GBP Chapter 159 Are you going to take the palace examination on my behalf?
Chapter 159 Are you going to take the palace examination on my behalf?
Among the five children, Han Xigu was the most embarrassed.
He was already fourteen years old, but he was carried around in circles by his two brothers.
Why is there no crack in the rock for him to squeeze into?
It’s no wonder that Han Dongchen and Han Nanxing were excited, as their eldest son could also produce a promising student.
Although they now have a good relationship with their second uncle's family and have absolutely no jealousy towards the second uncle's family, the grievances they suffered from their grandfather in their early years were finally vented today.
The entire Han residence was filled with the sounds of crying and laughing. However, Han Huaijin and Mu Chengkang, who had scored the top two spots in the exam, were the quietest. Only Han Qingyun and Lu Yanyan told the two children that they had done very well.
It’s really nothing surprising that these two people were able to pass the examination to become a Tongsheng. Isn’t this something everyone had guessed a long time ago?
Yan Yu looked at his elder brother and nephew who were crying uncontrollably, wiped his eyes, and pulled them and Yan Xuewen to Han Qingyun.
"Xuewen, kowtow to your adoptive father."
Yan Xuewen knelt down obediently, and Han Qingyun pulled him up.
"Uncle Yan Yu, we are all family."
Yan Hui also patted his brother's shoulder: "Yes, don't be polite. Qingyun and I are a family. Xuewen is his son."
"Yes, yes, I'm being hypocritical. We're a family, a family."
The group of people were still having a lively and exciting time when Lu Fugui and Lu Changping rushed in.
After finishing their business in Zhengcheng, the two of them rode at full speed all the way to Luocheng.
Although they all thought that Lu Changan had little chance of passing the examination, they still had some hope.
They had just returned to Lu's house today, and before they could say anything, Lu Yi told them with a happy face that Lu Chang'an had passed the examination for a scholar, and Lu Youtian was also at Han Qingyun's house.
The two of them ran all the way to Han's house.
When Lu Changan saw them, he excitedly shouted, "Dad, brother."
Lu Changping stepped forward, grabbed his brother, threw him up, and caught him again.
Lu Changan could now understand Han Xigu's embarrassment. He was no longer a child. He quickly found a crack in the ground for him to crawl into...
They had dinner at Lu's house. During the meal, Han Xigu was the first to express his intention not to take part in the college entrance examination in August. Lu Changan and Yan Xuewen also thought so.
The Lu and Yan families, as well as Han Dongchen and Han Nanxing, also understood that at their age, they had only been studying in Luocheng for less than a year, and it was already very good for them to pass the examination to become a student.
The academy examination is much more difficult than the county and prefectural examinations. Instead of wasting energy knowing that you will fail, it is better to work hard for a few years.
Han Qingyun also agreed. With Han Xigu's knowledge and qualifications, he would be able to take the college entrance examination next year.
But Lu Changan and Yan Xuewen still need two more years to settle down.
Moreover, the contents of the academy examination and the provincial examination are similar, so it is better to accumulate knowledge and then make a breakthrough, and then pass the academy examination and the provincial examination in one go.
Lu Youtian glanced at Han Qingyun.
He originally thought that he would be very satisfied if Chang'an could pass the examination to become a scholar in the future, but according to his son-in-law, Chang'an could pass the examination to become a juren.
Lu Youtian and Yan Hui looked at each other and smiled. It’s great to pass the imperial examination.
As for Han Huaijin, his goal is to be the top three, so naturally he has to take part in this year's provincial examination.
Han Huaijin saw Han Qingyun's disappointment during the days after the examination results were announced. Although second place was good, who wouldn't want to be first?
Han Huaijin not only wants to be one of the top three, he also wants to be the youngest top three in the history of Dayu Kingdom. He will also work hard to get the sixth place to make up for his father's regret.
Mu Chengkang is also going to take part in the college entrance examination. As long as he and Han Huaijin perform normally, they will both pass the examination and become scholars. If they become two scholars in the same class, his parents and grandmother will definitely be very happy.
Han Qingyun looked at the expressions of Han Huaijin and Mu Chengkang and knew what the two children were thinking. He felt relieved...
April 21st, palace examination.
Early in the morning, Lu Yanyan changed Han Qingyun into a long gown specially tailored for him. It was a bamboo green brocade robe with only a few bamboo leaves embroidered on the cuffs with silk thread of the same color.
