Faced with Wu Anzhi's enthusiasm, Zhang Yue also understood.
From now on, the two of them will become a family, and I will call him brother-in-law. However, such a sudden intimacy still made Zhang Yue a little uncomfortable.
Especially when I saw Wu Anchi, I thought of his father-in-law Wang Anshi.
Zhang Yue recalled his first meeting with Wang Anshi. He was indeed too greedy and a little eager to express himself. It's strange that the boss would have a good impression of such an ambitious young man.
At this time, there were fewer people in front of the screen wall of Gongyuan, so Zhang Yue immediately went to look at the list.
When Zhang Yue squeezed into the front of the list, he saw from beginning to end that the first place was Jiang Yan, and his name was written below it.
The word "Zhang Yue" was written in thick ink on the list, and then his place of origin, family status, etc. were written in small characters on the side.
The third place is Wang Kui.
…
Later Zhang Yue saw Huang Lu's name, ranked tenth.
Zhang Yue breathed a sigh of relief, his good brother could accompany him to the palace examination.
After that, there were also the names of some acquaintances, such as Han Zhongyan, who was also ranked first, and Liu Fengshi, who was chatting with him and Huang Lu that day, was also on the list.
Now that they are not here, they must have looked at the list and then disappeared somewhere.
However, these people will all be of the same age as him from now on, and their official relationship is second only to in-laws.
After reading the Jinshi subjects, Zhang Yue looked at the Ming Jing and Zhu subjects.
Ming Jing subjects also have a separate list, but there are not as many people watching here as Jin Shi subjects.
In front of Mingjingke's list, Zhang Yue felt a little nervous. In the end, Zhang Yue searched high and low for a long time and finally didn't see Senior Brother Guo's name.
Zhang Yuechang sighed.
Senior Brother Guo must be so disappointed and sad at this moment.
There are always some shortcomings in life that are not perfect, but if he knows that the person who framed Senior Brother Guo is on the list, he will make this person pay the price.
The more Zhang thought of this, someone suddenly patted him on the shoulder.
Zhang Yue turned around and saw a familiar face. He was stunned and smiled in surprise: "Chief!"
The other party nodded. This person was not someone else, but Liu Zuo, the dormitory chief whom Zhang Yue had met when he came to Taixue.
"Duzhi, congratulations!" Liu Zuo looked at the list with a smile and said, "Second place in the provincial examination."
Liu Zuo's words were both happy and somewhat emotional.
"It's just a fluke. Chief, you also took the provincial exam? Why didn't I know?"
Liu Zuo shook his head and said: "No, since I returned home from Taixue two years ago, I have been taking care of my family business and making a living. I have already put down my poetry and books. I just went to Xinyang Army and then returned. Bianjing.”
"I entered the city from Nanxunmen and heard from people along the way that the provincial examination results were released. Although I have stopped taking the imperial examination, I still miss you old friends in my heart, so I came here to take a look, but I didn't expect to meet you. , got the news about Gaudi."
Zhang Yue was very happy. He remembered that when he passed the seventh place, Liu Zuo left without saying goodbye. When he passed, he congratulated him in person, looking very happy for himself.
Xiang Qi's official career is now smooth, but Liu Zuo has also gone into business, and his former classmates have now embarked on different paths.
Zhang Yue showed some emotion when he heard this.
"Okay, now you are a high-ranking official. I wish I could see you here and congratulate you. I will catch up with you someday." Liu Zuo said goodbye. One of them is a businessman and the other is going to be an official in the future. Too many words to say.
"If you don't take it seriously, let's talk about it another day," Zhang Yue paused at this point. Talking about it another day is a bit vague, and it's usually something far-fetched.
He walked a few steps and wanted to say something. I will always remember the feeling of being a classmate of the dormitory president in my heart.
But when the words came to his mouth, Zhang Yue couldn't say them out, so he saw Liu Zuo and left.
At this time, Liu Zuo stopped and looked back at Zhang Yue, who was hesitant to speak after a few steps, and then smiled and said: "Du Zhi, I'm really happy for you. Although I won't take this road anymore, I still want to come here." I look at the list just so I can tell you that you are worthy of today’s glory.”
"Headmaster!"
Zhang Yue nodded. For some reason, he was particularly easily moved by this scene. He immediately stepped forward to hug Liu Zuo and patted him on the shoulder.
Shi Qiniang and Wu Anzhi also looked over here and saw Zhang Yue embracing his classmates.
Seventeen Niang couldn't help but recall the scene when she first met Zhang Yue.
That day, it was cold and freezing, with heavy snow in the sky. A young man walked through the snow and came to the library to borrow books... In the library, the young man was warming his clothes that were wet by the snow while reading seriously. At that time, she thought, something like this A man who studies hard and diligently will definitely have a bright future.
On this day, the sky and the earth were vast, and the snow was like Zen. There were people as crazy as young people who came to borrow books in the snow, and there were also people as crazy as young girls looking for a close friend. From then on, the young man took root in Qiniang's heart. .
But now the young man who borrowed the book at the beginning has got his wish.
Thinking of this, the tears that Seventeenth Mother had stopped fell again.
"Brother, let's go back home!"
Wu Anchi was stunned and asked: "Why didn't we wait for him?"
"We've been waiting just now, now it's him who comes to visit." After saying this, Shi Qi Niang got into the carriage.
Wu Anchi thought about it for a moment and understood. He immediately admired his sister's vision and insight, so he said to his left and right, "Let's go back home."
After the Seventeenth Mother got on the carriage, she glanced at the people in front of the Gongyuan who still refused to disperse, then lowered the curtain, and then the Wu Mansion's carriage sped away.
