In a blink of an eye, it was the day when the college entrance examination results were announced. Minghui asked, "Uncle, are we really not going to take a look?"
Changzhong frowned and said, "No, there are too many people, and we should keep a low profile."
There are many people from the Zhou family participating. Even if you have a good reputation after the list is released, there will be people who say bad things behind your back. You should just avoid attracting attention.
Changzhong is not afraid of anyone questioning his ranking because his knowledge is solid.
Moreover, according to his understanding, the prefect had some subtle ideas and the abilities of his subordinates were indeed quite good.
Before the person announcing the good news arrived, the servant who had gone to check the results came back first and said, "Yes, you won. Young Master is the top three."
Minghui asked, "What about me?"
The servant said cheerfully, "Young Master No.5."
Minghui blinked, "Fifth?"
His ranking has dropped. It seems that the candidates from Pingzhou are quite good. He is aware of his own knowledge and thinks he did well in the exam.
Chang Zhong smiled. He had achieved the goal of becoming a junior San Yuan. He still had a big goal, becoming a senior San Yuan. He asked, "Where are the other people in the clan?"
The servant smiled and said, "This time, six people in the clan won the prize, including the two young masters."
Changzhong nodded, "Not bad, pretty much as I expected."
Most of the clansmen who took the exam this time were relatively young. The few who passed had all participated before. The younger ones who didn’t pass were not disappointed and could just take the exam again next time. It was a great joy for them to pass the provincial exam at such a young age.
Cheng Xiang came to congratulate him at this time, "Congratulations, Mr. Zhou."
Changzhong smiled and said, "Congratulations, congratulations."
Cheng Xiang had long since stopped looking down on this young master of the Marquis' Mansion. He had a feeling that he might really be able to bring back a top scholar for the Marquis Zhou's Mansion. Thinking that the Marquis' Mansion would either have a second place or a Jinshi, his father's eyes were red with envy.
People came one after another to congratulate, and the Zhao family also came immediately after hearing the news. Those who followed the crowd did not see Changzhong and Minghui.
Now that the college entrance examination is over, those who were waiting to see Changzhong have come to scan their faces, which has also made Changzhong more deeply aware of what his identity represents.
The more Changzhong learned, the more cautious he became, and he planned to set off for Zhoujia Village in two days.
In the capital, Zhulan received the news from Jiang Ling that Shao Xun had also passed the imperial examination and ranked sixth.
Zhulan was happy to hear this, and asked Qingxue to prepare a gift to send to the Shao family.
Li was a little conflicted, "Mom, should I prepare a gift for Minghui?"
Zhulan, "I think Minghui has made arrangements."
The boy was very careful. He didn't believe that Minghui left without any arrangements.
Li signaled the maid beside her to go and ask. After a while, the maid came back and said, "Master Minghui has prepared a gift."
Li laughed and scolded, "This stinky boy."
Zhulan chuckled, "He will be a scholar when he comes back."
Li sighed, "Mother, I'm not lying to you. I don't have any feelings for Xiucai anymore."
Zhulan also smiled. Indeed, her family had experienced too much, and she was very calm now.
Li thought for a moment and said, "I wonder if Shao Xun will participate in this year's autumn examination."
"Minghui lent him a lot of books. If Shao Xun hadn't been sure about participating before, he couldn't be sure now."
Li was nervous. "Is this kid borrowing his notebooks?"
She knew how precious the family notes were and that not many of her in-laws could see them.
Zhulan said, "No, this child is sensible. He knows how precious the family notebook is."
The Zhouhou Mansion is good at educating children, and the children's success is proof of that. The family's notebooks can be sold at a high price. There are also people in the court who are shameless enough to ask Shu Ren to take a look at them, but Shu Ren refused them all. These are the Zhouhou Mansion's precious wealth.
Li heaved a sigh of relief, "It's good that it's not lent out."
Zhulan smiled and said, "The books he lends out are all carefully selected."
Li, "I didn't expect this child to be so crooked."
"He also wants to improve Miss Shao's status. However, Shao Xun can only participate in the autumn examination, but he can't even think about the spring examination."
Li counted the days, "Minghui should be back after the college entrance examination."
"Um."
The college entrance examination was over, but Changzhong's letter had not been delivered. The emperor knew the result first, "Little Sanyuan, what do you think, Lord Zhou?"
Zhou Shuren was still happy, "You really make me proud."
Emperor, "This child keeps talking about taking the imperial examination. I am waiting for him."
With Wu Ming teaching him personally and Zhou Shuren as his father, he has high hopes for Changzhong.
Zhou Shuren said: "I am looking forward to it too."
The emperor added: "The college examination is over, and the chief examiner for the autumn examination should be announced. I have already sent a letter to Changzhi."
"Is the emperor really not afraid that he will cause trouble?"
As a father, he was unsure. When Chang Zhi set the test questions, he had to guess what questions his son would come up with!
The emperor's mouth froze, "Can he still break through the sky?"
"That's not possible, but you'd better be mentally prepared."
Your Majesty, "..."
Can he say that he is mentally prepared
The college entrance examination was over, and the big event in the capital was the second prince's wedding. Zhulan also received a letter from Changzhong, and learned that Changzhong stayed in Zhoujia Village and would not come back, and only Minghui came back.
Changzhong will continue to participate in this year's autumn examination.
Changzhong also said that he received a gift from Wu Ming. Well, they were all test questions written by Wu Ming himself, and he asked Changzhong to answer them and send them back. Wu Ming was giving Changzhong remote guidance.
The next day was the day of the Second Prince's wedding. The Li family's dowry was unexpected. They thought that they could not come up with a very decent dowry, and those who were prepared to laugh at the joke turned out to be fooled.
On the day of the wedding, the Second Prince looked much better, and the reception also gave the Li family enough face.
After the wedding, Xue Han came back and said, "I think Miss Li is doing well."
"What's the best way?"
"This girl is very clear-headed and her mind is not full of love."
Zhu Lan heard this and said, "This is good. Only by loving yourself can you live a good life. The Second Prince is unreliable."
Xue Han pulled the corner of her mouth, "I heard that Concubine Liu has already arranged a concubine for the Second Prince, and is waiting for Miss Li to come in. No, now she is called the Second Prince's Concubine."
Zhulan: "...not surprising."
Xue Han added: "I also saw the Second Prince leave the palace without waiting for the Second Prince's Consort, and the Second Prince's Consort was not in a hurry and walked slowly and contentedly."
Zhulan smiled, "The Li family has a good family tradition, and the girls they raised are really good. If there were no girls who married into the royal family, the girls of the Li family would be good candidates for daughters-in-law."
Xue Han nodded, "Yes."
Zhulan was thinking that today was the day to return home, and was about to say something when Rongchuan came in hurriedly.
Xue Han asked, "Didn't you enter the palace? Why are you here?"
Rong Chuan, "I was just talking to the Emperor in the palace when the imperial physician came to report that the Queen had fainted, so I hurried out of the palace to look for you."
Xue Han's heart skipped a beat when she heard this. "What else did the imperial physician say?"
Rong Chuan sat down and poured himself a cup of tea. He took two sips before saying, "I saw the panic on the face of the imperial physician. The queen is really in trouble this time."
Xue Han stood up and said, "Let's go back to the palace and wait for news."
Rong Chuan stood up and said, "Mom, we'll go back first."
Zhulan: "Okay, go back quickly, don't worry I won't tell you anything."
Rong Chuan said: "This matter cannot be concealed, the news will spread soon."