The entrance to Shengjing Imperial Examination Hall was bustling with people and traffic.
Almost all the successful candidates in the imperial examinations across the country came, at least five thousand people.
Including their relatives, friends and servants, this small place was crowded with at least tens of thousands of people.
Even with all the servants from Shengjing Prefecture deployed, they were unable to maintain order.
The Nine Gates Admiral immediately dispatched troops to prevent these people from rioting.
These people all had serious expressions on their faces.
Passing the imperial examination was a step to success.
Otherwise, you can only go back to continue studying or become a minor official.
Now that you have become a juren, who would be willing to be a clerk for the rest of his life?
Zhao Chenhan came over.
In addition to Han Yuehua, he was also sent here by eldest sister Zhao Mingzhu, second sister Zhao Mingyue, third sister Zhao Mingxiao, fourth sister Zhao Mingyu and fifth sister Zhao Mingya.
Except for Zhao Jingzhou, the entire family of Zhenbei Marquis was mobilized.
There was one carriage from the Marquis of Zhenbei's Mansion, one carriage from the Prince of Yu's Mansion, one carriage from the Marquis of Changning's Mansion, and one carriage from the General Dingyuan's Mansion.
There were four carriages in total, and the lanterns hanging at the door showed their identities.
Wherever he went, everyone envied him.
The four carriages did not stop until they reached the entrance of the Imperial Examination Hall.
All examinees must give way.
There's nothing I can do about it, since he is in such a high position and has great power.
Han Yuehua held Zhao Chenhan's hand and told him not to be nervous. He was still young after all. If he failed this time, there would be next time. He could still be the youngest top scorer.
Everyone can feel Han Yuehua's love for Zhao Chenhan.
People who don’t know the situation would never be able to tell that this is not their biological child.
Han Yuehua gave earnest instructions and personally checked the clothes and food Zhao Chenhan brought with him. Only then did she watch him reluctantly walk into the Imperial Examination Hall.
Even if the examination process is simplified, you still have to stay there for three days.
"Let's go. We'll come back in three days."
Han Yuehua waited until Zhao Chenhan's back was out of sight before she spoke, "I've asked Lord Fu about this. Han'er has no problem passing the imperial examination. If he performs well in the palace examination, he might even become the top scholar. He would then be the youngest top scholar since the founding of our dynasty. There's no one like him before or since."
Zhao Mingzhu nodded, and the women were all very happy.
Having a brother who is the top scholar in the imperial examination, if he can gain the emperor's favor like Bai Shiyuan, it will be of great benefit to them.
Han Yuehua added, "And Lord Fu also said that as long as Han'er passes the imperial examination, he will transfer Han'er to the Ministry of Rites to hone his skills for a few years before sending him to another place. He will definitely be stronger than Bai Shiyuan in the future."
"It seems that Lord Fu thinks highly of Chen Han." Zhao Mingyue said.
Han Yuehua said proudly, "That's because Han'er really has that ability. Before, we begged him in every possible way but he remained unmoved. Now that he knows how powerful Han'er is, he rushes to curry favor with us."
Zhao Mingzhu said, "The prince also said that as long as Chen Han can pass the imperial examination, he will help him get a local official position, without having to wait for the vacancy to be filled. After two or three years in the local government, we will find a way to get him back. However, if he can marry Miss Fu and win over Lord Fu, he won't even have to go to the local government."
Han Yuehua nodded with satisfaction: "Let's go back to the Marquis' Mansion first. I still need to discuss some matters concerning Han'er with you."
Several people got in the car and left.
"Miss, it's Master Lin."
Yu'er, who was sitting outside the carriage, suddenly lifted the door curtain and said to Zhao Mingzhu.
"Damn it, I forgot he was also here for the imperial examination." Zhao Mingzhu blamed herself.
Yu'er quickly comforted her: "It's mainly because you are too busy, and the old ladies haven't thought about it."
Zhao Mingzhu lifted the door curtain and looked over, and saw Zhao Lin and Su Di together, Yun Zhiyi following beside them, and a servant behind them carrying their clothes and food.
