Chapter 47 Wen Xiu's Jade Pendant is Lost

"Is it the eight-year-old Qin Ye? I heard about it too. He recently mentioned to the dean that he wants to transfer to another class after this exam to learn more advanced knowledge."

"He is really strong. I guess he will be able to take the exam for the Boy's Examination in two years."

"With him here, we're sure someone will make the list this year!"

Zong Jincheng listened to them talking one by one, and they couldn't get away from Qin Ye. In the eyes of the students of Qingbo Academy, Qin Ye was like a savior.

This made Zong Jincheng very jealous.

He raised his fist and said, "This time, let's see how I can defeat that kid named Qin!"

"You?" Those people looked at him, totally unconvinced.

“No.”

“No.”

"You're just bragging, right?"

"Let's talk about getting on the list first. You want to beat Qin Ye? You are such a boastful kid. Do you think you are Qin Ye?"

Zong Jincheng: "!! I'm going to fight you guys!!"

Zong Wenxiu was terrified, fearing that his brother would fight with others before the exam. He held the little devil back and explained, "Don't look down on me. My brother is also very good. He ranked second in the last monthly exam, behind Qin Ye."

Zong Jincheng was very disgusted with this ranking, but now that he had this ranking, it could prove some of his strength, so he endured it, snorted and acquiesced.

As a result, those people were only stunned for a moment, and then said: "So what? There are thousands of students in our four colleges' joint examination, but in the end, only 120 people made the list. In previous years, the other three colleges took all the places, and Qingbo College didn't have a single student on the list. Qin Ye may still be able to give it a try this year, but you? Forget it."

Zong Jincheng angrily said to Zong Wenxiu: "Don't pull me, I will let them see today how strong the top of the four colleges' joint examination is!"

Zong Wenxiu: “…”

My younger brother's boasting is getting bigger and bigger.

No...I am becoming more and more confident.

"Oh, another crazy one."

"Let's go, there's nothing to argue with a stupid boy."

Zong Jincheng shouted at their departing backs, "Damn it, you guys who look down on others, keep your eyes open for me, Zong Jincheng will definitely get first place in the exam this year!"

The huge college was bustling with people, and no one took these words to heart, but some people passing by did laugh.

Zong Jincheng: (#-.-).

Zong Wenxiu couldn't help wanting to laugh when he saw his brother's frustrated look, but fortunately he held it back.

He said gently, "It's okay, brother. I believe in you. You will definitely do well in this monthly exam!"

At least, it's definitely better than last time.

After all, my younger brother has been very enthusiastic in studying this month, and he is so smart that his learning progress has improved rapidly.

Zong Jincheng snorted and said, "Let's go into the examination room and slap them hard in the face!"

"Um!"

The joint examination of the four colleges simulates the test time of the Tongzike. The content of the test paper is less than the monthly examination of Qingbo Academy, but the difficulty is greatly increased. It tests not only recitation and translation, but more on understanding and application.

It can be called a small scientific feat.

Fortunately, Zong Jincheng had been practicing this type of questions this month, and he was able to answer them very smoothly. He was still full of confidence after the test.

The other students in the academy were different. They all came out with their heads hung and looked dejected.

"It's over. I don't think I'll make the list this year. The questions are too difficult."

"It is unbelievable that the other three colleges can always perform so well in the exams."

"If you keep abusing me like this, I won't dare to take the Boy's Examination, lest my self-esteem be hurt."

"Well, go home and continue reading by lamplight."

Everyone else did terribly in the exam, but Zong Jincheng was the most confident after the test. The feeling of being able to do it while others couldn't was really great, and he felt a strong sense of accomplishment in his heart.

As for Qin Ye who is praised as a genius, just let him stay aside. Young Master Zong will definitely take first place this time!

The carriage of the Marquis' Mansion was waiting outside Qingbo Academy. The two brothers Zong Jincheng were about to get on the carriage when they heard Zong Wenxiu suddenly say, "My jade pendant is missing!"

"Ah? Where did you lose it?" Zong Jincheng turned to Shunzi and said, "Go and get someone to help him look for it."

"Yes." Shunzi took the servants and maids to look for her.

Zong Wenxiu was anxious, so he went back to the academy to look for it. He kept looking at the ground along the way, fearing that someone might step on it and crush it.

Zong Jincheng originally didn't care much for this kind of ornaments. After all, he could easily pawn his jade pendant worth thousands of taels to pay for a meal. But seeing his half-brother so anxious, he couldn't help but run over to help look for it.

"What jade pendant? Is it very valuable? There are too many outsiders coming to the academy today. I guess it's hard to find it. Go back and ask Xu Wan to buy you another one."

Anyway, except for him, the woman was generous to everyone else, especially his half-brother.

He had seen it several times before. Xu Wan had asked people to buy things for her half-brother's courtyard.

Zong Wenxiu became more and more anxious as he searched, his eyes turning red. He said in a trembling voice, "This is the jade pendant my father gave to my mother. My grandmother used this jade pendant to discover our existence. My mother gave it to me, and it was me who didn't keep it properly..."

Zong Wenxiu was feeling very regretful at the moment. How could he wear such an important jade pendant? If he could find it back, he would keep it well and never lose it again!

But there is no point in regretting, and it is extremely difficult to find lost items.

Zong Wenxiu summoned up his courage and shouted, "Has anyone seen my jade pendant? It is very important to me. If anyone has found it, can you please return it to me? The reward is one tael of silver."

According to the laws of the Great Chu State, when lost property is returned, the owner needs to reward the other party with one-fourth of the price of the lost property as a thank you.

One tael of silver is one-fourth of the value of the jade pendant.

There were many people coming and going in the academy. When he heard this, his heart was only slightly moved for a few seconds. He looked around and didn't find any suspicious jade pendant, so he gave up.

One or two taels of silver was a lot for children of their age, but the tuition fee of Qingbo Academy was quite expensive. The children who could afford to study here were not short of money and would not care about this one or two taels of silver.

No one helped Zong Wenxiu find it.

Even though he kept shouting, no one helped.

After all, the power of Shunzi and his friends is limited, so it takes a lot of time to find it.

Zong Wenxiu squatted on the ground in despair, tears welling up in his eyes.

"Mom, I'm sorry, it's my fault, it's all my fault..."

Zong Jincheng saw that he was not feeling well, so he told Shunzi, "Go and help him shout, and say thank you for the five hundred taels of gold."

Shunzi: “!!!!”

"Sir, that jade pendant is only worth four taels of silver. Are you sure you want to spend five hundred taels to help Master Xiu get it back?"

That’s the price of a precious horse!

Zong Jincheng said unhappily, "Yes, didn't you see that he was about to cry?"

Shunzi hesitated and said, "But you only have fifty taels of private money now..."

I just received it this month.

Zong Jincheng was silent for a few seconds, then looked at Zong Wenxiu and said, "Let him take the blame. Ask Xu Wan for it!"

Shunzi: “…………”

I hope Madam can really accept your ridiculous calculation.