Chapter 163 The Exam
When the teahouse was getting back on track, Rong Yuzhe came back.
He came back a little late, as the scientific examination would be held in ten days, and everyone entered a tense and stressful stage.
to this end,
Liu Manyun's father gave them a lot of questions. During the day, they answered the questions. After the other party left work, he would come to mark their papers and make a summary and analysis. The next day, there was another new test paper, which they would then mark, analyze and answer questions.
This is how they spend almost every day before entering the examination room.
Lu Yao also found many imperial examination questions that had appeared in history, and combined with the current actual situation in Dayong, she tailored many examination questions for them. In a busy, fulfilling and generally happy time, they finally welcomed the imperial examination.
On the ninth day of the second lunar month, the three cousins of the Rong family who were taking part in the imperial examination got up early, entered the gate of the Imperial Examination Hall under the watchful eyes of the whole family, found their own rooms, and began to tidy up and clean.
They will spend the next nine days here.
Scientific research is also a gamble.
It is freezing cold now. Those who can get out of here safely or get sick are lucky. At least they are still alive. Those who are unlucky may lose their lives.
Fortunately, after the new emperor ascended the throne, he sent people to repair the Imperial Examination Hall. As long as it was not leaking, they would be much better off.
The family also prepared a lot of food and daily necessities for them to ensure that they could spend the nine days safely.
Ever since she decided to take part in the imperial examination, Lu Yao has been busy. After listening to her two uncles from the Rong family talk about the imperial examination and knowing the dangers, she had to prepare in advance for the safety of her family.
For this purpose, he took several female members of the Rong family and made preparations early.
Because there are requirements for clothing to wear when entering the examination room, down jackets with interlayers are definitely not acceptable, so Lu Yao thought of cashmere sweaters.
Cashmere, the main material of cashmere sweaters, comes from goats. The weather here is cold and everyone likes to eat mutton in winter, so it is relatively easy to find cashmere. After hearing what Lu Yao said, the Rong family acted quickly, found many connections, and collected a lot of cashmere according to the method Lu Yao said.
Then comes the processing: washing, combing, dehydrating, drying, mixing, spinning, and doubling...
Lu Yao did not personally perform this process, but she kept an eye on it from time to time to ensure that there were no problems. Once the finished cashmere yarn came out, it was time to weave it.
Lu Yao is very familiar with knitting sweaters.
Therefore, all the female members of the Rong family, including the maids and old women who were not busy, were busy with this matter every day.
Now, my three cousins are all wearing cashmere sweaters, cashmere pants, cashmere socks, and cashmere scarves. I guess it won’t be that cold and they won’t catch a cold easily.
This is indeed the case.
Because everyone was wearing two close-fitting and thick cashmere sweaters, they sweated while cleaning. They kept in mind their cousin's wife's instructions, took off their outer clothes, wiped the sweat off their face with a dry towel, and put their outer clothes back on when they felt a little cool, to ensure that they would not get sick from the sudden change of cold and heat.
You know what, this cashmere sweater is really warm.
Wearing one piece is equivalent to wearing several pieces of silk, and it is also light and thin. Wearing two pieces inside does not make you look bloated at all. Those people outside just now were laughing at them for being stupid.
Hahahaha, I wonder what your reaction would be if you knew the truth.
Nine days seemed very long, yet very short. It was over in the blink of an eye.
When the three men handed in their papers and walked out of the Imperial Examination Hall gate with frivolous steps, it seemed as if they were in another world.
After their provincial examination was over, Rong Yan returned to their county examination which was about to begin.
This time, six people from the Rong and Lu families participated, which was a grand event.
They were wearing cashmere sweaters carefully prepared by their families. They were light, warm and comfortable, and were highly praised by the three people who had just finished their imperial examinations.
Now, everyone in their family wears cashmere sweaters, so they naturally know how good they are. Liu Manyun and Qin Tianxiao are also discussing about doing cashmere sweater business in the future, which will surely be very popular.
However, due to the problem of raw materials, these plans are just plans.
The county examination requires five sessions, one per day. After finishing the test on the same day, you can leave the examination room, go back to eat something and take a nap, and then wait until early the next morning to line up to enter the examination room.
These days, at the strong request of Lu Yao and Rong Yanhui, Lu Mingxiu also stayed at the Rong family.
Every day, Lu Yao prepared everything they needed.
Because of Gu Li's personal experience, when Lu Yao was preparing for the basketball exam, she asked someone to make several special ones with lids and locks. As long as she didn't want to, no one could easily open them.
When this test basket came out, it received praise and flattery from the entire Rong family.
This examination basket can not only hold things, but is also dense and, to a certain extent, waterproof and fireproof. With it, any accidents that may occur during the nine days from entering the examination hall to leaving the examination hall can be avoided.
Not only that, this exam basket also has compartments, which makes it more convenient to place and hold things.
Everyone in the Rong family immediately decided to put a new product on the market in their own shop. This would help more students and avoid many tragedies and regrets. Why not do it?
