Zhenbei Marquis Mansion.
Zhao Chenhan was so nervous that he couldn't even eat.
Zhao Mingzhu said softly, "Don't worry. With your ability and His Majesty's trust in Dad, the top spot will go to you."
"Yes, no one except you is worthy of being the top scholar." Zhao Mingya said casually.
In his heart, Zhao Chenhan felt extremely disgusted with the foolish Zhao Mingya, but on the surface he pretended to be touched: "Fifth sister, don't say that. Those who can participate in the palace examination are extraordinary, no worse than me."
Zhao Mingyue said: "No matter what, no one else has the qualifications like you."
Han Yuehua said, "Your sisters are right. You should just sit back and wait for your parade."
Zhao Chenhan smiled and said, "If I can become the top scholar, it will all be thanks to my parents and sisters. I will take you all with me in the parade."
Han Yuehua, Zhao Mingzhu and the others all laughed.
Han Yuehua smiled and said, "I appreciate your kindness. This is your own hard work and has nothing to do with me."
Zhao Mingya shouted, "I want to go with Chenhan."
Zhao Chenhan could hardly suppress the disgust in his heart.
I am the top scholar, so I can ride a horse and parade through the streets. Who are you? Do you think you are worthy?
Zhao Mingzhu criticized, "Don't make trouble. That's Chenhan's most glorious time, how can I bring you along?"
Zhao Mingya muttered, "I just want to go. Riding a horse in a parade through the streets would be so majestic."
Zhao Chenhan forced a smile and said, "Then let's go together. I'll ride on horseback with my fifth sister."
Zhao Mingya said happily, "It's settled."
At this time, Zhao Jingzhou came back.
Han Yuehua quickly asked, "Has Your Majesty chosen the top scholar?"
Zhao Jingzhou said, "The evaluation is out, and His Majesty said he was very satisfied with Chen Han's answer."
They all cheered.
Zhao Mingya said proudly, "I told you, the top scorer must be Chen Han, right?"
Han Yuehua said excitedly: "Quick, send invitations to each family and invite them to come and celebrate the emergence of a top scholar in our mansion."
Zhao Chenhan said modestly, "It hasn't been announced yet. What if it's not me? It won't be too late to invite me after it's announced."
Zhao Mingya said, "What difference does this make? It's a done deal. Can anyone really pull the nail out?"
Zhao Mingyue smiled and said, "It would be amazing if someone really had this ability."
Zhao Chenhan stopped trying to persuade him.
He also thought that since the emperor had said so, there would be no surprises.
Han Yuehua immediately wrote invitation letters to relatives and friends.
"Prince Yu's Mansion, Duke Ying's Mansion, Marquis Changning's Mansion, General Dingyuan's Mansion, Prince Gao's Mansion..."
…
"Why aren't you nervous at all?"
Seeing that Zhao Lin still had the leisure to plan what to do next, Sudi asked in surprise.
Zhao Lin smiled and said, "We've done our best and left the rest to fate. We've done everything we can. Whether or not we become a Jinshi is not up to us, so what's the point in being nervous?"
Without waiting for Sudi to say anything, Zhao Lin said, "The Thousand Yuan Gambling House still hasn't paid the 200,000 taels of silver, and the manor that the Zhenbei Marquisate owes them is also refusing to pay. We were too busy with the imperial examinations to bother with them before, but now that we have some free time, it's time to collect the debt."
Su Di said, "The Emperor's cousin, Prince Jing, is behind the Thousand Yuan Gambling House. Zhao Jingzhou of the Zhenbei Marquisate has returned, so they want to default on their debt. But I've already told my family to help collect the debt, so don't worry."
Zhao Lin exclaimed, "Since I met Brother Su, you have helped me a lot. I really don't know how to thank you."
Sudi smiled and said, "Helping you is helping me, so why be so polite? Remember to give me an official position after you become the prefect."
Zhao Lin laughed: "Don't worry, you'll be there."
…
Fu Mansion.
Fu Liqing and his maid Lan'er quietly packed up their things and prepared to run away.
…
April 25th.
That is the fourth day after the palace examination.
Zhao Lin and Su Di came to the palace again.
This time it was the Hall of Supreme Harmony, which was the main hall for court proceedings.
Civil and military officials stood on both sides.
***Li Weibai came under the pretext of watching the fun.
All the tribute students were waiting nervously.
Some even had legs shaking so much that they could not stand and had to sit on the ground.
Only Zhao Lin acted calm and had the leisure to watch.
The decoration is nice, but compared with the Forbidden City in the previous life, it lacks some heritage.
"Is that Zhao Lin, the champion of this competition? He has a good attitude."
"For a beggar to pass the imperial examination is truly a remarkable story."
“I wonder where he would rank.”
"He won both the Jieyuan and Huiyuan titles consecutively. If he wins the Zhuangyuan title, that would be three consecutive titles."
"Throughout the dynasties, the number of people who have won three prizes consecutively is no more than ten, right?"
"Zhao Lin is truly remarkable..."
The ministers were also observing these prospective Jinshi.
From then on, they became colleagues serving in the same court.
We must first understand the situation of these prospective Jinshi scholars before considering whether to win them over or suppress them.
"This rebellious son has a good mentality."
Zhao Jingzhou also noticed Zhao Lin and couldn't help but frowning slightly.
If you are so frivolous even in the main hall, how can you take on important responsibilities?
No wonder he's not likable.
Zhao Lin saw Zhao Jingzhou paying attention to him and rolled his eyes at him.
He even raised his lips provocatively with a hint of mockery.
Zhao Jingzhou was indeed furious.
"This rebellious son actually dared to do this. He is truly unworthy of public appearances. Han'er is still better. He is steady and has the demeanor of a famous minister."
Zhao Jingzhou suppressed his anger and looked at Zhao Chenhan.
Zhao Chenhan was confident and stood there steadily.
Other civil and military officials also praised Zhao Chenhan.
"That must be Lord Zhao's son, right? As expected, a tiger father will have a dog son. He's so calm."
"The Zhenbei Marquisate sent out invitations last night, inviting us to attend the ceremony celebrating Zhao Chenhan's success as the top scorer in the imperial examination."
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