Chapter 376: The Number One Scholar Parade



It was a rainy spring in the nineteenth year of Jingming, and the much-anticipated spring examination kicked off on this misty spring day.

By the time the three examinations were over, February was already halfway through. When the apricot blossoms were in bloom, the apricot list would be posted in front of the tribute hall.

On the day of the announcement, the Gongyuan was crowded with people, all rushing to see who was on the list. People were surprised to find that the first place on the Xingbang was Zhen Heng, the Jie Yuan Lang in the Autumn Examination.

No, now it's time to call him Huiyuanlang.

This immediately caused a thousand-foot-high wave.

Young Master Ruyu was first Jieyuanlang, then Huiyuanlang, and when it came to the palace examination, the emperor's golden pen flicked and he won the top spot. Wasn't that three wins in a row?

It is rare for someone to win three first prizes in a century, let alone someone as young as Mr. Ruyu.

For the entire month of February, the people of the capital were watching this matter with great interest, waiting for the emergence of a Wenquxing who would win three top honors in a row. That would be an honor for all those who could witness the birth of a miracle.

On the day of the palace examination, Emperor Jingming was worried: If he didn't follow the will of the people, would he be drowned in the people's spit?

Well, that old man Zhen Shicheng's son is indeed talented and handsome. It would be a good thing if he could produce a Wenquxing who won the top three places in the imperial examinations during his reign and be recorded in history.

Emperor Jingming wrote a letter and the title of the new top scholar was given to Zhen Heng.

As soon as the golden list was announced, countless people shouted long live the emperor and ran around shouting.

The Great Zhou had a Wenquxing who won three first places in the imperial examinations. He was the first one since the founding of the country. What does this mean?

This shows that the Great Zhou was prosperous, with outstanding people and beautiful scenery, which is why such auspicious signs were born. The uncivilized people of Northern Qi and the people of Xiliang who always want to compete with the Great Zhou should just stay aside!

On the day when the number one scholar was paraded through the streets, the streets of the capital were deserted and huge crowds of people crowded into the streets to watch.

Jiang Si is one of them.

"Girl, there are so many people here." Ah Man pushed away the people who were crowding over and protected Jiang Si as they walked into the teahouse.

Long Dan came forward and said, "You are here. Our master is waiting upstairs."

Jiang Si nodded slightly and followed Long Dan upstairs.

Seeing Jiang Si, Yu Jin was overjoyed. He pulled her to sit beside him and poured her a cup of tea and passed it to her.

Jiang Si held the tea and asked, "Why did you ask me out today?"

Yu Jin pointed out the window and said, "I thought you would be curious about such a grand event."

Jiang Si curled the corners of his lips.

If Yu Qi knew about her relationship with the young master of the Zhen family, he probably would not satisfy her curiosity.

Seeing Jiang Si smiled but said nothing, Yu Jian simply admitted: "Well, I wanted to see you, and I just wanted to find a legitimate excuse."

Jiang Si smiled: "Watching the number one scholar parade through the streets is a legitimate excuse?

Yu Jin leaned back and said with a smile, "Of course. Haven't you seen people from all over the capital come out to see the excitement? Why don't we take this opportunity to meet each other?"

To be honest, the royal family has a lot of troubles. If it were an ordinary unmarried couple, traveling together would be nothing.

He had wanted to ask Asi to come out for a meeting for a long time, but the chief official of the palace was more strict with him than Erniu, which was really annoying.

Is he the kind of person who would mess around?

Jiang Si held his chin up and looked outside: "It is indeed very lively. After all, he is the Wenquxing who won three first prizes in a row. No wonder people are so excited."

Yu Jin stretched out his hand and turned his ginger-like face back: "Okay, forget about looking at those dark heads. There's nothing good about the top scholar. He just has a nose and two eyes, and he doesn't have a tail."

Jiang Si teased him deliberately: "Who said there's nothing to see? A top scholar appears every three years, but there is only one Kuixing who wins three prizes in a row every hundred years."

"There's nothing to see. It has nothing to do with us. You might as well take a look at me instead of this." Yu Jin felt jealous when he saw Jiang Si praising the new number one scholar so much.

Is it a big deal to be able to read? Even if there is a beautiful girl in the book, she is not as pretty as his Ah Si.

Thinking of this, Yu Jin suddenly felt refreshed.

He had no other desires in his life. He just wanted to sleep with Ah Si in his arms every day. He was satisfied whenever he saw Ah Si the first thing he saw.

"There's nothing good about you, my prince." Jiang Si smiled and angrily said to him.

I don't know why, but even though it was just some flirtatious nonsense, it actually tasted so good and made me feel indescribably sweet.

Yu Jin's face straightened: "Don't call me Prince."

"What's that called?"

Yu Jin came over and shamelessly suggested, "Call me Seventh Brother."

Seventh brother?

Looking at this handsome face approaching, with a little pride and expectation, Jiang Si rolled his eyes unceremoniously.

Even though we were husband and wife in the previous life, he never seemed to make such a shameless request.

Well, I was a few years older then, so I could control my shamelessness a little.

"I can't."

Yu Jin was a little disappointed, but unwilling: "Anyway, you can't call me Prince. If you call me Prince, and others also call me Prince, that would be boring."

Jiang Si thought for a moment and said with a smile, "Then how about I call you A-Jian?"

"Ah Jin?" Yu Jin said these two words, and felt that they were ordinary, but they sounded particularly good when spoken by the mouth of his beloved girl.

Ah Si and Ah Min are such a perfect match.

Yu Jin nodded: "Okay."

Jiang Si smiled and called out, "Ah-Jin."

"Um?"

"I feel like I've been calling you A-Jian my whole life."

That short period of time, apart from the pain brought by Saint Asan, was indeed the happiest time in her short life.

Yu Jin pulled Jiang Si into his arms and said proudly, "Of course I'll call you that for the rest of my life."

The sudden noise abruptly broke the charming atmosphere between the two.

"The number one scholar is here, the number one scholar is here——"

Damn number one scholar!

Yu Jin glanced outside with a gloomy face, and saw the crowd rushing forward madly, as if they were going to collapse the road.

Accompanied by the sounds of festive drums and firecrackers, the three top scholars wearing red and flowers came slowly on their horses. The first one in line was the top scholar Zhen Heng.

Seeing that Zhen Heng was so young, countless women screamed, and then they threw sachets, handkerchiefs, and flowers at him crazily.

A calm old man shouted: "Don't throw fruits and vegetables, don't throw fruits and vegetables, it will be terrible if you damage our auspicious objects!"

Auspicious?

Zhen Heng, who was riding a tall horse, narrowly avoided falling off.

When did he become a good omen?

There is no first in literature and no second in martial arts. He devoted all his energy to the imperial examination. It was not only his pride as a scholar, but also an explanation for the first time he fell in love but could never express it in words.

Regardless, he did his best to show her the best of himself.

In this sea of ​​people, was she looking at him? Even if she was just a passerby who was just watching the excitement.

Perhaps it was fate, but Zhen Heng glanced at the teahouse for some unknown reason and his heart skipped a beat.

The horse under him slowed down its pace.

People on both sides of the road noticed that Zhuangyuanlang was slowing down and screamed even louder, especially the young people who squeezed forward like crazy.

"Number one scholar, number one scholar!" people shouted like crazy.

Suddenly, a woman was pushed out and blocked the road. The guards in the team reflexively raised their spears and stabbed her.


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