"On April 1, the 24th year of Chongning, we will test the tributes from all over the world. The first A will be awarded the title of Jinshi. The first A and second will be awarded Sixiangzhou. Tong Xingrui!"
Jieyuan from Sixiangzhou, who had become very familiar with Xia Jingyun and others recently, walked out of the queue and stood behind Xia Jingyun under the same envious gazes of everyone.
"On April 1, the 24th year of Chongning, we planned to test the tributes from all over the world. The first-class scholar was awarded the title of Jinshi, and the first-class and third-ranked scholar was Li Zhiyi from Zhongzhou!"
A thin, neat and shabby young man walked out of the team and stood behind the three of them.
These are the three people who ranked first in the Bingchen imperial examination:
Xia Jingyun, the top pick, Tong Xingrui, the top pick, and Li Zhiyi, the top pick.
The three of them were once again led by the etiquette officer, and they all saluted Emperor Chongning to thank him for his love.
Then Wang Ruoshui stopped reading the article and directly announced the subsequent rankings, and only sang the name once.
And these people who are in the second or third grade are not qualified to stand out to meet the attention of everyone.
The division of grace and status is beginning to take shape at this moment.
"On April 1, the 24th year of Chongning, we will test the tributes from all over the world. The second-ranked scholar will be awarded Jinshi origin, and the second-ranked first-ranked scholar will be awarded Yunmengzhou, Baiyunbian."
"On April 1, the 24th year of Chongning, we planned to test the tributes from all over the world. The second best was awarded Jinshi origin. The second best, ninety-third, was from Sishui Prefecture, Zeng Jimin."
"On April 1, the 24th year of Chongning, we tried to test the tributes from all over the world. The third-class scholar was given the same background as a Jinshi. The third-class scholar, the 87th, was from Sishui Prefecture, Xu Dapeng."
After Wang Ruoshui finished reading, the surrounding ritual music started playing again.
Amidst the majestic and solemn music of Shaoyin, Xia Jingyun led the new scholars to kneel down and bow down to the emperor.
Gao Yi shouted in a high voice: "After the ceremony, Your Majesty returns to the palace! The new scholar will leave the palace with the list!"
The royal chariot started to escort Emperor Chongning away.
The yellow umbrella clears the way, and the guard of honor goes first. Wang Ruoshui held the imperial list in both hands with a solemn expression and stepped forward first, followed by Xia Jingyun leading the Jinshi.
After that, the princes, ministers, civil and military officials all followed the list.
In terms of etiquette, these new imperial examination candidates were given great respect.
Arriving at the palace gate, the main door opened wide. Wang Ruoshui took the lead and went out holding the imperial list, followed closely by the three people in the first class, but the rest of the people could only go out through the side door under the leadership of the ceremony officer.
This scene made not only these Jinshis envious, but also the princes, nobles and civil and military officials nearby could not help but be envious.
This should be the only opportunity for many people to enter and exit from the main entrance of Miyagi. If you miss it, it will be almost impossible to come back.
Walking out of the long doorway, the solemnity is no longer there, and the hustle and bustle rushes towards you, as if you have traveled through two worlds.
Outside the palace gate, countless people in Zhongjing stretched their necks and stood on tiptoes, looking to see who would win the greatest share of glory in Zhongjing today.
Then, they saw the figure walking behind the Minister of Rites.
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! ! !
Of course, the vast majority of people didn't know Xia Jingyun's appearance, they just thought that guy was really handsome.
But for those who knew Xia Jingyun, whether they were supportive or hostile, they were all so shocked that they opened their mouths.
When Xia Jingyun won the Huiyuan, they all naturally imagined the possibility of winning three yuan in a row.
But in fact, everyone knows that this matter is too difficult. It has been more than 300 years since the founding of the Xia Dynasty and there have been many talents. Only one such as Mr. Su has done it.
However, Xia Jingyun really did this.
A steward of Jiang'an Hou Mansion was so excited that he said, "My young master has won three yuan in a row! That's my young master!"
Then he rushed back to the Hou Mansion with cheers and joy all the way, rushing to report the great news.
At the same time, many people in the crowd turned around, squeezed out of the road, and quickly disappeared into the streets, passing back the news that was good or bad for them.
The imperial list was posted, and everyone immediately flocked to it. Through the sharp-clad guards, they looked at the glorious names to find out what they were curious about.
In the colorful booth next to the imperial list, Xia Jingyun, who was wearing a No. 1 Scholar hat, a big red flower tied around his body, and a red robe like a lobster, was personally led to a tall horse by Wang Ruoshui, the Minister of Rites.
"Master Wang, do you really want to do this?"
