In a blink of an eye, it was the day when the list was announced. The Zhou family’s grandson-in-law participated. The Zhou family was very concerned and sent people to guard him early.
At the place where the results were announced, Steward Ding was already familiar with all the major stewards in the capital. The steward of the Wang family came over and said, "Steward Ding, why are you here in person?"
Butler Ding really didn't need to come in person, but he came anyway. He was able to have what he has today because of his master, so he came every time.
Steward Ding smiled and said, "My two sons-in-law are here for reference. My master is concerned about them, so he sent me here."
When the steward of the Wang family heard this, he thought that the Zhou family attached so much importance to his eldest son that they even asked the chief steward to look at the list. He was determined to tell the old patriarch about this importance when he got back.
Gu Liufeng and Wang Wei stood together, and Liufeng said, "I thought you would be waiting at home."
Wang Wei generously admitted, "I'm nervous, where's my brother-in-law?"
Liu Feng didn't lie, "I'm more nervous. You know how high my father-in-law's expectations of me are."
Wang Wei smiled when he thought of his father-in-law. His family only gave him pressure, but his father-in-law gave him comfort, which was good as it allowed him to rest.
Liu Feng pointed ahead, "Wen Rong is here."
Wang Wei hugged the hand warmer tightly, "Now the competition has started again. Many people who are guarding the list today are here for Wen Rong's ranking."
Liu Feng really didn't envy the attention, he knew he couldn't bear it. He admired Wen Rong for being able to face so much attention without changing his expression.
Wen Rong was nervous. Since he had received more family resources, he had to speak with performance. Only Huiyuan could stop the increasingly restless families.
“The list is here.”
When the shouts rang out, everyone looked at the official who was posting the list. They made way for the list and waited for it.
Wang Wei held the hand warmer tightly and tried to calm himself down, but unfortunately he couldn't do it.
Butler Ding has experience in looking at the list. The carriage will never stop at the front. The carriage will stop at a relatively far place. The distance is not short, but it is convenient for returning home.
In less than half an hour, Steward Ding returned home, got off the carriage and trotted to report the news.
As soon as Steward Ding entered the room, he panted and said, "Mr. Gu ranked 45th, and Mr. Wang ranked even higher at 9th. Congratulations to the old lady for both of their good rankings."
Zhao's hands, which had been clasped together, loosened and she continued to chant "Amitabha".
Zhu Lan was not worried about Wang Wei. As the grandson who was carefully raised by the Wang family, his ranking would not be too low as long as he did not make any big mistakes. She was worried about Gu Liufeng. Now she felt relieved. "Okay, okay, today is a double blessing. I will give you one month's salary."
Zhao said hurriedly: "Mother, Changyi is still waiting for news. I will send a servant to deliver the news."
Zhu Lan laughed, "Why would you need to deliver a letter? There are people in each department watching the list. By the time you deliver the message, it would have spread everywhere."
"Mom, you can't laugh at your daughter-in-law. This is her first time, too."
Su Xuan continued, "When Mingrui takes the imperial examination, he will have experience."
Zhao liked to hear this. Doesn't it mean that her son will be able to pass the imperial examination smoothly? "If Mingrui really passes the examination smoothly, I will ask him to serve you tea."
Su Xuan smiled and said, "Then I'll wait."
This year, there was also someone from the Zhou family who took the imperial examination. He did not live in the Zhou family, but lived outside. The house was given to the family by Zhou Shuren. In the future, when the family members go to Beijing to take the imperial examination, they will live in the courtyard house outside. Not only can they avoid a lot of future troubles, but it will also be more conducive to selecting some good family members.
Zhu Lan asked, "Where are the children of the Zhou family?"
Steward Ding clapped his head and said, "Look at my memory. I only thought of the two sons-in-law as references."
Zhulan didn't ask Butler Ding to send anyone else to check. If anyone was infected, he would send a message.
Ministry of Rites, Chang Yi heard the ranking and said to Lord Liu: "My son-in-law is not bad and didn't embarrass me."
Lord Liu knew that Zhou Changyi was showing off, "Congratulations, congratulations."
Chang Yi felt very happy. How should he put it? This was a scholar who passed the imperial examination from the second branch of the family. He was the only one from the fourth branch of the Zhou family who had no one from the second branch who took the imperial examination. His son-in-law was also half a scholar, which really made him proud.
Lord Liu could sense what Zhou Changyi was thinking, and whispered, "My second son is also a good student. Really, my old man said that Yuanbo has a very good brain."
Zhou Changyi thought, here it comes again, "You've already mentioned it to me."
Lord Liu was also anxious, "Why don't you believe it? I am an example. Before I met my wife, I was really stingy, but after I met my wife, I was really generous to her, very generous."
He doesn’t even hide his private money!
Zhou Changyixin, he had heard a little bit, "Are you generous to your father-in-law?"
Lord Liu said firmly: "Generous, especially generous."
Because all of this was prepared by his wife. When the marriage was arranged, everyone knew his reputation, and his sisters often laughed at him. Later, when his wife returned to her parents' home and used silver to retaliate, it was particularly satisfying, and he had to smile even though he was heartbroken.
Chang Yizhen had never investigated these things, and thought he could check them out when he got back.
Lord Liu continued, "Think about it again. It's great that my son is like me. My eldest son is not like me. He had a maid before he got married. I didn't have a maid before I got married, and I didn't have a concubine after I got married. My youngest son is so much like me that he definitely doesn't have a concubine."
He didn't want to use money to support extra women, supporting one wife was enough!
Chang Yi thought about it carefully and it seemed to be true. After he started to investigate, he didn't take anything Lord Liu said seriously. But today, he was in a rare good mood and took it to heart.
Lord Liu continued, "My wife really likes your daughter. Really, I swear."
The wife just wanted more people to discipline her son.
If the incident with Cheng Da Ren's wife had not happened, Chang Yi would not have taken this matter to heart. But now he has kept it in mind. He knows the importance of a good mother-in-law, and his mother is the most representative example of this.
Wang Wei and Liu Feng did not leave the place where the list was posted. They knew that the rankings had been relaxed and were now watching the fun.
Wang Wei whispered, "The Wen family must be very proud this time."
"It's the first prize. Whoever has a first prize will be proud."
"You do not understand."
The family of Concubine Liu had a top scholar, and the Liu family had always used this to suppress the children of the Wen family. Now that Wen Rong has appeared, the Wen family can finally vent their anger.
Wen Rong is surrounded by people, and there are too many people who try to curry favor with him. If the queen becomes pregnant again, if it is a son, then he will be one of the three legitimate sons. The chances for other children will be even slimmer. If it is a daughter, then she will also be a legitimate princess.
The Wen family has produced another champion, who is most likely the top scholar, and more people want to curry favor with the Wen family.
Liu Feng didn't want to watch the fun anymore, "Aren't we leaving?"
Wang Wei spread his hands and said, "I'll wait a little longer. I'm the eldest grandson of the Wang family. I want to congratulate Wen Rong on behalf of the family."
If he really wanted to stay longer, he would freeze to death.
Liu Feng looked at the people gathered inside and outside the room, "You'll have to wait."
Wang Wei sighed, "Brother-in-law, please go back first. I'll wait for a while."
Liu Feng couldn't bear to leave his brother-in-law behind and go first, "I'll wait for you to go together."
In the palace, the queen suffered from severe morning sickness and was in a bad mood. She hadn't seen anyone for days.
The queen had no strength left after vomiting so she lay down and said, "My father got what he wanted today when the results are announced."