flstandardbreds Chapter 341: The Scholar Who Married into the Imperial Examination (19)
Chapter 341: The Scholar Who Married into the Imperial Examination (19)
The news that Jiang Zui had won the first place in the exam spread throughout Linyang Prefecture in an instant.
Jiang Zui was already controversial because of his marriage into another family. Now that he passed the imperial examination and became a scholar, his reputation suddenly reversed.
The image of being useless, cowardly, jerk and incompetent at the beginning suddenly became great.
Everyone who saw him praised Jiang Zui, and some even called him "Scholar Master".
When Jiang Zui passed the exam, Hang's father and mother were very happy. They even suggested to Jiang Zui that they hold a celebratory banquet, but Jiang Zui refused.
Linyang Prefecture is so big, there are many scholars, he has no interest in the celebratory banquet.
Although he knew that Hang's father and mother wanted to show off to others, he felt that it was really unnecessary.
Hang's father and mother felt a little regretful, but they didn't force him to stay.
Anyway, the whole Lin'an Prefecture knew that his brother-in-law had passed the imperial examination and ranked first.
First place! First place!
His brother has a very good eye and immediately spotted Jiang Zui, a potential stock.
When Mr. and Mrs. Hang heard that Jiang Zui was going to take part in the provincial examination in August, they looked nervous and said, "Jiang Zui, let's not rush for success and try to do everything in one go. Just do things step by step and don't try to be brave."
Hearing this, Hang Huaijing immediately retorted: "Dad and Mom, don't worry, Jiang Zui is very powerful."
"But..." Hang's mother opened her mouth and wanted to speak, but was stopped by Hang's father's eyes.
Father Hang looked at Jiang Zui carefully and said earnestly, "Since you are sure, then take the test."
Hang's father has always had a low opinion of Jiang Zui. As long as Jiang Zui can stay with Hang Huaijing obediently, not make trouble, and not hurt his Huaijing, the money of their Hang family is enough for them to squander for the rest of their lives.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Zui gave him such a big surprise.
Although Jiang Zui became a scholar, he still needed to attend classes.
Only the location of the class has changed.
Miao Xinghuai was beaming with satisfaction, and patted Jiang Zui on the shoulder, praising him: "Not bad, the results of this college entrance examination are very impressive."
After a pause, he continued, "Are you planning to take part in the provincial examination in August? Listen to me, based on your current results, I think you should give it a try."
"That's exactly what I want."
"Good! Good!" Miao Xinghuai laughed happily and said, "I have arranged a classroom for you, Class B. Although it is not as good as Class A, it is still pretty good.
What do you think? "
Miao Xinghuai was not only the teacher of the Tongsheng class, but also a substitute teacher of the Xiucai class, and he happened to be a substitute teacher of Class B.
"Thank you, Master." Jiang Zui bowed.
Miao Xinghuai didn't expect Jiang Zui to agree without even asking.
“Ahem.” Miao Xinghuai felt a little guilty and said, “Jiang... Jiang Zui, you know the rules of Yangzi Academy. If someone gets the first place in the exam, he can directly enter Class A. The teacher of Class A is Dean Zhang.
Dean Zhang is a man of great learning and scholarship, and he was once an official appointed by the imperial court. He has excellent connections and resources. Everyone wants to be in the A-class. Don't you want to be in the A-class? "
Miao Xinghuai admired Jiang Zui very much and even had high expectations for him, so he wanted Jiang Zui to stay in Class B.
Although he is not as well connected as Zhang Jing, he is as good as him in terms of knowledge.
But he has one advantage over Zhang Jing, that is, he cares more about Jiang Zui than Zhang Jing does.
Hearing this, Jiang Zui didn't show any sign of regret on his face, and said calmly: "I don't want to."
"Why?!" Miao Xinghuai asked in surprise.
"I don't need any help from others. I can succeed with my own ability. Besides, you are my teacher, so I will choose you. How could I betray you?"
Jiang Zui's answer made Miao Xinghuai's mouth slightly raise, his eyes full of joy and satisfaction, "Okay, okay, then you prepare yourself for the formal class tomorrow."
good! good!
He was right about the person!
Fortunately, he had the nerve to get Jiang Zui back.
"is teacher."
Jiang Zui no longer lived in the school dormitory after he got married. Therefore, when Jiang Zui became a scholar and appeared in the academy for the first time, he attracted everyone's attention and discussion.
Some people who knew Jiang Zui knew what happened to him three years ago, and were therefore very surprised that Jiang Zui passed the examination and became a scholar.
