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Chapter 343 Good News
late August.

The autumn harvest began in Anlu, and the palace was busy.

At this moment, a sudden news broke the tranquility of Zhu Hao's small circle.

Gongsunyi sent someone to send word back, saying that he had passed the Juren examination!
The news didn't reach the family, but came back through the people Zhu Hao sent to the provincial capital to negotiate business with people, first sent to the palace, and known to Tang Yin and Zhu Hao.

"Say it again, Feng Yuan... has he passed the exam?"

Tang Yin was very surprised when he heard this.

Zhu Hao said: "That's what was written in the letter... The person who brought the good news hasn't arrived yet, so it probably only takes a day or two. I plan to go to my teacher first and tell her the good news. Do you want to go with me? "

Tang Yin wanted to take the letter over to have a look, but Zhu Hao shrank his hand and took the letter back, probably because it was not convenient for you to read it.

Tang Yin frowned endlessly: "Zhu Hao, didn't you say that Feng Yuan...has little talent and learning, and it will take a few more years for the exam?"

"Perhaps Mr. Gongsun performed exceptionally?"

Zhu Hao had a smile on his face, "Are you going?"

Tang Yin felt that the matter was not that simple, but now that Gongsunyi hadn't come back, and Zhu Hao didn't explain it to him in detail, he couldn't figure it out for a while, so he said, "Let's go, let's go together."

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Tang Yin went to the girls' school with Zhu Hao.

The road is not far away. Originally, Zhu Hao wanted to prevent the inconvenience caused by the long distance between the palace and the laboratory and workshop. He had taken this into consideration when choosing the location.

On the way, Tang Yin couldn't help asking again, but Zhu Hao just played it off.

When I went outside the women's school, I heard the voice of girls reading from inside. In this era, there are very few such voices of women reading. It is estimated that few people in Ming Dynasty would open a women's school like Zhu Hao.

"Little Boss, are you...?"

Gong Yeling heard the knock on the door and came to open the door. Seeing Zhu Hao coming with Tang Yin, she asked curiously.

Normally, Zhu Hao would avoid coming to the girls' school. Even though he was the owner and he was only a child, he still avoided contact as much as possible in this era of male and female defense. This was also for the sake of the reputation of the women studying there.

Zhu Hao said: "Please tell Mrs. Gongsun that I'm here. I need to tell her about Mr. Gongsun."

"Ah."

Gong Yeling turned around and went to the classroom, the courtyard door was open.

But Zhu Hao and Tang Yin did not enter the courtyard, but waited in the alley at the entrance.

After a while, Mrs. Gongsun came out with a little curiosity in her eyes.

When the husband went to the provincial capital to take the exam, either the husband came back to inform whether he passed the exam, or the person who announced the good news came... Although the latter was unlikely, it should not be Zhu Hao and Tang Yin.

"Mr. Tang, Master, why are you two visiting?"

Mrs. Gongsun asked after saluting.

Zhu Hao said with a smile: "Master, congratulations. I just got the news that Mr. Gongsun passed the sixth place in the Huguang Township Examination. He will return on the same day after attending the Luming Banquet. It is estimated that he will arrive in three or four days." Anlu."

"what?"

Mrs. Gongsun was completely dumbfounded.

Even Tang Yin was a little puzzled: "Zhu Hao, you mean...Feng Yuan passed the sixth place in the provincial examination?"

To Tang Yin's ears, this result...was too high.

With Gongsun Yi's level, it's not wrong to barely pass the exam, and he directly got sixth in the exam. What kind of talents and studies are needed to achieve such a result?Besides, you kid didn't say it before...

Mrs. Gongsun was almost unable to stand still, and asked eagerly: "Boss, is this news...reliable?"

The good news came unexpectedly, not only Mrs. Gongsun was puzzled, but even Tang Yin was also curious. Up to now, only Zhu Hao said that Gongsunyi had passed the examination. Didn't see what was inside.

Zhu Hao raised the letter in his hand: "Madame Gongsun, this is a letter from Mr. Gongsun, please open it and have a look."

Then he handed over the letter.

Tang Yin found out that the letter...was indeed unopened, but Zhu Hao clearly said that Gongsun Yi wrote the letter and came back to notify him, and he also said that's what was written in the letter. How can you know what's inside if you haven't read the letter?Or did you unseal and reseal it?Or is there another letter?

Mrs. Gongsun took the letter with trembling hands, and when she opened it to read it carefully, she covered her mouth and nose, and two lines of hot tears flowed down.

Tang Yin hurriedly asked: "How?"

Mrs. Gongsun wept with joy, but she was a little confused after hearing Tang Yin's question... Aren't you here to announce the good news to me?Why do you still ask me how?
"Master, am I right?"

Zhu Hao asked with a smile.

Mrs. Gongsun swung her head up and down, and then made another big gift: "Master, he was able to pass the exam, thanks to the two mentors, please accept my concubine's bow."

Tang Yin had an expression of "Ah? How could this be?" He seemed to be unable to accept the fact that Gongsun Yi had passed the exam, but thinking about it, it was impossible for the woman in front of him not to recognize her husband's handwriting, and it was also impossible for Gongsun Yi to fail to make the list. If you have to send a letter saying you passed the exam...then it can only be...

Did I underestimate Gongsun Fengyuan?

"Mistress, go back and tell your family the good news. I will give you a day off today. It is estimated that the person who delivered the good news will come in these two days, and will come two or three days earlier than Mr. Gongsun. Then I will bring someone to your house to support you Facade..." Zhu Hao said with a smile.

