After getting off the sedan, Zhao Ruxi saw that there were some people in front of Tiananmen Square. However, it was the darkness before dawn. Even with a lantern, the people were indistinct and it was impossible to tell who was who.

"Zhiwei, you wait here for now, I will follow you to look for you, and I will come back to you later," Zhu Hehuai said.

"Okay." Zhao Ruxi responded.

That is to say, they are not clear about the situation, which is why they are in so much trouble. Other officials are familiar with the situation and know where to stand and where to wait.

However, there are more than a hundred newly promoted Jinshis, and all of them are wearing Jinshi official uniforms, which are completely different from the court uniforms of princes and officials. They gather in one place, and their goals are obvious, so they are easy to find.

But before Zhu Hehuai took a step, he heard several voices coming from several places: "Zhiwei."

"Zhiwei."

"Zhiwei layman."

She looked around in surprise and saw Wu Zong in court attire hurrying towards her.

Not far away from the two of them was a strange young man. It was he who said "Zhiwei layman" just now.

Seeing her looking at him, the man quickly raised his hands and said, "I met layman Zhiwei at Xialu Mountain."

Zhao Ruxi first called out "Second Senior Brother, Third Senior Brother" and then saluted the man: "Nice to meet you."

Zhu Hehuai, Gong Cheng, and Wu Zong all glanced at Lu Shan and saw a young man of seventeen or eighteen years old. The expressions on the three people's faces became wary, like an old father who was afraid that the cabbage at home would be eaten by a pig.

Generally, unfriendliness is written all over his face.

Lu Shanchu was obviously taken aback by these three people and quickly explained: "I was just passing by. I was afraid that layperson Zhiwei wouldn't know where she was, so I wanted to say hello to her. Since Zhu Jinshi and the two adults are also here, then I

It’s not too much trouble. I’ll go over first and say goodbye.”

After saying that, he ran away quickly.

Seeing his back disappearing into the darkness, the three of them turned their heads and looked at Zhao Ruxi, as if they wanted to warn him earnestly.

Zhao Ruxi took a step back and waved her hands like a cattail leaf fan: "I don't know him."

This is not a place for classes. The three of them looked at each other and had to give up.

"Second Senior Brother, Third Senior Brother, are you worried that I won't be able to find a seat, so you are waiting here specially? Thank you two senior brothers." Zhao Ruxi's flattering smile was particularly sweet, unlike the cold and indifferent person who greeted Lu Shanchu just now.

Looks completely opposite.

Seeing this, Wu Zong and Gong Cheng finally felt a little more comfortable.

Wu Zongdao: "Yes, this is a fool, we are worried that you will be hit."

Gong Chengze said: "We asked the entourage to take a look around. Your newly promoted Jinshi is over there." After saying that, he pointed to the northwest direction of the square and said, "I will let the entourage lead you over."

Zhu and Huai are about the same age as Wu Zong. They are both descendants of aristocratic families, and they are more or less familiar with each other. Because of their relationship with Zhao Ruxi, Zhu and Huai have a very good impression of these two people.

He smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Gong and Mr. Wu. It's getting late, and I'm afraid there's going to be a roll call over there. Since you know the place, I'll get to know you first."

"Okay, let's go."

Wu Zong nodded and explained to Zhao Ruxi: "Your senior brother was also coming, but the emperor temporarily sent someone to ask him to come in."

Zhao Ruxi held up his hands and said, "Thank you three senior brothers for your concern. Then I will go with my uncle first."

After waving her hands, she and Zhu Hehuai followed Gong Cheng's entourage to the northwest.

After walking for a while, she saw a group of people wearing Jinshi official uniforms gathering together in twos and threes, talking in low voices.

"Thank you, please go back." Zhu Hehuai stuffed a handful of copper coins into the hands of Gong Cheng's entourage and said with a smile, "Excuse me."

After Gong Cheng's entourage left, Zhao Ruxi pressed down the lantern in Luo Shi's hand, hiding her upper body in the shadow, and continued to walk forward through the crowd with Zhu Hehuai.

Although the rankings are not yet known, the rankings in the palace examination are similar to those in the general examination, and there will not be much change. Everyone will also take positions based on the rankings in the palace examination.

Zhu Hehuai walked to an open space and stood there, and said to Zhao Ruxi: "The people from the Ministry of Rites will come over to call for someone in a while, so just stand here."

Zhao Ruxi nodded and was about to speak when he saw Zhu Hehuai saying to Ma Sheng and Luo Shi: "You go out, take out the lanterns and wait in the sedan chair."

Ma Sheng quickly responded and left with Luo Shi.

Zhao Ruxi understood what Zhu Hehuai meant, which was not to let her speak out, lest these people would come around again and say something.

She stood there quietly and said no more.

Zhu Hehuai obviously planned to stay with her here until she was called away by people from the Ministry of Rites.

The top ten will still have to go in. The emperor will summon them and talk to the top ten in a meaningful way to confirm the top three.

The uncle and nephew made up their minds to keep quiet, but it was destined that the silence would not last long, and soon someone said: "Hey, how come the layman Zhiwei hasn't arrived yet?"

Following his voice, everyone else turned their heads and looked around.

It would be unkind to remain silent at this time. Besides, Lu Shanchu knew she had arrived.

Zhao Ruxi could only say: "Zhiwei is here."

Zhu Hehuai quickly spoke up and exchanged a few words with the man.

Duan Chen was talking with that person. When he saw Zhao Ruxi, his eyes lit up. Just as he was about to come over, he heard Lord Mo's voice: "Please follow me, the following ten people."

As he spoke, he read out the names of ten people.

The order of these names is the ranking in the examination, with Duan Chen first and Zhao Ruxi second.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Mr. Mo said: "Please come with me."

When Zhao Ruxi saw Duan Chen walking over and standing in front, he quickly went over and stood behind him, and followed Mr. Mo into the palace gate.

It was still dark at the moment, and although there was a lantern, I could only see my feet, and the surrounding scenery was still shrouded in darkness.

The group of people didn't dare to say anything, and after walking for a while, they stopped.

Mr. Mo said a few words to the people in front and invited them into a main hall.

The main hall is very large, with many lights lit up, making it even more magnificent and magnificent.

They were all standing not far from the door, waiting for Xiao Ge to arrive.

After a while, Xiao Ge came in surrounded by a group of eunuchs and guards, went directly to the seats in the hall and sat down.

The ten newly promoted Jinshi had already knelt down and saluted under the leadership of Master Mo.

"Ping Shen." A eunuch came over to convey Xiao Ge's will.

Seeing that everyone was getting up, he shouted again at the top of his lungs: "The emperor's first place in the general examination is here to see Duan Chen."

"Duan Chen is here." Duan Chen quickly stepped forward.

"Come with our family." The eunuch said, leading Duan Chen over.

Although the rest of the people did not dare to raise their heads, they were all envious.
Chapter completed!