The implementation is indeed like this.
Although this basket is a little more expensive than other ordinary baskets, it is definitely worth the money. It is not only reassuring, but also convenient and practical. When you are tired and have no stool, you can use it as a stool, which is something that ordinary baskets cannot do.
The county examination was not difficult for the Rong family who had been preparing for it for a long time. Just as Rong's uncle said, if you can't even pass the first and most common county examination, then there is no need to think about taking the imperial examination.
They can't afford to lose this person.
Facts have proved that the men of the Rong and Lu families did not disappoint everyone.
Before the results of the joint examination came out, everyone received the news that they had passed the county examination. Not only did everyone pass, but their scores were all ranked at the top.
Except for Lu Mingxiu who ranked first, everyone was shocked when they saw that the candidates from second to sixth place all had the same surname.
"Are these people all from the same village?"
"Maybe a family."
"Isn't that unlikely? If six people passed, there must be quite a few taking the exam. It's definitely a large scale, but I haven't heard of any large family with the surname Rong."
"That's strange."
“…”
Listening to everyone's curious discussion, Mo Zhu and others who came to check the results quickly left after noting down the rankings of several masters.
only,
Their backs straightened unconsciously.
These are their masters.
Stand tall,
pride!
For Rong Yanhui, Lu Mingxiu, and the rest of the Rong family, the county exam was merely the first step towards the imperial examination. Next, they would prepare for the prefectural exam in April. Once they passed it and became a Tongsheng (a student), they would be considered to have crossed the threshold of the imperial examination. Then, in August, they would take the Academy exam to become a Xiucai (a scholar).
After the county examination, the day of the announcement of the results of the metropolitan examination finally arrived.
Early in the morning, everyone including Lu Mingxiu gathered at Rong Mansion, waiting for the servant who had gone to the Imperial Examination Hall to come back and report.
"What should I do? I'm so nervous."
"Why haven't you come back yet?"
"What time were the results announced?"
“…”
Rong Yuqing, Rong Yuheng, and Rong Yuzhe were the three protagonists. After listening to what everyone said, they became a little nervous although they were not nervous at first.
They have never given up studying over the years and are very confident in their academic performance, but they are not sure until the last moment.
Liu Manyun looked at the nervous crowd and said nothing. Instead, she asked the housekeeper again whether the red envelope and reward money were ready.
The old man and second brother are not at home, so she has to take charge and try to be as calm as possible.
The waiting time is always long.
Finally, the servant who went to check the list came back.
"Yes, yes, all three young masters have won!"
Following the servant's excited shout, everyone rushed forward to meet him.
"Ronggui, what did you just say?"
"Did they all win?"
"Did you see the ranking?"
“…”
A group of people were talking at once. Ronggui was breathing heavily, preparing to calm down and report in detail to his masters.
"Ronggui, please tell me quickly, I'm so anxious."
"Don't worry, wait for Ronggui to catch his breath and drink some water."
Rong Gui waved his hand and took a deep breath. "Congratulations to the eldest, second, and third sons. They are all on the list and are at the top. The third son is even the champion this time."
"God bless you."
"Thank God, thank God."
"Butler, hurry up and check what we prepared earlier. The one who announced the good news should be here soon."
When they heard the good news, everyone came back to their senses from their surprise and checked each other's clothes. They couldn't lose face at such an important moment.
Sure enough, soon a team of people came to announce the good news.
"Congratulations to Master Rong Yuqingrong for placing fifth in the imperial examination."
When Rong Yuqing heard his ranking, his eyes lit up. He had thought it would be good enough to be in the top ten, but he didn't expect to be in fifth place, which was far beyond his expectations.
He stepped forward to express his gratitude to the members of the good news team, and took out a purse he had prepared in advance and handed it to them, thanking them for taking the trip.
At the same time, the butler also took out a basket filled with candies and pastries, indicating that this was a gift from the master.
When the people in the good news team held the purse and felt its weight, they knew that this family was very generous. They were even happier when they saw the things in the basket, because these things were not cheap.
After expressing their gratitude, the group went back without further delay.
This is the only time they can earn a little more and make one more trip, which can earn them a lot of extra money, so they can't delay.
After seeing off the good news team, they waited for the next wave.
The next wave didn't keep them waiting for long, and almost immediately someone else arrived.
"Congratulations to Master Rong Yuhengrong for being ranked third in high school."
Although everyone was mentally prepared after hearing Ronggui's report, they were still excited and happy when the person who brought the good news arrived.
After what happened before, everyone had experience, so they sent the reward money and a basket of things over, and the person who brought the good news was all very happy.
Although, if they went back now, all the jobs of announcing the good news would have been taken up, they did not stay for long.
Three people in the family won the prize at once, and they were all at the top of the list, so of course we had to celebrate. They shouldn't stay here and be an eyesore.
"Not bad, second and third brothers!"