At Han Qingyun's request, the style of the clothes is very simple, with no other special features except that they fit well and are appropriate.
Compared with the candidates who recently ordered clothes from Fanghua Garment Shop, Han Qingyun's clothes can almost be described as simple.
But Han Qingyun has broad shoulders, long legs, a thin waist and fair skin, and this suit makes him look even more handsome and elegant.
"Well, my husband is so handsome." Lu Yanyan praised without hesitation.
"If I'm not good-looking, how can I be worthy of my beautiful wife?"
"My husband is not only handsome, but also extremely talented. He will surely shine in today's palace examination."
"My wife is beautiful and capable. From the beginning to the future, she has always been a good wife to her husband and the pillar of the Han family."
"That's, haha..."
Lu Youtian, who was waiting for Han Qingyun outside, felt a little embarrassed listening to the two people's sweet talk.
These two people are talking without any scruples. Don’t they know there are a bunch of children outside?
Today, because Han Qingyun was going to take part in the palace examination, several children were more nervous than him and waited at Han Qingyun's door early in the morning.
Han Qingyun and Lu Yanyan's four children didn't react much. They were used to their parents showing them dog food from time to time.
Even Lu Changan, Mu Chengkang and Han Mingzhu did not react much. Among these three people, one was lively and cheerful, one was free and easy-going, and one was still young. None of them thought there was anything wrong with such a conversation between husband and wife.
Only the honest child Yan Xuewen and the fourteen-year-old Han Xigu walked aside with red faces.
I didn't expect you to be such a foster father and mother/uncle and aunt.
Not only were there a bunch of people gathered in the inner courtyard, but Lu Liang, Han Dongchen, Zhao Xingwu, Yan Dahu and others were also waiting in the outer courtyard.
Han Qingyun's exams had always gone smoothly, so they had nothing to worry about. But today was the palace examination, and he would be meeting the emperor, so they felt nervous just thinking about it.
After changing his clothes, Han Qingyun opened the door and saw Lu Youtian and others.
"Don't worry, Dad. Today we'll only test you on policy questions. I've always been good at them, so there won't be any problems. Just wait at home."
Lu Youtian thought about it, if Han Qingyun said it was good, then it was great. He was not actually worried about his son-in-law's knowledge, but he felt uneasy if he didn't meet him in person.
I took a closer look at Han Qingyun's clothes. They were appropriate and low-key, which was good.
After Han Qingyun comforted Lu Youtian, he turned to the children and asked, "Don't you have to go to school today? Do you want to be late or ask for leave?"
Han Qingyun has always been very easy-going with his children, except for his strict requirements on their studies.
Seeing his serious expression, several children who attended the academy all ran away. Even Han Huaiyu, who was always dignified and steady, walked a little faster than usual.
Han Huaian, Han Huaixi and Han Mingzhu, who were left behind, looked at each other in bewilderment.
Han Qingyun squatted down and rubbed their hair one by one.
"I'll do what I usually do today. I'm just going out for a while and will be back soon. It's nothing serious."
"Okay, Dad."
Han Huaixi gently kissed Han Qingyun on the face.
Han Huaian quickly kissed Han Qingyun on the other side of his face.
Lu Youtian covered his eyes, unable to bear to watch. He had to teach these two children a lesson in the future. They were only six years old and could not do this anymore.
Han Qingyun was very happy. He strode out towards the courtyard gate. As he passed the outer courtyard, he shouted to Yan Dahu and the others waiting there, "Go do what you need to do. Are you waiting here to take the palace exam for me?"
The people in the outer courtyard ran away in an instant. Han Qingyun shook his head and got on Lu Fugui's carriage.
The palace examination was held in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the center of the imperial palace.
The ones who sent Han Qingyun to the palace today were Lu Fugui and Lu Changping.
However, the two of them could only send Han Qingyun to the south gate of the palace, and Han Qingyun had to walk the rest of the way by himself.
At this time, there were already many candidates queuing up to enter the palace. Han Qingyun asked the two to go back and went to queue up himself.
When the time came, the officials from the Ministry of Rites read out the examination rules to the candidates and ordered the eunuchs to check the belongings of the candidates one by one.
Lu Fugui and Lu Changping waited until Han Qingyun entered the city gate before going to Mingxiang Tower not far away to wait.