Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 381 Movement
Since they hadn't received any news from Xu Changqing, Sheng Changquan simply led his brothers to the front of the list of successful candidates.

Actually, it's not that Niu Xingwen and his companions didn't send people to search for the results; it's just that when these five brothers went out drinking, they didn't even think of bringing anyone with them. In other words, their entourages couldn't find them at all.

Oh, no, we can still find people from Sheng Changquan's family.

However, Xu Changqing had forgotten his master's instructions and went to report the news back to the manor.

As for his side?
Ha ha……

So, having no other choice, Sheng Changquan had to bite the bullet and squeeze into the crowd. If he wanted to know the latest information at this time, he had to do it himself!

Of course, even with the help of servants and attendants, one would end up in a sorry state, let alone fighting alone shirtless.

Fortunately, Sheng and his brothers went in together, so the situation was much better than if he had gone in alone.

"Oh? Changquan, you're the top scholar in the provincial examination!"

Shen Li was the first to see it and immediately cried out in surprise.

Shen Li's words had barely fallen when the crowd erupted in chaos!
It was as if someone had poured a bucket of hot oil on it, causing a huge commotion.

"What? The top scholar in the provincial examination?"

"Where is the top scholar? Where is the top scholar?"

"Quick! Let me get closer, so I can absorb some of your scholarly aura!"

"Get lost! Who do you think you are? What right do you have to bask in the air of my virtuous grandson-in-law? Virtuous grandson-in-law, my family has a beautiful young granddaughter. Come back to my mansion with me at once!"

"Shameless! This is clearly my son-in-law, what nonsense are you spouting, you old scoundrel?"

"That's right, this old geezer is just spouting nonsense! And you, get out of here too! The top scholar is my son-in-law!"

"..."

"..."

In the crowd, besides the candidates looking at the list, there was also a large group of wealthy merchants and tycoons who wanted to find a son-in-law after the list was published.

They had sent out people early on, making sure everyone in their household was on high alert to monitor the entire scene, so that they could select virtuous and capable individuals from among the successful candidates to replenish their family's gene pool.

In fact, these people are just merchants; the truly powerful ones are not here.

Those noble families who shared the fate of the nation remained steadfast, waiting for the next stage of the imperial examinations.

After all, only those who passed the imperial examinations could catch their eye.

Of course, it's also possible that some discerning families choose their preferred seedlings early on.

For example, the Shen family, the Zhang family, and the Rong family...

"not good!"

In fact, Sheng Changquan had already seen his name, but he was worried that he would be chosen as a son-in-law by those who passed the imperial examination, so he didn't dare to make a sound, for fear of being discovered.

But before he could lead the group out, Shen Li, who was usually calm and collected, spoke first, revealing his identity and causing the awkward situation.

To be honest, Shen Li couldn't help himself either!
After all, he had always been worried about his older sister's marriage.

In his opinion, his older sister Shen Jun had a crush on his good brother, but she was too shy to express it because of her status as a woman. If Sheng Changquan could appear at their house as the top scholar in the provincial examination, wouldn't the marriage be one step closer to success?
He, Shen Li, raised his hand in approval of the marriage!
Shen Li knew that his mother, Madam Shen, had previously intended to marry Shen Jun to Li Yancheng.

However, Shen Li didn't particularly like his cousin from the Li family. Although he couldn't quite put his finger on it, he vaguely felt that the other man's gaze was somewhat inappropriate, especially when he was behind him, he felt as if he were being pricked by a thorn.

Therefore, Shen Li decisively chose Sheng Changquan over the other.

"Quick! Brothers, cover me!"

Sheng Changquan didn't have time to think about Shen Li's strange behavior. At this moment, he just wanted to run out as quickly as possible, especially when he saw a large, dark crowd rushing towards him.

At that moment, Sheng Changquan decisively rallied his teammates. "I'll hold them off, you go first!"

At this moment, not only Shen Li, but even Liu Renyuan, who was not very strong, stood up and blocked Sheng Changquan's way.

"Good brother, I can't thank you enough, I'll be leaving now!"

Without further ado, after his four older brothers temporarily held him off, Sheng Changquan immediately slipped away and made a hasty retreat!

That speed is so fast that even the legendary swift-footed swordsman couldn't catch up.

……

Besides this place, quite a commotion also broke out in the distant Rong Mansion.

After all, Rong Feiyan had been keeping an eye on Sheng Changquan ever since she recognized his identity.

Fortunately, Rong Feiyan has matured a lot. No matter how much she pays attention to Sheng Changquan, it is all done in secret. Not a word of it gets out, and even Sheng Changquan doesn't notice.

"Miss, Young Master Sheng is this year's top scholar in the provincial examination!"

After receiving the news, Rong Feiyan and Mudan secretly hid in the house and whispered to each other.

"Our benefactor is truly remarkable!"

Rong Feiyan narrowed her eyes, looking proud of him.

"I knew it! Young Master Sheng is incredibly talented. In my opinion, the Sheng family is about to produce a top scholar!"

“Even more formidable than Old Master Sheng back then!” Rong Feiyan added.

"Yes, yes, girl, I think so too!"

Peony chimed in, "Although the Sheng family is not a prestigious or powerful clan, they are a family that values ​​poetry and literature. No wonder they have a son like Young Master Sheng!"

"In my opinion, it would be a perfect complement to our Rong family!"

"Hehe, Peony, what you said is quite right!"

Rong Feiyan wasn't modest at all, but it didn't matter; it was just a private conversation between master and servant, so a little exaggeration was normal.

"I think so too……"

In fact, the master and servant were not feigning praise for Sheng Changquan; they genuinely believed it.

On the one hand, they didn't understand the intricacies of the imperial examination system; on the other hand, it was also due to subjective factors, as their fondness for Sheng affected their perception of reality.

"Ugh!"

Unbeknownst to the mistress and servant, while they were discussing this matter in the room, Old Master Rong sighed outside the door.

No one knows a daughter better than her father!
Ever since Sheng Changquan saved Rong Feiyan, how could Rong Gui not know what his young lady thought of him?
After all, the young master Qi, whom she used to talk about all the time, has disappeared without a trace. Isn't that obvious?
"Fortunately, the Sheng family is easier to handle than the Duke of Qi's mansion."

Outside the door, Old Master Rong stood with his hands behind his back, seemingly pondering some matters.

"If we were to ask Immortal Zhi about Fei Yan's matter, I'm sure we could get the answer right away, hmph..."

……

It wasn't just the Rong family mansion; the Shen family mansion and the Duke of Ying's mansion also caused quite a stir.

The Shen family was fine, but it is said that there were several loud noises of slamming the table and laughter in the study of the Duke of England's mansion, as if there was some great joy. It is said that the Duke of England even ate more rice than usual during those days!

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(End of this chapter)