The Empress traveled through time and space, and she fought for supremacy in the troubled times

Chapter 192: The Announcement of the Provincial Examination Results and the Meeting at the Top

In early September, when Yun Zhi set the date for returning to the capital, and Chen Yuanshu and others were halfway there, the results of the provincial examinations in various places came out.

Because it was the season when sweet osmanthus was fragrant, the list published was not only called the B list, but also the Osmanthus list.

At this time, before dawn, many people had already gathered at the place where the results were announced. Even the teahouses on both sides of the street were filled with people.

Most of them are candidates themselves, and they all want to know whether they are on the list as soon as possible.

Of course, there were also servants sent from the mansion.

A group of people were huddled there, making it so airtight that even breathing became difficult.

In the crowd, a woman frowned, looked nervous, and clutched the corners of her clothes tightly with both hands.

Her friend beside her pulled her hand over and held it, feeling the wetness on her palm, and comforted her, "Don't be too nervous, Qingqing. I think you can definitely make the list. You're the best in our area."

Qingqing, also known as Lu Qing, nodded and forced a smile, but her eyes never moved away from the announcement of the results.

"I'm coming!"

Someone shouted, and the crowd suddenly became agitated. Everyone squeezed forward and stretched their necks to look inside.

The official in charge of posting the list, surrounded by the crowd, walked to the posting area with the list in his hand.

The official knew that everyone was anxious, so he didn't waste any words. He posted the notice on the spot and quickly walked out of the crowd.

As the official took a step forward, many people squeezed towards the empty seat.

Seeing this, Yu Hui hurriedly pulled Lu Qing's hand and followed the crowd inside.

"Hey, don't push!"

The people who were squeezed out of the crowd complained, but Yu Hui and Lu Qing didn't care about that and tried their best to squeeze forward.

After finally squeezing to the front, Yu Hui opened her eyes wide and began to look down the list.

"Qingqing, don't worry, I'll help you look." Yu Hui muttered the name while looking.

"First place, Lin XX."

"Second place, Chu X."

As Yu Hui read out a name, Lu Qing's heart skipped a beat. After hearing that it was not his own name, he felt disappointed.

Yu Hui continued to read, and Lu Qing's heartbeat became faster and faster, as if it was about to jump out of his throat.

……

"One hundred and third, Li XX."

After hearing Yu Hui read out the hundredth number and her name still not appearing, Lu Qing's face began to turn pale and she felt that her hope was becoming increasingly slim.

He held Yu Hui's hand tighter and his breathing became faster.

She stared at the list, afraid of missing her name.

At this moment, Yu Hui suddenly shouted excitedly, "Ah! I see it! Number 119, Lu Qing, Qingqing, it's you."

As Yu Hui spoke, she squeezed in hard and pointed at the name to show Lu Qing.

Lu Qing looked in the direction of Yu Hui's finger. It was the third from the bottom, and it was clearly written there: No. 119, Lu Qing.

When she saw her name, tears welled up in her eyes.

"That's great, that's great!" Yu Hui hugged Lu Qing tightly.

People around him looked at him with envy or jealousy, but Lu Qing seemed to be still in a dream and could not believe that all this was real.

"Let's go out." Since she had already seen the name, Yu Hui pulled Lu Qing out of the crowd.

Walking outside, the air became fresher. Lu Qing came back to his senses at this time, "Huihui, I won."

"Yes, Qingqing won. I knew Qingqing would win. Qingqing is the best."

Hearing his friend's praise, Lu Qing's tear-stained face broke into a smile.

Just as they were about to walk towards the yard they rented, Lu Qing seemed to suddenly remember something and took her hand and walked towards the bulletin board again.

Seeing Lu Qing's actions, Yu Hui pulled her back, her face full of confusion, "Qingqing, what are you doing in there? Didn't you see everything?"

"But I haven't seen your name yet. I haven't seen the names of the last two people. Maybe yours is one of them? That's a good thing. I was so excited just now that I forgot to look at the last two." Lu Qing said seriously, with a hint of apology in his eyes.

Seeing Lu Qing's serious expression, Yu Hui laughed out loud, "Qingqing, there's no need to go back. I checked, and my name isn't on the list. I know my own abilities. I barely passed the last entrance exam, coming in last. There are more people this time, so it's going to be even harder."

"I didn't come here with the hope of passing this time. I came here firstly to join in the fun and gain some experience to know what the provincial examination is like, and secondly to accompany you. Now I find that there are indeed people who are better than you and there are always better things."

They were in the top three in the Luqingyuan exam, but now they are in the bottom third.

After saying that, Yu Hui took her hand and said, "Let's go, our twenty-one-year-old scholar."

On the way, Yu Hui asked her curiously, "Qingqing, are you going to take part in the imperial examination in February next year, or are you going to take a break and wait for the next one?"

Lu Qing shook his head and said, "I plan not to take the imperial examination. When I return, I will submit an application to the government to be assigned as an official."

Yu Hui's eyes widened in surprise. "Qingqing, why? With your talent, if you continue to take the exam, you might even pass the imperial examination and become an official in the capital. Your future is limitless."

"It will take me at least five years to pass the imperial examination, maybe even longer. Now, hasn't it been said that we have successfully conquered the Wu Kingdom? So many counties have to be managed. If I submit my application now, there is a high possibility that I can become a county magistrate. I will work my way up like this, and maybe one day I can be transferred to the capital to serve as an official." Lu Qing said with a firm look.

Hearing this, Yu Hui felt sad for a moment. It would not be so easy to see her in the future.

This, her best friend.

The two are from the same village and have known each other for more than 20 years. Looking at Yu Hui's expression, Lu Qing knew what he was thinking.

"Huihui, don't be like this. Even if I go to another place to serve as an official, we can still exchange letters. And when I settle down there, you can still come to see me. It's not like we won't see each other forever." Lu Qing comforted Yu Hui.

Yu Hui sniffed and nodded vigorously, "Well, now that we have this cement road, it's much easier to walk on than before. I'll come to see you then."

Lu Qing smiled and said, "It's settled then. You must come."

"Of course, Qingqing, let's work hard together. I'll study hard for the imperial examination, and you'll be a good official over there. We'll... meet at the top, how about that?"

Lu Qing let go of her hand, stood in front of her and looked at her, his eyes so firm and full of expectation.

"Then it's a deal. We'll meet at the top."

"It's a word."