Chapter 129 The Consequences of Cheating in the Imperial Examination

Chapter 129 The Consequences of Cheating in the Imperial Examination

Su Jin understood everything in her mind. After all, she had known for a long time that Xie Huaiguang would be the top scorer this year. Even if Gu Ziyun tried his best, he could not snatch the male lead's aura.

But even though she already knew it, Su Jin was still very happy. Thinking of the young man who was so gentle and polite in the peony field of Jinming Lake, and who had won the top spot in the imperial examination today, she couldn't help but feel overjoyed.

When I see him again, I will definitely congratulate him.

"The second place in the first class is Gu Ziyun..."

Gu Ziyun, who was waiting at the steps, was delighted and his heart was beating wildly.

Gu Zilu was right. The question the emperor wanted to ask was indeed whether to fight or make peace. He got it right! Especially the manuscript Gu Zilu gave him. He memorized it by rote and it turned out to be correct!

Gu Ziyun was extremely happy. With excitement, he slowly walked forward.

"The third place in the first class is Gu Zixuan..."

Among the crowd, Gu Zixuan looked up in surprise.

Yin Zhengnan was so excited that he almost screamed. He looked at Gu Zixuan with joy, but saw his friend standing there stupidly, not moving at all.

“Go ahead!”

He pushed the person out, and Gu Zixuan finally reacted and walked out slowly.

The ceremony continued, and today's top three winners became the focus of everyone's attention.

Emperor Zhao Jingcheng was also very happy because he knew the top three candidates.

Oh, no, he had never seen the second place, but he had seen Xie Huaiguang and Gu Zixuan, and they had saved his life.

Zhao Jingcheng was filled with joy, because he really liked Xie Huaiguang's talent, and now the young man had achieved the top three honors in the imperial examination, which was a great honor for him!

I believe that today will be recorded in the history books in the future.

The emperor was extremely happy.

But the one who was even happier was Gu Changqing.

Both sons were on the list, and they were second and third in the class!

That’s pretty awesome, huh?

If I tell others about this, I’ll be proud as a father, hahaha!

Gu Changqing was excited.

After waiting for a long time, the ceremony in the palace was over and the officials came out to announce the results. Behind them followed the Jinshi candidates who had just participated in the ceremony. After all, only the top three names were announced, and they did not know their ranking yet, so they could only come out to look at the list.

Everyone came out, and Gu Changqing followed. He found his good son Gu Ziyun, hugged him excitedly and laughed: "Ziyun, you did well in the exam, which really made me proud. Our Marquis' Mansion can actually produce a runner-up. What a pity, he almost became the top scorer!"

Gu Changqing laughed out loud, completely forgetting that he had a son who ranked third in the exam and was the Tanhua Lang.

But so what? Gu Changqing's hope has always been on Gu Ziyun. Gu Zixuan? He's just a playboy, it's good enough if he doesn't cause trouble.

Seeing all of this, Xie Huiguang said calmly, "It seems that the rumor that Lord Gu prefers the son born to his concubine is not false."

Yin Zhengnan also sneered: "Ha!"

As for Gu Zixuan, his reaction to this was no reaction, after all, he was used to it.

Besides, my father not only likes the son born to the concubine, but also likes the concubine. Recently, Lin Wanhui has not come to find trouble with my mother. All her time has been spent on competing for Gu Changqing's favor.

If it were in the past, Gu Zixuan would have felt unfair for his mother, but now that he thought about it, they were all going to get divorced, so there was nothing to feel unfair about.

After the list is announced, the excellent papers will be circulated. The top-ranked papers are must-reads, and the rest can also be taken a look at if you are interested.

Gu Changqing looked at Gu Ziyun's paper and thought it was very well written. How come he didn't get first place? He didn't know what the examiner was thinking. Did he have a grudge against him?

Gu Changqing sighed deeply, but even if he didn't make it into the first class, he was still on the list, and his marriage with the Shangshu Mansion had to go on immediately.

The wedding night and the day of passing the imperial examination are double happiness!

And once this marriage is completed, it will be of great help to my career, which is great!

Gu Changqing took his son back without saying a word to prepare for the wedding.

Gu Zixuan, who was left behind, finished reading the imperial edict and planned to turn back, so he said goodbye to Xie Huaiguang.

"I'm leaving too. My mother is still waiting for me."

Xie Huaiguang nodded. He looked at Gu Zixuan's back as he left, then he saw the carriage of the Marquis' Mansion along his back, and then he saw Su Jin looking over from behind the curtain.

The first time we met, we were very decisive in the restaurant. The most profound memory was the brilliant smile we saw among the peonies by the Jinming Pond. And now...

People are like paintings, intoxicated by the spring breeze.

Su Jin lifted the curtain and waved to Gu Zixuan with a smile. The tenderness in her eyes was something Xie Huaiguang had never seen before.

"Let's go back and I'll make you something delicious!"

Su Jin was very happy. Although she had never disciplined her son, her son was doing well. As a mother who got him for free, she should also be proud, right?

Soon, everyone dispersed, and no one noticed that a young boy was looking at Gu Ziyun's paper seriously. After he finished reading it, Gu Zilu's lips curled up slightly.

Then, he turned around, went back home, and found Gu Changqing in person.

"Father, I have something very important to tell you."

At this moment, Gu Changqing is busy preparing for the wedding. Gu Ziyun is doing well. As for Su Jin's two children, they are also okay, but not as good as Gu Ziyun.

"What's the matter? Wait a minute. Your second brother's marriage is more important."

Gu Zilu remained motionless and said in a deep voice: "This is a serious matter and must be discussed now."

A hint of displeasure flashed across Gu Changqing's face.

He felt that this well-behaved Wu Zi was really tactless. At this time, he was so busy that he was about to fly away, and you were making trouble for him?

Important things?

What important things can happen to an insignificant son like you, who has no sense of existence in daily life?

No matter how important the matter is today, it is not as important as Gu Ziyun’s marriage!

"Did Su Jin say something again that you sons heard and you came to support your mother?"

"Father……"

"Humph, even if it's a big deal today, we have to wait until Ziyun is married!"

After saying that, Gu Changqing turned around and left. Looking at his father's back, Gu Zilu's eyes became even colder, and he said coldly: "Second brother's essay for the palace examination was copied."

“Plop!”

Gu Changqing slipped and fell heavily to the ground. He turned back in shock: "What did you say?"

Plagiarism?

Gu Ziyun used a plagiarized manuscript to participate in the palace examination? !

"I said that the essay that my second brother wrote in the imperial examination was plagiarized."

Gu Zilu's voice was extremely calm. He just wanted to see how his father would react when he knew about this.

Gu Changqing seemed a little flustered, his eyes darting around. He stumbled to his feet, put a hand on Gu Zilu's shoulder, and wanted to say something, but then he looked around vigilantly, and then dragged Gu Zilu directly into the nearest empty house.

"Brother Lu, don't say anything careless. Do you know the consequences of cheating in the palace examination?"