Gao Miao sat up with a jerk.

Gao Zhi lowered his head and looked up and down, then he clicked his tongue and a hint of smile flashed in his eyes.

[There are eight abdominal muscles, tendon meat, and...]

"Gao Yunting, why don't you come in yet?" Gao Miao blushed immediately when he heard Gao Zhi's inner exclamation. He hurriedly gathered his clothes while shouting Gao Yunting.

It was like encountering a ferocious beast and screaming out of fear.

Gao Zhi chuckled.

She folded her arms across her chest, her eyes fixed on Gao Miao.

Gao Miao was extremely shy again. When he met Gao Zhi's eyes, he made up his mind and slowed down the process of putting on his clothes. He pulled the belt hard and hummed in his heart: Look, look, no matter how much you look at me, I won't lose a piece of meat.

Gao Yunting rushed in.

"What's wrong? Xiao Miao, why are you shouting so urgently?"

Gao Miao was getting out of bed and putting on his shoes.

"Why did it take you so long to pour the water?"

Gao Yunting raised his kettle, looking confused, "Not long."

Gao Miao lowered his head, sorted out his clothes, and walked out, "I'm starving, let's eat."

Gao Yunting put the kettle down, looked at Gao Zhi and asked, "What's wrong with him?"

Gao Zhi shook his head. "Maybe, maybe, because..."

Gao Miao outside paused and listened attentively to Gao Zhi's words.

Gao Zhi looked at Gao Miao's back with a smile, "You didn't sleep well."

[Little brat, you've grown up in the blink of an eye, but why are you still so awkward sometimes? ]

[Tsk tsk tsk… His awkward look is really… so cute! I can’t help but tease him again. ]

Gao Miao suddenly quickened his pace and ran to the kitchen to help serve the dishes.

Gao Yunting poured a glass of water, "Jiaojiao, drink some water."

Gao Zhi went over and drank a few glasses of water, then patted Gao Yunting on the shoulder and said, "Let's go, let's go eat." This guy has grown up and is so tall now. If you want to pat his shoulder, you have to raise your hand high.

…

Three days later, the results will be announced.

Early in the morning, the entrance to the Imperial Examination Hall was crowded with people.

Gao Shan had been guarding the door since before dawn, waiting for people from the yamen to come and post the list. After a lot of effort, several officials finally came over. His heart was pounding.

I was so nervous that my hands and feet were shaking.

May our ancestors bless you, I will definitely be on the list.

"Make way, make way, everyone is stuck here, how can we post the list?"

Those who were watching and waiting for news immediately made way.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the list. From the moment the official opened the list, everyone stared at the paper, trying hard to see the names on it clearly.

Gao Shan leaned his hands on the wall to prevent himself from being pushed away by the crowd.

He looked at the list that was slowly being posted, reading the names from top to bottom.

A total of ten people passed the imperial examination.

First place, no, second place, no, third place, no... Gao Shan kept looking down the names until he reached the ninth place, and saw Gao Yunting's name.

The tenth person, whose name has three characters, is not Gao Miao.

Gao Shan's heart just leaped with joy, but in an instant it turned cold again.

How is this possible?

How could Gao Miao fail?

This is absolutely impossible. Gao Yunting's knowledge and talent are not as good as Gao Miao's. How could the result be like this?

The reason why Gao Shan looked down was that he thought Gao Miao could get the top spot.

Some people were shouting and cheering, some were crying and covering their faces, and some were talking about it.

Gao Shan returned to the shop feeling dizzy.

He was a little afraid to go to the backyard.

what to do?

How to say it?

Gao Zhi came out from the backyard and asked, "Uncle Shan, what's the result?"

Gao Shan opened his mouth, but stopped himself from speaking.

The guys in the shop were all from Lao Zhuang Village. They were all busy, so I couldn't gather around to ask questions, but they all pricked up their ears to listen.

Gao Zhi looked at Gao Shan's expression and his heart suddenly sank.

Looks like the result is not good!

But how is this possible?

"Uncle Shan, come in and talk."

Gao Shan entered the backyard. Xie, Gao Yunting, Gao Miao, and even Master Yan and Boss Qin were all there. They all looked at him and asked, "Have the results been announced?"

Gao Shan nodded.

Gao Zhi frowned, "Uncle Shan, Gao Miao and Brother Yun Ting both failed the exam?"

Gao Shan looked at Gao Miao, and then at Gao Yunting.

"Ninth place in Yunting, Xiao Miao..."

"Didn't win, right?" Gao Miao said calmly.

The faces of several people changed suddenly.

How is this possible?

Gao Zhi turned around and walked out, she was so angry.

How could Gao Miao fail the exam?

She thought with her knees and knew that someone was doing something bad behind her back.

Who was it? Gao Zhi guessed it must be the bad guy from the capital.

This is an important checkpoint leading to the capital city of Gao Miao. They certainly don't want Gao Miao to go to the capital city, so they do some shameful things behind his back.

Someone grabbed my wrist.

Gao Miao's voice came over, "Jiaojiao, where are you going?"

Gao Zhi: "I want to check what's going on. I don't believe you didn't pass the exam. You are Gao Miao, how could you not pass the exam?"

Gao Zhi couldn't help but raise his voice so high that everyone eating in the lobby outside could hear it.

Fu Hua was eating the famous stinky tofu when he suddenly heard Gao Miao's name and immediately looked inside.

He recognized Gao Zhi and Gao Miao.

Is this shop owned by their family?

He has read Gao Miao's articles and liked them very much.

Gao Miao's name is clearly on the list, how come he is not there?

Fu Hua stood up and walked towards Gao Zhi.

The attendant sitting at another table saw him walking towards the backyard and quickly chased after him, "Master, where are you going?"

Gao Zhi and Gao Miao looked towards Fu Hua.

Gao Miao was surprised: "Master Fu."

Gao Zhi's brain turned quickly, and he recognized Fu Hua as the man who was tricked that night. "It's you? How did you know I was here?"

Gao Zhi asked this deliberately.

Hearing this, Gao Miao looked at Gao Zhi in confusion.

How does Jiaojiao know Lord Fu?

Fu Hua stepped forward and bowed to Gao Zhi, "My dear, I didn't expect to see you here. I was just eating in the lobby outside, and I heard the voice sounded like yours, so I came over to take a look."

Little benefactor?

Gao Miao was confused.

Gao Zhi waved his hand, "I treated the patient and received your ten taels of medical fee. So I can no longer bear the title of your benefactor." After saying that, Gao Zhi looked at Gao Miao, "Gao Miao, do you call him Master Fu?"

Gao Miao introduced: "This is our chief examiner, Mr. Fu."

"It's you?" Xie, who had caught up, looked at Fu Hua in surprise.

Fu Hua looked at Xie and bowed solemnly.

"Thank you both for your help that day."

Gao Zhi: "Master Fu, would you like to come in for a cup of tea?"

The attendant opened his mouth to say that you were being insolent, but he heard his master say, "Then I will ask my benefactor for a cup of tea."

Not to mention that this was his benefactor, even if there was a case of cheating in the exam results, he, as the chief examiner, must investigate it thoroughly and cannot return to Beijing in such a confused state.

"Master Fu, please!"

"please!"

The group entered the backyard hall.

When Gao Yunting saw Fu Hua, his legs felt weak.

"Master...Master Fu."

Master Yan and Gao Shan stood aside and didn't even dare to sit down.

Gao Zhi personally made tea.

Fu Hua looked at the host standing in the hall and felt a little embarrassed, as if he had become the host.