Chapter 477 Everyone has their own plans
The man quickly closed the village gate and started howling at the top of his voice, "Shen Yi is back! The results of the imperial examination are out! Everyone, go to Shen Yi's house quickly!"
Shen Yi, who was riding on the horse, almost fell over. He looked back at the man in shock and hurriedly speeded up.
Since there was a dedicated janitor at home, someone greeted Shen Yi as soon as he arrived at the door. He handed the reins to the other person's hands and didn't need to worry about anything.
Su Tai was somewhat surprised to see him coming back wearing the stars and the moon.
However, Shen Yi didn't care so much. He stepped forward and grabbed Su Tai's hand, holding back his turbulent emotions, "What about calmness? Have you rested?"
Su Tai shook her head, "The child is probably still reading and didn't lie down so early."
Shen Yi immediately took Su Tai to Shen Congrong's room.
As he walked, he said excitedly: "Our family's imperial examination results are top-notch, so we can go to the imperial capital to meet the saint!"
"Really? Ouch! This is such a great happy event!" Su Tai was so happy that she pushed open the door of Shen Congrong's room and threw herself at her son.
Shen Congrong was calm despite his young age, but his eyes were full of confusion. When he learned that he had received top grades, he just smiled, not as excited as Su Tai had expected.
Su Tai was stunned, "Son, aren't you excited? You must know that you are only ten years old! You got top grades at the age of ten! Your cousin Tang Cheng is older than you. He only got middle grades in Lushan Academy. That’s all!”
Shen Congrong's smile widened a little more, but he was still mature and steady, "Mom, I am happy, but it is useless for me to be happy. It is impossible for the court to let a ten-year-old child be an official. Even if I go to the imperial capital, I am just going to see the world. That’s all.”
Shen Yi touched Shen Rongrong's head with emotion, "You can see it clearly, but you still deserve recognition for getting top grades at a young age. Dad will give you a big banquet to celebrate."
Shen Congrong blushed instantly and felt very embarrassed, "Dad, there's no need to be so grand!"
Shen Yi shook his head, "You don't understand, and dad doesn't want to be high-profile, but dad is now the magistrate of Zhaohua County, and everyone sees his words and deeds. If dad doesn't have a banquet, it will be difficult for other families to celebrate, and it will offend others.
Anyway, it is a matter of honoring the ancestors, and everyone can understand it even if they throw a big banquet, do you understand? ”
Shen Congrong nodded vigorously, "Dad, I understand! I know what to do!"
Su Tai said with a smile: "You are still young, read more and learn more. If you don't understand, just ask us and take your time!"
Looking at her eldest son who had such achievements at such a young age, Su Tai felt as if she was the winner in life. At this moment, she finally understood why everyone likes to compare their children.
Shen Congrong couldn't stand his mother's eager gaze and quickly changed the subject, "Dad, where is my little brother? How are his grades?"
Su Tai blinked, patted her head in annoyance, and asked nervously: "Yes! I also have a son who has died! Shen Yi, where is our Yu'er?"
Shen Yili was happy and replied calmly: "Yu'er got a grade in elementary school, which is pretty good!"
Su Tai breathed a long sigh of relief, her eyebrows relaxed, "I thought that bastard was just going through the motions, but now he can get the elementary grades because he is blessed by his ancestors! No! We have to go and offer incense to our ancestors to make them happy too. Happy! ”
No one among the three people in the room thought it was inappropriate to say such words late at night.
Before they could go to worship their ancestors, the servants came over in a hurry and reported, "Master, madam, young master, the village chief and many villagers are waiting in the main room."
The family of three hurried out to meet the guests.
The huge main hall was already crowded with villagers. Even the elderly came with crutches. There were also women holding their infant children. They were worried that the children would disturb everyone, so they stood in the yard waiting. . Shen Yi frowned and quickly asked his servants to take them to the wing.
Chu Heng and Zhou Ran stared at Shen Yi nervously.
Shen Ying was so anxious that she couldn't sit still and spoke first, "Shen Yi, you said the imperial examination results are out, what's the situation? Has anyone in our village passed the examination?"
Shen Yi nodded.
Everyone was overjoyed and looked at Shen Yi with brighter eyes.
Shen Yi didn't follow them around the corner and took out a list from his arms, "I copied this from the county government. The list of all those who passed the exam is here. There are fifteen people with elementary grades, and the youngest among them is ten." years old; there are seven people with average grades, the youngest is thirteen years old, and there are three people with excellent grades, Mr. Zhou, Mr. Chu, and my family.”
"Hiss!" Everyone looked at Shen Congrong, as if he was Wen Quxing who came down to earth and was unusual.
Shen Ying smiled from ear to ear, "Not bad, not bad, our village school is not in vain, so many people have passed the exam!"
Seeing that everyone was happy, Shen Yi had to pour cold water on them, "The imperial court has ordered that those with top grades must accompany the imperial envoys to the palace to meet the saints. The emperor will make arrangements. Mr. Zhou, Mr. Chu and my family are all going to the imperial capital. , Mr. Cunxue needs to make other arrangements.”
As soon as these words came out, there was silence in the hall.
Shen Ying sighed helplessly, smiled, and said: "There is nothing we can do about this. Everyone must understand it. I wish both gentlemen a bright future and a smooth career!"
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Chu Heng and Zhou Ran stood up quickly.
"To borrow the words of the village chief, it's just that we can't help these children. This..."
Chu Heng and Zhou Ran both looked embarrassed.
Shen Ying was open-minded, "It's okay! With so many children in our village passing the exam, we don't have to worry about not being able to find a husband."
When the villagers reacted, they all breathed a sigh of relief and sincerely congratulated Chu Heng and Zhou Ran.
The two of them were relieved and said: "We will return the extra bundles to the village chief when we get back."
Shen Ying didn't care, "Don't be in a hurry."
As he spoke, he looked at Shen Yi eagerly and asked, "How is it over there in Dongmen Village?"
Shen Yi shook his head helplessly, "I really can't remember so much. Tomorrow the government officials will go to various villages to announce the good news. I guess the results will be available soon. I only know that almost all the children of my father-in-law's family have passed the exam. There are good grades and average grades. In addition, Mr. Xi’s grades are also top-notch, so we have to look for a new teacher in Dongmen Village.”
Shen Ying was delighted, "This is just the right time, everyone is in need of a husband! Hahaha"
Everyone stayed at Shen Yi's side for almost an hour before dispersing.
Shen Yi stopped the village chief, Shen Ergou, the village chief's grandson Shen Xuan, and five other people who had passed the secondary examination, and suggested: "Village school is no longer suitable for you. If you want to get ahead, continue this way." You can go back and discuss it with your family and go to Fucheng to study.”
According to the imperial envoy, the emperor was quite satisfied with the results of this imperial examination and would implement the imperial examination throughout Lizhou next year.
According to the requirements, candidates with intermediate grades can only pass the exam again after three years. For them, time is very tight. If they can find a famous teacher to give guidance during these three years, they have a high probability of passing the exam after three years.