Do You Know?: I, the Little Cabinet Elder, Regent of the World

Jiang Zhao let out a long breath.

This generation of young people are all incredibly fierce, they're going to go on a killing spree!

"What's wrong, feeling stressed?"

Having served as a regional governor several times, Han Zhang naturally knew what regional governors cared about most when they came to the capital.

Personnel changes!

Therefore, he also knew what his disciple's long shout meant.

Jiang Zhao smiled gently and nodded, saying, "I feel a little pressured."

Wang Anshi, Lü Huiqing, Lü Gongzhu, Han Jiang, and Wang Gui.

The name alone can put a lot of pressure on people.

"However, pressure is a good thing," Jiang Zhao added.

If it really came down to a fight, he might not be afraid of these people.

Along Xihe Road, nine out of ten officials were his men.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him the "King of Xihe".

It can be said that he has cultivated his own interest group.

Such profound knowledge and experience are far beyond what the aforementioned individuals can match.

In addition, he cultivated his reputation and became famous throughout the world.

When it comes to profound heritage, no one can compare!

Han Zhang smiled nonchalantly.

His students were taught by him since they were young!

Chapter 125, 13th Place!

February 27th, cloudy.

The locust tree branches are covered with fallen petals.

From time to time, candidates would walk around, looking at the list of successful candidates, hoping to pass the imperial examination.

An occasional exclamation can attract the attention of many people.

This is the moment of passing the imperial examination with flying colors!

In the era of the imperial examination system, academic achievement was synonymous with power.

As such, everyone naturally flocked to admire it.

The place was bustling with activity, and arguments were constant.

A few days ago, Sheng Changbai and Sheng Changfeng entered the Imperial Examination Hall to take the imperial examination.

Now, it's time to check the rankings.

Even the three sisters, Sheng Molan, Sheng Rulan, and Sheng Minglan, came together by carriage to check the list and find out the names of their two brothers.

In addition, the favored concubine Lin Qinshuang also made a rare public appearance, wearing a light pink dress and anxiously watching.

In the past, Lin Qinshuang always wore her hair in a high bun, with a strand of long hair naturally falling from her temples, adding to her charming and delicate appearance.

This is also known as "concubine behavior".

This time, Lin Qinshuang was unusually serious, and she properly tied her hair up.

This is the true meaning of a parent's heart.

Among them, Sheng Minglan and Sheng Rulan are responsible for helping Sheng Changbai check the list.

Sheng Molan and Lin Qinshuang were responsible for Sheng Changfeng's observation of the rankings.

When it comes to official rank and fame, even Sheng Changbai, who is usually very good at maintaining his composure, can't help but feel a sense of unease and takes the initiative to walk into the crowd to scan the list of successful candidates.

"It's a hit! It's a hit! Second Brother got it!"

"There it is, there it is!"

A pleasant exclamation rang out, startling Sheng Changbai.

"Second brother, second brother!"

"Second brother, it's a success!"

"Thirteenth place!"

Sheng Minglan and Sheng Rulan held hands with one hand and waved with the other.

Upon seeing this, even the most mature man like Sheng Changbai couldn't hide his excitement and quickly squeezed through.

"It's a hit! It's a hit!"

Sheng Minglan exclaimed in surprise, pointing her slender little finger at the yellow notice board.

Sheng Changbai quickly looked around.

The thirteenth person was Sheng Changbai, courtesy name Zecheng, a native of Youyang. His father, Sheng Hong, was a secretary in the Ministry of Rites.

All the hard work and effort put in have paid off.

All the pressure has completely dissipated!

Sheng Changbai nodded with relief, and murmured with emotion, "Thank God!"

At the same time, officials who were interested in finding a son-in-law through the examination list became restless.

At first glance, Sheng Changbai is tall and handsome, and even after passing the imperial examination, he can remain calm, which is quite impressive.

"This young master is both talented and handsome, and my daughter is gentle and virtuous. She can bring a dowry of 100 acres of paddy fields and 5,000 taels of silver." Immediately, people gathered around.

Sheng Changbai was startled and exclaimed, "My brother-in-law, Jiang Zhao!"

In the process of choosing a son-in-law after the imperial examination results are announced, the principle of "first come, first served" applies. If he speaks too slowly, someone might dare to "catch" him.

My brother-in-law, Jiang Zhao!

