There were noisy footsteps, gongs and drums, and along with the panting voice, there was a familiar call.
"I found it, I found it, I said the children must come to see the list." Zhang Qiquan rolled up his sleeves and wiped sweat frantically.
The several government servants behind him who announced the good news were also sweating profusely and in a hurry.
However, after seeing Xu Mo, the expressions of the yamen servants turned into flattery and congratulations. They stepped forward one by one, beating gongs and drums, and one shouted, "The good news has been announced, the good news has been announced."
Those who can report good news are basically in the top three.
Jiang Sheng took a long breath and decided not to look at the remaining names.
She was a little lucky that she was looking from the back to the front, because in her knowledge, Xu Mo could not fail the exam.
The only difference is whether the top three or the top five.
Now when the person who announces the good news arrives, the top three will not be able to escape.
Xiao Jiang Sheng turned his head with a smile, but subconsciously glanced at the list, and saw Xu Mo's name at the first position.
She was extremely shocked and turned her head again, just in time to hear the messenger speaking.
"Congratulations to Xu Jieyuan, congratulations to Xu Jieyuan, for ranking first in the examination, you are the sure number one." The Yamen servant said auspicious words, "You will be prosperous in the future, but don't forget us."
Xu Mo was still slightly startled.
Zheng Ruqian reacted quickly, took out five taels of silver from his sleeve and stuffed it into the hand of the person who brought the good news.
The messenger put down the documents and red paper and left happily.
Jiang Sheng next to him was shocked again. In the past, they only gave him one tael of silver, but this time it became five taels.
Zheng Ruqian seemed to have eyes on the back of his head. He comforted her without looking back, "Brother, the test is different from usual. It's worth giving five taels."
Jiang Sheng pursed her lips and turned her attention to the word "Xu Mo" on the plaque.
As usual, the top three are not on the list, and the fourth one should appear first. But the person who announced the good news said that Xu Mo was Jieyuan.
Jieyuan is number one.
Jiang Sheng felt that his little brain was almost being stirred up.
Fortunately, Xu Mo also realized the crux of the problem. He looked around, and sure enough, he saw the smiling Governor Anshui in the corner at the entrance of Gongyuan.
Taking his younger brother and younger sister with him, Xu Jieyuan greeted him respectfully, stood up and said, "I dare to ask, sir, the rules of the Dayu Dynasty, but the top three are not on the list?"
He Chengzhang touched his stubby beard and said, "This is not the rule of the Dayu Dynasty, this is the rule of Anshui County."
Xu Mo was stunned again.
He Chengzhang was in a good mood, put his hands behind his back, and said with a smile, "The Dayu Dynasty has always been the first place to be named. It's just because many candidates are not locals that the good news comes from thousands of miles away."
In other words, the good news is not only given to the top candidates, but also to all candidates who pass the exam.
"As for Anshui County not being in the top three, it's just a rule that the old man who was the previous county magistrate modified without permission. Now that I am the Anshui County Magistrate, of course I have to modify this unstructured rule."
"The head of the case, Jie Yuan, should be on the top of the list, should be admired by everyone, and should enjoy the envious gaze."
There are still some words that He Chengzhang did not say.
But it was enough to clear up the doubts of Xu Mo and his sister.
The bright and cheerful young man handed over his hand again, thanked the Anshui County Sheriff and then slowly retreated.
Out of the blue, the county governor's wife, dressed in men's clothing, came out from behind him and said curiously, "Master, I always feel that you haven't finished what you said. The former county governor doesn't seem like a villain who changed the rules without reason. There must be some origin."
Otherwise, the person next to you knows best.
He Chengzhang recalled all the things he encountered during the imperial examination, and his voice deepened a little, "Being among the top three, especially the head of the case, you always have to face sly attacks, jealousy and evil, and ambition."
The former Anshui County Sheriff also ruthlessly changed the regulations after the tragedy, just to protect the head of the case.
"Then why did the master change this rule and not protect the head of the case?" The county governor's wife was puzzled.
He Chengzhang raised his head and looked up at the sky, "What's the use of blindly protecting him? If he has passed the examination, he will go to the capital to take the exam, and he will be questioned in the palace exam. In the future, he will face many swords, guns, swords and halberds."
If you are afraid of mere vicious attacks, you might as well stop being an official and just go home and farm.
"Besides, Jieyuan's identity brings not only bad things." After He Chengzhang said this, he smiled meaningfully.
at the same time.
On the carriage in the hairpin courtyard.
The brothers and sisters were getting into the car one after another, and Zhang Qiquan drove home.
Suddenly, a student pointed at Xu Mo who was getting on the carriage and said loudly, "It's him, he is Jieyuan, Jieyuan Xumo."
Xu Mo was startled, not knowing whether to move his legs up or down.
After thinking about it, the scholar's elegance still made him put his legs down and bow his hands to the student.
While the polite words were brewing in his throat, a group of people gathered behind the student.
They were dressed in gold and silver, and they were extremely wealthy. They looked up and down. When they saw Xu Mo's handsome face, tall figure, and graceful elegance, they all opened their eyes wide and scrambled to get there.
It's like a dog that has been hungry for ten days and suddenly sees fresh and hot shit.
Jiang Sheng didn't have time to laugh yet.
A middle-aged woman shouted in a high voice, "Master Jie Yuan, how old are you? Do you think you're going to get married?"
The man next door was not to be outdone, "The eldest daughter of our Wu family is a direct descendant of the main wife. She is capable of playing chess, calligraphy and painting. She is just eighteen years old this year. She is destined to meet you, Mr. Jieyuan."
"We are the only daughter of the Liu family. I want to find a suitable son-in-law, and I will leave all the family property to you." Another fat woman came to the front.
If Zhang Qiquan hadn't stopped him, they would have torn Xu Mo into pieces by now.
The first time the young man who devoted himself to studying saw such a scene was in Xieyang County. At that time, he was too young and no one paid attention to him, so he could slip away quietly.
Now that time has passed, he has fallen into this situation again and has become an inescapable protagonist.
All the way from a white body to a boy student, and then from a boy student to a scholar, finally he became Xu Mo, who was calm and unfazed by everyone. At this moment, he was standing tremblingly in front of the car, with a pale face and fear in his eyes.
Fortunately, a few small hands stretched out from the carriage and held his arms tightly.
Using his strength, he quickly climbed onto the shaft of the car and then got into the carriage.
I don't know who called "Uncle Zhang".
Zhang Qiquan hurriedly lay on the carriage shaft, knocked the old horse on the butt, and then fought his way out of the crowd in embarrassment.
It was not easy to get rid of everyone and return home.
Xu Mo had just jumped out of the carriage, and before he could take a breath, he saw the luxurious carriage tied at the entrance of the courtyard.
His eyes brightened slightly, and he raised his hand to push open the door of Hairpin Flower Courtyard.
As expected, there stood a weak young man inside, smiling slightly and whispering, "Congratulations, long time no see, Brother Xu."