Rong Yuqing climbed onto the shoulders of his two brothers with his hands, one on the left and one on the right. His younger brothers were more promising than him, and as the older brother, he felt both gratified and ashamed.
"Thank you, big brother." Rong Yuzhe smiled shyly, "Big brother is also very good."
His compliments were genuine.
As the oldest of their generation, the eldest brother has a lot of things to worry about. Moreover, in these years in Ganzhou, the family has been mainly supported by the two elders and the eldest brother, which makes their life not so difficult.
On weekdays, they still have time to rest and read, but the eldest brother has almost no free time.
So, the one who is really amazing is the eldest brother. If he had as much time as them, he would probably have done better in the exam.
"Brother, brother, thank you." Rong Yuzhe expressed his sincere gratitude.
Unexpected changes happened at home, and he was tricked. It would be a lie to say that he was not upset. When he first arrived in Ganzhou, he even gave up on himself for a while. But seeing that his elder brothers and other family members were working hard, and the children of several years old in the family were adapting well, how could he have the face to be depressed?
He gradually changed a lot, but his love for books remained unchanged. His family was very accommodating and tolerant of him, and even found ways to find many books for him to read.
So, his academic performance was due to the efforts of his brothers, and he was able to surpass them in the exam because his brothers gave him more time to read and study.
Liu Manyun and Qin Tianxiao looked at everyone loving each other and smiled at each other. The children of their Rong family were all great.
"From now on, the Rong family will rely on you." Liu Manyun sighed.
Qin Tianxiao also said: "I don't know when the eldest and second brothers will come back. If they knew how successful you are, they would definitely be very pleased."
"Next, it's the palace examination."
In fact, as long as you have passed the examination, as long as you behave properly in the palace examination and do not make any mistakes, at the very least you will be a fellow Jinshi, and there is no such thing as failing.
The three brothers Rong Yuqing were all in the top five. They answered the questions prudently and behaved appropriately, so their ranking would not be bad.
"Strange, why haven't you come to tell the third brother the good news yet?"
Although they all knew the result, the joy brought by the good news team was unique.
Lu Yao explained, "The announcement of the top-place winner will be much more grand, so it won't be as fast as the others."
This is indeed the case.
In order not to make Master Huiyuan wait too long, the good news team rushed here as fast as possible.
Hearing the sound of gongs and drums approaching, the housekeeper and others had already been waiting at the gate, ready to welcome these happy people into the house as soon as possible.
"Congratulations to Master Rong Yu Zhe Rong for winning the first place in the imperial examination!"
"Congratulations to Master Rong Yu Zhe Rong for winning the first place in the imperial examination!"
"Congratulations to Master Rong Yu Zhe Rong for winning the first place in the imperial examination!"
“…”
The person announcing the good news arrived at the door, and someone even lit a string of firecrackers.
It was crackling and very lively.
The neighbors had heard about the Rong family’s happy event before.
If one person gets into high school it's good luck, if two people get in it's a surprise, but when all three get in, what everyone gets is surprise and disbelief.
Many people in the city rushed over when they heard the news, partly to see what kind of family was there that could raise three scholars, and partly to share in the good news.
The butler had already prepared a lot of copper coins just for this moment.
He stood in front, and anyone who came to congratulate them and said congratulations sincerely would get two copper coins, two pieces of candy and a piece of dessert from him.
"Thank you everyone, these are specially prepared by my master, I hope everyone can be happy together."
Anyone who can reach the position of housekeeper is top-notch in terms of personal ability and other aspects. Just a few simple words can bring a lot of good things to you.
Many people wanted to share in the good fortune, so they thanked the emperor repeatedly and lined up to receive the gifts.
The cakes and candies can be taken back for the children to taste, and the copper coins can be placed on the incense table as offerings. These are things from Wenquxing's family. With these, their children can also have a little bit of literary air.
The neighbors near Rong's house were also surprised when they heard about it.
How come this family is so powerful?
The waterwheel has made great contributions in the first place, and now the whole family is taking part in the scientific examination, and their results are quite good. It is hard not to be envious and jealous.
Not only that, they also heard that other younger generations had also made their mark. In the county examination that just ended, all the members of this family had taken up the top few spots. A family like this would surely have a prosperous future.
Some smart ones secretly try to build connections and want to have a good relationship with this family. As long as they can win them over, they will be a help in the future. Even if they cannot bring help to their own family, one more friend means one less enemy. If their men/sons/grandsons want to make it in the court, they will have to face these people sooner or later.
Another part of it is pure jealousy and hatred. They think that the Rong family has just returned and their foundation is not stable yet, but they are so high-profile and are not afraid of failure.
You know, people in that position have always been suspicious. Wasn't this family just that big tree attracts the wind, and then they get into trouble? Now it's like this, sooner or later they will repeat the same mistakes. There's no need to rush to please someone who will be crushed to death sooner or later.
Humph, if you have this much free time, you might as well go back and prepare some silver gifts for your man to give to your superiors.
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