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Chapter 155 Tongsheng

April 15th is a day full of anticipation and tension. The dawn has just begun, and the sky is turning pale. The time for the provincial examination to be announced has not yet arrived, but countless candidates and their families have gathered at the entrance of the Imperial Examination Hall, eagerly waiting.

They come here early either alone or in groups of two or three, just to take a look at the list that determines their fate.

It was not yet 8 o'clock, but the crowds had already surged in, forming a spectacular scene of huge crowds. Everyone's face was full of expectation and anxiety, some tightly held the lucky bags in their hands, some kept pacing, and some prayed silently, hoping that they would be able to pass the exam.

There was an indescribable tension in the air, as if even breathing had become cautious. Occasionally, a few whispers could be heard from the crowd, as the examinees encouraged each other.

As time passed, the sun gradually rose higher, and the golden light shone on everyone, but failed to dispel the uneasiness in their hearts.

At this moment, the door of the government office slowly opened, and several officials walked in slowly. The official in the middle came out holding a rolled-up list in his hand.

The yamen runners dispersed the crowd and used water and fire sticks to keep the crowd 3 meters away from the posted list. One of the yamen runners took a small bucket of paste and a brush and applied the paste on the wall. The official posted the list on the wall and left.

A loud-voiced lawyer read out the names according to the rules. "In the 14th year of Daye, on April th, the results of the Qingzhou Prefecture Examination were announced. The first place was Lin Shaoxuan! The second place was Zhao Chunya! The third place was Zhao Qiulin! The fourth place was Meng Haoran! The fifth place..."

As the names were called out one by one, some people were happy, some were anxious, some hugged each other excitedly, and more were looking forward to it.

Chunya's chubby face turned black. She and the second brother had a falling out. She was the second brother in almost every county exam. She finally came to Qingzhou Prefecture, but she was still the second brother in the prefectural exam! What kind of evil fate was this?

"Ahhh! I'm number 18!" Fat Luo cheered excitedly. This name is two places ahead of his current one. It's a good sign!

Chen Zichuan became extremely nervous and listened carefully. 33 names had been read out, but none of them was his.

"...No. 34, Chen Delong! No. 35, Chen Zichuan!" The master left after reading. Those who couldn't hear clearly or didn't believe that they failed the exam rushed forward to look for their names on the list.

"Xiao Chunzi, did you hear that?" Chen Zichuan couldn't squeeze in, so he went to find Xiao Chunya and asked anxiously, "The last one is me, right?"

"Brother Sun Shan, don't doubt your ears, you are the one who is hanging on the tail!" Xiao Chunya patted his shoulder and said, "We all have to accept our fate."

Chen Zichuan smiled foolishly, "I got it! I am Sun Shan! I really got the Tongsheng certificate!"

"Uncle Chen, Zichuan is so angry that he has gone crazy!" Xiao Chunya saw that something was wrong and hurriedly called Uncle Chen, then ran away.

Father Chen squeezed into the crowd. Just as he was about to comfort his son, he realized that he was not angry, but was so happy that he was silly. His eyes suddenly became moist. His son had been under a lot of pressure during this period. He failed the county exam and was able to pass the exam. He was really blessed by his ancestors!

"Dad!" Chen Zichuan's tears flowed down like a flood. In the past two months, he had put in countless hard work, and now it was finally rewarded. He successfully passed the examination and became a Tongsheng. All his hard work was not in vain.

"Xiaochuan, don't cry. Be happy today. Be happy that you passed the exam." Chen's father hugged his son with a sour heart. Their Chen family finally raised a scholar. It was not easy at all!

Lucky Inn

This little inn, which had just opened not long ago, was not well-known. However, it immediately became the focus of everyone's attention because four candidates stood out and became successful candidates in the provincial examination.

As its reputation spread, the business of Hongyun Inn became increasingly prosperous. The originally deserted courtyard is now often crowded with people and bustling with activity.

Mr. Zhou couldn't stop smiling, and the slight sadness between his brows disappeared. 400 taels of silver for four students was enough to make him laugh out loud even in his dreams.

"By the way, you should take the floating ticket to the government office to register and make sure that you are the Tongsheng. The longer you wait, the more trouble you will have. If the floating ticket is stolen or destroyed, all your efforts in the past two days will be in vain." Mr. Zhou reminded them to go through the formalities quickly to ensure that everything goes well, as this kind of case has happened before.

Zhao Erlang and other parents became nervous. They immediately accompanied their children to get the floating tickets and personally delivered them to the government office. They only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that the procedures had been completed.

"Xiaochun'er, Xiaoqiu'er, you are now virgins. Daddy is so happy."

"I've been ranked second for a thousand years, what are you happy about?" Xiao Chunya was not happy at all, and said, "I would rather be ranked 12th than second in the college entrance examination."

Zhao Erlang coughed lightly and said, "There are about 700 people who signed up for the college entrance examination. Many of them are stuck at this stage because they can't pass the math test. This year's college entrance examination is as fierce as the provincial examination. Not to mention the twelfth child, even if it's the twenty-second or the thirty-second child, as long as they can get any rank, Dad will be happy."

Xiao Chunya's eyes widened, and her voice was filled with disbelief. "The competition is so fierce that it's like fighting on a battlefield. Everyone is trying their best for that one chance. What about next year? What will the situation be like next year? Will it be better?"

Xiao Qiulin, who was sitting next to him, raised a mocking smile. He shook his head slightly and said jokingly, "Next year won't be much better. Why not make a concerted effort and try your best to pass the exam? By then, you can let yourself go and enjoy the hard-earned freedom and glory."

Xiao Qiulin's words were like a gust of wind, blowing away Xiao Chunya's confusion and hesitation. His tone revealed an unquestionable determination, as if telling his sister that only by moving forward courageously can she seize the opportunity that belongs to her.

The brother and sister smiled at each other, their eyes full of determination and expectation. Although the road ahead is bumpy, as long as there is a dream in the heart, there is strength under the feet.

Scholar is just a necessary threshold for them to reach the Xuanwu position. Their ultimate goal is not scholar, nor Xuanwu guard, but the Gangqi period with a lifespan of 300 years!

Silly little fat Luo suddenly squeezed in between the two people and said, "I want to take the exam, and I want to let myself go."

"You should lose weight first, fat boy!" Xiao Qiulin complained with a look of disgust.

"We are all little fat boys, you can't get much thinner." Fatty Luo looked at Xiao Qiulin who was gradually gaining weight, and his eyes were somewhat gloating. "I am only six pounds fatter than you."

Xiao Qiulin: ...