"In the Spring Palace Examination in the sixth year of Jingwu, the number one name is Zhang Jian from Fengxi County, Fengyang?"
Xiang Yingxin looked sad.
He felt like everything was really going wrong for him.
As for the names of the other two Jinshi candidates in Fengyang County, Xiang Yingxin was no longer in the mood to look at them.
"Junjun, what are you...?"
The commander of the soldiers who came to deliver the good news could not quite understand Xiang Yingxin's complexity and helplessness at this time, but was a little surprised. He heard from his staff that it was the merit of the county guard that there was a champion in the county.
This is the prosperity of local culture and education, which can give birth to the number one scholar in the dynasty.
That's Mr. Wenquxing.
Although Daqian is known as the peak of culture and education, how many champions can there be!
This is also a credit to his own county governor.
Xiang Yingxin could probably guess what the commander of the soldiers was thinking, and he was too lazy to get angry.
Although he is the governor of Fengyang County, he has just arrived. No matter how thick-skinned he is, he dare not say that the number one scholar in Fengyang County is due to his education.
It's that damn guy who got the credit for being the county governor!
"Go, call the county magistrate and ask him to go to the Zhang family to deliver the decree!"
He simply dismissed the commander of the soldiers in front of him like a fly.
Hearing this, the commander of the soldiers in front of him nodded, and immediately re-rolled the imperial documents that had been sent six hundred miles away and took them away.
"The Lord wants me to go?"
In the Jun Cheng Mansion, the new Jun Cheng Lu Zhao looked awkward at this time.
He was about fifty years old, with a dark complexion and a slight beard. He was drinking tea in the back room of the mansion and listening to a ditty at the same time.
Just looking at the court documents in front of me, I had to hold my nose and respond.
Logically speaking, if there is a rare young champion in this county, the county guard should personally come forward and notify the officials in charge of the various departments and yamen in the county to join the battle, beating gongs and drums all the way to the Zhang family.
Promoting the culture and education of a county is also a good thing to gain a sense of presence in the eyes of the emperor and the number one scholar.
But not long ago, the county guard had a disagreement with the Zhang family patriarch, and he couldn't get away with it. Lu Zhao understood.
But Lu Zhao knew that the county guard didn't want to go, but he couldn't escape.
The Sheriff wants to save face.
He could only put away his face and make up his mind. At the same time, he ordered the officials in charge of all the yamen in the county to gather quickly in front of the Chengcheng Mansion, beat gongs and drums together, and headed towards the Zhang family mansion, making announcements along the way!
This big movement made the entire Fengyang County lively.
At this time, the head of the Gu family, Gu Chengye, was writing letters in bed, and the recipients of the letters were old friends of the Gu family in Haojing.
After the last loss of the tribute ship, although the real culprit who hijacked the tribute ship was found, the loss of tribute was still penalized by the officials of the imperial household yamen. This situation has shaken the foundation of the Gu family.
As the new head of the Gu family, Gu Chengye had to find ways to mend these cracks and regain his relationship with the Ministry of Household Affairs.
In fact, the best way is to get in touch with the officials directly under the Shaofu Division.
Gu Chengye was also racking his brains to achieve this goal, but after all, he didn't have Gu Chengyan's means, and he felt unable to do anything.
At this time, listening to the noisy gongs and drums outside the Gu family wall, Gu Chengye was a little upset.
"Who's making the noise outside?"
He lined up the tables and yelled angrily: "Who allowed them to cause trouble outside!"
After hearing this, a servant came in immediately outside the house, hesitated slightly and said respectfully.
"Clan leader, it's time to report for the imperial examination!"
Gu Chengye straightened his clothes and snorted coldly: "With the success of the palace examination, even if someone is a Jinshi, there won't be such a big noise, such a loud sound of gongs and drums, and the sound of horse hooves, everyone will be fooled?"
When he walked out of the house, he raised his eyes, but it was in the boudoir in the distance. Gu Xiu'er, accompanied by the maid, was looking at the long queue outside the yard.
When he saw this, he immediately went up to the attic and looked out from under the eaves. He saw a long line of gentlemen on the street, colorful flags fluttering everywhere, and many official officials in festive red and yellow costumes carrying flags and flags towards the east of the city. And go.
There are also two big characters on the flag banner: "Zhuangyuan".
Seeing this, Gu Chengye's face froze slightly, and he immediately guessed it.
He couldn't help but ask. "Girl Xiu, have you ever heard clearly which candidate won the first prize?"
Gu Chengye also looked surprised. It had been a long time since Fengyang County had won the top prize!
Gu Xiu'er's beautiful jade face had a complicated look. She had just heard the roll call in front of her.
He said softly: "It's Zhang Jian, the eldest son of the Zhang family!"
"Zhang family?"
Hearing this, Gu Chengye's face changed, and he immediately glanced at Gu Xiu'er, looking a little hesitant to speak.
