Don't disturb me, I won't be a concubine

The palace examination that attracted everyone's attention came as scheduled.

Dong Jiabao came back from the palace that day. There was still no joy or sorrow on his face, but it was obvious that he was much more relaxed than before.

Xu Yiwan waited at home for a day, unable to be as calm as the father and son. Seeing Dong Jiabao come back, she immediately asked: "How is it? How did you answer?"

"It's quite satisfactory," Dong Jiabai said after answering, "On the way back, I heard Huaiyun say that he answered well, and I felt pretty good about it."

"Really?" Xu Yiwan was happy for Feng Jiyuan again, "You said he answered well, so you are definitely right. If Jiyuan can be noticed by the Holy One, he might also get a good job."

Dong Jingtang also nodded, "Ji Yuan was too nervous during the examination. If not for this, he could still move forward on the apricot list."

"I think Huaiyun is already very powerful. How many people like him can successfully pass the imperial examination and pass the imperial examination?" Dong Jialin said.

"That's true, Ji Yuan has been smart since he was a child." After talking, Xu Yiwan was no longer so anxious. Wen Sheng said to Dong Jiabao, "The imperial examination that has been prepared for so many years is finally over, and you should have a good rest. Go out for a walk if you have nothing to do, and don’t stay stuck in the house like before.”

Dong Jiabao nodded and said, "Don't worry, mother, I will do it."

Two days later, the gold list came out, and the reporter beat gongs and drums and delivered the list with gold flowers to Dong's house.

Dong Jingtang came out with his whole family to greet him.

"Congratulations to Mr. Dong, congratulations to Mr. Dong. Your master is a great talent. He is the number one scholar in the golden field appointed by the Holy One!" The reporter's face smiled like a flower.

Dong Jingtang took the list with both hands and said, "Thank you, sir."

"Don't dare, don't dare, this is the lower official's responsibility and also the lower official's honor." The reporter turned to look at Dong Jiabao, and suddenly his eyes lit up, "The number one scholar is handsome and dignified, he really has extraordinary bearing."

"Your Excellency, this is a compliment." Dong Jiabao returned the gesture with his hands raised.

Another reporter joked: "The number one scholar is so handsome, I don't know how many girls will be attracted to him when he parades on horseback."

"Yes, the number one scholar last time was the eldest son of Mr. Shen, the Minister of Household Affairs. He was also a very handsome man, and he was no less impressive than Mr. Dong. The scene of Mr. Shen riding on horseback in the street also became a scene. As the story goes, Mr. Xiao Shen also married the only daughter of Duke Dingguo and Princess Minghui, which is really enviable."

"May I ask if Young Master Dong is married?"

"Never." Dong Jingtang replied.

The reporter's smile deepened when he heard this, "Now Mr. Dong is the number one scholar in high school. Mr. Dong's family should be able to hold a happy event soon."

"Thank you for your good wishes."

"It's almost time. The guard of honor is waiting outside. Mr. Zhuangyuan, please come with us to the street."

Dong Jiabao turned to look at Dong Jingtang, saw him nodding slightly, and then said to the two of them: "My lords, please."

"Please, Number One Scholar."

Seeing Dong Jiabao follow the two applicants out of the door, Xu Yiwan came forward excitedly and took Dong Jingtang's arm, "I'm not dreaming, am I? Gabo really won the first prize?"

Dong Jingtang handed her the poster in his hand, "Madam, look at this, is this a dream?"

Xu Yiwan took it and gently touched the golden flowers on it.

Dong Jialin came over and said, "Mom, please open it and take a look. I haven't seen what the top pick's post looks like."

Dong Jiafu was also curious and leaned over to take a look.

Xu Yiwan opened the list between the two brothers and sisters. The content inside was actually very simple. She wrote Dong Jiabao's name, hometown, and information about three generations. The most important thing was the emperor's seal stamped on it.

"This is the top pick list." Dong Jialin said with emotion.

Xu Yiwan felt real after reading it word for word, and carefully closed the post.

Dong Jialin raised his head and heard the sound of gongs and drums outside again, "Mom, Afu, eldest brother is parading in the streets, let's go and have a look."

"There are so many people on the street, so I won't go. Your elder brother will be back soon, and I can watch whatever I want." Xu Yiwan waved her hands, with a bit of pride in her tone.

Dong Jialin asked Dong Jiafu again, "Afu, what about you?"

Dong Jiafu had seen the scene when Shen Zhiming was parading on horseback. She shook her head and said, "I'm staying at home with my mother. Second brother, please go quickly."

"You don't want to go. This is the most important thing in my brother's life. I have to go and bear witness for him." Dong Jialin said and turned around hurriedly, "Father, mother, I'll go then."

Dong Jingtang watched him run out like a gust of wind, turned around and said, "Let's go in too."

About an hour later, Dong Jiabao and Dong Jialin returned home together.

"Mom, Afu, you really should go out and take a look. The eldest brother is riding on a horse, and the roadside is surrounded by people. He is so majestic." Dong Jialin said excitedly as soon as he entered the door.

Xu Yiwan asked the two of them to sit down, "Tell me what's going on outside?"

Dong Jialin immediately started talking eloquently.

Not long after, Feng Jiyuan also came to the door.

"Brother, congratulations on winning the top prize!" Feng Jiyuan looked so happy that uninformed people might mistakenly think that he was the top pick.

Dong Jiabao stood up and said, "Thank you, Huaiyun. Have you received your ranking post?"

"I got it. I came here to show it to my uncle and aunt." Feng Jiyuan took out his own list and handed it to Dong Jingtang.

Dong Jingtang took it over and read it, a happy smile suddenly appeared on his face.

"Is there any good news? Let me take a look." Xu Yiwan couldn't wait to reach out her hand.

Dong Jingtang handed her the invitation card and said, "Ji Yuan entered the Second Class A and was awarded a Jinshi status."

"Really?" Dong Jialin was overjoyed, "Huaiyun, you are so awesome!"

Feng Jiyuan smiled sheepishly, "I didn't expect it either."

Xu Yiwan read the list and opened her mouth with joy, "Okay, okay, great. It's a pity that Sister Fang and Lord Feng are not in the capital. If they knew that Ji Yuan was so promising, they would be extremely happy."

"The imperial court will send this news to Yingzhou, and Gengping will receive it in a few days." Dong Jingtang looked at Feng Jiyuan, "I think it was because of your outstanding performance in the palace examination that you were able to move from the original top three to the second. This happened every year. It’s not that there are none, but there are only a few people. It’s not easy for you to have this honor.”

"Yes, this junior will definitely live up to the trust of the Holy One in the future." Feng Jiyuan said solemnly.

Xu Yiwan was even more happy today when she found out the results of the test. She took Dong Jiafu to cook together and prepared a table of food, leaving Feng Jiyuan to eat with her.

The Dong family of the Metropolitan Procuratorate had a champion, and the news spread quickly in the capital.

The next day Dong Jiafu came to Hui'an Hall, and Dr. Tan and his son came to congratulate her.

"Both Mr. Dong and Mr. Feng are good people. Girl Dong, you are lucky." Mr. Tan said, stroking his beard.