Chapter 164 Results
The common people outside were taken care of by the housekeeper and others, while the Rong family sat in the hall and talked.
They still feel like they are dreaming about the rankings of their three children.
"I always knew that my three children could pass the exam, but I didn't expect them to be so competitive." Qin Tianxiao sighed.
Although all the children in the family are very smart and capable, and can endure hardships and love to study, they have left the academy and have been delayed for so long. The imperial examination brings together the most capable and studious people in the entire Dayong. The competition is fierce, as you can imagine. However, the fact that they can still achieve such good results under such circumstances really makes everyone happy.
"Boss, quickly write a letter to your father and second uncle and tell them the good news." Liu Manyun also changed her previous calmness.
Now that both of his sons are successful in their studies, the old man can rest assured.
As for those eyesores...
Liu Manyun's eyes darkened. She would never allow those people to hurt her son again.
After the joint examination, the three prospective Jinshi candidates of the Rong family, as well as others who had just finished the county examination, received many invitations. After selecting a few important ones to attend, they all stayed indoors and began to sprint with all their strength.
Although they were confident of passing the palace examination in March and the prefectural examination in April, learning never ends and one only regrets not having learned enough when one needs it. They did not want to be overtaken in the rankings, so as long as they did not die from studying, they would study hard.
This month, everyone in the Rong and Lu families has been extremely busy.
Not only these medicines were taking the exam, but even the female relatives like Lu Yao and Qin Tianxiao were also very busy.
Following the opening of Fengyalou on the 16th day of the first lunar month, their subsequent plans were also implemented in full swing.
When Rong Yuzhe came back from outside, the emperor called him into the palace for a talk. One reason was to understand the progress of the waterwheel installation, and the other was to show concern for the teacher's current physical condition.
And Rong Yuzhe also went there with a mission.
When the emperor heard that the Rong family wanted to do business with him, he was very surprised. He had heard that the shop run by the Rong family was doing very well and they should not be short of money.
However, they have not been in the capital for more than ten years, and there are many expenses and things to take care of, so it is normal that they are short of money.
He struggled to think of how to subsidize them in a legitimate way.
He grew up with the boys from the Rong family and had a deep relationship with them. They didn't follow so many rules in private. Even though he had become the ruler of the world, he still hoped to maintain the pure feelings of his youth.
Because the emperor did not put on airs in front of the Rong family, the Rong family was naturally willing to stay within a certain boundary and get along with the emperor naturally and casually.
The emperor was very satisfied with the Rong family's attitude.
Although it is not as close and familiar as before, he knows that he can no longer be as unrestrained as before because of his current position. He feels good about the current situation.
Not trembling with fear, but also without any sense of proportion.
"I still have some silver in my private treasury. You can take it back later," he said.
Rong Yuzhe knew that the other party had misunderstood him and hurried to explain. When he heard that they just wanted him to join as a backer, he waved his hand, indicating that he could be a backer, but there was no need for him to hold shares.
He is no longer the helpless boy who was powerless in front of his teachers and friends. Now, he can easily defeat not only one Rong family, but even ten or a hundred Rong families.
Rong Yuzhe then talked about what they planned to do and the people and things that might be involved.
After hearing their story, the emperor became interested and asked about the details. Rong Yuzhe had also learned about it in detail, and with his good memory, he had already memorized it.
The more he spoke, the brighter the emperor's eyes became.
After he ascended the throne, he also cracked down on these bad things, but the relationships involved were very wide and there were huge interests involved. Therefore, even if he rectified them, it would only make those people no longer be as blatant as before, but they would still abduct and sell people, which made him annoyed.
If the Rong family's plan is implemented, it will not only enable his people to enhance their awareness of preventing abduction and fraud, but they can also make money. This is indeed a good idea.
but,
If I get involved, it would feel like I'm robbing a minister's money, which would be a bit awkward.
Seeing this, Rong Yuzhe took out the plan that Lu Yao had prepared in advance and said, "Your Majesty, please review it first."
When the emperor read this detailed plan, he immediately decided to work together!
Not only that, he also picked out a large courtyard with an excellent location, arranged a team of craftsmen, and then simply waved his hand, expressing his confidence that the Rong family could do a good job.
Of course, he will definitely not be vague about what support is needed in the later stages.
Having gotten what he wanted, Rong Yuzhe went back satisfied.
After looking at the yard, Lu Yao and others started to get busy.
Especially Lu Yao, she had to personally take charge of the overall design and planning. After she had a prototype, she met with the craftsmen and talked with them. Only then did the design in her mind have a direction.
Once the yard is designed, the craftsmen here will begin to renovate and decorate it, and the matching tables and chairs will also be built at the same time.
Although the emperor only gave the people and the yard and became a hands-off manager, he still cared a lot about the place. When he heard that they were looking for someone to make custom tables, chairs, benches, etc., he immediately arranged for people to go and help.
The production workshop is located in a corner of the courtyard, which does not affect the decoration and renovation and is also convenient for subsequent placement.
Because the overall design was quite special, the renovation project was huge and relied entirely on manual labor. Even if the craftsmen were very efficient, they couldn't really speed up the work. Until the palace examination, the project was only half completed.
