The two walked back and when they arrived at Yu Street, they found that the road was full of people and it was difficult to move forward.
Zhu Shang frowned, turned around and was about to walk from the side path, but Xu Nuo patted his arm and said, "Today the results of the imperial examination will be announced, let's go and take a look."
Zhu Shang glanced sideways at Xu Nuo and asked arrogantly: "Do you think I am the kind of person who likes to watch the excitement?"
"It's very similar." Xu Nuo raised his head, blinked, and said seriously.
Whenever I go to a busy place, I can see Zhu Shang. He even went to the Wanxiang Building to auction Miss Xin'er's first night.
Zhu Shang was speechless, put his hands behind his back, lowered his head slightly and stared at Xu Nuo, preparing to overwhelm her with his momentum and make her take back what she just said, but he saw that she was not afraid, and stared at him with a pair of indifferent eyes.
After a while, he could only cough awkwardly and said, "Go back and wait."
Without saying a word, he sent Xu Nuo back.
When we arrived at Xu Mansion, there were many people standing outside the main entrance, with lanterns hung and colorful decorations hanging, making it very lively.
Xu Nuo's eyes lit up instantly, the eldest brother won the Jinshi!
She hurriedly said goodbye to Zhu Shang and dove into the crowd.
"Dad, mother..."
When Xu Nuo ran into the house, Xu Pingyi was kneeling on the ground, serving tea to Xu Gucheng and Lu.
Xu Gucheng was no longer as serious as usual, and now looked happy, while Mrs. Lu was so excited that she almost shed tears.
After the tea ceremony, Ms. Lu went to distribute the rewards she had prepared to the people in the mansion, and asked the kitchen to make some dishes for everyone. The whole Xu family was busy all day long.
Xu Gucheng gave the copied list to his three children. Xu Pingyi read it and gave it to Xu Nuo. Xu Nuo took it and looked down one by one.
The top pick was Song Jiao, the second was Ye Qingchen, Song Qi was ranked tenth, and the eldest brother was ranked thirty-seventh. Until he saw the last place in the top three, Ji Xuan's name was not seen.
Although the eldest brother's ranking in the palace examination was not as good as his father's ranking back then, it was already a very good and surprising result for a person who only made up his mind to pursue an official career a year ago.
After dinner, Xu Gucheng and Xu Pingyi went to the study room in the front yard. The two sat opposite each other. Xu Gucheng sat cross-legged, with his hands casually placed on his knees, very relaxed, looking leisurely and elegant.
Xu Pingyi sat upright, obviously a little nervous.
The road to an official career is very long, and becoming a Jinshi is just the most basic thing. He was sure that his father would discuss future matters with him today, whether he would seek a job in Bianjing or become an official abroad. He had not yet made a decision on this matter, so he was a little nervous, but also vaguely looking forward to it.
Unexpectedly, Xu Gucheng asked: "How is your relationship with the Song brothers?"
Hearing this question, Xu Pingyi's tense nerves relaxed.
He adjusted his posture and said, "Okay, I'm more familiar with Song Erlang."
"The Song family has ambitions. While getting close to them, remember not to have superficial conversations with them," Xu Gucheng said.
"Yes, the child will pay attention." Xu Pingyi said.
"Erlang Song seems to me to be okay. He is very smart and has a relatively pure mind. However, the eldest son of the Song family is a well-off man. Now that he has won three yuan in a row, he is bound to become a popular figure in Bianjing. You must be more cautious in your words and deeds when interacting with him." .”
Regarding this innocent and careless son, Xu Gucheng had to give a few more words of advice and explained: "Do you know why the Song brothers took the examination in two houses separately?"
In the exam last August, Song Qi took the exam in Kaifeng Mansion, while Song Jiao took the exam in Yingtian Mansion.
There was a trace of doubt on Xu Pingyi's handsome face, and he said: "This matter, son..." He didn't pay attention to this at all, and naturally he didn't think about the reason.
Xu Gucheng was not in a hurry and said: "The Song family wants to let both of their heirs win the Yuan Dynasty and increase the chance of the Song family producing a Sanyuan Jinshi."
The Song family wanted to get ahead so much that they seemed impatient. A few days ago, the Song family selected noble girls in the womb. The Song family sent in two legitimate daughters, but they were reprimanded by the queen. In the end, only one wife was left.
"The child understands." Xu Pingyi recalled that Song Qi felt a little disappointed after solving the test. In the following months, he was more attentive than before, and the articles he wrote were often praised by the teacher.
"You're going to parade tomorrow morning. Your mother will help you get dressed. You have to keep your spirits up and go back early to get some rest." Xu Gucheng looked at his son with satisfaction, a smile that couldn't be hidden on his face.
"The kid knows, let dad and mom worry about it." He studied his father's notes before taking the exam, and his father also taught him many times late into the night. Today's results are closely related to his father's efforts.
Xu Pingyi was not surprised by today's results, but seeing his parents' joy made him feel a little strange. He was so happy that he went back early but didn't fall asleep until the second watch.
The next day, as soon as Xu Nuo woke up, she arranged for Qiu to go to the front yard to see if Xu Pingyi had left. If he hadn't left, she told him that she was watching Jinshi parading in the Heyue Hall today.
After a while, Qi Qi ran back, his face flushed when he came back.
Xu Nuo smiled when he saw it and said, "Have you told eldest brother?"
"Yes!" Qi Qiyue scratched her head and replied with a smile.
"Brother looks better today? What clothes are you wearing? Mom dresses up like this, don't steal the spotlight from the top pick." Xu Nuo teased Qiyue in a roundabout way.
"Madam, the young man is really getting more and more handsome. I couldn't take my eyes away just now." Qiyue understood the ridicule in Xu Nuo's words, but pretended not to understand, and instead praised her without hesitation. got up.
Xunuo shook his head and turned around and said, "Chuntang, Qi Qi has already seen my eldest brother. We won't take her with us when we go out later."
Chuntang pursed her lips and smiled and said, "Okay."
"Sister Chuntang, you are teasing me too. Madam, you have to take mine with you. With so many ladies today, someone must be there to serve." Qiyue jumped up anxiously, holding on to the sleeve of the promise.
"Hahaha." Xunuo kept laughing in amazement. It wasn't until Qiyue was so worried that she started to beat her legs that she said, "Then I'll take you with me reluctantly."
Today, Xu Nuo invited the ladies who played Cuju together to watch the Jinshi Parade in Heyue Hall. This was a newly opened restaurant on Yu Street this year and is now the busiest restaurant. It was she who arranged the opening.
Today is the first time she goes as a guest.
After arriving at Heyue Hall, Xu Nuo did not rush in. Instead, he looked up from downstairs and sighed after a long time.
Chuntang said from the side: "Madam, He Yuetang has only been open for more than two months, but it has already become a well-known restaurant and the first choice place for nobles to entertain banquets. The shopkeeper said that in two months, the cost of decoration can be recovered. , I finally lived up to your efforts.”
Xu Nuo withdrew his gaze and said, "Since I'm willing to put in the trouble here, I must have decided that I can make money here. How much has the price been raised for the Jinshi Parade today?"
Heyue Tang was the first store she built with her own hands. She had the final say on all the decorations here. She also used all her connections and generous salary to hire the chef. The shopkeeper also selected a chef who has been in business for the past three years. The shop owner is the most prosperous, and the recipe was finalized after long discussions with the shop owner and the chef.
"Double the amount." Chun Tang said with a smile.