After Zhang Yue and Liu Zuo reminisced about old times.
Zhang Yue thought that Wu Anchi and Qi Niang were still waiting for him, so he said goodbye to Liu Zuo immediately.
But when Zhang Yue returned to his original place, Wu Anzhi and Qi Niang were missing. He was startled. What was going on? Where have people gone?
Just then, an old man next to him stepped forward tentatively and asked, "May I ask if you are Zhang Yue Zhang Du Zhi?"
Zhang Yue was wondering where the Seventeenth Mother had gone? Without reacting, he nodded subconsciously and said, "I am."
Immediately the old man was overjoyed and said: "Your Excellency, is it really Zhang Duzhi who is second on the list?"
Seeing his excited words, Zhang Yue couldn't help but ask: "What does this mean?"
As soon as he saw it, the old man held Zhang Yue's hand and said with great joy: "If you really want to save me, I wonder if you can have time to visit me at my humble residence?"
Zhang Yue said in surprise: "This father-in-law, we don't know each other!"
"Hey, although Lang Jun doesn't know Lao Chen, Lao Chen has admired Lang Jun for a long time. Especially the little girl... I admire him even more!"
"Stop, stop, my daughter and I know each other?" Zhang Yue asked, doubting in his heart, isn't this just for his own sake?
The old man raised his head to the sky and laughed and said: "Don't panic, Mr. Sir, I'm here to tell you now. My surname is Xue, who lives in Bianjing. I have been running a herbal medicine shop on Mahang Street for many years. The family's wealth is probably a million dollars, but There are also one hundred thousand, and now I have a daughter who is over half a hundred years old. She is proficient in all kinds of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and her appearance can be said to be the most beautiful in the country. However, I have been looking for the right person for my daughter, and now I have met my husband... haha , he is the son-in-law who is riding a dragon."
Zhang Yue thought to himself, it turned out that we were talking about kissing each other, why don't we say it so directly, so nakedly, it's almost like a transaction.
I refuse this.
Just as Zhang Yue was about to speak, the old man had already taken the lead and said, "My carriage is outside. Please follow me to my home to talk. I will give you hundreds of dollars!"
As he spoke, the old man pointed to his carriage.
Baiguan! This is okay. Why don't you come and see what the girl is like first?
However, we are engaged people... Zhang Yue shook his head and was about to refuse.
Another person came here and said: "Your Excellency, are you going to save me from the second chapter of the exam?"
When the old man saw it, he immediately panicked and said, "I came here first, how dare you do this?"
The other party, a middle-aged man in his forties, immediately said: "How can this matter come first? It's really a joke."
After speaking, the other party looked at Zhang Yue and said: "Zhang Duzhi, I am Yu Mingde, who is now the Prime Minister of Dali Temple. My father is Yu Shenglang, who is famous today. I also have a legitimate daughter who has never been married to anyone. This little girl is kind and virtuous. De, his age matches Zhang Langjun perfectly, it can be said that he is a match between dragon and phoenix."
The old man suddenly said anxiously: "How can this be so? Mr. Zhang family, please follow me to the carriage first. Someone is coming."
As he said this, the old man wanted to call his servants to force Zhang Yue to get into the carriage.
However, this person in Mingde immediately reprimanded: "The husband of the Zhang family has achieved high rank at such a young age and has such a talented appearance. How can he talk about marriage with you, a Jia Nu who is full of copper odor? That is not self-degradation." Identity?"
After being scolded, the old man was immediately dissatisfied, but he did not dare to refute, so he could only look at Zhang Yue humbly, hoping that he would agree.
Zhang Yue said: "Thank you both very much. I really don't have the heart right now...I have an engagement..."
Halfway through Zhang Yue's words, he was interrupted by Yu Mingde, "You don't have to rush to agree, Mr. Zhang, but there is something I want to tell you first. You will know when you enter the officialdom in the future. Coming from a poor family can be said to be very difficult in an official career." It’s difficult to move even an inch, so we must find a reliable helper.”
After Yu Mingde finished speaking, someone else said: "Is this the husband of Zhang Du? My master wants to meet you. He said that if you agree to the marriage, he can give you a dowry of 50,000 yuan!"
Zhang Yue was dumbfounded. When he went on a blind date in Pucheng, the matchmaker said it was only 500 yuan. Now his worth has risen like his second senior brother.
A dozen people gathered around here.
When Zhang Yue heard about the conditions, he said, "Good guys, everyone is great."
First, there is a fight for family status. Anyway, there is a chain of contempt, with businessmen at the bottom, followed by military generals, and finally the emperor's relatives and officials.
Although the royal relatives were prominent, officials did not like to marry them.
Officials also look at family background, official rank, and whether they are noble or noble. These conditions are almost the same, and then there is a generous dowry.
No wonder it is said that it is difficult to marry a girl from a noble family in Bianjing. That is absolutely correct. In the past, the results of the palace examination were released and the son-in-law was caught at the end of the list. Now that it is better, the examination is now exempted.
But the new rich are also picky. There is a popular saying in the Song Dynasty that "the son-in-law of the emperor's disciples and the prime minister".
A disciple of the emperor is a Jinshi, which means becoming a disciple of the emperor and the son-in-law of the prime minister. This is what a scholar pursues throughout his life.
More than a dozen people introduced themselves to Zhang Yue. Zhang Yue said that he was engaged, but no one believed him. Later, he got tired of talking and started to rob them.
Zhang Yue couldn't help but cursed in his heart. This is really our bad habit of catching a son-in-law in the Song Dynasty.
