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In addition, whether you can win the exam also involves the improvement of the character level of the system, so it seems easy, but in fact there is still a little pressure in the heart.

Both Ma Yun and Xu Jiaying belong to the first category, that is, the one with a better mentality.

After all, the two of them already had the reputation of being scholars, and they had a good family background. Of course, it would be the best if they could pass the exam.

In short, it is a mentality of "sometimes in fate, but there is no time in fate, don't force it".

After the exam, Gu Ming sent a letter back to report the news.

Nie Xiaoqian also asked someone to bring several letters one after another, in which she described her lovesickness, and at the same time advised Gu Ming to relax and wait for the release date.

During the days of waiting for the announcement of the rankings, Gu Ming did not let his horse go like other scholars, either traveling around the mountains or drinking flower wine.

He didn't lack money, but he didn't want to waste too much time playing around, but started to polish Farewell My Concubine and write The Legend of the White Snake.

As for Dream of the Red Chamber, I had already finished the first volume before the exam, and I also wrote a part of the second volume, but I can put it away first, after all, it is a long novel.

Farewell My Concubine has already been written before, and now it is only slightly changed and polished.

As for the Legend of the White Snake, Gu Ming planned to write about [-] words, and then add some illustrations to make it more pleasing to the eye.

A few days later, Farewell My Concubine finished polishing, and the overall style was similar to that of a playbook.

Because of the small number of words, Gu Ming planned to make a picture book.

Next, in addition to daily tasks, I began to concentrate on writing The Legend of the White Snake.

Of course, this Biography of the White Snake had to be written according to his favorite image of the White Lady.

In short, there must be fairy spirit.

Writing a book is mixed with time, but time seems to pass quickly.

Before you know it, the day to release the list has arrived.

Before dawn, there was already a crowd of people outside the Gongyuan, which is understandable. After all, everyone wants to see their names posted on the list as soon as possible.

"Let's give way, let's give way"

Finally the exciting moment came.

A large group of yamen servants stepped forward to maintain order, drove the scholars back, and revealed the place where the list was posted outside the tribute courtyard.

Afterwards, some officials and yamen servants posted the list together.

"Don't be crowded"

"Back and back" there are yamen servants pulling the rope in front of the list, lest someone get too excited and damage the list.

"Hahaha, Xiaosheng got it, Xiaosheng got it"

A lucky scholar was very close, and his name was nearer to the front. He saw his own name with a little tracing, and immediately laughed maniacally.

"congratulations!"

There was a burst of congratulations all around.

Some scholars first raised their eyes to the top of the list, which was the list from No.1 to No.10.

No.1 is called Jieyuan, and the second to ten are called subyuan.

A total of 120 people were admitted in Jiangnan Province in this township examination.

With such a small proportion, those who can win the exam can be said to be the best.

And the ten people at the top of the list are naturally the best among the best.

"Hey, Gusu Mansion is worthy of being a place where talented people gather, and today's Ke Jieyuan is a native of Gusu Mansion."

"That's right, seven of the top ten candidates are candidates from Gusu Prefecture."

"Young Master Niu, Young Master Niu, look quickly, you have graduated from Yayuan High School!"

Suddenly, a scholar shouted loudly, his voice was high-pitched and loud, as if he was more excited than himself.

The Mr. Niu he called was Niu Huayue.

Although this guy is a bit arrogant, he does have some strength, and he passed the No.5 exam.

This time, only three of the candidates who came to Yuhang Mansion for reference entered the top ten, and the other two ranked eighth and tenth respectively.

"Congratulations Mr. Niu, congratulations Mr. Niu!"

"Awesome, Mr. Niu's high school Yayuan can be regarded as an honor for our students in Jinhua Mansion."

"Presumably in the next year's examination, Mr. Niu will be a high school scholar"

In an instant, all kinds of compliments came and went, and he was short of saying that he was the number one scholar in high school.

In this way, Niu Huayue finally felt elated.

However, his eyes were still scanning the list, wanting to see if Gu Ming was selected.

Last time at Broken Bridge, this guy lost all his face.

Even Fang Datong left without saying goodbye in shame and anger. In the end, Niu Huayue quietly moved out of the inn and lived in a distant relative's house.

This incident hit him quite hard, and in the days that followed, he didn't even take a step out of the door, shutting himself in the room all day long and studying hard.

As the saying goes, how do you know the good and the bad if you lose your horse?

Unexpectedly, this blow actually ignited Niu Huayue's fighting spirit. In the end, he performed supernormally in the exam and unexpectedly won a sub-yuan.

It's not that simple.

With their family's relationship and financial resources, plus Yayuan's status, it is no problem to donate a seventh-rank official in Jinhua Mansion.

Therefore, Niu Huayue especially hoped that Gu Ming would not pass the exam.

At that time, Gu Ming is just a mere scholar, so what if he knows a little magic?

He doesn't even need to do it himself, there will be plenty of ways to get rid of the humiliation.

"Great, great!"

After carefully reading it twice, Niu Huayue couldn't help shouting excitedly.

Obviously, he was so excited because Gu Ming's name wasn't on the list.

the same moment.

Gu Ming, Ma Yun, and Xu Jiaying seemed to be fine, eating breakfast slowly in a small shop.

