roccoschili Chapter 156 Winning the First Prize
Chapter 156 Winning the First Prize
On New Year's Eve, Jinchu and his family prepared a sumptuous dinner. After eating, everyone stayed up all night according to the rules. When the time came, they set off firecrackers and then climbed into bed feeling sleepy.
The next morning, everyone put on new clothes and welcomed the first day of the new year.
Because Zhao'er was the only child in the family, Jinchu and the other two prepared red envelopes for him as New Year's gifts. The little guy was so happy that he showed off to his brothers and sisters as soon as he got up, cheering and jumping for joy.
The children's happiness also infected several adults. Everyone spent the next few days happily, and then found a relatively quiet day to visit Qin's house.
During this period, Qin Shijun brought Li Jichang to see Wang Weiyuan twice. Once was to discuss academic matters, and another time the three of them went to the Student Hall in the capital to introduce fellow students.
After the Lantern Festival, Wang Weiyuan stopped all social activities. Jin Chu even forbade Zhao'er to disturb him. He stayed indoors every day to sort out his essays and read his old works.
On the ninth day of the second lunar month, under the nervous and expectant gazes of Jinchu Huanyan and Zhao'er, Wang Weiyuan, dressed in a blue shirt and carrying the examination basket carefully prepared by Jinchu, walked calmly into the examination room.
When she came back, she happened to meet the Qin Mansion's carriage. Qin Yanran smiled and stuck her head out to greet her, "Sister Jin'er, Brother Wang will probably come out with my brother after the exam. Your family is full of girls, and there will be a lot of people that day, so why not just stay home? My carriage will take him back then."
Jin Chu accepted her kindness with a smile and went home with a happy face.
In this way, I was busy and looking forward to it. After nine days, the Spring Examination was over.
Jin Chu Huanyan and Zhao'er finally saw Wang Weiyuan after nine days of separation. His clothes were wrinkled, and a thick beard had grown on his chin. His face looked quite tired and haggard, but his eyes were still bright and full of confidence.
It seems that Brother Wang is confident this time!
Jin Chu felt relieved and asked Wang Weiyuan to wash up first and then come back for dinner.
She and Huanyan quickly went to the kitchen to cook some home-cooked dishes and stewed a pot of nutritious porridge.
When Wang Weiyuan came out refreshed, the food was already on the table.
While Wang Weiyuan was eating, Jin Chu took the time to ask, "Brother Wang, was the exam difficult? How did you feel?"
Wang Weiyuan swallowed the food in his mouth and said with a soft but confident smile, "Thankfully, I'm well prepared. I shouldn't be left behind this time!"
Only then did Jin Chu feel completely relieved.
In the following days, Wang Weiyuan slept soundly.
Jin Chu had also experienced the college entrance examination and knew the so-called post-exam fatigue period, so he didn't care about him and just prepared meals every day for him to eat when he woke up.
He slept like this for two full days. On the third day, Wang Weiyuan got up for the first time and had breakfast with Jin Chu and Huan Yan.
Just after breakfast, Wang Weiyuan called Zhao'er and said, "I haven't paid much attention to you for the past month. Now that I've finished my exams and rested well, come to me after dinner with your homework."
This means that he and Zhao'er will resume their teaching life.
Zhao'er nodded happily and followed Wang Weiyuan to the study in the front yard to study.
Another day, Qin Shijun came to the house. The two chatted briefly, and then he brought a book and told Jin Chu that he wanted to go to Qin's house.
Jin Chu knew that this meant that Lord Qin was probably going to ask about Wang Weiyuan's imperial examination questions, and he was very happy. He sent the two of them out and told Wang Weiyuan, "Brother Wang, you have finished the exam now. There is no need to rush back in the next few days. You can relax with Brother Qin for a few more days. If you don't play now, you probably won't have time to relax after the results are announced."
"In that case, I will respectfully obey your command!" Wang Weiyuan agreed with a smile and followed Qin Shijun to the Qin Mansion.
He didn't come back until two days later. When Jin Chu saw his unconcealed joy, he knew that it must be because Lord Qin had given him a reassurance about his exam paper.
"It seems that Brother Wang is sure to win, and this trip is worthwhile!" Jin Chu teased with a smile.
Wang Weiyuan also smiled: "Not bad, the elder said that my response is stable!"
In fact, what Qin Ge Lao originally said was: "Ayuan will definitely be among the best this time!" But he never liked to make promises, so he just said the word "stable".
"Then I have to write a letter to Huizhen quickly to make my uncle and aunt at home happy."
Seeing Jinchu say this, Wang Weiyuan hesitated a little: "Why not wait a few days until the results are announced before telling my family."
Jin Chu smiled and refused, "Of course we'll tell you after the results are announced. This time, I'll just say you did well, so the elders at home won't worry too much. Otherwise, they'll definitely continue to suffer in fear. Since we already have a plan, there's no need to worry them any more."
Wang Weiyuan thought about it and felt that he had a very good chance of getting the first place this time. He couldn't say for sure that he would get the first place, but the second place should not be a problem. He thought that his parents at home must be worried about this matter, so he decided to put their minds at ease for the time being!
So he stopped arguing and looked up at the excited girl: "Okay, then just say a few words to reassure the elders, and don't say anything else."
"Don't worry, Brother Wang, I won't have to." Jin Chu smiled and walked out. "Maybe by the time this letter gets home, the good news about your exam will be out! By then, my uncle and aunt will be able to pack their bags and come to Beijing to accompany you to take the palace exam."
"I hope to receive your good wishes!" Wang Weiyuan also laughed.
The first day of March is the day when the results are announced.
The whole family got up early and ate breakfast absentmindedly.
Jin Chu wanted to go out, but she and Huan Yan were both women, so it was not very convenient for them to go out. Even if they went, they might not be able to squeeze to the top of the list, and Wang Weiyuan would not let them go.
Although Wang Weiyuan was a man, he had a handsome appearance. If he went, he was worried that someone with ulterior motives would try to trick him into becoming a son-in-law, which would cause him unnecessary trouble.
As a result, the whole family ended up staring at each other, and no one went out.
"Don't worry and wait. Ajun's family and Jichang's family will definitely send people to check the list, and they will definitely look for my name. Even if they are not there, there will be people from the government who will come to report the good news." Seeing Jinchu anxious, Wang Weiyuan smiled and comforted her.
"Brother Wang is right. Let's be patient and wait for good news!" After hearing what Wang Weiyuan said, Jin Chu also calmed down.
Although she said she was calm, she still couldn't be absolutely as still as water. Jin Chu simply went to develop cosmetics with Huan Yan, which was better than waiting in vain.
Less than half an hour later, there was a clamor of gongs and drums outside the door. Jin Chu's heart jumped, and he heard a knock on the door: "Master Weiyuan of the Lincheng Palace has won the first place in the Spring Examination and has come to announce the good news!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the lively crowd suddenly became excited, and some loud voices were already shouting in surprise: "My God, this is a member!"
"I've lived for decades and have never seen such a young and handsome member. It's really rare!"
"Who says it isn't true? Look at how Master Wang remained calm even after receiving the good news. He truly is a man of great fortune."
Amidst the crowd's praises, Jin Chu first gave a big red envelope to the person who announced the good news, and then he and Huan Yan scattered the lucky money they had prepared long ago into the crowd.
"Brother Wang, you're amazing!" Jin Chu gave him a thumbs up in admiration. "If you work harder during the palace examination, we can win another top scorer and get a plaque for the title of "Three First Prizes!"
Looking at the girl's pretty face flushed with excitement, Wang Weiyuan's heart softened and he smiled softly, "Okay, I'll do my best!"