Aoyama Chronicle

After the exam, the rankings will still be released seven days later. This time, Zhong Yiwen and the others did not go to see the rankings in person, but Dafang, A Mo and Wu Yuanan's servants went to the place where the rankings were released, while Zhong Yiwen and the others waited at home.

Seeing that the time to release the list had come, the entire Zhong family began to feel a little restless.Especially Qin Jiu, who ran to the door to look around from time to time, which made him more nervous than both Zhong Yiwen and Wu Yuanan.Those who didn't know would probably suspect that it was actually Qin Jiu who actually participated in the test.

"Master Qin Jiu, just sit down and rest for a while, okay?" Ah Qi couldn't bear it anymore, so he could only remind Qin Jiu aloud.

Ah Qi, who was a little afraid of Qin Jiu and his brothers, became familiar with Qin Jiu immediately after getting acquainted with Qin Jiu.At Qin Jiu's age, if he got married and had children early, the child would probably be the same size as Ah Qi and Ah Mo, so he was really good to these two boys.It's just that the relationship they get along with is a bit like a different kind of friend.

"No! I'll try to release the list today, and I'll know right away whether my brother-in-law can get in the list. I'm nervous!" Qin Jiu expressed his feelings at the moment straightforwardly.

Meizi glanced directly at Qin Jiu: "Sit down!"

Qin Jiu's heart trembled, and he immediately found a place to do it obediently, then inadvertently raised his head to look at Meizi, and then quickly retracted.It is really unbearable for a stout man to make such a move.

Ah Qi looked up at the sky, and sure enough, Mei Zi was still mighty.

I don't know when the relationship between Qin Jiu and Meizi became what it is now.Qin Jiu's brothers said that the eldest brother seems to have finally developed a good impression of his brother, which is gratifying.But Zhong Yiwen and the others were very speechless. Qin Jiu usually does things in a very straightforward manner, so why is he not acting like a man in this matter?If it wasn't for being busy with the exam, Zhong Yiwen really wanted to call Qin Jiu aside alone to wash his brain.Brother, haven't you realized that you can't catch up with your brother?

"Why haven't you come back yet?" Mrs. Chen muttered anxiously.

Before he could finish his words, Steward Chen, who had been waiting at the door, suddenly yelled into the house: "Here we come, we come, open the door!"

The boys who followed him also bounced into the door, shouting together: "Here we come, we come, people are coming!"

Zhong Yiwen and the others were baffled, and they had to open the door when something came.If Ah Mo and the others came back, shouldn't they just let them in?

Suddenly crackling firecrackers sounded outside, instantly making everyone understand that someone might be on the list!Along with the sound of firecrackers was the sound of gongs and drums, and a group of official servants in wedding clothes followed Steward Chen directly into the house.

"Congratulations to Master Zhong, congratulations to Master Wu, both of you are on the list this time, double happiness!" The leading official sent a cheerful salute to both Zhong Yiwen and Wu Yuan'an.

Everyone in the Zhong family was a little surprised. Did they all win? Wasn't the luck great?The people of the Zhong family are okay, Zhong Yiwen was originally Jie Yuan in the provincial examination, so it wouldn't be too surprising if he passed the examination.

It was Wu Yuan'an's family, especially the Wu family's husband, Lang Hu, who was the first to burst into tears, and then his family's boy and elder brother also started crying.Mrs. Hu didn't come with him for the home test last time. If there were no troubles at home, he probably wouldn't come with him this time.It was the first time for him to wait anxiously for the release of the results after experiencing such a tense test, and now that the dust has finally settled, it is really understandable for him to have an emotional outburst.Wu Yuan'an hugged her husband distressedly, and was busy wiping the tears of the two children, really flustered.

On the contrary, the official who announced the good news seemed to be used to such scenes, and did not have any dissatisfaction or contempt.

Butler Chen immediately stepped forward to say hello: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm crying with joy, I'm crying with joy. Please show me some kindness, and I'll go out and buy some wine for all the officials!" Chen Butler took out some broken silver coins as he spoke, and each official sent a two-dollar share. Two taels later, another two taels was added, which is considered to be a piece of the one that helped the Wu family!

Several officials who announced the good news immediately smiled, and this family is really generous.

At this time, Ah Mo and Da Fang who ran to see the list had already returned. Looking at the situation, they probably knew about the fact that they had won the list, so they immediately came in to congratulate: "Congratulations, congratulations, Wu!"

"Master, you are No.1 again this time, Huiyuan!"

The few officials who were about to leave immediately ran back with sharp eyes and quick hands, congratulating Zhong Yiwen again and again.Originally, when they announce the good news, they usually only report whether they have won or not, and they don't pay attention to the ranking. Unexpectedly, with such good luck this time, they would report the good news directly to Huiyuan's home.

Zhong Yiwen laughed, and added two taels of silver to each of the several officials, and everyone was happy.The officials were completely satisfied, and each family received six taels of silver in return, which was generous enough.