Five words, and the effect is remarkable.

The officials who had intended to find a son-in-law through the list of successful candidates quickly bowed to express their apologies.

The younger brother-in-law of the Grand Secretary must have a wife who is at least the legitimate daughter of a high-ranking official in purple robes; they can't be caught!

If you dare to capture me, we'll become enemies!

With no one left to catch the son-in-law, Sheng Changbai couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

The title of brother-in-law is indeed very effective.

On the other side, Sheng Changfeng was sweating profusely.

He couldn't find his name!

"Impossible, I took the exam myself!"

"How could it not work?"

Sheng Changfeng found it hard to believe.

He has always considered himself to be quite talented.

He was also able to easily blend into the circles of literati and nobles in Bianjing.

He can recite poems and essays off the top of his head.

How could this possibly not work?

“Young master, eight or nine out of ten fail the imperial examinations. Given your age, it’s quite normal for you not to pass,” an elderly scholar reassured him.

"What are you saying? How could I not win?" Provoked, Sheng Changfeng tried to push forward and hit someone.

What Sheng Changfeng considered a consolation to the elderly scholar was, in his eyes, a criticism that the scholar lacked talent.

It's even saying, "If you're bad at something, practice more!"

"What are you doing?" Lin Qinshuang snapped.

Sheng Changfeng immediately calmed down considerably.

"Disgraceful." Lin Qinshuang shook her head, greatly disappointed, and turned to walk towards the carriage.

Disappointment flashed in Sheng Molan's eyes as she slowly followed.

Life is full of disappointments, eight or nine out of ten times.

Besides Sheng Changfeng, Young Master Qi Heng also failed the imperial examination.

To see the results of the imperial examination for their son, Princess Pingning and Duke Qi specially traveled in the Duke's carriage.

This carriage is adorned with gilded bells, carved with lotus patterns in sandalwood, and filled with pearls in the gaps, making it extremely luxurious.

He had more than ten servants who followed him.

It is very eye-catching at first glance.

To view the rankings, the usually proud Princess Pingning personally stepped out of her carriage.

It should be noted that in the past, with so many people gathered together, she would never have gotten out of the car and shown her face.

结果

Several servants returned one after another, all shaking their heads.

Princess Pingning's expression froze.

Her long-held pride made it impossible for her to let go of her pride, and she could not bear her son's failure.

With a wave of her hand, Princess Pingning could not hide her disappointment and strode towards the carriage.

"It is common to fail the imperial examinations." Duke Qi and Qi Heng were sitting together in the carriage. Seeing the disappointment in the princess's eyes, Duke Qi quickly comforted her.

In fact, the servants had already read the yellow notice once, and Duke Qi and Qi Heng had also read it once.

However, Princess Pingning was proud and could not bear the defeat, so she got out of the carriage and asked the servant to look at the list again.

Princess Pingning was not without anger, but seeing her son Qi Heng's distressed appearance, her anger subsided by seven-tenths, and she did not say anything to blame him.

"Return to the manor," Princess Pingning said calmly.

Just then, Qi Heng caught a glimpse of it out of the corner of his eye, and his heart stirred slightly.

He was naturally saddened by failing the exam.

However, I wasn't particularly sad.

Compared to scientific expeditions, there were other things he cared about more.

"It seems that Sheng Changbai has passed the imperial examination. We are classmates, so we should go and congratulate him." As he spoke, Qi Heng looked earnestly at his mother.

"Yes, yes!" Duke Qi quickly echoed.

Firstly, it is indeed proper to congratulate a classmate who has passed the imperial examination, so as not to be impolite.

Secondly, Sheng Changbai was the brother-in-law of the young Grand Secretary.

Princess Pingning closed her eyes and frowned, tacitly agreeing.

Thus, Qi Heng hurriedly walked down with great interest.

Little did he know that as soon as he got out of the car, his elderly mother lifted the curtain and saw everything.

He congratulated his classmates for three breaths and chatted with Miss Sheng for a full thirty breaths.

This is hardly a visit to offer congratulations.

Most importantly, Qi Heng's condition has visibly improved.

After exchanging only a few words, her sadness vanished immediately, and she even smiled.

Princess Pingning's complexion grew increasingly worse.

The Duke of Qi glanced at his wife, his expression slightly unnatural, and sighed inwardly.

This marriage is probably doomed!