Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Zhu Youtang signaled to Huaien that he could withdraw from the court. Huaien said: "Retreat!"
When the emperor left the court, a sergeant blew his whip three times, and Li Jie and the other three bowed and kowtowed three times like all the big men. The ceremony of announcing the list, which had been suspended due to the imperial prelude, could continue again. Xu Pu, the Minister of Rites, Hang the completed yellow list outside the left gate of Chang'an.
In the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Youtang smiled and said to Huaien: "How about having a great companion?"
Hua En watched the emperor grow up and knew his temperament well, and said: "Your Majesty, I dare not say much when it comes to governing the country, but when it comes to martial arts, this Xiaolin Tanhua is about to achieve great results. Perfect, he has reached the realm of the Great Zhoutian, he is an unparalleled genius! The old minister did not have this skill when he was as old as him."
Zhu Youtang shook his head and said: "You, you! You are always so cautious. Today I want you to tell me how you view the governance of the country."
Huaien said: "Well, Your Majesty, please forgive me for overstepping my bounds. In my opinion, this Tanhualang is indeed a rare talent in governing the country. However, this time the court encounter is a bit sharp. I am afraid that this first point is against me." The chief assistant is here, and it still needs to be polished."
Zhu Youtang smiled slightly and said: "As a young man, it is inevitable that no one among his peers will be able to compare with Tan Hualang."
When Huaien heard this, he knew that the man who was looking for flowers was in the emperor's heart, and he immediately smiled and said nothing.
In front of the Fengtian Hall, officials from Shuntian Prefecture escorted the No. 1 Scholar to the throne with an umbrella-covered ceremonial guard. Li Jie and the other three tripod armors stood on the imperial road that only the emperor could walk on. Later, they would walk on the imperial road to Chengtian Gate. This would only happen once in this life. You can take the opportunity, but other Jinshi and civil and military officials in the same discipline are not allowed to walk on the royal road. This is also an honor that only Sandingjia can have.
The other Jinshi looked at the three people walking on the royal road with envy.
Lin Han looked at the young figure standing on the imperial road. He remembered that during the imperial examination in the second year of Chenghua, he stood outside the royal road and looked at Luo Lun, Cheng Minzheng and Lu Jian from a distance. They were equally high-spirited. Unfortunately, only Tanhua Lu was left in the center. One person is Jian. One of the two people in front of him resigned due to illness in the previous dynasty. The other, Cheng Minzheng, also resigned and returned to his hometown due to the censor's slander in the early years of Hongzhi.
Lin Han sighed while thinking, I wonder where my nephew will go in the end and whether he can "ruler the world".
Li Jie and the others walked along the royal road through Fengtianmen, Wumen, and Duanmen until they arrived at Chengtianmen. Officials from the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Rites were already waiting at the door, holding the imperial edict and waiting for the three of them to mount their horses. Then they sounded the gong to clear the way. Astride a tall horse and walk behind it, walking down the imperial streets of the imperial city. There is an imperial edict from the emperor. No matter what the official is, when he hears the praise, he must kneel down to greet him, kowtow to the edict, and shout long live. This is the imperial edict. Official.
The imperial street boasting officials is a grand event that occurs every three years. At this moment, the imperial street outside Chengtianmen is crowded with people from the capital watching the excitement. Men, women, old and young are rushing to the street to see the elegance of the new academicians. Among them are indispensable Came to see my son-in-law.
Li Jie looked at the onlookers around the street. The ancients did not deceive me. It can be said that I am so proud of the spring breeze that I can see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day.
Countless people rushed to throw the flowers in their hands at the new scholars. If Jin Wuwei hadn't been there to stop them, I'm afraid that catching a son-in-law under the ranking would really happen. Li Jie noticed that many gentry's eyes were glowing green. Staring at him with eager eyes, he couldn't help but shudder even though he had great martial arts skills.
"I didn't expect that the number one scholar in the new subject was not Lin Huiyuan. He just missed out on the sixth grade!"
"Xiao Lin Tan Hua is just like the rumors. The beautiful trees stand in the wind and the graceful demeanor can attract the souls of many girls."
"I heard that Xiaolin Tanhua is only fourteen this year. At such a young age, she is ranked first in the Three Tripods. It has never happened before!"
"After today, I'm afraid Mr. Quanshan's house will be broken down again. How many people are staring at this man with eager eyes. He is so young and has a bright future."
"You brat! Look at others, you are already famous all over the world at the age of fourteen. What about you? You lazy guy, go home and give you a good treatment!"
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The comments from the people around him reached Li Jie's ears. Although it was Qian Fu who won the first prize at this moment, Li Jie was the one who was discussed the most. The new top pick couldn't help but be eclipsed by Li Jie's light.
After the official parade on the Royal Street, most of the Jinshi felt disappointed. At this moment, the new Jinshi only regretted that the ten-mile Royal Street was too short. This kind of scenery only happened once in a lifetime, and everyone looked like they were still unfinished.
Li Jie and Lin Lan returned home together. The people saw the two wearing Jinshi uniforms and surrounded them. Fortunately, the Wucheng Army and Horse Division rushed over and escorted the two back home. When they reached the alley, , the neighbors had prepared firecrackers early, hoping to share in the two's style. As soon as the two stepped into the alley, firecrackers went off in unison, making it very lively.
Before he arrived at the house, Li Jie saw Fang Yi standing at the door from a distance. When he saw Li Jie's figure, he smiled, with a smile like a flower, and ran towards Li Jie with small steps while holding up his long skirt.
Fang Yi came closer and panted: "Master, Madam must be extremely happy to know this news."
Li Jie smiled slightly and said: "The court will send news back to the hometown, and it will arrive earlier than we should."
Fang Yi looked a little disappointed when she heard this, and said charmingly: "That's it, I still want to share it with my wife in person."
Today, Li Jie is already taller than Fang Yi. He touched her bun and said, "Let's talk to my mother about it when we return home. She will be very happy then."
The moon had already swam into the sky above the courtyard, and Li Jie came to Fang Yi's room door.
Boom! Boom!
Fang Yi's soft voice came: "Who is it? Is it the young master?"
Li Jie said softly: "Yes, come out for a moment. I have something to tell you."
After a while, Fang Yi walked out of the room dressed neatly and asked weakly: "Master, what can you do? Do you want... to..."
As she spoke, Fang Yi was too embarrassed to speak, her face turned red and she couldn't hear what she was saying. Li Jie couldn't help but smile when he saw this, and said, "What are you thinking about? Did your brother tell you anything before coming to the capital? "
Fang Yi lowered her head and said in a voice as loud as a mosquito: "No... No... Yes."
Li Jie teased and said, "Oh, really? I originally planned to tell you about this matter, but since I haven't said it yet, forget it."
After saying that, he turned around to leave. When Fang Yi heard this, he suddenly became anxious. He hurriedly grabbed Li Jie's sleeve and said coquettishly: "Master, that...that my brother told me."
Looking at Fang Yi's blushing face, Li Jie stopped teasing her and said, "You have been with me for four years. I understand your affection for me. This time when I return home, I will make it clear to my parents that I will marry you." You are my wife. Your parents have gone to the west, and your eldest brother is like your father. When the time comes, I will propose marriage to your brother."