They didn't expect that someone could still pass the examination and become a scholar after three years of mourning, and even ranked first.
"Look, that's the first place in Linyang Prefecture this year."
"I heard that he could have passed the exam three years ago, but because his father passed away, he had to observe three years of mourning. I didn't expect that he could pass the exam three years later. You can imagine how amazing he is."
"Alas, three years have been wasted, but now it can be said that all the hard work has paid off."
"Who says it's not?"
Jiang Zui noticed that many people were looking at him, but he ignored them and walked out with his things.
Jiang Zui got married to Hang Huai Jingcheng only after he had taken the college entrance examination, so the things in the dormitory had not been cleaned up yet.
As soon as I left the dormitory, I ran into my classmate Zheng Zhiyuan.
Seeing Jiang Zui hugging the quilt, Zheng Zhiyuan's eyes flashed with surprise and asked, "Jiang Zui, what are you doing?!"
"Move your things. I won't live in the dormitory anymore." Jiang Zui explained.
"Why?!" Zheng Zhiyuan asked subconsciously.
Jiang Zui said calmly, "I'm married!"
Just four words left Zheng Zhiyuan speechless.
Depend on!
He forgot!
Jiang Zui is already married!
Zheng Zhiyuan touched his head and changed the subject awkwardly: "By the way, I haven't congratulated you yet, Mr. Scholar."
"Jiang Zui, how come you are so smart?"
Jiang Zui rolled his eyes silently and said helplessly: "Didn't you pass the exam, Mr. Scholar?"
Hearing this, Zheng Zhiyuan pursed his lips and muttered softly: It's true that he passed the exam, but he was at the bottom of the list, while Jiang Zui was the top of the list. The difference between the two can be imagined.
"You...Jiang Zui, which classroom are you assigned to?" Zheng Zhiyuan was assigned to Class D.
He also wanted to be in the same class with Jiang Zui, but according to previous rules, the top candidate would be assigned to Class A by default every year.
There was no hope for him and Jiang Zui to be in the same class, but now Jiang Zui was going to move away again.
Alas, the gap between him and Jiang Zui is getting bigger and bigger.
If Jiang Zui becomes a high-ranking official, will he still recognize him as his friend? !
No, even if it is just to meet Jiang Zuiduo, he must work hard to make progress.
In fact, according to Zheng Zhiyuan's normal level, he would not be able to pass the examination to become a scholar. Thanks to Jiang Zui, Jiang Zui told Zheng Zhiyuan all the notes and knowledge points he had taken.
Fortunately, Zheng Zhiyuan managed to cram at the last minute and passed the test just barely.
Jiang Zui said calmly, "Class B."
"Ah?!" Zheng Zhiyuan was surprised: "What?! It's Class B? Shouldn't it be Class A?"
"Class B is pretty good."
"What's good about that?! No matter how good you are, you can't compare to Class A. Do you know who the teacher of Class A is?"
"Dean Zhang."
"Now that you know this, you should understand its importance. Dean Zhang is the best teacher in our entire Moyang Academy. Don't you want to follow him?"
Zheng Zhiyuan didn't know about the past between Jiang Zui and Zhang Jing, so Jiang Zui said calmly, "The substitute teacher for Class B is Teacher Miao.
I think Master Miao is quite suitable for me."
Seeing Jiang Zui's sincere face, Zheng Zhiyuan said, "Okay, since this is your decision, don't regret it later."
"Don't worry." Jiang Zui comforted him, "You won't regret it."
Then he added: "If you have nothing else to do, I'll go move the luggage first."
"Let me help you," Zheng Zhiyuan said, and quickly walked in, walked to Jiang Zui's bed, picked up the packed things, and quickly met up with Jiang Zui.
After the two of them finished moving the luggage, Jiang Zui saw Zheng Zhiyuan sweating profusely, "It's getting late, it's time to eat, let's go, you help me move the luggage, and I'll treat you to a meal."
"That's great." Zheng Zhiyuan readily agreed.
If it were in the past, Zheng Zhiyuan would never spend Jiang Zui's money, but it is different now.
Everyone knows that Jiang Zui joined the Hang family, a wealthy family.
This time, Jiang Zui took Zheng Zhiyuan to the superior canteen and asked the cook to cook some food.
After the two of them finished their meal, Zheng Zhiyuan just remembered that he had to report to the new classroom. He quickly said goodbye to Jiang Zui and left.
Jiang Zui looked at Zheng Zhiyuan's hurried back and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.