flstandardbreds Chapter 356: The Scholar Who Married into His Wife in the Imperial Examination (End)
Chapter 356: The Scholar Who Married into His Wife in the Imperial Examination (End)
Shi Ziwei didn't dare to tell anyone that he had bribed officials.
Therefore, he had to quickly leave the crowd and go to the home of the bribed official to ask questions.
"I have something important to discuss with your parents." Shi Ziwei said nervously.
The gatekeeper curled his lips and said contemptuously, "What's the matter?"
"Anyway, it's so important that I have to say it in person."
Seeing Shi Ziwei's serious expression, the servant reported it.
Not long after, the servants came slowly and drove Shi Ziwei away, "My master is too busy to see you."
“How could it be?!
Have your master come to see me, otherwise, I will report your master to the authorities and accuse him of corruption and bribery."
The servant said disdainfully: “I have seen many people like you, at least eighty if not a hundred.
Do you dare to sue someone like you?
Do you know who my master is?"
Just because of two or three words from the servant, Shi Ziwei was so frightened that he dared not answer.
In fact, the little money Shi Ziwei gave was not enough to get others to help him. What's more, they also cared about Shi Ziwei and were just deceiving him.
And who can Shi Ziwei blame for being foolishly deceived? !
Shi Ziwei tried to save himself but to no avail, and returned to the yard he rented in despair.
As soon as he got back, the concubine came up to him with a smile and asked excitedly, "How is it? How is it? Did the master win?!"
Hearing this, Shi Ziwei's anger instantly rose, and he scolded the concubine, "Shut up, I'm very annoyed now, get out of here."
The concubine had never been hurt by the stone before. When she was hurt, she was a little confused, but then she quickly recovered.
I secretly had an idea in my mind. Shi Ziwei was so angry, it seemed that he had not passed the exam.
snort!
She thought there would be hope, but she turned out to be a waste.
It looks like she has to find another way out.
Shi Ziwei's mind was completely occupied by the two things: Jiang Zui being the top scorer and himself failing the exam, and he did not notice the malice in the concubine's eyes.
However, the next day, the concubine took away all of Shi Ziwei's money overnight and ran away.
When Shi Ziwei woke up, he did not find his concubine. He also discovered that all the valuables in the house were gone. He was stunned.
Finished!
Finished!
Finished!
He is completely finished!
He failed the exam!
He had never expected that the other party would take the money and not do the job.
He didn't dare to report to the authorities for fear of retaliation.
Unfortunately, his arch-enemy Jiang Zui made the list and even took first place.
Zhang Shili divorced him.
What should he do? !
She lost her future, her money, and even her husband!
snort!
Now... he has nothing.
The lease of the yard where Shi Ziwei lives is about to expire.
At first, Shi Ziwei wanted to wait until the results came out before moving to a new school, so he did not renew the contract.
Now, he was kicked out.
In this huge capital city, he was penniless and had no place to stay.
He went to seek refuge with a good friend he had made in the capital, but was driven out.
Regarding this matter, Shi Ziwei thought of Zhang Shili, and he wanted to return to Linyang Prefecture.
Although he failed the exam, he was still a juren.
A juren may not be a big deal in the capital, but in Linyang Prefecture, he is still very famous.
So, Shi Ziwei worked in the capital for several months and finally saved enough money to return to Linyang Prefecture.
Shi Ziwei thought that by returning to Linyang Prefecture, he could pretend that everything in the capital had never happened.
However, after Zhang Shili returned, he told Zhang Jing everything.
After hearing this, Zhang Jing directly spread Shi Ziwei's despicable deeds.
It can be said that the entire Linyang Province knew about the bad things Shi Ziwei did in the capital.
Shi Ziwei's reputation has been ruined.
After Shi Ziwei returned to Linyang Prefecture, he dreamed of seeking forgiveness from Zhang Shili, but he didn't know that Zhang Shili had already been married to Zhang Jing.
This time, the person Zhang Jing chose was his former student, the magistrate of Xiamu County. The magistrate was nearly thirty years old and had children. His first wife died of childbirth, so he married Zhang Shili as his second wife.
Shi Ziwei had always lived with praise and flattery before, but now he was despised by everyone, so he simply abandoned his elderly mother and went to another place.
After that, there was no further news of him.
After learning the results, Jiang Zui and Hang Huaijing wrote directly to inform Hang's father and mother and asked them to move to Beijing.
When Mr. and Mrs. Hang learned that Jiang Zui was on the list, they were overjoyed. They quickly packed their luggage and rushed to the capital.
Jiang Zui lived up to everyone's expectations and won the first place in the palace examination, becoming the top scholar.
The emperor looked at Jiang Zui who was kneeling below him, and said with a faint smile on his face: "No. 1 scholar, are you married?"
When these words were spoken, all the officials thought that the emperor wanted to choose a husband for her, and they all looked at Jiang Zui with envy.
The emperor had countless sons and daughters, but he only had one brother, so the emperor loved this brother very much.
"Your Majesty, I already have a husband." Jiang Zui said neither humbly nor arrogantly.
Hearing Jiang Zui's words, a trace of regret and curiosity flashed across the emperor's face.
Then the emperor asked, "Oh? I wonder which family your husband belongs to?"
"Your Majesty, my husband's family is just a merchant family.
Fortunately, my husband loves me and my parents did not abandon me, allowing me to marry into their family. Otherwise, I would not have achieved what I have today."
As soon as the words fell, everyone present, including the emperor, was stunned.
The top scholar in front of me...actually...actually is my brother's son-in-law? !
Jiang Zui's words dispelled the emperor's intention of arranging a marriage.
The top scholar was paraded through the streets, and Hang Huaijing, his father and his mother watched together.
Hang Huaijing saw that Jiang Zui was quite popular among the girls, so they threw purses and flowers at him. However, Jiang Zui didn't catch any of them. He felt inexplicably proud and a little jealous.
Humph! You only know how to attract bees and butterflies!
So, Hang Huaijing threw his purse towards Jiang Zui.
This time, Jiang Zui caught the purse thrown by Hang Huaijing without any doubt and smiled at him.
The two looked at each other.
Hang Huaijing raised his eyebrows at Jiang Zui, his eyes suggestive.
Jiang Zui's smile was as gentle as spring breeze, and his eyes looking at Hang Huaijing were full of admiration and doting.
Everyone saw this loving scene.
I thought: It’s over!
I'm afraid this top scholar has a boyfriend!
They are out of luck!
(End of this world)