Xia Jingyun, who has been a man for two generations and has always believed in making a fortune silently, remained calm even in the face of such great joy in life and looked at Wang Ruoshui hesitantly.
Wang Ruoshui said with a smile: "If you, the top pick, don't go there, why are you embarrassed to be second and third overall? You can't deprive others of their glorious moment!"
Tong Xingrui also smiled and said: "Brother Gao Yang, you won three yuan without even jumping on the horse to parade. Isn't this a little too calm?"
Xia Jingyun didn't say much after hearing this. He got on his horse and said, "You're right, you're so pretentious at this time! Let's go! The spring breeze is proud of the horse's hoof disease, and I can see all the flowers in the capital in one day! Drive!"
As he said that, he rode out directly. Tong Xingrui was also infected by the sudden heroic spirit and laughed, "What a spring breeze and horse hoof disease, and I can see all the flowers in the capital in one day! Brother Li, keep up!"
Behind them, Li Zhiyi looked at Wang Ruoshui hesitantly with a grimace on his face, "Master Shangshu, I don't know how to ride a horse!"
Wang Ruoshui didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "It doesn't matter, Tanhualang just needs to sit upright on it, and there will be knowledgeable servants to help you lead the horse."
Immediately, he ordered someone to help him onto the horse, and then two slaves in black helped lead the horse towards the imperial street.
Looking at their retreating figures, Wang Ruoshui squinted his eyes and said, "The Imperial Academy doesn't even teach royal arts anymore. It's so depraved that it's time to change the wine offering!"
Naturally, he, the Minister of Etiquette, also knew what happened in the marking room, and it was impossible for him not to be angry.
But then he grinned again, "Forget it, when you are happy like this, don't think about those bad people and bad things! It's worth having a drink today!"
After that, he hummed a little tune and walked away.
Both sides of the wide Imperial Street were already occupied by lively crowds.
When the champion rode out on a white horse with a huge red flower on his chest, and the most important thing was that he looked so handsome, it was like white water flowing into boiling oil, instantly arousing a huge boiling and cheering.
The ropa was flying and shouting, and the sachets flew over as if they were free of money.
Xia Jingyun couldn't help but be affected by this scene. In his past life, he had never enjoyed such glory and had such a crowd.
After nearly eight months of struggle, the moment finally arrived.
Although from now on, more people will truly regard him as an opponent, and he will usher in a truly murderous official career, but at this moment, at this point in time, all the glory in the sky belongs to him.
No one can compare.
The past is the way forward, and the future is the journey.
Horse hooves beat on the Royal Street, and the cheers of the crowd became more and more enthusiastic. Xia Jingyun stared at the long road ahead and the dense crowd of spectators on the roadside, and whispered in a voice that could only be heard by himself: "I will be at the top of the mountain and see all the mountains!" "
This is his passion at the moment and his goal in future life.
After the parade, with the gifts from fellow scholars, the new champion returned to his loyal Marquis Mansion of Jiang'an.
The sound of firecrackers rang out, and in the slightly pungent smoke, the festive faces changed from blurry to clear.
Xia Jingyun looked at Feng Xiuyun and opened his arms.
In front of the beautiful and cold female officer, there was the man in the labor camp who was in ragged clothes, extremely tired and weak, but his eyes were still shining like stars, and the image of the man who was now wearing the No. 1 Scholar's robe, with a big red flower on his head, and infinite glory. overlapped together.
The former female official of Shanggongtai, who had always been very restrained in her emotions, had red eyes, picked up the hem of her skirt, and flew into the arms of her beloved man.
Perhaps, she also knew how difficult it was for the man in front of her to get to where he is now.
Xia Jingyun felt the shock wave and lamented that seeing with the eyes is false but feeling with the body is reality. He couldn't help but think of that morning in July last year when the sun was rising.
He smiled, stretched out his thumb and scratched Feng Xiuyun's eyes, and said teasingly that only he could understand, "Okay, let's cry slowly at another time and place."
Feng Xiuyun, who rarely indulged his emotions, reluctantly let go of his arms. Su Yuanshang, Gongsun Jing and others led everyone in the Hou Mansion to smile and salute, and shouted: "I have met Xia Hanlin!"
Xia Jingyun feigned anger and said, "Don't make fun of me!"
Everyone laughed and walked into the main hall together.
The rewards were already prepared, and Xia Jingyun generously gave them a meal. The whole family celebrated, and the laughter never stopped.
Gongsun Jing beamed with joy, "Young Master has won three yuan in a row this time, which is a rare feat for the country. With this foundation, I am afraid that I can replicate the journey of the old Xianggong Su. He entered the center at thirty-five and became the prime minister at forty. The road ahead will be smooth." !”
Su Yuanshang also smiled and said: "Speaking of which, Gao Yang should have been awarded an official title by now, right?"
