Jinyu of the Red Chamber

On the ninth day of March, the triennial examination finally kicked off in the capital, and Lin Jinyu really saw the attraction of the imperial examination.

Thousands of students were waiting outside the gate of the Gongyuan. An old man ranging in age from himself to 70 years old, in front of him was an old gentleman in his 60s, muttering something in his mouth, as if he was endorsing a book. The old man's hand trembled slightly, Lin Jinyu really doubted whether he could hold the pen steadily.

As soon as the gate of the Gongyuan was opened, dozens of soldiers poured out from the inside to inspect the students. After Lin Jinyu passed the inspection, he heard the soldiers sternly shouted. After a look, a student behind her kept shaking. Trembling, some small balls of paper were found from him.

Lin Jinyu shook her head, not feeling sorry for this guy, but lamenting his stupidity. Could it be that he didn't know that a search would be carried out before the examination room?To use such an idiotic method to cheat.

When she came to her examination room, Lin Jinyu waited for the examination papers to be distributed. When the time came, the examination papers were distributed on the table on time. The first title was: The way of university lies in Ming Mingde, in being close to the people, and in ending with the ultimate kindness.

In the second scene, the subtitle is: To the people of the world, gather the world's own goods, trade and return, and everyone gets what they want.

Lin Jinyu was taken aback by the third and last question. The first two questions were of course inseparable from the Four Books and Five Classics, but the last question was difficult to understand. It was about An Bangping the world.

Lin Jinyu pondered for a long time, and then drew a pen and wrote: To govern the country, the people are the most important, and the king is the second, so that the world can be peaceful and peaceful...

Satisfied with writing the last stroke, Lin Jinyu put the test paper back into the roll after it was dry, and waited for the application time to be collected by the clerk of the Ministry of Rites.

Lin Jinyu listened to the bursts of heart-piercing crying and wailing as the examination papers were taken away, and she couldn't help but feel chills in her heart. In the past, she only thought that the rumors about the scientific examination were exaggerated, but now that she has met them, she knows These rumors are not exaggerated, this imperial examination is really a gathering of all kinds of people in the world, laughing and cursing are all in it.

After leaving the Gongyuan, there was still a sea of ​​people outside, and the carriages that came to pick up people lined up from the east end to the south end, making people unable to see the end at a glance.

Jixiang rushed to Lin Jinyu's side and wanted to help him into the carriage. Lin Jinyu boarded the carriage with Jixiang's hand. Xiaojiao was brought up spoiled, and really couldn't stand that kind of environment, Lin Jinyu raised the curtain of the car to have a look, just smiled, and realized that being like him was pretty good.

Back at the Lin Mansion, as soon as Lin Jinyu entered the flower hall, Steward Lin greeted him, holding warm tea in his hand, Lin Jinyu took it with one hand, drank a few cups, and ate a few mouthfuls of the sweet and soft tea that he had prepared earlier. Nuo Dim Sum, it was only then that the energy was relieved.

Since Lin Daiyu was not at home during the provincial examination, she naturally didn't know what she looked like when she came back from the imperial examination. She was startled, and saw that Lin Jinyu drank a few cups of tea and ate a few snacks, as if she hadn't eaten for a few days, so she hurriedly said "Slow down, don't accumulate food." Then he ordered the maid: "Let someone serve a bowl of hawthorn soup."

Lin Jinyu waved his hands and said, "No need, just serve a few small dishes."

"What do you look like, don't eat from time to time, have you forgotten?" Lin Ruhai snorted softly, came from the outer courtyard, walked into the room, frowned and looked at Lin Jinyu's sitting posture, and snorted coldly.

Lin Jinyu hurriedly got up to greet her, and said aggrievedly: "My child has been very difficult in the examination room these few days."

Lin Ruhai raised his hand slightly, signaling Lin Jinyu to sit down and talk. Of course, his son Lin Ruhai understood that he had always been a hard worker. Although he was very strict with him in schoolwork, he was extremely indulgent when it came to food and clothing. Yes, now that I think about it, it might not be a mistake. To teach a good man to be as delicate as a daughter's family is really out of character. Thinking about it, I always feel that Jia's family is used to their children and grandchildren. Maybe it's not that he is spoiled by himself and can't bear a little bit of hardship.

"Students who didn't come here like this? Don't think that you will relax after passing the test. No matter what your grades are, you must not be proud. Even if you fail, you must not be discouraged. You need to calm down and study hard. " Lin Ruhai said in a deep voice, but his heart was raised high.

"Yes." Naturally, Lin Jinyu didn't dare to speak nonsense in front of Lin Ruhai, even though he was extremely confident about this test.

Seeing Lin Jinyu being scolded, Lin Daiyu couldn't help feeling distressed, so she quickly changed the subject and said, "Brother, are you sure about this test? I wonder if the test questions are difficult?"

Lin Jinyu smiled: "I'm somewhat sure, but I don't know if the answer sheet fits the minds of the examiners." The examiners are also mortals, so they naturally have preferences. Even in the year when Lin Ruhai was the deputy examiner, what he liked was not aggressive writing. answer sheet.

Lin Ruhai nodded, and it was true: "You can copy the answer sheet tonight and I'll have a look at it, sir, then you can send a copy yourself." Lin Ruhai knew that Mr. Zhou must also want to know how Jinyu answered the test paper. So I sent someone to ask for several times.

