After being exiled, I led my whole family to rebel.

There were a total of ten interview questions today, and somehow, this question was chosen two or three times. Candidates always talk about the same old things, just those few points over and over again, and they are unable to analyze the whole situation.

Although this Zhou Houfang's ideas are still a bit immature, other candidates do not have this innate political literacy.

When Zhou Houfang left the examination room, she was still a little confused.

She saw Pang Xiaohua next to her, who also looked lonely, but as soon as she went out, she was quickly surrounded by several people, asking her about the exam situation.

Among them, Village Chief Fan was the most nervous, but looking at the annoyed look on his daughter-in-law's face, he knew that this matter was probably going to go wrong.

Zhou Houfang heard Pang Xiaohua's voice sounding like a mosquito and blaming herself: "Dad, I'm afraid there's no hope this time. I just said one thing during the interview, and it was random. When I saw this... I saw it in the examiners' minds. It was just a mess...I almost couldn't even speak."

There was another candidate next to him who lamented loudly after he came out of the door: "Oh my god, I didn't say a word! This, this, this... the guy in front of me wouldn't stop talking, and I couldn't get in the conversation at all." . Will this be a zero score? It’s over, it’s over, there’s no hope this time!”

Candidates in his group also complained: "No, what are you doing all the time to express yourself? We were originally in a group, and the time was only fifteen minutes. He had to say all the words by himself, leaving no words for others. !”

The person being complained didn't seem to care at all. Instead, he sneered: "A group of people is the opponent. Who told you not to grab it in the first place? It's my ability to say more. If you can't say it, you can only blame yourself!"

Several people almost started arguing at the door as they talked.

Pang Renhuai quickly pulled Pang Xiaohua aside and comforted him awkwardly: "Hey, it's okay. If you don't pass the exam, you won't pass. Let's just treat it as a trip to Jinzhou Prefecture!"

Pang Xiaohua's eyes filled with tears: "This family borrowed money and finally sent me from Lan County to Jinzhou Prefecture. It's all because of my clumsy tongue. When I met the city lord, I was so nervous that I couldn't speak!"

Although the village chief Fan was regretful, he roughly guessed the result and could only say: "Oh, it's such a big deal but it doesn't cost much. Now that you have been recommended by Teacher Zhao, you can become a teacher even if you don't pass the exam this time." Well, I’ll make it back in a month or two. If it doesn’t work this time, let’s prepare again. Maybe there will be a chance next time!”

Zhou Houfang, who was listening next to him, couldn't help but look over.

She was secretly surprised: A man from Lan County was actually willing to send his wife to evaluate officials? Even the husband’s family didn’t object and instead actively borrowed money to raise travel expenses?
Zhou Houfang really couldn't understand such a thing at all.

Only wives have always worked hard and sent their husbands to gain fame.

Why did the people in Lan County turn around?
When Zhou Houfang watched the family carefully comforting Pang Xiaohua, her heart suddenly became very sad for some reason.

Even if she had an interview today, her mother would definitely not allow her to be an official in public.

She became an official, and the Zhou family's face was disgraced. How should dad deal with it? As for the Chang family, would they still want her as their unmarried daughter-in-law?
It's shameful that she wouldn't have taken the written test if she had known it earlier, so she wouldn't have known that her talent was superior to Huang Weiguang and others.

Before she saw the sun, she could still endure the darkness.

But now.

She stood in the lively streets of Jinzhou Prefecture, feeling the free wind caressing her face, and felt that the world was exceptionally beautiful.

It seemed that she could no longer bear the cramped backyard, couldn't bear to hand over the rest of her life to a strange man who had no emotion, and couldn't bear to spend the rest of her life pretending to be deaf and dumb.

In this life, it is very important to take the right path and choose the right person.

What's more, human life... is so long...

Finally, in the afternoon, Zhou Houfang estimated that the exam would be almost over and Xu Zhenying and the others would come out.

Because the scores had been announced on the spot and the candidates were informed that all the scores would be calculated and posted tomorrow, the candidates left almost as soon as the exam was over to recharge their batteries and wait for the next day.

She stood alone at the door of Jinzhou Mansion and waited until dusk on the moon. She saw the lights inside turn on one after another, and then heard a loud noise coming from inside.

Zhou Houfang couldn't help but think: This young city lord is really busy day and night.

From morning to now, I have been busy for at least five hours.