On the day of the palace examination, everyone still did what they were supposed to do, but they were always worried about something. In the afternoon, they all went to Rong Mansion to wait. Only when they saw the three people coming back in good condition did they finally put their minds at ease.
The boys asked about today's audience with the emperor, while the women were concerned about the health of the three.
The three of them were not impatient and patiently told everyone every detail of today's palace examination. From time to time, they raised some important points for everyone who would take part in the examination to pay attention to.
After chatting for a while, the kitchen announced that dinner was ready, so they went to the dining room.
Looking at the two empty seats at the large table, Liu Manyun sighed softly, "I wonder when they'll be back."
Seeing that the children have all finished the palace examination and the results will be announced and paraded the day after tomorrow, I guess they will not be able to make it.
Although he felt regretful, he felt relieved when he thought that everyone was working hard for the development of the family. At the same time, he secretly made up his mind to pay more attention to the affairs of the compound.
now,
They are in the same boat with the emperor and cannot let him down.
After dinner, Lu Yao and others left Rong Mansion and returned to their own homes.
Because they had to prepare for the provincial examination next month, Lu Yao and Rong Yanhui did not let Lu Mingxiu go back, but lived with them. This not only made it convenient for Lu Yao to "teach" them, but the two of them could also discuss academic matters at any time.
and,
Lu Yao can also make more adjustments and reasonable arrangements in terms of food.
Although the Lu family has a maid who specializes in cooking, she is not as meticulous and attentive as Lu Yao.
Lu Mingxiu knew that his return would definitely make his younger sister and the others worried, so he did not refuse their kindness.
The next day, Lu Mingxiu and Rong Yan returned to Rong Mansion to continue their studies.
The college entrance examination is coming soon, and they dare not relax at all.
Early in the morning of the third day, everyone gathered at Rong Mansion again, waiting for their names to be called.
The three Rong Yuzhe brothers had already arrived at the palace in advance.
After watching the three people leave, the men went to study, the three children went to the small study to read books and practice calligraphy, and as for the women, they gathered together to discuss matters in the big courtyard.
Everyone has their own things to do, and they seem to be serious about it, but because they are thinking about other things, they are not focused enough.
Everyone knew that this would affect efficiency, so they simply gave themselves a day off, packed up their things, and went to the pre-booked box to wait for the parade of the newly-minted scholars.
"Is it too early to go now?" Liu Manyun looked at the sky and hesitated.
Qin Tianxiao took her arm and said, "Hey, go early to occupy a good position."
Prepare some things by the way.
The ones parading today are her son and nephew, so they must have a good presence.
Liu Manyun thought that she couldn't calm down at home, so she decided to go and wait, and agreed to everyone's suggestion.
At this time, there were already many people waiting on the streets, especially in the places where the newly-appointed scholars would pass by during the parade. If the Rong family had not reserved a private room in advance, they would probably not have had a good seat.
I don't know how long they waited, but a servant who went to gather information came back and reported the news from the front. When they heard the rankings of the three people, everyone was delighted.
"Thank you to all the gods and Bodhisattvas for their blessings."
"Our Rong family will get better and better."
"Mom, my cousins are all amazing," Xiao Yunhao held his mother's hand with admiration, "I want to be like them in the future, pass the imperial examinations, bring honor to the family, and make Mom and Dad proud of me."
Little Huaibai also nodded and agreed, "I will also work hard to get a good degree and make my family proud of me."
Qin Tianxiao rubbed his eldest grandson's head with care, "I hope Huaibai is safe and healthy."
Little Huaibai has been in poor health since childhood. She doesn't have high expectations for her child. As long as he is safe, healthy, happy and successful, that's enough. The imperial examinations are too hard and too exhausting, and Huaibai's small body definitely can't bear it.
But obviously, little Huaibai didn't think so. He didn't want to be a burden to the family.
Moreover, influenced by his father, brothers and uncles, he liked reading since he was a child. Although he was only eight years old, he knew a lot of knowledge.
Knowing that the child is determined, Qin Tianxiao cannot force the child to give up his ideals because of his own selfishness. He can only pay more attention to his life and diet. Yaoyao said that as long as he eats properly and has a healthy schedule, coupled with proper exercise, his body will slowly improve. The child is only eight years old now, and there is plenty of time for adjustment.
The other members of the Rong family couldn't let the two little brats get there first, so they all expressed that the next Spring Examination would be the time for them to show their skills.
Liu Manyun and Qin Tianxiao looked at these men, their faces reserved but their hearts filled with joy.
As they were talking, the sound of gongs and drums could be heard faintly in the distance.
"Mom, has the parade started?"
"Are you coming? Are you coming?"
"Let me see..."
Everyone stood up and talked, then went to the window and looked towards the palace, but apart from the faint sounds, they didn't see anyone.
"Don't worry, they should have just set off."
They were now on the main street, and it would take at least a quarter of an hour to get there from the palace, but they did not move away from the windows, but waited eagerly, not hoping to be the first to see the heroic figure of their son/brother/father/cousin.
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