GBP Chapter 336 is ranked like this?
Chapter 336 is ranked like this?
After the commotion, before they could even settle into their seats, the gong rang out again.
"Thump, thump, thump," the wooden staircase once again bore the weight of the messenger delivering the good news.
Congratulations! Jiang Hao from Xinghe Prefecture has achieved the 188th rank in the provincial examination!
"Whoosh!" The round wooden stool was pulled over and fell to the ground.
"Take, take the young master?!"
Seeing that someone had excitedly stood up, the constables naturally knew where to go and quickly rushed to the Jiang family's table.
"This must be Scholar Jiang! Congratulations on ranking 188th in the imperial examination! We all wish you the best!"
"Ah! It really is me! Haha, hahaha, I got 188! Even higher than Brother Jiang Yan's ranking! Ahhh~"
The constables looked at each other but didn't interrupt. They were used to this kind of scene. This wasn't even the most outrageous one. There were even people who passed the imperial examinations and ran naked through the streets!
It's just a few barks, nothing to be alarmed about.
Just as Jiang Hao was excitedly gesturing with his arms and legs, a cold snort came from the next table.
Everyone except Jiang Hao heard it. Jiang Xiaoqi turned around and immediately locked onto the examinee with a disdainful expression.
There's no other reason than that this person had the most obvious smile on their face. Although the other people at the table didn't laugh either, their expressions were relatively normal.
Seeing the jade-like face staring straight at him, the man was somewhat at a loss and had no choice but to turn his head away.
Jiang Hao finally came to his senses, took out a red envelope and distributed it to the constables. The constables congratulated him again and then hurried off to spread the good news to others.
Jiang Xiaoqi reacted quickly and stopped Jiang Hao's buttocks from falling, preventing another injured tailbone from being added to the world's list.
Jiang Hao looked a little embarrassed. He helped himself up on the round stool, straightened his robes, and then sat down.
An irrepressible smile played on his lips as he glanced at Jiang Lin and Jiang Xiaoqi from time to time; only these two brothers were still unmarried.
Jiang Xiaoqi watched Jiang Hao's ever-changing expression but didn't expose his little scheme.
Surely I and Brother Jiang Lin aren't worse than this idiot. Even if we can't make it into the top ten, we should at least be on the list.
After waiting for most of the hour, there was still no movement, not only at their tables but throughout the entire teahouse.
Jiang Yan and Wang Jue couldn't stand it any longer, so they said something and went downstairs to the outhouse.
They really couldn't take it anymore, they had reached their limit, and if they held it in any longer they would explode. They didn't want to be the kind of scholar who died of holding in their pee right after passing the imperial examination!
The two were also afraid that they would miss their family's good news if they went to the toilet, so they rushed off and rushed back.
However, just as the two of them sat down, Jiang Lin and Jiang Hao hurriedly came downstairs again. They also drank quite a bit of tea, second only to the two before them.
Only Jiang Xiaoqi, the youngest among them, seemed to be the oldest and most composed.
Seven: How could I not be steady? My combined age across two generations isn't much younger than my grandfather, so I'm definitely steady!
When everyone sat around the table again, no one touched the tea.
The snacks that Jiang Xiaoqi brought were all eaten up, and those who picked up their teacups only took a small sip to moisten their throats and enjoy the snacks.
Jiang Xiaoqi was feeling a bit sleepy, but the stool under her bottom wasn't as comfortable as a grand chair, and there was nowhere to lean against. If she wanted to take a nap, she would have to lie on the table.
That's really damaging to one's image.
Jiang Xiaoqi, who considered herself a respectable person, could only stare wide-eyed.
The messenger announcing the good news had already called out that the top 100 were among them, and Jiang Lin had lost the composure he had just displayed, just like Jiang Xiaoqi.
Person Seven: Was I calm? I was just sleepy!
Seeing Jiang Lin pick up his teacup again, Jiang Xiaoqi knew that even his usually most composed cousin was a little nervous.
After all, this is the provincial examination. His two younger cousins have both passed. If he fails, how embarrassing would it be?
After all, this person is a third-generation official, and he still cares a lot about his reputation.
Jiang Xiaoqi didn't know how to ease the tension; he himself was also in a predicament. At this moment, he really didn't have the leisure to tell jokes.
"Well, they'll probably be here soon. Those who are ranked higher always end up at the back."
After Old Wang finished speaking, Jiang Lin didn't seem to relax his efforts to seize the small amount.
Now that the three who have passed the imperial examinations are saying something, it's all rather inappropriate, as it sounds like they're talking without understanding the situation.
The waiter came forward again to refill the tea. He had already received three tips at this table and was just waiting for the fourth and fifth.
Although nothing had happened for most of the day, he had some reason to be very confident in the handsome young men at the table.
This table of people is a feast for the eyes. Even without a tip, he would be happy to hang around and serve them.
Leaving aside the handsome young master who is as good-looking as an immortal, the other four are also all with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and are extremely upright.
The group of men were all dressed in brand-new clothes, and they had dressed up specially for the day. In addition, they were all very young, making them stand out from the crowd of middle-aged men.
The Longjing tea had lost its flavor, but the waiter kept adding water, showing no intention of asking the guests to order another pot of tea.
Ordering another pot of tea would be too expensive; the tea service fee is already quite high, so we should save some money for our guests.
Otherwise, what will happen when the young masters receive the good news and have no money to tip the constables and him, the shopkeeper?
What an incredibly understanding waiter!
Teahouse owner: Ha, having you is my blessing!
Finally, the gong sounded, and the constables made their dazzling entrance.
Jiang Lin's heart was in his throat. The teacup finally got a rest and was put back on the table by the group.
"Clang! Clang! Clang!"
Congratulations! Wu Xing of Xuanzhong Prefecture has achieved the 89th rank in the provincial examination!
Uh, not Jiang Lin~
The group picked up their teacups again, pretending nothing had happened.
The table next to the next one —
"Hahahaha, congratulations, congratulations Brother Wu! Your ranking is probably the highest among our group!"
"Oh dear, you can't say that. Aren't there still many brothers who haven't received their good news yet? Once everyone has received theirs, my ranking won't matter much."
These words sounded very appealing. Although everyone knew that their ranking would definitely not be higher than this person's and that they were destined to be unranked, they still held onto a sliver of hope, thinking, "What if?"
Everyone loves to hear nice words. Even though some people were envious and jealous, everyone was still congratulating Wu Juren with laughter, whether sincerely or not.
Wu Juren, doesn't that sound a lot like Wu Juren? Haha.
Jiang Xiaoqi's thoughts had already wandered off-topic. She only felt that this Wu Juren had quite high emotional intelligence. Being able to rank eighty-ninth in the exam meant that his IQ was not low either.
I just don't know what she looks like. My fourth sister is already sixteen this year, and she's old enough to be a potential matchmaker.
I wonder if my grandparents have made any arrangements yet.
Madam Jiang did indeed put Jiang Lian'er's marriage on the agenda, but the family was busy preparing for the wedding of the third young lady, Jiang Lan'er, so Jiang Lian'er's marriage was temporarily put on hold.