Xu Zhenying walked out surrounded by everyone. She encouraged everyone: "This exam is no small matter. Many of the candidates here came from Ye County, Lan County, and it cost a lot for them to stay for one night. So we can only work hard." Everyone, even if you work all night tonight, you have to tally up the results first and post them on the bulletin board early tomorrow morning. If you are thirsty or hungry, you can find Minister Zhao in the logistics department. She will also stay with you the whole time tonight. With you."

After that, she called Xu Anping and Fang Ningmo: "You two, work harder and dig out those relics. By the way, send me a copy of the admission list first. No matter how late it is, I will wait."

Zhou Houfang found the right moment and rushed forward. Unfortunately, she didn't know that Xu Zhenying had personal guards beside her. As soon as she stepped forward, An Peilin grabbed her hands behind her back.

At this time, An Peilin was still very excited, secretly thinking that a big job had come.

Unexpectedly, with this grab, he noticed the slender bones of the opponent, and immediately knew that the opponent was a little girl with no strength to restrain a chicken.

"City Lord!" Zhou Houfang was so anxious that she immediately shouted to Xu Zhenying. She only hoped that she had left a deep impression on Xu Zhenying in the examination room, otherwise she might really be arrested as an assassin. "City Lord, I am Zhou Houfang! This is also the time. One of the candidates!"

I saw Xu Zhenying walking over with people. Qian Zhenniang took a look under the light, and then smiled and said: "Ah, he looks familiar. Why are you so sneaky looking for our city master? The results haven't come out yet. If If you want to know your final score, come here early tomorrow morning.”

"No! City Lord, I am Zhou Houfang, the eldest daughter of the general magistrate of Jinzhou Prefecture. My father is in prison and his life or death is uncertain. My mother and grandmother are so worried that they cannot sleep day and night, so I came up with a way to interview the City Lord through an exam! City Lord, please have mercy and inform my father’s situation so that my family can feel at ease!”

Xu Zhenying raised his hand, signaling An Peilin to let go of Zhou Houfang.

Zhou Houfang loosened his shackles and immediately walked to Xu Zhenying.

Under the night, the powerful woman seemed to be two points softer than during the day.

Zhou Houfang walked towards Xu Zhenying step by step.

Xu Zhenying smiled at her, "You can go back and tell your family that your father is fine. All the officials of Jinzhou Prefecture were just locked up in prison and lost contact with the outside world, but they did not suffer any torture inside. Three meals should be provided on time, and someone should take care of your daily life.”

Zhou Houfang's chest was heaving, and she didn't know whether to believe Xu Zhenying, but Xu Zhenying spoke frankly and sincerely, and her eyes were calm and peaceful, making people irresistible.

She could only believe Xu Zhenying's words for the time being.

She looked at Xu Zhenying again, "City Lord, when can my father come home?"

"Well..." Xu Zhenying seemed to hesitate, "I don't kill indiscriminately, but I don't want to cause trouble for myself. If I let them go, they will definitely cause trouble for me, and then I will have to kill them. So now Locking them up is the best option. As for when they will be released, I can only tell you and wait."

Zhou Houfang felt a little sad. Is it possible that after doing so many things, she was unable to do anything except get the news that her father was well?
Xu Zhenying looked at her and smiled, "Why are you sad? Today is your big day. You got the highest score in the interview."

Zhou Houfang raised her head in surprise, and then she seemed a little embarrassed and ashamed.

Her father was still in prison, but she sacrificed her life to join the thieves, and she was still complacent for such a small achievement.

Xu Zhenying patted her shoulder and said with a smile: "Tomorrow's total score and ranking will be out. If your total score can enter the top 150 this time, you can come to find me outside the South City Gate. You go back today . The security in Jinzhou Prefecture is not as good as that in Lan County. Girls in Lan County can go out as they please, but not in Jinzhou Prefecture. Go back early and don’t let your mother worry."

With this intimate gesture and the familiar demeanor of the people around him, Zhou Houfang immediately confirmed the rumors.

Xu Zhenying...this domineering local tyrant is a woman!

Zhou Houfang's face jumped a few times.

Thinking of what Xu Zhenying said, she was a little confused, but she also saw that Xu Zhenying didn't want to say more, so she could only accept it first.

She nodded ignorantly, and then watched Xu Zhenying and his group go away.

Did she really get the highest score in the game?
If defeating Huang Weiguang the first time was a fluke and a mistake by the marking officer; then what about this time?
It is said that the interview scores are scored by ten examiners and then the average is taken.

The term "average" was something she saw in the arithmetic textbook in Lan County a few days before the exam.

If the average average can rank first in the competition, does it mean that Zhou Houfang's ability has been recognized by all ten examiners?

