Bai Li woke up lying on You Qing's chest, raised his head to meet his warm and smiling eyebrows, and happily leaned over to rub against his chin. Although he could only be superficial in Xue's residence, he was now in his heart. Very stable, not as obsessed with the bridal chamber as before, untied the knot in his heart, even if he just fell asleep in his arms, he felt extremely happy.
You Qing raised his hand and stroked his soft hair, thinking that the two of them would be separated forever, feeling sad and fortunate in his heart, took his face and kissed him between his eyebrows and eyes, his lips filled with tears. The hard-won treasure took a long time to let him go, and said softly: "Get up later and accompany me to clean the house. After staying here for so long, I have to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to express my gratitude."
"Oh!" Bai Li nodded, and crouched on him for a while, then happily got up and dressed. Now his face is full of joy, and wherever he goes, it's like a holiday. The joy between his eyebrows can easily infect others, making these candidates who should have been restless waiting for the list also brightened.
You Qing said that he wanted Bai Li to accompany him, but in fact, he was reluctant to let him work. I have lived here for a long time, whether I pass the test or not, it is time to leave.
After cleaning, he has to prepare a thank-you gift. He is a poor scholar. If he buys something and sends it to the Prime Minister's residence, it will be inappropriate. The good one can't afford it, but the poor one is not considered by others. Besides, this is originally a kindness of the emperor. Thank you to the Prime Minister. It would be disrespectful to the emperor if he passed it, and the proportions in it must be carefully grasped. Therefore, after taking a short nap in the afternoon, he began to study ink and paint, and now only Danqing can do it.
You Qing has always been sharp-minded, and he has been trained since childhood to observe words and expressions. Naturally, he can see that Xue Cheng has some thoughts about Bai Li, but he understands Bai Li's idiocy, and he does not take these to heart. The Prime Minister has never set foot in this other courtyard again, perhaps his mind has faded.
Now that he has regained his memory, he remembered that Prime Minister Xue had been his best friend for a lifetime, and even helped him several times. Only then did he understand why Bai Li kept saying that he was a benefactor, and he couldn't help laughing. He knew Prime Minister Xue's personality, so it was in line with his elegant and reckless temperament to send this picture of a fierce horse.
After the painting was completed, it was not delivered on the same day. Instead, he took Bai Li around the capital and found a clean and affordable inn to book a room. After the palace test, he had to see the arrangement. If he stayed in Beijing, he would start looking for it. The rented yard, if you go back, it will be more convenient, just pack your bags.
The second day was the day of the list. The emperor wanted to summon all the new jinshi, so the two got up very early. You Qing took off the sheets and mattress covers, washed them, and hung them outside. After everything was done, it was still before dawn. Knowing that Bai Li wouldn't stay here obediently waiting for him, he couldn't help but look carefully before leaving. Instructed.
When the time came, all the jinshi dressed in official uniforms and wore three-branch and nine-leaf crowns, respectfully stood in front of Yong'an Gate, and then entered the palace with the princes and officials, and were listed after the shifts of civil and military officials. The gift of knocking.
When everything was ready, the officials of Honglu Temple began to announce the "System": "On the first day of the third lunar month in the forty-eighth year of Yuanchang, the world's tribute scholars will be tested. Born."
You Qing was listening attentively, and a familiar smell suddenly floated from his nose. When he looked up, he didn't expect Bai Li to stand beside him, leaning his head out with his cheeks puffed up, looking at the hall and wanting to be next to him. tangled look. You Qing quickly retracted his gaze, he couldn't help being angry and laughing. Now that he has regained his immortal power, Bai Li can be seen no matter how invisible he is. The fool is still in the dark, standing here carelessly. .
After the announcement of the "System", a long voice came from the hall: "One top, one, You Qing!"
You Qing was stunned, never expected that he would still be the champion, Yu Guang swept to Bai Li and brought his face close and kissed the corner of his lips, then he recovered, and quickly regained his calm and calm expression. , after listening to the main hall's roll call and repeating it twice, under the guidance of the official of Honglu Temple, he knelt down on the left side of the imperial road after leaving work.
Next, the top and second places on the list are called three times, Yudao kneels behind the right side, the top three places are called three times, and the left side of Yudao kneels at the back position, followed by the second and third tops. After the roll call, You Qing stopped listening carefully.
In the past dynasties, there were occasional cases where the champion changed hands. The examiner handed the examination papers and results to the emperor. If the emperor found this champion unsatisfactory, it was entirely possible for him to be exchanged with the person he originally liked based on his own preferences. But this kind of thing can't be done often, unless the emperor really cares about it.
You Qing pondered secretly, wondering if he had also encountered such a thing. If so, it means that the emperor's mind is very firm. Thinking of this, he couldn't help frowning slightly.
In fact, he guessed pretty much the same. The article he wrote this time is indeed a bit worse than the previous life, but the text is like a person, no matter how you change it, it is written in accordance with his temperament, how can the character and talent be changed in just a few hours. Lose
When the examiner handed the examination paper to the emperor, the emperor frowned at a glance. Judging by his writing and talent, he was obviously a very rare and insightful talent, but the content described in this article seemed a bit perfunctory.