Xia Jingyun nodded, "According to the old practice, the number one scholar is assigned to the Hanlin Academy for compilation. The imperial edict has been issued and the scribe Wang has also given it to me."
Su Yuanshang hummed, "The Hanlin Academy has compiled an official of the sixth rank. With the young master's ability and your majesty's favor, if you work hard for a year and a half, you may be able to be promoted to an official of the fifth rank."
He went on to analyze: "The prince naturally has to work hard to become a highly respected minister. In the next promotion journey, he must find a way to experience among the six departments as much as possible. Although he can find staff directors and does not need to be familiar with their internal affairs, but Qualifications are absolutely indispensable. This is the basis for joining the central government. At the same time, you must also accumulate local experience. You must have served as an official in a county or even a state for at least one term. You must be familiar with people's livelihood practices and accumulate experience in overall management. This way, you will have a worry-free future. That’s it!”
Xia Jingyun nodded, "I am planning the same way. Now this number one scholar is just a good start. Later, there will be many number one scholars who will be forgotten by everyone. We must not be complacent and careless!"
Gongsun Jing saw the serious looks of the two people and couldn't help but sigh: "Young Master won three yuan in a row and achieved a rare feat. Half an hour ago, he was parading on a horse in the street. Now he can calm down and make such sober remarks. I really appreciate it. It’s amazing, if the young master can’t achieve great things, who can achieve great things!”
Xia Jingyun smiled and shook his head, "It's not that I have any restraint, but that what we are going to take is a dangerous road with no turning back and only one winner. Now, although Qin Ni has fallen, I have successfully won Now that we have reached the top spot, everything is developing for the better, but we are still the weakest among the remaining three parties, and we still cannot relax until the moment of final victory!"
When these words came out, everyone nodded in agreement.
Unexpectedly, Feng Xiuyun said: "No matter what, this is a happy thing. Why stretch yourself so tightly and exhaust yourself? If the two armies are not facing the enemy on the front line, can you even be happy for a day?" Can’t have it?”
Su Yuanshang was startled when he heard this, and then he laughed, "Miss Feng is right, it's a matter of relaxation and civility, but we are too harsh, blame me, and shouldn't bring up this topic."
Xia Jingyun looked at Feng Xiuyun, blinked, and thought about whether the words "a day of happiness" had any other meaning.
While they were chatting, news spread that Xia Jingyun had returned home, and a steady stream of visitors finally arrived.
Such an open and honest opportunity to congratulate and pay a visit, as well as the role of the second person after Mr. Su as a benchmark, made many people who were still hesitant make up their minds and decided to explore the way first.
Xia Jingyun stayed like this until late into the night. Even Wei Yuanzhi, Xing Shigu and other people who came to congratulate him could only let Su Yuanshang help him deal with it.
After seeing off the last visitor, Xia Jingyun rubbed his brows tiredly.
Feng Xiuyun came to him slowly and said softly: "Go take a bath to wash away your fatigue."
Xia Jingyun nodded, and Feng Xiuyun took a bath in person.
Xia Jingyun, who felt refreshed after washing, walked slowly towards the small courtyard with Feng Xiuyun, wrapped in brocade clothes.
He looked at the crescent moon above his head and said softly: "We first met him in the labor camp of Jiang'an County only a few months ago, right? The world has turned upside down."
"Seven months and twenty-nine days." Feng Xiuyun gently reported a number, then turned to look at him, her eyes full of tenderness, "I never thought that a person with the ability to surpass a generation of young people could come out of that place. People are gifted with talents. I never imagined that that moment would determine the rest of my life."
Xia Jingyun stretched out his hand to gently caress her face, turned to look at the two long shadows reflected by the light in front of him, and chuckled: "Look, what do these two shadows look like?"
Feng Xiuyun looked at the two shadows, one tall and one short, in front of her and shook her head.
Xia Jingyun smiled and said, "Does it look like a long sword and a scabbard?"
Feng Xiuyun was startled, what kind of metaphor is this?
But then Xia Jingyun picked him up and hugged him sideways.
When my heart was panicking, Xia Jingyun's gentle voice came to my ears, "There are four kinds of happiness in life. When I am named on the gold medal list, the night of the wedding room with flowers and candles, meeting an old friend in a foreign land, and the rain after a long drought. Today, I want to have another happiness, can you?"
Feng Xiuyun's cheeks were red. She had always been as neat and free as a royal sister, and she was always a mature and cool female officer. She suppressed her panic, cheered up, and looked at Xia Jingyun provocatively, "Can you do it?"
Xia Jingyun said nothing and carried her directly into the courtyard.
The night is quiet and the lights are dim.
(End of chapter)