The three of them were talking and laughing.
Zhao Mingzhu's eyes were complicated.
Although Zhao Lin also has maids and servants, there is a world of difference compared to Zhao Chenhan.
There is no family member around.
His relatives were all accompanying another person who had no blood relationship with him.
And they were still discussing how to snatch his sweetheart.
How cruel this is to him.
"Call Zhao Lin over." Zhao Mingzhu ordered.
Yu'er quickly jumped out of the car and caught up with Zhao Lin. Zhao Mingzhu saw her talking to Zhao Lin for a few words. Zhao Lin turned around and looked at her and left.
Zhao Mingzhu watched Zhao Lin and Su Di take the clothes and food from the servants, say goodbye to Yun Zhiyi at the entrance of the Imperial Examination Hall, and go in for inspection.
"Miss, Young Master Lin doesn't want to come." Yu'er came back and said.
"Forget it." Zhao Mingzhu sighed.
She wanted to encourage Zhao Lin, but since he was unwilling, she let it go.
"Sister, why don't you leave?"
Zhao Mingyue found that Zhao Mingzhu's carriage did not move, so she turned back to ask.
"Have you seen Zhao Lin?" Zhao Mingzhu asked.
"Zhao Lin? Yes, he also wants to take the exam."
Zhao Mingyue just remembered and said, "I didn't see him. He should come by himself, right?"
Zhao Mingzhu sighed and said, "You didn't expect him either. Mother and the others probably didn't expect him either. He is our biological brother, and we actually forgot about such an important day."
Zhao Mingyue curled her lips and said, "Although Zhao Lin is a little clever, the Imperial Examination is different from the Prefectural and Provincial Examinations. He is competing with candidates from all over the country. With his ability, there is no way he can pass. Mother told me a few days ago that we don't have to worry about him, just take good care of Chenhan."
Zhao Mingzhu looked at Zhao Mingxiao disappointedly. "Zhao Lin has won three first places in a row, including the title of Li Yuan. How many have done that since the founding of our dynasty? Even Bai Shiyuan couldn't do that. And you actually said he was just a little clever?"
"Sister, I admit that Zhao Lin is good, but that depends on who he's compared to. If he and Chen Han took the imperial examination together, he definitely wouldn't be the first place winner."
Zhao Mingyue looked disdainful. "The imperial examination has been changed. It no longer tests poetry, prose and classics, but only policy essays. His strongest points are useless. Even if he passes the imperial examination, he will only be a jinshi at best, and it will be difficult for him to get promoted in the future. Chen Han is different. His goal is to become the top scholar. If he passes, he will be the youngest top scholar in history. Can Zhao Lin compare to him?"
Jinshi are divided into three grades, which are commonly known as the top three.
There are only three people in the first class, namely the top three, and they are directly responsible for the core work.
There are more people in the second class, but only about a hundred, and the lowest position one can hold is a county magistrate.
The top three are the same level of Jinshi, and there are more of them. They can only do grassroots work and it is very difficult for them to get promoted.
Zhao Mingzhu sighed and didn't want to say more.
She knew that her sisters had already formed a bad impression of Zhao Lin.
"Sister, why did you think of Zhao Lin? He came to see you? He is a disobedient person who goes against his parents and human ethics. He has no self-awareness. You must not be fooled by him." Zhao Mingyue said.
"He didn't come to see me. He went in and passed by our car," said Zhao Mingzhu.
"He saw our car but didn't come to say hello?" Zhao Mingyue said dissatisfiedly.
"say hello?"
Zhao Mingzhu glanced at Zhao Mingyue and thought, it’s good that she didn’t scold us and even came to say hello.
But she was very tired and didn't bother to say anything more. She lowered the door curtain and said, "Let's go."
Zhao Mingyue quickly said, "He didn't come to see us because he was too embarrassed to do so. He was the one who said he would sever ties with us. But when Chen Han becomes the top scholar and a high-ranking official, he will definitely regret it and will definitely come to us on his own initiative."
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