The emperor was curious, so he asked someone to take a look at the exam papers he used for the exam, and now he had a scruple in his heart, and the more he felt that this You Qing was not easy.
Speaking of champions, the champions of every dynasty and generation are not reused. Moreover, once they become champions, they become the focus of attention. If one accidentally wins, the title of champions may become a burden. This You Qing is obviously talented, but he deliberately wrote the article poorly. It seems that not only is he extremely confident in himself, but he is also quite calm, but he is a smart person!
The emperor pondered for a long time, remembering his calm, calm and unfazed appearance he saw in the palace examination, he really liked it, and immediately clapped the board, pressed the name of the champion on his head, and replaced the original champion with a new one. Second place.
You Qing was really unexpected, not knowing that he would be self-defeating.
After the roll call was over, the emperor returned to the palace. The officials of the Ministry of Rites used a cloud plate to hold the list. They were led by the yellow umbrella and walked to Yonganmen. Behind them, Ulala followed a large number of civil and military officials and scholars. You can go out through the main entrance, and other jinshi also go to tuck the door.
The main entrance of Yonganmen is specially designed for the emperor, so it is easy to not open it. Apart from the emperor, only the queen can walk once during the wedding, and the top three in the palace examination can walk once when they come out after the roll call. Walking in the middle is naturally very eye-catching.
When Bai Li saw that his family's Ah Qing was so favored, his mouth was crooked, and he swaggered out of the front door with him, as if he himself was the champion. You Qing glanced at the smug look on his face, and couldn't help laughing and crying again, almost couldn't help taking him into his arms and rubbing it.
The Yellow List was posted, and the champion led other scholars to watch the list together. There were many people watching the lively outside the palace gate, poking their heads and vying to watch, and eagerly waiting for the next horse-riding parade.
According to custom, the top three in the palace exams need to ride a horse around the capital after the Yellow List is posted. One is to show the mighty kindness of the emperor, and the other is to urge the private students to let them know that the imperial court upholds education and respects talents.
The three high-headed horses stood outside the palace gate in high spirits, and the honor guard was ready. You Qing stepped on the stirrups and turned over the horse neatly, adding a bit of sassy and heroic to the elegant and handsome, which attracted the admiration of the surrounding people.
Bai Li raised his head and stared blankly at You Qing like this. He was in a trance for a while, feeling that he looked familiar, as if he had seen him a long, long time ago.
The second place behind him and Tan Hua were both weak and weak scholars. Looking at the tall horse in front of him, he was really apprehensive. He was afraid that he would not be able to climb up and would lose someone at the gate of the palace. Fortunately, there were waiters by the side, so he would give them to them in time. A pier was placed beside the horse's stomach, and then he stepped on the pier and got on the horse smoothly.
You Qing thought that Bai Li would follow him on the horse, but after waiting for a long time, no one came up. He was puzzled and couldn't help but glanced at him, only to see him staring at him in a daze.
Bai Li came into contact with his sight and woke up suddenly. Before he could blink, he turned his eyes away, as if he didn't look at him, but swept past him at will. Bai Li thought he couldn't see himself, so he didn't think much, jumped on the horse's back happily, sat behind him, and put his arms around his waist.
You Qing's face was calm and calm, but there was a faint smile in his eyes, and he urged the horse to move forward amid the sound of drums.
The champion paraded through the streets, and everyone from every household ran out to join in the fun, and the capital was boiling again. For a time, the front and back were embraced, the road was opened, the cheers were thunderous, and the joyous guns shook the sky.
Bai Li leaned on You Qing's back and put his hands around his waist. Thinking of his past life, he felt that his Ah Qing was really amazing, and he could stand out in everything he did. Unfortunately, he could only watch silently beside him. , watching secretly. Now that I have lived a new life, being able to stick to him so closely and share the joy with him, the joy in my heart is so full that I have the urge to cry.
You Qing couldn't see his expression, but he could guess what he was thinking.
The guard of honor walked slowly and walked to the bridge where they used to watch the lanterns on the Lantern Festival. Bai Li, on a whim, didn't want to sit behind him, so he stood up and jumped in front of him, sitting down again and hugging him again. , looked up at his warm smiling face, couldn't help but nibbled lightly on his chin.
You Qing's Adam's apple moved, took a deep breath, and had to pretend not to know.
Sitting in front of him, Bai Li felt more at ease. The previous melancholy disappeared without a trace, and he was happy again. Seeing him keep bowing to the people around him, he felt very distressed. He was so sore that he couldn't lift it up, he couldn't help turning his head and grimacing at the people on the side of the road.
Seeing his childish behavior, You Qing's smile deepened, thinking about what he once said that he wanted to sit in the sedan chair together, he couldn't help sighing secretly.
I don't know if the emperor will still want to give him a marriage in this life. He is ready to resist the decree, and he will be at ease with Bai Li to travel the world at that time. Not being able to ride the sedan together, but being able to ride the horse together today is a bit of a pity.