People from the Zhong family also gathered around to congratulate Zhong Yiwen, even the servants of the Wu family and Qin Jiu's brothers ran over to congratulate Zhong Yiwen for winning Huiyuan.Zhong Yiwen was not stingy either, and directly rewarded everyone who came to congratulate him with ten taels of silver, which was completely heroic.You can give six taels to outsiders, how can there be fewer family members.Even Qin Fei and Zhong Yiwen directly gave a reward of ten taels of silver.

Zhong Yiwen knew that everyone in the family had been working very hard during this time, without their help, not to mention that he was now at the top of the high school exam, even those messy things would kill him.

"Master Zhong is really rich!" Qin Jiu's brothers directly expressed their satisfaction with the bounty without being polite at all.

Qin Jiu then laughed loudly: "Don't you look at whose brother-in-law this is. Will people in my Qin Jiuye's family be stingy? Brother-in-law, we are all rough guys with no education, don't mind it ah!"

Of course Zhong Yiwen wouldn't mind: "Brother, what are you talking about? Isn't your brother also my brother, would anyone despise their own brother?"

"Okay, okay, okay!" Qin Jiu couldn't help laughing out loud.

Wu Yuan'an finally comforted her husband and stopped crying. Hu seemed to know that he was a little out of control, and lowered his head in embarrassment.Wu Yuanan led him over to congratulate Zhong Yiwen, and Zhong Yiwen and Qin Fei also congratulated Wu Yuanan for passing the high school examination.

Wu Yuanan ranked 232 in the result of the general examination.Among the 300 people admitted in this year's general examination, his ranking can be regarded as relatively low.I am afraid that the ranking in the palace examination after half a month will not be very good, but Wu Yuanan himself is very satisfied. Even if he ranks in the top three in the palace examination and "begins with Jinshi", he can still get the qualification to be released from the Ministry of Officials and become a serious eighth grader. Officials of the first rank and ninth rank will be regarded as officials from an official family in the future.

Zhong Yiwen's cousin Wu Yuanheng didn't know how he performed this time, he actually ranked 298th, and entered the list with the last place, which directly made the 35-year-old Wu Yuanheng laugh from ear to ear.

Wu Yuanheng came to congratulate him on the day when the ranking was released, and showed his high school mood by the way: "Although Ah Wenqing was born in the blue, he won Huiyuan in one fell swoop, and Brother Yuan'an also lived up to my expectations, but I am also satisfied, being able to go to high school , It also shows that my sword is not old. In the palace test half a month later, we will compete again, you two boys, don't think that this time the ranking is better than mine, so don't take it lightly!"

This is not here to congratulate, it is simply to post a battle post!

Fortunately, both Zhong Yiwen and Wu Yuan'an understood Wu Yuanheng's temper, and they didn't argue with him. They only said that they would make persistent efforts in the palace exams and would never be complacent.

As for another person Zhong Yiwen is familiar with, Li Zhang, as expected, he lost his name to Sun Shan in this year's test.But when Li Zhang came to the door, he wasn't sad at all, instead, he looked almost the same as before, and congratulated Zhong Yiwen happily.

After the two sat down, Li Zhang excitedly told Zhong Yiwen that he didn't need to leave the capital for the time being. His elder brother had already established a good relationship for him, and he would directly work in the capital and wait for the next exam three years later.As for the position, Li Zhang kept it secret, only saying that Zhong Yiwen would naturally know about it later, and he hadn't taken up the position yet, so he couldn't tell Zhong Yiwen directly.

Although Zhong Yiwen didn't like Li Zhang's deliberate concealment, but considering his current ranking, the result of the palace examination might not be too bad, and the possibility of staying in the capital is very high.Both Wu Yuan'an and Wu Yuanheng are unlikely to stay. If Li Zhang can stay here, it can be regarded as having a friend.Moreover, Li Zhang has also planned to bring his husband and children to Kyoto, so that he can have a friend's house to walk around in the future.

Until now, Zhong Yiwen felt that he really had few friends, and he really didn't bother to perfunctory and socialize with people he didn't like, that's why he suddenly felt a little lonely.However, even so, Zhong Yiwen doesn't feel the need to lower his own standards to cater to others. His standard for friends is to prefer lack to abuse.

While Zhong Yiwen was waiting for the imperial examination in the capital, he suddenly received a letter from Yanzhou.Chen Yinuo informed in the letter that he will leave for Kyoto in the near future to visit Zhong Yiwen, one is to give gifts to Zhong Yiwen and Qin Fei's child who will be born at the end of the year.Another reason is that Yanzhou's business has stabilized, and there is no need for Chen Yinuo to keep an eye on him all the time. He wants to discuss the next arrangement with Zhong Yiwen.Of course, there is another most important reason, that is, it is the end of the year, he has been unknowingly busy for half a year, and now he wants to rest.Zhong Yiwen and the others were not in Yangzhou, so Chen Yinuo could only come to Kyoto to find them, and celebrate the New Year together by the way.The entire Zhong family naturally looked forward to Chen Yinuo's arrival.