Even the shopkeeper is worried for them.

"Three sons, the other scholars went to watch the announcement before dawn, and the three of you didn't seem to be in a hurry at all."

"What's the use of being anxious? The list is just for people to see, and there is a definite number of those who won or not."

"That's right, there are huge crowds of people if you go early, and it's not too late to walk slowly after breakfast."

Chapter 1 Congratulations to Gu Jieyuan for winning the championship!

After eating breakfast slowly, I walked slowly to the Gongyuan.

Indeed, the number of people around the top of the list is now less than half.

After all, 100 out of 99 students failed the rankings, and many scholars left in despair after failing the rankings.

Most of those who stayed were won the exam, or waited for fellow countrymen, joined in the fun and so on.

"Young Master Niu, the kid surnamed Gu is here"

A scholar with sharp eyes caught sight of Gu Ming and the three of them on foot, and immediately ran to Niu Huayue to make a small report.

"Oh well!"

Niu Huayue smiled sarcastically with the mentality of watching the show.

However, Gu Ming didn't notice this guy, after all, there were still quite a few people staying at the scene.

The three of them squeezed together in front of the crowd, staring wide-eyed and searching for the names on the list.

Gu Ming's first glance was at the top of the list. After all, he is ambitious. Not to mention winning a Jieyuan or something, it should be no problem to win a sub-yuan, right?

In the end, he didn't have his name?

Instead, Niu Huayue won No.5?

Gu Ming couldn't help frowning, and was about to move to look at the list of candidates.

Unexpectedly, the scholar who made the small report before deliberately squeezed beside him, and said in a gloating tone: "Mr. Gu, right? Xiaosheng has already seen it, and your name is not on the list of candidates, let alone the first place on the list."

These words are really a bit vicious, leaving no room for people to think about them at all.

"What nonsense are you talking about? How could Brother Gu miss?"

Ma Yun was looking at the list, and when he heard this, he couldn't help but glance at the scholar angrily.

"Hehe, if you didn't win, you didn't win. Do you see his name on the list?"

"Yunzhi, don't get angry."

Gu Ming waved his hands with a cold face.

He believed that the other party must be malicious, but he didn't lie when he thought about it. His name might not be on the list.

So what is the problem?

Could it be that someone secretly moved their hands and feet to prevent him from falling on purpose?

This kind of situation is not unheard of. In the same year, a Jieyuan was slandered for cheating in an exam, and was eventually disqualified, and No.2 topped him to become Jieyuan.

Ten years later, this unjust case was inadvertently revealed. It turned out that No. 2 was unwilling to pay a lot of money to bribe the examiner to lead to this unjust case.

Although the execution of the execution of the relevant people and the exile of the exile, the scholar who was disqualified as a candidate had already committed suicide in grief and indignation.

"Hahaha, Xiaosheng finally won the exam, Yunzhi, you also won."

Xu Jiaying was so engrossed in looking at the list that he didn't notice the change in the scene, and he glanced over while cheering in surprise.

It turned out that the atmosphere was a bit wrong.

"Uh what's wrong?"

"It's okay, maybe Xiaosheng's performance is abnormal"

Gu Ming waved his hand, subconsciously glanced at the list to search for his name.

At this time, Niu Huayue walked over slowly, bowed his hands to Xu Jiaying pretendingly, and said with a fake smile: "Congratulations, brother Xu, for his high school promotion."

Seeing the other party's self-satisfied expression, Xu Jiaying subconsciously glanced at the top of the list, and couldn't help but be surprised: This guy is actually in Central Asia?

Before Xu Jia could reply, Niu Huayue glanced at Gu Ming again, withdrew his smile, and said coldly: "Brother Gu, you reminded me a little bit last time, my son just graduated from Yayuan high school.

This young master must keep this matter in mind, and if he has the opportunity, he must repay him ten times and a hundred times! "

It sounds like that to others.

However, those who know the inside story can't help but tremble in their hearts. This is clearly a threat.

If you say ten times and a hundred times repayment, I'm afraid it will be ten times and a hundred times retribution.

How could Gu Ming fail to understand the meaning of the words, lazily succumbed to him, and said bluntly: "Mr. Niu doesn't need to bend corners, just use whatever tricks you have!"

Now that the words are half-clear, Niu Huayue pretended to be lazy, leaned over his head and whispered: "Gu Xiucai, let's wait and see.

Don't think that you can be arrogant in front of this young master just because you know a little trick of the rivers and lakes.

Don't forget, you are just a mere scholar, what can you use to fight with me?

The tricks of the rivers and lakes are nothing but heresy, once I become an official, hehe."

Having said that, Niu Huayue couldn't help but sneer.

"So what? Even if you win Yayuan and become an official, in my eyes, you're just a waste who only knows how to hide his head and show his tail, and stabs people in the back!"

The two sides have already torn their faces, how can Gu Ming show mercy?

"you"

Niu Huayue originally thought that with his identity as Yayuan, he could be powerful, which made Gu Ming fearful.

I didn't think about it, but it caused another humiliation.

To put it bluntly, he thinks too highly of himself.Most of the people around me on weekdays are flatterers who always think that everyone has to follow him and depend on him.