Red Mansion, Ningfu Scholarly Family

Chapter 43 I am a playboy in the Red Mansion

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"it is good!"

"Okay!"

"It has been a long time since I have seen such an inspired article. It is well-structured, well-organized, and has a coherent style. It is rare to be able to write such an article in the college entrance examination!"

Zhou Zhengguan was so generous in his praise that everyone had no doubt that as long as the other four essays were up to standard and there were no major mistakes, this candidate would be the top scorer in this year's Shuntian Prefecture Examination!
I think that if a talented person can write such an article, his other articles will definitely not be much worse.

really!

The first piece of art is not even the best!
The second part, "I haven't tasted meat for three months, and I didn't expect to enjoy it to this extent," is truly amazing.

"Looking at why the saints learn it and why they praise it, the beauty of the holy music and the sincerity of the saint's heart can all be seen!"

“Great article!”

Zhou Zhengguan said with a smile: "In the "Historical Records", there are the words 'learn' in the 'March'. This article directly adds 'learn', which is really the finishing touch and the key point! It can be said that it has been fully understood!"

One sentence of thorough understanding can explain a lot.

Everyone laughed and said, "Congratulations, sir, for having a great disciple!"

"This kind of essay would be outstanding even in the provincial examination!"

"Do you want to unlock the seal now?"

Zhou Zhengguan waved his hand and said, "No need, just put this article at the top for now, and we will announce it when we compile the list in three days!"

"Your Excellency is fair and impartial!"

"Your Excellency is wise and powerful!"

……

Three days passed by in a flash.

All the test papers have been reviewed and the rankings have been arranged, and we are just waiting to have the list drawn up.

Unlike previous examinations, this time the names were kept anonymous, so everyone was a little curious.

Who will be the first one to win the case?
"Zhang Ming from the Imperial Academy, maybe!"

"Xie Jiwen from Xishan Academy also writes outstanding articles."

"Does Jia Shunzhi of Ningguo Mansion have the ability to compete?"

"Jia Shunzhi? Some people say he is just relying on the influence of his ancestors and has no real talent or knowledge. I wonder if that is true."

"But he is just a rich and powerful man! I don't think he will pass this exam!"

Everyone was talking about the rankings, and they actually got to experience the thrill of being an examiner for the provincial examination!

"Everyone, be silent!"

Zhou Zhengguan stepped forward with a serious expression.

"Accept the title and write the list!"

Several clerks immediately stepped forward, one opened the envelope, one called out the names, and one wrote the list.

As a rule, we start writing from the last person.

No. 300: Night Dream Book.

No. 299: Li Changxiao.

……

No. 99: Song Yu.

Tenth place: Xie Jiwen!
When the A-list was written, everyone's spirits became high.

"Xie Jiwen is indeed a man of real talent and learning. He actually made it to the top of the list!"

"Thank you Hanlin for having a successor!"

Everyone said a few words, and then the clerk continued to read:

Zhang Ming: Ninth place.

"Zhang Ming is also very good! He is a leader among the poor students."

"What about Jia Shunzhi from Ningguo Mansion?"

"I do not know!"

"Failed the exam? He's ranked second but still hasn't appeared..."

"not……"

"First place..."

The clerk opened the sealed letter, took a look, and paused for a moment.

Everyone opened their eyes wide!
"Jia Rong!"

"Bah!"

Zhou Zhengguan, who was drinking tea peacefully, almost dropped the tea bowl.

It’s actually... him!
Unexpectedly, it makes sense.

It can only be said that there is no empty person under the great reputation.

After a moment of surprise, everyone came forward to congratulate him.

"Congratulations, sir, congratulations, sir!"

Some people blushed and congratulated awkwardly.

It can only be said that the Ningguo Mansion is indeed a true scholarly family, different from other noble mansions.

There was no expression on Zhou Zhengguan's face.

He was an upright person among the upright ones and did not like to be involved with the powerful. Unexpectedly, this time his cleverness backfired and he chose a son of a government official as the first choice.

To be fair, if you open the book and read it.

No matter how good Jia Rong's essay was, he would not choose it as the first place, at most... it would be second.

The top candidate is different from the others. He is recognized by the examiner himself, and they are almost half master and apprentice!
But now it's obviously too late.

He couldn't change the ranking at the last minute, so he could only bite the bullet and accept a powerful disciple.

……

April 16th, good luck.

Suitable for wedding leave, sacrifice, travel...

Today is the day when the results of the imperial examination are announced, and Jia Rong got up early.

In the past, I was always selected by the county magistrate or the provincial academy, and because I was sure to win, there was less anticipation.

This time is different,

I actually felt a strange sense of nervousness in my heart!

If he fails to make the list, all the reputation he has built up over the past few years by attending various literary gatherings will be wasted, and may even have a counterproductive effect.

Became a laughing stock!

Not only was he firmly labeled a "deceiver" but the teacher who selected him as the top scorer in the county examination would also be criticized as a man who curries favor with the powerful and wealthy!
Some pressure!

But at the same time, everything in the world has a bad side and naturally a good side.

If he could rank among the top in this anonymous college examination, those who were jealous, hostile, and disliked him would shut up.

The reputation of Ningguo Mansion will also increase a little bit accordingly.

Not much though.

But reputation is different from other things. It can only be improved bit by bit, and people will accept it imperceptibly:
The Ningguo Mansion is truly a family of scholars.

Qingwen was combing Jia Rong's hair. When she saw Jia Rong looking at the mirror, she was stunned.

Although she admitted that Grandpa would grow up to be handsome.

But can you be stunned when you look at yourself?

Then Qingwen reached out and gently pushed Jia Rong's shoulder, saying with a smile, "Master, what are you looking at?"

"Look……"

His thoughts were interrupted, and Jia Rong took a moment to react before saying, "Look at you!"

Qingwen laughed and said, "Master, look in the mirror. Why don't you look at yourself? Why look at others?"

Xiaoxiao came over from behind, raised her hand and gently poked Qingwen on the forehead, and said with a smile: "Look at how pretty you are!"

Qingwen pursed her lips and dared not refute.

There are also rules in the maid world, for example, older maids bully younger maids, and older maids bully newer maids.

This is called setting rules.

Apparently Qingwen had been completely subdued by Xiaoxiao's discipline these days, and she was just hoping for another maid to come soon to improve her "generational status".

"Xiaoxiao, Qingwen has just arrived, don't bully her." Jia Rong helped out by saying something.

Xiaoxiao is indeed not an ordinary person, as she can control Qingwen.

Xiao Xiao smiled softly and said, "I didn't bully Sister Qingwen. I was very nice to her."

"Isn't that right, Sister Qingwen?"

Xiaoxiao blinked at Qingwen.

Qingwen nodded vigorously.

"Yes, Sister Xiaoxiao, it's great!"

Jia Rong ignored the little quarrels between the maids, which sometimes made them closer.

"What time is it?"

"It's just past five in the morning."

By this time, he had finished washing up. Jia Rong took the folding fan on the table, walked out of the door and said, "You don't have to wait for me. I will probably be back in the evening."

bingo!

Everyone is happy, so of course they have to get drunk.

No...

Today I went to Yunlou to call a courtesan to get me drunk.

I will send the old man off tomorrow.

There is a grandfather supporting it.

Stop pretending!
I am the playboy in the Red Mansion!

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(End of this chapter)