After being married off, she was favored by the powerful official

Chapter 172 Release of List

Regardless of his character, Xie Qing's talent is unquestionable.

He was originally full of confidence that he would win the championship and make a great comeback, but who knew that his results in the imperial examination did not even rank in the top three.

What was surprising was that Jiang Yu, the second son of the Jiang family who had been silent all this time, actually participated in the Spring Examination and won the second place, while the first place was a name that was unfamiliar to everyone.

"Boss, Mr. Shen won! He's the champion. We have a champion here!" After seeing Shen Wuji's name, the waiter immediately ran back to the restaurant to report.

Gu Jin curled the corners of his lips and a smile flashed in his eyes.

This guy Shen Wuji really has some real talent!

"Where's Xiao Chenchen?"

The young man slapped his forehead and said, "Oh, I forgot!

I was a little excited when I saw Mr. Shen won the first prize. I will go back and check it out now!"

"No need." Huo Sichen came from outside and said calmly, "No need to go and see."

Seeing him like this, everyone thought he had failed the exam, and hurriedly comforted him: "Si Chen, you are still young, it's okay, at worst you can just take the exam next time!"

Huo Sichen smiled and nodded in agreement: "Yeah, I understand."

Only Gu Jin noticed his abnormality, and when no one was around, he asked, "Don't tell me these lies. What's wrong with you?"

Huo Sichen knew that he couldn't hide the truth from Gu Jin, so he told him the whole story.

"I don't know why my mother wouldn't let me take the imperial examination, but my mother rarely speaks so harshly, and I don't want to disobey her."

Gu Jin also found it strange. Zhao Su'e was not a willful person who liked to interfere in children's lives. This time it was indeed abnormal.

“I’ll talk to Aunt Zhao some other day.

You too, why didn't you tell me such a big thing in advance?" Gu Jin glared at Huo Sichen helplessly.

Seeing Huo Sichen scratching his head in embarrassment, Gu Jin said seriously: "Xiao Chenchen, people have mouths not only for eating but also for communication.

You must not be like those people in novels who are taciturn and keep everything to themselves.

Especially in the future, if you have any misunderstandings or conflicts with others, you must speak up. Don't believe that the innocent will be cleared. Do you understand?"

Huo Sichen nodded as if he understood, and Shen Wuji heard these words as soon as he walked over.

He frowned thoughtfully and turned away.

On the day of the palace examination, Gu Jin had already booked a private room in the restaurant where the results were announced, waiting only for the imperial edict to be posted to find out who would be the new number one scholar.

Gu Jin was drinking tea in the room when he suddenly heard a familiar voice outside the door.

It turned out that Jiang Fengqi had also come, but all the private rooms in the restaurant had been booked. She was about to leave when Gu Jin suddenly opened the door.

"Ajin?" Jiang Fengqi was a little surprised.

Gu Jin smiled, "Are you here for Mr. Jiang's grades? Come in and sit down."

Jiang Fengqi followed Gu Jin into the private room. They were speechless for a moment, and it was Gu Jin who broke the silence first.

"How have you been lately?"

Jiang Fengqi looked up at Gu Jin. She was about to nod and smile, but when she looked at Gu Jin's bright and burning eyes, she suddenly felt a pang in her heart and her eyes turned red.

She shook her head, and it seemed that she finally had a place to vent the grievances in her heart. "Ajin, I'm not okay. I'm really not happy at all."

Jiang Fengqi is a patient and steady person who rarely reveals his temperament in front of others.

Seeing her like this, Gu Jin knew that she must be living a very depressed life, so he asked, "Is it because of Prince Yu's matter?"

Jiang Fengqi nodded and shook his head, "Yes and no.

People outside think that I care about Concubine Bai’s affairs, but I’m really not angry at all.

I just feel panic and sadness when I think about stepping into the royal cage. People only know the wealth and luxury inside, but have no idea of ​​the coldness and ruthlessness inside. "

Thinking that she would be a puppet for the rest of her life, thinking that she would have to face a man she didn't like for the rest of her life, she felt that there was no difference between living and dying.

After hearing this, Gu Jin was silent for a moment.

If it were in modern times, she could have let Jiang Fengqi give up this marriage without any scruples and pursue her own life.

But this is a feudal ancient dynasty, and women cannot do without the protection of their family. She cannot let Jiang Fengqi break with her family just out of momentary loyalty.

This is neither realistic nor responsible.

Jiang Fengqi felt much more relaxed after speaking out his true feelings, "Ah Jin, I was just saying this to you casually, don't take it to heart.

Compared to those who are starving and hungry, I am actually so lucky that others would think I am being too pretentious if they hear me say this.”

Gu Jin felt a little distressed when he heard this. "Spiritual wealth is as important as material wealth. You are not being pretentious. You just have higher aspirations."

She held Jiang Fengqi's hand, her eyes shining like stars, "Fengqi, I know you are a person with your own opinions, so I won't advise you on anything.

We are just good friends, so please don’t be afraid to bother me. If you ever make a choice that you can’t handle, you must come to me, okay?”

Jiang Fengqi's eyes flickered, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

She understands her.

She nodded with a smile and promised: "If that day comes, I will definitely come to find you."

The two looked at each other and smiled without saying anything more. They both understood each other's feelings.

"The results are released!"

The exclamations from downstairs interrupted their thoughts and they hurried to the window to wait for news.

There were crowds of people in front of the gold list, and the first to be posted were the top three Jinshi candidates.

Although the results are not satisfactory, those who are on the list are already overjoyed.

Then he became a second-class Jinshi.

Neither the servants at the Jiang residence nor the waiters at the restaurant saw the names of Shen Wuji and Jiang Yu.

The servant of Jiang's residence was suddenly alerted and said to Gu Jin, "Madam San Shao, I saw the name of Master Xie, he is ranked tenth in the second class!"

Gu Jin raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, "Tenth place in the second class, you did well in the exam."

I’m afraid Xie Qing won’t like this result.

As soon as the imperial edict of the first-class award was posted, the onlookers shouted out the name of the new number one scholar.

"Number one scholar Shen Wuji!"

"Whose family is Shen Wuji? Why haven't I heard of him before?"

"That's the guy who won the first place in the Spring Examination! He's incredible!"

Gu Jin could hear the lively discussions of the crowd below without the waiter telling her. A smile spread across her face, and a genuine joy welled up in her heart.

Shen Wuji really didn't lie to her!