But what would Xu Zhenying say to her?

Zhou Houfang couldn't find the answer after much thought, but it didn't stop her from going home very briskly.

She even almost forgot about her father.

Zhou Houfang also secretly blamed herself for being unfilial.

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Early the next morning, Zhou Houfang ran out of the house amidst her mother's tears and anxiety.

But this time, the little maid next to her did not leave her even a step, and kept muttering: "Miss, Madam has been crying every day these days, saying that she wronged you and allowed you to run around in a girl's house. No matter what you say today, this slave will never let you out of sight again."

"Good Amber, I have something big to do today! If you want to follow, just follow, but remember, you can't say anything when you see anything!"

"Okay, okay, I will listen to the young lady!" Amber responded repeatedly, "But can the young lady really pass the exam? If the young lady is admitted to be a civil servant, wouldn't she be just like those Jinshi?"

There was a hint of joy on Zhou Houfang's face, but she said: "It's not that easy. Jinshi is much more difficult than this!"

"But it is very rare for young lady to stand out from more than a thousand people! My servant said that young lady has loved reading since she was a child, and she is many times more fond of reading than the third young lady of the Chang family. The third young lady of the Chang family is full of talents in Jinzhou, and her reputation is even greater. It’s just to scare outsiders, but I think the third lady doesn’t even know a few words!”

Zhou Houfang frowned. She was a good girl. She was loyal and diligent, but she just couldn't keep her mouth shut.

She said in a deep voice: "I will go see the city lord later. Don't talk nonsense! That city lord is not Miss Chang San. If you say something wrong, I can't protect you!"

Amber was so frightened that her face turned pale and she didn't dare to speak.

God, that is the biggest local bully in Jinzhou Prefecture. Who dares to provoke her?

Zhou Houfang first went to see his results. There was a sea of ​​people in front of the Jinzhou Mansion. It took a lot of effort for Amber to squeeze in and see Zhou Houfang's name, and then shouted: "Miss, Miss, you won! You won! The first One hundred and forty-three!”

Zhou Houfang learned the result and quickly pulled Amber away from the bulletin board.

For one thing, there were many people there, and she was afraid that someone would recognize her. Secondly, a total of 150 people were admitted, and she ranked third from the bottom. This result is really unattainable.

Recalling Xu Zhenying's instructions, Zhou Houfang dragged Hubo to the south gate. Hubo was chattering with excitement and refused to stop, "Miss, you really won! Then won't you be a Jinshi in the future?"

Zhou Houfang didn't have the patience to explain, so he had to scare her: "You yelling, are you afraid that the Chang family won't know that I, Zhou Houfang, have become a thief?"

Amber realized how powerful it was this time and shut up.

At this time, the sky is bright, and the streets of Jinzhoufu are full of pedestrians. The aroma of pork in restaurants, early wontons, and pancakes on the roadside are all mixed in the air, seeming to make Jinzhoufu come alive. .

There are more and more people in Jinzhou Mansion.

This city seems to be becoming more and more vibrant.

Zhou Houfang thought like this. She quickly walked through the crowd and reached the south gate.

It is said that the South City Gate was surrounded a few days ago, and many people were seen working every day. People came in and out without knowing what they were doing. At this time, I saw that there were actually soldiers guarding it.

Zhou Houfang explained the cause and effect. The soldier went to inform the police and came back and said with a smile: "Miss Zhou, the city lord said that he has been waiting for you for a long time. Please come in. Oh, please walk on the gravel road next to it and don't step on the cement."

Zhou Houfang was a little puzzled, "May I ask this military master, what is cement?"

"When you go in and see the blockage, don't step on it. If you step on it, we will be fined!"

Zhou Houfang nodded.

She just felt that the people Xu Zhenying brought here were very strange.

First of all, the clothes of the soldiers in the city are very strange, and even the textbooks are strange.

Amber pulled her sleeves, feeling a little excited: "Miss, miss, I see they actually have female soldiers! Those female soldiers have such short hair, and they all look very strong, no worse than the men!"

As a second-class maid, Hu Bo rarely went out. Both of them were like country bumpkins. Fortunately, Zhou Houfang met many people from Lan County during the exam that day, so she patiently said: "It is said that there are not only women in Lan County, but also women." Soldiers, as well as female doctors and female officials. The women there are proud to go out to work and be self-reliant. You should have seen the results of the civil service examination this time. There are quite a few women on the list. And I met them yesterday. A woman, her father-in-law and her husband actually borrowed money to take the exam. This shows how relaxed the atmosphere is in Lan County!"