Three days passed by.
On the day when the exam ended, Cheng Wanwan and Lu Yingxue went to the entrance of the exam room early.
The government examination ended an hour earlier, and the two of them stood at the door waiting for Yu Zhan.
Lu Yingxue's nervous palms were sweating, and she kept walking back and forth, extremely anxious.
Seeing the candidates filing out, some were still full of energy and performed well at first glance, while some were depressed and lonely, knowing that they had little chance of getting on the list.
People came out one by one, but only Yu Zhan was missing.
"Xiao Zhan is not impatient, he is probably packing his things." Cheng Wanwan reassured, "Wait a moment."
Lu Yingxue could only suppress her eagerness and continue to look forward to it.
After waiting for more than a quarter of an hour, Yu Zhan was finally helped out by two people. His face was so pale that it was difficult to walk.
"Xiao Zhan!" Lu Yingxue rushed over quickly, "What's going on, Xiao Zhan, don't scare your mother..."
Yu Zhan fell into Lu Yingxue's arms and was about to speak when he rolled his eyes and fainted.
The two people beside him who helped him out were students living at Yuelai Inn. They were already familiar with Shen Zheng and Qian Hui, so they helped Yu Zhan out.
One of the people said: "Brother Yu is unlucky. He won the toilet number. In previous years, people who sat in this position could not last more than half a day. He actually stayed in it for three whole days. Little Brother Yu is really admirable, but He hasn't eaten or slept for three days, and his body can't hold on any longer, so he needs to be helped back to the inn to rest."
Lu Yingxue's eyes suddenly turned red.
Is it really bad luck? Not necessarily. It's because Xiaozhan is Yu Qingsheng's son and because the Yu family has no power, so this position falls on Xiaozhan.
Her poor son...
Cheng Wanwan sighed: "Let's go, get on the carriage first."
She had read some ancient books, and it was indeed said that there was a toilet number. The toilet was right next to the location. People in the entire examination room used this place to solve their physical problems. From time to time, someone would come over and make noise, which would affect the performance of the candidates. The most critical thing is that as time goes by, an unpleasant and disgusting smell will continue to waft from the toilet bucket next to it.
It is said that those who are unlucky enough to sit in this position every year will be carried out within half a day. Even if some people can persist, they cannot last more than a day.
However, Yu Zhan stayed inside for three days.
This kid's perseverance is really beyond comparison with ordinary people.
She helped carry Yu Zhan's luggage and helped him get on the carriage. After lying down, Yu Zhan slowly opened his eyes, and a smile appeared on his weak face: "Mom, if I can be on the list, I will definitely be able to do it." On the list..."
Lu Yingxue's tears could no longer be held back, and her voice was choked with sobs: "Xiao Zhan, tell me what is best, what should I do..."
"I won't talk about the past." Cheng Wanwan said with a smile, "Yingxue, take Xiaozhan back to the inn to have something to eat and have a good rest. I'll pick up Zhaoer and Xiaozheng."
The carriage drove slowly to the entrance of the college examination room, and Cheng Wanwan jumped out of the carriage.
It was only a quarter of an hour before the end of the exam, but hundreds of people were standing at the gate, completely blocking the road.
With a bell ringing, the exam was finally over.
At a glance, Cheng Wanwan saw a group of people walking out surrounded by a handsome young man. The person surrounded was Zheng Wangfeng.
Zheng Wangfeng stayed there for three days, and he didn't look embarrassed at all. He was still high-spirited, and he could tell at a glance that he was performing very well.
A group of people on the side were flattering.
"The top spot in the first game is definitely Brother Zheng."
"Brother Zheng is the son of the magistrate of Fenghuang County. With his father's style, he will definitely win the court trial case in one fell swoop."
"After Brother Zheng comes forward, don't forget us classmates from Nanfu Academy."
Zheng Wangfeng said modestly: "There are many capable people in Huzhou. How can I be the top of the list? Everyone has a chance..."
Although he said this, his face was still full of a smile that was destined to win.
