home, she told Zhao Lin about his participation in the imperial examination.
Han Yuehua was furious when she heard this: "How dare that rebellious son make such a big decision on such a big matter as taking the imperial examination?"
Zhao Mingyu echoed, "That's right. At least we should report this to our parents first and ask them to make the decision on whether to take the exam and when. You actually made the decision on your own, showing no regard for them at all."
Although Zhao Jingzhou didn't say anything, he looked displeased.
Han Yuehua continued angrily, "Besides, with that rebellious son's level, how could he be qualified to take the imperial examination?"
"He's not going there for scientific research, he's going there to embarrass us."
"Mingya, why didn't you stop him?"
Zhao Mingya hurriedly explained: "Qing'er was here at the time, how could I dare let her know that Zhao Lin was from our mansion."
"The daughter of Minister Fu? That's true." Han Yuehua piqued. "I heard Miss Fu is both talented and beautiful, with excellent character. She's only a year older than Chen Han, and she's still unengaged. If she could become Chen Han's fiancée, it would be a great help to him. It's a shame Fu Chengwang could just take Chen Han as his apprentice. They'd develop a crush over time, and we wouldn't have to worry about them."
Then he blamed Zhao Mingya: "Letting you interact more with Miss Fu is just providing convenience for Chen Han. It's really useless."
Zhao Jingzhou said calmly, "That old bastard Fu Chengwang is so proud of his reputation that he refuses to accept any disciple. Sooner or later, he'll regret it."
Zhao Mingya said proudly: "That's not necessarily true."
Everyone looked at Zhao Mingya.
Zhao Mingya said, "I made a bet with Qing'er using the night-shining pearl awarded by the palace. If Zhao Lin can win three prizes in a row, the pearl will belong to her. If not, she will persuade Minister Fu to accept Chen Han as his apprentice."
"real?"
Han Yuehua smiled happily: "You are such a good daughter to my mother. That rebellious son will definitely not get the first place in the three cases. The old man has decided to accept this apprentice."
Zhao Mingyu laughed and said, "There are more than three first places. If he can get first place in one case, he will win."
Everyone in the Zhao family was very happy.
Fu Liqing's father is the Minister of Rites and has a high reputation among the literati. If Zhao Chenhan could become his disciple, it would be of great benefit to him.
But precisely because of this, Fu Chengwang was unwilling to accept disciples casually.
"When it's done, let Chen Han thank you properly!"
Han Yuehua said to Zhao Mingya.
Zhao Mingya smiled and said, "I also want to thank Zhao Lin."
Several people laughed, even Zhao Jingzhou, who had always been serious, smiled.
…
There were few people taking the county examination, less than a thousand, so the papers were marked very quickly, and all of them were finished in just two days.
Announcement day.
The entrance to the county government office was packed with people, and even the nearby restaurants were full of people.
Many candidates and their families are here, waiting anxiously.
Although Zhao Lin and Zhang Dashan arrived not too late, there was no room left in the restaurant, so they could only stand in the shade of the trees and wait.
Fu Liqing and Zhao Mingya in the private room upstairs saw him at a glance.
"Now that Young Master Zhao is here, he will definitely be the first to win the case!" said Fu Liqing.
Zhao Mingya asked in confusion: "How can you believe him?"
Fu Liqing said mysteriously: "You will know later."
The person who said that a mountain is famous not because of its height but because of the immortals who live there, and who wrote the poem "Ode to the Willow", could he be an ordinary person?
Zhao Mingya shook her head and said, "You're going to miscalculate this time. Don't forget what you promised me."
"Of course not." Fu Liqing asked curiously. "Then Zhao Chenhan is just your adopted son, is he so attentive?"
Zhao Mingya's expression changed slightly, and she said, "Although he is an adopted son, we treat him as our own, and the Marquis' Mansion will be handed over to him in the future."
Fu Liqing shook his head slightly.
Nowadays, even biological sons are not necessarily good, let alone adopted sons.
Zhao Mingya suddenly said, "The results are about to be announced."
The yamen runners began to announce the results with drums and gongs.
When the exam results are announced and the names of the successful candidates are read out loud, it is called "announcing the list".
Then, under the protection of several yamen runners, the chief clerk of the county yamen, similar to the current county office director, came out carrying a wooden plate.
The chief clerk glanced around, cleared his throat, and, with countless people watching, read out: "In the 23rd year of Chengping's reign, the first place in the Kaiyang County examination was... Zhao Lin from the outer city!"
Wow...
The crowd was in an uproar.
Countless eyes looked towards Zhao Lin from all directions.
"Ah, Brother Lin, you've won! You're the top scorer in the county!"
Zhang Dashan shouted immediately.
"Oh my god, he's worthy of being the author of Ode to the Willow. He's the top scorer in the county exam, and he's sure to pass the exam!"
"I've already said that he's the top candidate in the county, and some people still don't believe me!"
"I wonder if he can succeed in three cases in a row!"
Voices of surprise and envy were heard on the streets and in the restaurants.
Although Zhao Lin was confident, he breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that he had indeed passed the exam with first place. He clasped his fists to the people around him, then pulled Zhang Dashan and ran away quickly.
“Damn it!”
Zhao Mingya's face turned pale. If she hadn't cared about her image, she would have thrown the teacup on the spot.
Fu Liqing smiled and said, "How is it, Qing'er? I'm right, aren't I? Young Master Zhao is a man of great talent. A mere first place in a case is easy for him to capture."
"Hmph! Don't get too complacent yet. There are still two more to come. Let's wait until he gets them all."
Zhao Mingya snorted coldly.
Fu Liqing didn't care at all: "Put the night pearl away, I will need it later."
Zhao Mingyu left angrily.
Return to the mansion.
really.
Han Yuehua was extremely angry when she heard the news.
He smashed the cup on the spot.
"This rebellious son can also get the first place in the exam? Are all the candidates in the exam good-for-nothing?"
"Check! Did he cheat? Otherwise, how could he get the top spot?"
"Oh, right, he has a good relationship with Miss Fu. Did Miss Fu help him find out about the exam questions? Otherwise, how could she be so sure that he would get the first place?"
"Investigate! We must investigate! We must get to the bottom of it and show no leniency!"
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