"My child knows." Lin Jinyu responded lightly, told Lin Ruhai to back off, and after agreeing, he went back to his yard to take a bath. It was really miserable for him these few days, but the other thing is okay, it's just the smell It's really disgusting.

After the examination, Lin Jinyu did not make a difference because the examination had passed, and still followed Lin Ruhai's wishes to study with Mr. Zhou every day. As for the answers he did for the examination, both Lin Ruhai and Mr. Zhou were very satisfied. As a strict father, he naturally encouraged Lin Jinyu a few words, and warned him to avoid arrogance, and then went out to have tea with friends at a leisurely pace, but Mr. Zhou, as a gentleman, did not hesitate to praise himself and gave Lin Jinyu a meal A reassurance.

Finally, when it was time to release the list, Lin Ruhai and Mr. Zhou didn't mention it, but even Jun Se and Yin Li sent people away early.

Lin Butler took two young servants straight to the outside of the Gongyuan early in the morning, waiting for the Ministry of Rites to announce the list, Lin Butler felt that he had gone very early, and when he got there, he found that there were many people who had gone earlier than him.

As soon as the time came, the gate of the Gongyuan slowly opened, everyone's eyes lit up, and their hearts couldn't help but shouted. First, ten small officials came out, followed by dozens of guards. They watched everyone's posture fall. I am not surprised, after all, I have to go through it once every three years. I quickly put the yellow roll in my hand on the notice board, and the ten small officials withdrew, leaving only the dozens of guards standing aside, letting the crowd It surged up like water.

After all, Lin Zhong was old, so he couldn't compare with those young people, so he asked the two young men to go forward. Before the two young men came forward, they heard a shout from the crowd: "Who is Lin Jinyu?"

The two servants were overjoyed when they heard the name of the uncle, and squeezed forward to see that the name of the uncle was written on the position of Huiyuan!

"Steward Lin, you've been hit, you've been hit." The two boys rushed out of the crowd, their mouths almost grinning to the back of their ears.

"What number?" The old housekeeper was also very excited.

"First, Huiyuan."

"Okay, okay, hurry back to the house to announce the good news to the master, the uncle, and the girl." At this time, Steward Lin's legs and feet were extremely agile, and he ran towards the carriage like a wind under his feet, wishing he could go back to the house immediately to deliver the great news. Inform the government.

Lin Jinyu was stunned for a moment when he learned that he had won Huiyuan, and then smiled. It's not that he lacks confidence in himself, it's just that in the imperial examination field, people with seven points and three points of fate, can he get in the answer sheet? The examiners really wanted to see the three-point destiny.

Lin Ruhai's demeanor was the same as usual, and he was not excited, but when he looked carefully, the hand holding the teacup was trembling slightly. He stabilized his mind and said to Lin Jinyu: "Beware of arrogance and impetuosity, you must never forget it, even if you can try it." Good grades, don't forget that there is still a palace exam, so don't be proud of your grades this time."

"Remember father's teachings." Lin Jinyu has become accustomed to Lin Ruhai's clichés during this time, and naturally understands that Lin Ruhai is doing it for her own good. Now I don't know how many pairs of eyes will stare at her. It is not beautiful.

Lin Ruhai nodded, and asked Lin Jinyu to announce the good news to his husband, thanking him for his teaching over the years, and he himself smiled after Lin Jinyu left. Although he repeatedly warned Jinyu not to be proud, why isn't Lin Ruhai not proud? !Since ancient times, non-jinshi can't enter the Hanlin, and non-hanlin can't enter the cabinet. Lin Jinyu has such achievements at such an age, and the future is naturally limitless. If other people's children have such achievements, Lin Ruhai must praise the young talent .

Compared with the joy of the Lin family, the Rongguo Mansion is in a different situation. Some time ago, the Jia Mansion entrusted someone with money to let Jia Baoyu go through the rural examination, just thinking that this time the test, Jia's mother did not The other meaning is that I only hope that Jia Baoyu can shine on the lintel, but Mrs. Wang wants to compete with Lin Jinyu. Don't they all say that Lin Jinyu is talented?She wanted to see whether it was her Baoyu who was talented, or Jia Min's son who was promising. As a result, Lin Jinyu was Huiyuan, but Jia Baoyu was not famous.

Mother Jia couldn't help feeling disappointed, but she didn't show it on the surface, and she was a little happy when she heard that Lin Jinyu had won the Huiyuan. After all, she was her grandson, and she had a bright face when she said it.

"I knew Jinyu was a lucky one." Mother Jia smiled and praised, and then ordered Sister Feng to pack up some decent gifts for the Lin family.

Mrs. Wang has always looked down on the Lin family. Seeing Jia's mother's move, she couldn't help but feel a little displeased. Her own precious jade has lost her grandson. You, a grandmother, don't say comfort but want to give something to an outsider. Don't think that Lin Jinyu is too proud It's just a grandson, how can it add luster to you, but Mrs. Wang only dared to think about it in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face.

Mrs. Wang's careful thinking naturally couldn't escape the eyes of Jiamu, who was about to mature, and the corners of her mouth twitched slightly. Jiamu smiled and said, "Baoyu and Jinyu were originally brothers. Jinyu has a good old man to support Jinyu this time in high school, and the future is bound to happen." Wuliang, when Baoyu enters the officialdom in the next test, it is good to have someone to take care of, our Jia family is a worthless heir, we can help and encourage each other with Baoyu."

Mrs. Wang responded lightly, but unfortunately she didn't listen to Jia's mother's words, otherwise, she would not have ended up in such a miserable end.