He thought the exam would be difficult, but to his surprise, it turned out to be all the types he had been exposed to. It was effortless to write. Even if he was not the first, he would be second or third. Scholars earn this reputation.
A group of people gathered around to fawn over here, while Shen Zheng and Cheng Zhao walked out alone over there.
"Tsk, tsk." Shen Zheng glanced in Zheng Wangfeng's direction, "I'm afraid that others won't know that he is the son of the county magistrate, so he will publicize it everywhere."
Qian Hui followed up one step later, nodded and said: "Sui Ruren is a seventh-grade Ruren who has been personally conferred by the Holy Emperor. He is not so public. He is just the son of a county magistrate. What is he proud of?"
Shen Zheng was speechless: "Aren't you and Zheng Wangfeng good brothers who wear the same pair of pants..."
"No, no." Qian Hui immediately clarified the relationship, "Now I have three good brothers, one is Brother Shen, the other is Brother Cheng, and the third is Brother Yu."
He raised his hands to hold Shen Zheng and Cheng Zhao's shoulders.
The two of them dodged directly.
Seeing that the three people looked relaxed, Cheng Wanwan didn't ask any more questions. Anyway, the results would be announced the next day, so the results would naturally be known.
Back at the inn, Cheng Wanwan ordered the best dishes to reward the children, and also ordered a pot of Zhuangyuan wine. After staying there for three days, eating dried vegetable pancakes every day, it was really hard.
Taking advantage of the students flocking here, the price of food at Yuelai Inn has increased. A table of dishes costs nearly twenty taels of silver.
However, Cheng Wanwan was not someone who cared about such a small amount of silver. When she walked to the counter to check out, the shopkeeper said with a smile: "An old man Qian just came here and paid a hundred taels of silver in advance. He said that Madam will be here during this time." All expenses incurred at the inn will be deducted from this one hundred taels of silver first."
Cheng Wanwan had a headache.
Mr. Qian's intention to curry favor with her was too obvious. What kind of evil was he trying to do?
Although she is a seventh-grade child, she has no real power. It doesn't make much sense for Mr. Qian to do so many things.
However, Mr. Qian has shown his kindness over and over again. If she keeps pushing outside, it will be self-defeating. Instead of being a friend, she will become an enemy.
Cheng Wanwan temporarily accepted Mr. Qian's kindness. After the children finished eating, they went upstairs to wash up and rest early.
The next day, the government examination list was announced.
Lu Yingxue took Cheng Wanwan to wait for the announcement of the results early, but there were already crowds of parents there.
There were more people participating in the government examination than in the college examination, and they were also younger. Thousands of people were blocked on this road, which was quite spectacular.
"Dong dong dong!"
The official came out, beat the gongs and drums, and asked the crowd to take a few steps back before posting a few lists on the bulletin board.
The crowd cheered and gathered around, looking for their name.
"I'm hit! I'm hit!"
"My name is before Sun Shan, so I can still participate in the next one, hahaha!"
"How come my name is not there... I have taken the exam three times, why am I still not on the list..."
"God is unfair, why did I fail again?"
"..."
All aspects of life are vividly demonstrated at this moment.
Lu Yingxue finally squeezed in after a lot of effort.
She turned around and hugged Cheng Wanwan, shouting excitedly: "Xiao Zhan is on the list, ranked thirty-fifth, my God, Xiao Zhan is on the list, I'm so happy!"
"Low-key." Cheng Wanwan covered her mouth, "We'll be happy when we go back."
As soon as they left, several men wearing silk and satin gathered around them, with sneers on their faces.
"He was actually able to be on the list. He was only ten years old and got the 35th place in the exam. Do you believe he has this ability?"
"I studied hard for ten years and only got the 78th place in the exam. He must have cheated."
"It's a pity that we have no evidence to prove that he cheated."
"If there is no evidence, then create it. Otherwise, he will definitely be on the list in the next exam. Is it possible to let him become a child student?"
"Hey, if he becomes a child, we Huzhou scholars will be laughed out of their wits."
"..."
