Rebirth: The whole family travels through time together: Fubao Koi is busy eating melons

Taifu Yang proposed to hold the imperial examination again to set things right. The emperor readily accepted the suggestion and decided to restart the imperial examination three days later.

The news spread quickly to every corner of the capital like a spring breeze. Upon hearing the news, the candidates were all excited and immediately plunged into intensive and fulfilling preparations for the exam.

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The results of the re-examination were finally announced, and the list was like bright stars, illuminating the dreams of countless scholars.

Zhang Mingyi took the lead this time. After being the second place last time, he won the first place in one fell swoop. His achievement was extraordinary and admirable. He was hailed as a role model of young talents.

Su Shili was not willing to be outdone. With his diligence and talent, he was promoted from fourth place to third place. His efforts were duly rewarded.

With the enthusiastic help of Zhang Mingyi and Su Shili, Tan Yulin's performance improved by leaps and bounds, and he finally ranked tenth, obtaining the precious status of Jinshi and achieving an important milestone in his life.

There was a festive atmosphere inside and outside the Zhang Mansion. Upon hearing the good news, Tan Yulin and Su Shili hurriedly wrote to convey this honor and joy to their respective families.

"My dear children, you have done a great job! I will give orders right away to prepare several tables of sumptuous banquets so that we can celebrate properly."

Xu Liyun's eyes were glistening with tears of excitement.

"Mother, this is just the result of the joint examination. The palace examination is the final test!"

Zhang Mingyi reminded humbly, but his face could not hide his inner pride.

"Mother is very happy. In my eyes, both the imperial examination and the palace examination are equally glorious. It is rare for my son to win first place. Young mother, go to the room and get the bottle of red wine that you treasure."

Xu Liyun deliberately sent Xiao Youniang away and quietly prepared a surprise for the children by herself.

Xiao Youniang entered the room and first sent a message full of joy to her sister Zhang Wuya using her mobile phone. Then she ordered a large amount of fresh ingredients and selected red wine online in preparation for the family dinner in the evening.

After receiving the message, Zhang Wuya immediately informed her husband Fan Yunfu of the good news. The two then went to Zhang's house together. On the way, Zhang Wuya used the excuse of going to the bathroom to quietly confirm the details of the party, and then passed it on to Fan Yunfu.

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Yang Yuyu learned about Zhang Mingyi's excellent results on the day the results were announced. She planned to bring a carefully prepared gift and personally congratulate Brother Mingyi, whom she had admired since childhood.

Seeing their daughter so enthusiastic, Yang's father and mother also began to want to go along.

Their daughter has always had a fondness for Zhang Mingyi since she was young. They originally thought that this relationship would end as they grew older, but the current situation seems to have given them a glimmer of hope... Zhang Mingyi might really become the son-in-law they have been waiting for for so long.

Naturally, they would not miss this opportunity to get to know Zhang Mingyi and his family in depth in the name of congratulations. They hoped to see with their own eyes the character and ways of dealing with people of this family and ensure that their daughter would not suffer any grievances in the future.

As soon as she stepped into Zhang's house, Xu Liyun was surprised to find that the two elders of the Yang family were also present, and she felt very relieved.

The elders had a tacit understanding with each other. On the surface, they were celebrating Mingyi's achievements, but in fact they were all quietly considering the candidate for the future son-in-law.

Judging from the situation, Yu Yu and Ming Yi's marriage seems to be in sight!

It was really a double happiness. Xu Liyun was very happy. She was busy running around and warmly entertaining the Yang family. Everyone sat around in the flower hall, talking and laughing one after another, until the servant came to report that the banquet was ready.

At the dinner table, the atmosphere was harmonious. The Yang couple had a very good impression of the Zhang family, especially the open and inclusive family style of the Zhang family and Mingyi's intelligence, which made the two elders praise them and strengthened their recognition of Yu Yu's vision.

In a blink of an eye, it is May again, with green trees and full of vitality.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the day of the palace examination has quietly arrived.

At dawn, Zhang Mingyi and his two companions were awakened from their sleep by their grandfather. After quickly washing up, they set out for the palace.

Xu Liyun prepared breakfast before dawn and insisted on personally sending the children to the exam with Zhang Laoer.

Outside the palace gate, there had already been a bustling crowd of candidates, each of them an elite selected from all over the country.

"That's what I told you. Look at the huge crowds of people. We should get there earlier!"

Grandpa Zhang always feels that time is not enough and he wishes he could get up as soon as the rooster crows.

"Grandpa, Father and Mother, you two should go back first! We will go home by ourselves after the exam."

Mingyi persuaded gently.

"That won't do. Grandpa will be the first to welcome you back after the exam!"

They stood there, watching the backs of Zhang Mingyi and others gradually disappear into the distance, until the carriage driven by Zhang Laoer disappeared from their sight.

"Yulin, hold on! As long as we perform normally, we are only one step away from becoming a true Jinshi."

Mingyi watched Yu Lin staring at the hazy palace gate, and he knew the nervousness in his friend's heart.

"I know, Mingyi."

Yu Lin agreed, but sweat broke out on his hands involuntarily.

During the conversation, the palace gate slowly opened, and more than 300 tribute scholars, led by eunuchs, were divided into three teams and entered the palace gate in an orderly manner.

First there is a strict document check, followed by a full body search. Everything is done according to the procedures without any negligence.

The palace examination, as the last stage of the imperial examination, is of self-evident significance.

It is not only a test of the depth of knowledge, but also the ultimate examination of character.

Every candidate has to go through layers of screening and pass the joint examination before being eligible to compete for the title of Jinshi.

Performing well in this final battle means both honor and status will follow.

Led by the eunuchs, everyone stepped into the magnificent Chaoyang Palace.

The square outside the Chaoyang Hall is vast and boundless, with neatly arranged desks on both sides, waiting for these future pillars of the country to write their own glorious chapters.

There is a dazzling array of examination supplies spread out on the table, from delicate wolf-hair brushes to agarwood ink blocks, to stacks of rice paper, arranged in an orderly manner, like the prelude to a cultural feast.

A few quaint cushions were thoughtfully placed nearby, waiting for the examinees to kneel on them and answer the questions attentively.

After a strict roll call and examination, all the candidates stood in order beside the desk. They were dressed in the same scholar's uniform and had solemn expressions, waiting like sculptures for the solemn moment - the glorious moment of meeting the emperor.

At noon, the first rays of morning sun filled the palace. An official dressed in brocade eunuch's uniform walked out of the threshold of the hall with steady steps. His every step seemed to tread on everyone's heartstrings.

"The Emperor has issued an oral order, summoning the scholars to enter the palace—"

The eunuch's voice was clear, yet carried an unquestionable majesty, as if it was a call from ancient times.

Upon hearing the voice, everyone lowered their heads in unison, followed the eunuch's steps, and walked into the magnificent hall with the most pious attitude.

Every step was taken carefully, for fear that the sound of the soles of the shoes touching the ground would break the solemn silence.

Inside the hall, an invisible pressure seemed to freeze the air, and only the sound of light breathing could be heard.