Gu Xiuer said softly at this time: "Sixteen-year-old Number One Scholar, my father is indeed far-sighted. It's a pity that I have been hesitant, but I have failed to live up to my father's painstaking plans!"
Hearing this, Gu Chengye glanced at his niece and remained silent.
Gu Chengyan also mentioned Gu Xiuer's marriage to him before his death. He had also intended to marry Gu Xiuer, but later the Qi family took action first.
Now it seems that I have missed a good match!
…
Zhangjia in the east of the city
The Zhang family in Fengxi gradually established a foothold in Fengyang County, and Zhang Yi moved the other concubines and children who stayed in Fengxi to this mansion.
The splendid mansion covers an area of one hundred acres, and the roofs are connected into one. Zhang Min is studying in the room.
In the past few months, he felt that his ears had become much purer, and Aunt Zhou no longer had anyone blowing air around him.
Zhang Min felt at ease.
Since he was a child, Zhang Jian had instilled in him the idea that all people of inferior quality can only be good at reading. Therefore, he also loved reading a lot of books since he was a child, especially as Zhang Jian passed through the county examination, the government examination, the hospital examination, and the township examination. For the first time, I witnessed with my own eyes that Zhang Jian, a young prodigy, became famous in Fengyang and was praised by other elders in the family. He was convinced of this and admired Zhang Jian as his eldest brother.
At this time, he has passed the county examination and successfully obtained the title of Tongsheng. Now it is time to study hard!
As long as you pass the government examination and the academy examination, you can further obtain the title of scholar.
Zhang Jian once said that if he could obtain the title of scholar, he would personally teach him how to take exams in foreign countries. He kept this in mind.
"Eldest brother mentioned that the next generation of the Zhang family needs more talent support. It is indeed too difficult to rely on eldest brother alone!"
But in an instant, Zhang Min put down the classics in his hands. He was startled by the noise outside the mansion. The inside and outside of the Zhang family's mansion seemed to become a sea of noise for a moment.
He couldn't even concentrate on reading!
Zhang Min reluctantly walked out of the courtyard and looked up, only to find that the servants of the Zhang family were already very busy, with strange joy on their faces.
Zhang Min couldn't help but look puzzled, and then stopped an excited old servant in the garden.
There was some displeasure in his expression. "What happened in the mansion? Why is there so much noise?"
The old servant was stopped by Zhang Min. He looked stunned and said quickly: "Little Langjun, I heard that Brother Jian in the mansion won the first prize. The patriarch and his wife are handing out rewards in the main hall. I heard that everyone has a share!"
Zhang Min's eyes lit up: "Big brother won the top prize? Is this true?"
The old servant said: "Young Master, I really heard that the big men in the Yamen are coming here!"
Zhang Min's face was just slightly stunned, and then his eyes were filled with joy, and he couldn't help but murmured:
"Yes, my eldest brother won the first prize in the exam! It's really amazing!"
His handsome face turned red, and he didn't know where to put his hands.
But the old servant couldn't care so much. After confessing his crime, he hurried to the main hall, for fear that he would be late and lose the reward.
On the corridor in the distance, several aunts were chatting and laughing, with unconcealable smiles on their faces.
They were also talking about the palace examination, so their information was naturally much better informed than the servants in the courtyard.
We had received the news half a quarter of an hour ago, and now we had made an appointment to go and congratulate Zhang Yi.
Seeing Zhang Min dancing in the yard at this time, these aunts suddenly felt a little weird, and Aunt Zhou tightened the handkerchief in her hand.
"This stupid boy...?"
Aunt Zhou's charming face now lacked the hatred of the past, but she just felt a little weak.
It was obviously her own child, but she had her heart turned towards that other person. She had no power to use it.
The other aunts also had different faces at this time, but no matter what, Zhang Jian was able to become the number one scholar in high school, and the other aunts were also happy from the bottom of their hearts.
They grew up watching Zhang Jian grow up.
Zhang Jian has been provocative since he was a child and has always been favored by the family owner. He was established as the heir early. Not to mention that Zhang Qi's natal family is not comparable to them, so there are no more messy ideas.
The aunts also rarely teased him, but just smiled.
"Brother Min is a kind and good boy. If all the brothers in the Zhang family are united like this, the Zhang family will naturally be able to grow and develop!"
After hearing this, Aunt Zhou looked much better, and a smile appeared on her face.
"Min'er has been close to his eldest brother since he was a child. Of course he is devoted to him!"
"Our brother Min is naturally eager to learn, and he is so close to his big brother. He will definitely be a literary star in the future!"
At the end of the story, Aunt Zhou couldn't help but look proud.
The other aunts laughed at her when they saw her attitude changing so quickly, but they had no intention of making fun of her at this time.
…
Zhang Yi and his wife were extremely busy at this time. On the one hand, they had to entertain guests such as the county magistrate, and on the other hand, they also had to receive a steady stream of distinguished guests who came to congratulate them. They could only call many elders of the Zhang family to help support the facade.
