Several ministers who also wanted to step forward to flatter him were a step late. They secretly scolded Qi Xugu for being a sycophant. They also hurriedly shouted in unison with the other ministers: "Your Majesty is wise, and the country is lucky."

Xiao Ge's expression softened slightly, and he raised his hand: "Everyone, please get back on your feet."

"The newly promoted Jinshi resigns." The eunuch shouted loudly at Xiao Ge's signal.

Lord Mo, several officials from the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple quickly led the Jinshis out of the hall.

After leaving the palace, the second-grade and third-grade Jinshi were led by other officials to the main hall where the imperial examination was held to wait, where the Qionglin Banquet will be held in an hour.

The first and third Jinshi were led out of the palace by Mr. Mo and others, who wanted to go to the streets to praise their officials.

According to convention, a young and handsome young man must be chosen to be the most beautiful person.

However, Zhao Ruxi, the top pick, is a beautiful girl, and Duan Chen, the second pick, is a young man with a handsome face. And when the equally young and handsome Lu Shanchu is chosen as the top pick, Xiao Ge feels that everyone in Jin Dynasty will say that he judges people by their appearance.

The censor who does not value true talent and learning and is looking for trouble will have to write several memorials to criticize him.

For this reason, he simply left the unshaven third place finisher in his place and took the top spot.

Therefore, this year's Tanhualang is a burly man with a beard and eight feet tall named Ding Lianjin.

Looking at the two top picks and top picks with outstanding looks, Ding Lianjin felt as if he was in a dream. He originally thought that he would not be able to enter the top three.

On the way, Mr. Mo asked Zhao Ruxi nervously: "I wonder if Miss Zhao has ever ridden a horse?"

Before the emperor's appointment, they did not know whether Zhao Ruxi could enter the first class. Therefore, they did not consider it. Men had to learn archery and military disciplines in the academy, so this issue has never been a problem at all.

At this moment, this problem was placed in front of him, which made Mr. Mo's heart agitate - if Zhao Ruxi couldn't ride a horse, how could he complete this part of praising an official? Even if someone led the horse in front of him and walked slowly, the little girl wouldn't do it.

You must dare to sit on a horse.

If someone accidentally fell off his horse and was injured, it would become a joke for the emperor to appoint Zhao Ruxi as the number one scholar, which proved that the emperor's decision was wrong.

When the time comes, the emperor will become so angry that he cannot blame Zhao Ruxi openly. He will definitely direct his anger at officials like them, and their black hats will not be saved.

Thinking of this, Mr. Mo had a thin layer of sweat on his forehead.

"I will." Zhao Ruxi also saw Master Mo's nervousness and said quickly, "Don't worry, I can ride a horse pretty well."

Lord Mo breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good, that's good."

Duan Chen and Ding Lianjin also breathed a sigh of relief.

If Zhao Ruxi didn't know how to ride a horse, they might have been in trouble today. This was the most glorious moment in their lives. Duan Chen was okay and didn't feel anything for the goddess, but Ding Lianjin felt that it was a lifelong regret.

The Ji list had already been posted when the list was finalized in the Chuanlu ceremony, and Kang Shilin, who had someone inside, was the first to get the news.

"Hahaha, I didn't expect that I, Lao Kang, would accept a female disciple and actually get the top prize. It's really amazing. Hurry, hurry up, hurry up and book a table at the teahouse, I want to watch Yu Jie praise her official."

"Congratulations to the old lady, congratulations to the old lady." Kang An and the servants quickly congratulated him.

Immediately after, the entire Kang family masters knew about it and came to congratulate Kang Shilin one after another.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, Miss Zhao has won the first prize." In the palace of Princess Shangde in the capital, a boy quickly rushed into the inner courtyard to announce the good news to Princess Shangde.

"What?" Everyone in the room stood up and looked at the boy.

"The number one scholar, Miss Zhiwei is the number one scholar." The boy said with a gasp.

"Oh, my God, the Emperor is wise." Mrs. Cui, who had always been steady, cried out, tears streaming down her face.

At this time, there was not only Mrs. Cui in the room, but also Mrs. Chen and other ladies who were helping Princess Shang De take care of the academy.

They came here specially to wait for the news from the palace, so that they could know Zhao Ruxi's ranking as soon as possible.

Now that their wish came true, everyone cried with joy.

"Zhiwei really brings glory to us women."

"Yeah. I didn't expect it. I really didn't expect it. She is so powerful."

After Princess Shangde was overjoyed, she asked the housekeeper: "Has the box been booked?" After receiving a positive answer, she wiped the tears from her face and stood up, "Let's go and see Zhiwei Kuaguan."

"Let's go." Everyone stood up.

Princess Shangde then ordered the nun beside her: "Go to Uncle Suiping's house in person and ask Mrs. Sui Guogong and Mrs. Suiping to watch the praise."

"Yes." Grandma left quickly.

At this time, Suiping's Mansion also received the good news.

"Oh my God, my God, there is really smoke coming out of our ancestral graves in Suiping's residence. Sister Xi actually became the number one scholar in high school. God bless her." The old lady almost fainted when she heard the good news.

"The Emperor is still a wise man, and he is willing to nominate our sister Xi as the number one scholar. Long live the Emperor. Long live the Emperor." Mrs. Zhu sincerely kowtowed three times in the direction of the palace.

She got up, wiped the tears of joy from her face, and quickly sent someone to tell Kang Shilin and Zhao Yuanxun the good news.

Suddenly remembering something, she called Ma Sheng again and ordered: "Hurry and see if there is a seat in the teahouse on Yujie Street, and book a private room. If there is no private room, a seat outside will do. After a while, the girl will ask Yujie to praise her.

Officer, we have to go take a look."

"Yes, yes, I want to go take a look." The old lady kept saying, calling Aunt Jin, "Bring me my best clothes quickly, I want to wear them."

Then she said to Mrs. Zhu: "You too. Now that you are the mother of the number one scholar, you should dress better and don't embarrass our sister Xi."

Ma Sheng has been with Zhao Ruxi for the past two years, and has also learned from her careful thinking of taking one step at a time and thinking ten steps at a time. She has already been ahead of her master in thinking about problems.

He said: "I went to book a private room in a teahouse five days ago. But there are only two teahouses on Yu Street, and the private rooms have been reserved for a long time. I only booked the private seats outside."

When she heard that Ma Sheng had made a reservation five days ago, Mrs. Zhu was very satisfied: "It's okay to leave the table."

Today is the most glorious day of their Suiping residence. It is also a kind of enjoyment to sit in the scattered seats and accept the envy and praise of others. It doesn't matter if you have a private room or not.

"Old madam, madam." A maid suddenly ran in and said to the two of them, "Princess Shangde has sent someone to invite you two to the teahouse to see the boastful official."

"Ah!" The old lady and Mr. Zhu looked at each other in surprise, "Please come quickly."

It was Princess Shangde's side nanny who came in to congratulate her and extend her invitation. The old lady and Mrs. Zhu quickly changed their clothes and took a sedan chair to Yujie.
Chapter completed!