Chapter 94
As for what benefits the prefect can get, that is not their concern.
He didn't understand all these twists and turns, but when she heard that the county exam was to be thoroughly investigated, she frowned: "Doesn't that mean everything will be investigated? Do we need to check Yun Yi's essay? Can the previous county exam list still count?"
"Aunt, don't worry. Brother Gu's paper will not be checked. Not only him, but also the papers of those who successfully passed the prefectural exam and the county exam will not be checked. At most, it will be a formality."
The papers of this provincial examination are totally not on the same level as those of the county examination. They are much more difficult and the examination is very strict. For those who can pass the provincial examination, at least their knowledge is guaranteed. Who knows how far these people can go in the future?
The prefect of the city would not kill them all, and Magistrate Huang would prefer that the county under his jurisdiction produce a few people with real talents and knowledge.
After hearing this, He was relieved. However, she reacted the next moment and her eyes lit up: "Mr. Huang, what do you mean, did Yun Yi pass the mansion exam?"
Huang Boyang saw that Aunt He finally reacted and smiled: "Well, Aunt, he passed. Brother Gu not only passed, but also won the first place in our Xizhou Prefecture! If he can win the first place in the next college examination, he will be the top three in the whole class!"
He was so happy that she stood up and kept walking around the room. Finally, facing the incense burner on the long table, she clasped her hands together and said, "Oh, God bless you, thank you Bodhisattva... No, I think I should go to the temple to burn incense and fulfill my wish in a few days."
Xu Qingmeng and others were laughing as they watched He hurried out again, saying that she wanted to buy some incense to burn for Gu Yunyi's father.
Gu Yunyi shook his head and then asked, "What did County Lieutenant Liu do?"
Huang Boyang glanced at Xu Qingmeng and seeing that she did not avoid him, he had no more worries.
Then he sneered, "I guess they are planning to give up Liu Shengming. They have even cleaned up the academy. My father has been busy for a while. Judging from the current situation, I am afraid that he can only pull down that Principal Liu."
Gu Yunyi was not surprised: "It's nothing strange. He came out of the camp of Xizhou Prefecture. How could there be no one to guide him behind the scenes?"
Huang Boyang's face darkened, then he smiled and said, "The bow and bridge are naturally straight, it's not something we can intervene in now, the prefect will take care of it."
When Huang Boyang left, he also told Xu Qingmeng and others that the results of the provincial examination would probably be released in the next two days, and asked them to stay at home and wait for people to come and congratulate them.
Of course He refused and promised with a pat on her chest that she would be ready.
Sure enough, within two days, the list came out. There were 178 candidates who took the provincial examination in Yan County, but only 16 of them passed.
Gu Yunyi from Gu's restaurant on West Street not only ranked at the top, but also ranked first in Xizhou Prefecture. As soon as the list was announced, not only the candidates of this year, but also the scholars who did not pass the exam in previous years knew of Gu Yunyi's name.
The Gu family restaurant was extremely lively that day. Wave after wave of people coming to announce their good news came to ask for money. He was not stingy and gave money to everyone, no matter how many waves of people came, without any regrets at all.
This time is different from the last time, which was only an exam within the scope of Yan County, but the provincial exam tests the entire Yan County. There are a huge number of people who have never passed the exam in previous years. He was able to stand out among them and be named the top candidate.
Naturally, Gu Yunyi's name spread even more widely than last time. Not to mention the neighbors on West Street, even people from slightly further away came.
He and others were busy for a whole day and were so tired that their waists were sore before they sent everyone away.
"Oh my god, my face is stiff from smiling all day. I can't bear it, I can't bear it." He took a sip of water and finally relaxed.
Xu Qingmeng joked, "Mom, if others heard what you said, I'm afraid many people would say something sour. This is a blessing that others can't even think of."
He smiled and said, "That's not the case. As long as Yun Yi works hard, I'm willing to be tired every day, not just one day."
Gu Yunyi continued, "Next time these things happen, I'll take care of them. Mom, just stay in the house and rest."
He was not happy. "How can that be? My son got first place in the case, so can't I enjoy the glory? How can I just rest in the house?"
Gu Yunyi was also at his wit's end, and there was helplessness in his eyes.
"By the way, can you be considered a Tongsheng now? Are you still going to compete this year?"
Gu Yunyi nodded: "Well, the college entrance examination is around August, but it still depends on the specific time set by the prefecture. However, it used to be around the beginning of August every year. If you are lucky, you may be able to come back in time to celebrate the August Festival."
He was a little worried: "You've already taken two exams this year, and August isn't far away. Can your body hold up?"
There are actually not many scholars in the entire Yan County. Gu Yunyi is not very old now, so there is actually no need for him to be so anxious.
It would be great if I could have a child with Meng Niang now.
He Shi looked at Xu Qingmeng's belly inconspicuously. If she didn't look, she wouldn't have noticed it, but just by looking at it, she felt that Meng Niang's belly seemed to be a little bulging. If she was still fat as before, it might not be obvious, but now, hasn't she lost weight?
He was very confused and couldn't help wondering: Is this Meng Niang rebounding? Why does her belly feel a lot bigger?
He wanted to ask, but she didn't know how to ask, so she gave up. Then she looked at her son again, then at Gu Yunyi and then at Xu Qingmeng.
No, I have to go to the temple again in two days to fulfill my wish and draw a fortune.
Gu Yunyi shook his head and said, "Mom, the college entrance examination is held twice every three years. If you miss it this time, you will have to wait until the year after next."
No, that's too slow!
"It's not too late the year after next. You're still young. There's no rush." Although Mrs. He said this, she also knew her son's temper. Once he made a decision, it would be impossible to change it.
Gu Yunyi just smiled and said nothing.
East Street, Lin family.
Lin Yichen also passed the provincial examination, and now his family is very happy. Even the master who is far away in the capital knows about it and asks the young master to work hard and strive for good results in the college examination.
Lin Yichen, who should have been happy, had a dull expression on his face. He showed no joy at all, and there was no spirit in his eyes.
Lin Yichen thought he could pass Gu Yunyi in the exam, but unexpectedly he was inferior to him. He had made such a boast before the exam, but now what happened is different.
Qingyun behind him grew up with Lin Yichen. Although he calls him a servant in front of outsiders, he treats him as a brother in private. Looking at him like this, how could he not know why he is unhappy.
(End of this chapter)
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