Chapter 288 I, the one everyone expects

But what Shen Yibai said was right. No matter how busy he was, the prime minister could not be exhausted to death. It was just that everyone in the court and the country became busy visibly, and all the flower-viewing banquets and lake cruises were cancelled.

This is also good. The three young boys who are preparing for the Boy's Examination can concentrate on reviewing without being disturbed by the outside world.

During this period, Zong Jincheng followed Xu Wan into the palace to meet the prince once. The prince did not look very well, but said that he was just frightened and needed to rest well for a while. However, he said that he would not be able to go to the mansion to teach him at the end of the month.

Zong Jincheng didn't dare to think that he would come here again with his sick body, and he kept waving his hands and saying that there was no rush...

After leaving the East Palace, the little devil felt relaxed and nervous at the same time. He had a strange feeling in his heart, but he couldn't put his finger on it.

"His Highness said everything is fine, so don't worry." Xu Wan comforted him.

The most important thing is that worrying is useless, there is nothing he can do.

Zong Jincheng nodded and said, "I will listen to His Highness. He will definitely not lie to me. I will go home, mother. I will help Xinglu and the others with their lessons."

"Pfft, they all have a teacher with them, do they still need you?" Xu Wan didn't quite believe him.

Zong Jincheng raised his head proudly: "Of course, because I am a boy... I have experience."

More than just experience, he can even recite last year's exam questions from memory and even highlight the key points for his three brothers.

But when they were highlighting the key points, they mentioned the question that Qin Ye helped them with last year. Shen Yibai suddenly asked, "Jin Cheng, if you didn't have Qin Ye's guidance, would you both have failed the exam?"

After all, at that time, one of them was last and the other was second to last, and their rankings were very uncertain.

The little devil was so embarrassed that he kicked the guy. He said angrily, "Then I can continue to take the exam this year. I have two chances to take the exam. Unlike the two of you, you both have to fight for me. If you fail, you will have to wait for the next exam!"

Wei Xinglu shrugged and said nonchalantly, "We will definitely not pass the exam. See you in three years. I think it's not too far away."

He Zheng weakly interjected: "Only those under the age of twelve can participate in the Boy's Division. In three years, you will be fourteen years old."

Wei Xinglu: "?? I'm almost over the age limit?"

Damn it, am I not still just a tiny seedling?

Shen Yibai poked him and said, "Xinglu, don't be fooled by them. Can't we just pass the Tongzi Examination next year? At worst, we can wait three years and take the examination again. Then we can surely get the top prize and not compete with that pervert Qin Ye."

The little devil immediately frowned and asked dangerously, "Are you saying that the top scholar this year is Qin Ye?"

Shen Yibai said arrogantly: "Of course, the gap between you and Qin Ye is as long as the Yangtze River."

After saying this, he gestured with his hands, and his arm almost hit He Zheng in the face.

Zong Jincheng's idea of ​​tutoring him was instantly shattered. He grabbed the book and howled, "I'm going to beat a bump on your head as long as the Yangtze River!"

"You are so anxious, so anxious. This is a sign of a guilty conscience!"

"I'm just trying to beat you up!"

"Ahhh help, help..."

"Give me your life, Shen Yibai!!"

“…”

There was a lot of noise in the study room, and Wei Xinglu shook his head helplessly.

Just when he thought his cram school plan was going to fail, He Zheng and Zong Wenxiu came over and forced him to start reviewing the key points.

Wei Xinglu: “…”

My two brothers, I really just want to hang out.

"Brother Wenxiu, do you think this question will be tested this year?" He Zheng pointed at the question that Qin Ye helped them with.

Zong Wenxiu said, "It probably won't be on the test. This question is a bit beyond the scope. Besides, the questions in the previous boy's exams have never been repeated in a row."

Wei Xinglu glanced at them and said, "It's just four names. You guys have time to discuss whether to review them or not. I've written them down."

He Zheng: “…” What you said makes sense.

"Shen Yibai, come here and look at the questions." Wei Xinglu called him.

Shen Yibai and Zong Jincheng were quarreling with each other, asking each other whether they were convinced or not. How could they care about him?

Wei Xinglu had no choice but to shout: "Who are the talents of the Qin Dynasty who were attracted by the policy of conciliatory policy? Answer: Shang Yang, Zhang Yi, Fan Ju, and Li Si."

Zong Jincheng pinched Shen Yibai's ear and asked, "Did you hear that, you idiot Xiaobai? Didn't you even remember the question?"

Shen Yibai bared his teeth and said, "Shang Yang, Zhang Yi, Fan Ju, Li Si... Such simple names, I can recite them by heart after hearing them!"

Zong Jincheng continued to pinch him: "Oh, then you are awesome, but it's a pity that you won't be taking the exam again this year."

Shen Yibai turned over and pulled his face: "You are not the examiner, how do you know that there will be no test? I will test you again this year and make you mad..."

Zong Jincheng, whose face was pulled into a bun shape, howled, "Ahhh, I will strangle you to death..."

Zong Wenxiu wanted to roll his eyes, he couldn't bear to watch it.

"He Zheng, just continue reading and ignore them."

"Uh-huh."

In March, the annual Boy's Examination is here again.

Zong Jincheng and Zong Wenxiu sent the other three brothers to Gongyuan. They told them not to be distracted by catching mice and reminded them not to burn Gongyuan with candles when they went to bed at night. He Zheng laughed so hard that his face turned red.

"Hey, Jincheng, look who that is?" Zong Wenxiu suddenly called out in surprise.

"Ah?" Zong Jincheng followed his brother's gaze and actually saw the two brothers of the Qin family, but this time the candidates for the exam were reversed.

Qin Ye is sending his brother to take the exam.

Zong Jincheng said in surprise: "Qin Shi, you are here to take the Tongzi exam this year too!"

Qin Shi smiled and said, "Yes, I'm twelve years old this year. If I don't take the exam now, I'll have no chance. Come and try. Even if you don't pass, it's not bad to have some experience."

The little devil said sweetly: "You will definitely pass the exam. I heard that your grades in Hanlin North Campus are also very good."

Qin Shi smiled and said to him, "Thank you for the compliment. Our academy is much worse than yours, right, He Zheng?"

He Zheng, who ranked first in the joint examination of the four colleges, smiled and said modestly: "Brother Qin Shi, I'm grateful for your kindness."

Qin Shi also responded to him in a friendly manner: "Come on, go in and take the exam. I'm waiting to see you take first place in the Boy's Test."

"Yes! I will try my best!" He Zheng promised.

After sending the four of them to take the exam, Zong Jincheng and Qin Ye looked at each other awkwardly. They hadn't seen each other since the last debate, so it would be wrong to say hello when they met now, but it would also be wrong not to say hello.

Qin Ye was not the one who took the initiative, so he remained silent.

Zong Jincheng was the one who took the initiative, but he was awkward and arrogant. He had already shown a good attitude by not saying anything to Qin Ye. Now he was looking up at the ground, trying to see if there were any ants moving.

Finally, Zong Wenxiu greeted everyone politely. Qin Ye nodded at him, then said goodbye and left.

He didn't say anything when Qin Ye was around, but as soon as Qin Ye left, the little devil started stretching his neck to look outside again.

Zong Wenxiu poked him and said with a smile: "Why didn't you say anything when they were here just now?"

"What are you saying? Are you saying that I can definitely beat him?" Zong Jincheng said stiffly, "Is there any need to say that? It's what everyone wants, okay?"

Zong Wenxiu: “…”

Forget it, everyone has their own destiny, so let yourself go.