At this time, following Lu Zhao's announcement with great fanfare, there was also a lot of discussion inside and outside Fengyang County.
Especially the Qi family.
At this time, after the servants came back with the news, the old lady's face was filled with joy.
"Ayu is really a literary star who has come into the world. The third girl is a lucky one. Now all the hardships have come to an end!"
At this time, in the bright hall, many female candidates from the Qi family were chatting with the old lady, and they were also discussing the results of the palace examination!
Qi Wanshi stood aside and smiled sweetly.
"What our ancestors said is that Ayu can come out on top among thousands of imperial examinations. Maybe in the future, he can earn sister Ruoying the title of Madam Imperial Palace and honor her ancestors!"
The smile on Qi Wan's face has never stopped since she heard the news.
Another beautiful woman wearing dignified and luxurious clothes next to her said with a smile: "In my opinion, Yuhua's niece is the most blessed. Her future husband will be the number one scholar. He has good talents and good looks. He can be said to be a wishful husband!"
After hearing this, Qi Yuhua, who was sitting next to Qi Wanshi, pursed her lips, her fair face a little rosy, but her eyes were filled with joy.
Seeing this, Qi Qin from the third room said again: "Look, niece Yuhua is shy!"
When the old lady saw this, she blocked Qi Qin's teasing and said with a smile: "Qi Qin, you have such a mouth!"
At this time, most of the eyes of the Qi family members were still on the second room, and they were obviously envious of the second room's luck.
Qi Yuxian was still dressed in plain clothes at this time. She stood beside the old lady without saying a word, but glanced at the gentle and quiet Qi Yuhua with a slightly complicated look with her water-colored eyes.
At this moment, Qi Yuhua seems to have become the envy of many sisters in the Qi family!
But her eyes quickly returned to calm.
…
When Fengyang County was excited about the winner of the top prize, Bai Liying also got the news in Shuijing Dragon Palace and returned to Baishui Dragon Palace specifically for this purpose.
"Daughter, I didn't expect you to marry a top scholar?!"
Bai Shuilong Lord Bai Nu also looked happy.
Bai Liying looked calm: "Zhang Lang is very knowledgeable and talented. He has the talent of being the number one scholar. It's a pity that as his wife, I can't help him in many places!"
Hearing this, Bai Nu comforted him and said, "My dear daughter, don't be anxious. Didn't my son-in-law say that if our love lasts for a long time, how can we stay together day and night?"
You are practicing well now and helping him give birth to an heir will be the greatest help to him! "
There was a bright look in Bai Liying's eyes, and she nodded gently.
There was still a trace of complicated emotions in her eyes. She had thought about repaying Zhang Jian's kindness for rescuing the White Water Dragon Palace several times by giving birth to children for Zhang Jian, and then decided to retreat from the world to practice.
For this reason, she did not hesitate to use the secret method of the Dragon Palace and tortured Zhang Jian for half a month, in order to fulfill her long-cherished wish as soon as possible.
But now, she realizes that some things are not as simple as she imagined.
Especially after being emotional, it is not easy to control.
Just like her now, after hearing the news about Zhang Jian, she wanted to spread her wings and fly into his arms.
…
And just when the people inside and outside Fengyang County were getting excited about the birth of the number one scholar in the county.
The Red Flower Empress Temple on the outskirts of the city.
No, at this time this has been changed to the Temple of the Kitchen Goddess. At this time, a special divine light fell from the sky into the temple of the Goddess of the Kitchen God.
At this time, the true form of the Red Flower Lady sitting in the temple could not help but look up into the void. She saw a golden light falling, and deep in the golden light there was another majestic and mighty voice.
"Fengyang County has a good girl Du Honghua who is loyal and courageous. She protects the village, holds the county's incense and unites the fire god's official duties, and reaches the Sheji Shinto... Today I specially bestow upon you the position of Kitchen King Empress, who controls the people's kitchen fires, brings peace, and supports to ward off evil spirits. It is your duty to eliminate disasters and welcome auspiciousness. I hope you will uphold the right path, practice well, and achieve positive results as soon as possible!"
This awe-inspiring divine sound fell, and the golden talisman in the void instantly flew into the depths of the Red Flower Empress's eyebrows, and merged into the mark of the God of Fire between her eyebrows.
The Red Flower Empress looked overjoyed at this moment.
When she raised her eyes, she seemed to be able to see phantoms of kitchen fires emerging from the depths of the void. Her divine body seemed to be able to transform at any time and enter those divine realms.
You can even see a large blank area of unexplored divine power.
This Kitchen God priesthood has great potential.
"Enlightenment is possible!"
At this time, the Red Flower Empress felt that her divine power was growing and she began to integrate into the divine body and the divine order.
The Kitchen God rune deep between the eyebrows is constantly evolving.