"Uh-huh!"

Madam Gongsun was still wiping tears.

For her, happiness came too suddenly.

Married to a raw husband, who looks poor and has no background, and has been ridiculed by her brothers and sisters at home. Who would have thought that she would directly pass the exam in just two years, which means that she can become an official in the future, so she can be regarded as an "investment" "Exactly... I'm going to be an official wife soon...

"Mr. Tang, my master, that concubine is going back first!" Mrs. Gongsun saluted and said goodbye. After walking three steps, she staggered twice and almost fell down.

It just so happened that Gong Yeling came out and supported Mrs. Gongsun, his face was full of curiosity.

When Gong Yeling heard Mrs. Gongsun finished talking about the situation, she couldn't help showing a surprised expression.

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After announcing the good news to Mrs. Gongsun, Tang Yin followed Zhu Hao back to the palace with a dejected expression on his face.

"Mr. Tang, please be happy. Why did you feel so sad? Are you afraid that, as I said, you will not be able to suppress Mr. Gongsun in the future?"

Zhu Hao laughed and joked.

Tang Yin shook his head: "There is something strange, I know you won't say it, after Feng Yuan comes back, I will ask him personally."

Zhu Hao smiled without saying a word.

Two days later.

Sure enough, the fast horse to announce the good news in the township examination came.

This time in Anlu, there are three people who have passed the examination, which can be said to be a remarkable achievement. After all, Anlu is not a big state capital, and there are only two counties under its jurisdiction. The quality of education is very average, and only more than [-] people can be admitted at a time. Under such circumstances, being able to pass three of them in one breath is already one of the best results in recent township examinations.

This is Gongsun's house.

Zhu Hao took Tang Yin and Lu Song over to help take care of them.

Because Tang and Lu were men, they were too embarrassed to go to the back room, so they acted as welcome guests at the door.And Zhu Hao is just a child, as if he is a member of the family, even if he stands in front of Gongsunyi's mother, others will only think that Zhu Hao is Gongsunyi's younger brother or nephew or something... It doesn't look awkward at all .

"Old madam, you have really raised a good son. Master Gongsun is a glorious ancestor, and he has a bright future!"

The person who announced the good news tried his best to say something nice, saying that Gongsunyi's old lady was so beautiful.

All the neighbors in the neighborhood were full of envy in their eyes.

Relatively speaking, there are more children studying in the city than in the countryside, but those who can be admitted to the student body are rare, let alone those who have a bright future in the exam.

The good news is not over here.

Someone came to the palace again, but it was Yuan Zonggao who brought two officials, the chief of the palace, Shi Si, and several guards, and brought two boxes to congratulate Gongsun Yi, who had been a teacher in the palace.

This gift was not given by Tang Yin and Lu Song, but by Yuan Zonggao, which is quite particular in itself.

"Mr. Yuan, I can't afford to be old."

The old lady hurried over to salute and thank Yuan Zonggao.

She didn't know others, but Yuan Zonggao did. Yuan Zonggao personally came to invite Gongsunyi to the palace as a teacher, and that was a move to change Gongsunyi's fate.

Yuan Zonggao said with a smile: "Feng Yuan is very talented and learned. At the beginning, the old man also thought that he would be able to go to high school, so he invited him to the palace to teach the world. I hope he will continue to work hard and be on the list next year... This is a sign from His Highness King Xing. Please accept it." Down."

The onlookers became more lively.

Generally speaking, if you pass the exam, it is not bad for the county magistrate to come to congratulate you, but now you will come directly to the chief history of the palace.

Yuan Zonggao was born as a Jinshi, and his reputation and status are there. When he came, it was like comparing all the visitors who came to congratulate him.

However, Yuan Zonggao still had airs, and left after a simple congratulation, without going into the house to sit down and have a cup of tea or something, but even so, it was enough to make this small courtyard flourish.

Tang Yin wanted to go over to salute Yuan Zonggao, but Yuan Zonggao just smiled politely at him and left.

Zhu Hao could see that Yuan Zonggao should still be angry with Tang Yin, and there was no possibility of reconciliation between the two sides for the time being.

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Gongsun's house is very lively.

Tang Yin and Lu Song couldn't stay long and left early. They thought Zhu Hao would stay and help with the management, but they also left together.

"Mr. Gongsun is going to be an official now. It seems that Yuan Changshi has a good eye."

Lu Song seemed to be unaware of the rift between Tang Yin and Yuan Zonggao, and still praised Yuan Zonggao for his insight.

Tang Yindao: "Among the young scholars, Gongsun Fengyuan is indeed an outstanding one, but he is far from being named on the Guibang... well, let's not mention this matter for now! It is estimated that he will be back in a few days."

After all, it wasn't that far from Anlu to Wuchang, and the letters would take time on the way. It was estimated that Gongsunyi would be able to return to Anlu in two or three days.

Tang Yin was full of doubts in his heart, so he naturally wanted to ask Gongsun Yi to clarify.

"Zhu Hao, do you have anything you want to tell me?"

Tang Yin looked at Zhu Hao again.

Zhu Hao smiled and said, "What can I say? First regret that I failed to take the provincial examination, and then express my admiration for Mr. Gongsun's success in the examination? Do you want to learn more from him in the future?"

"You ah you..."

Tang Yin didn't know how to evaluate Zhu Hao, so he shook his head and sighed again.

(End of this chapter)