novelraw Chapter 338 Little Biography
Chapter 338 Little Biography
Xiao Chuanlu was one of the top ten new scholars and was summoned by the emperor alone. The final rankings in the Earth Palace Examination were only officially determined after Xiao Chuanlu, and were filled in the big and small gold lists.
The small gold list is kept in the big palace.
The big golden list was filled with "Emperor's Treasure" jade seals. On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, it was hung outside the left gate of Chang'an to inform the world and make Xian envoys aware of it.
Because of the allusion of "carp leaping over the Dragon Gate", the left gate of Chang'an was called the Dragon Gate, so the Great Gold List was posted here.
When Gu Huaizhi arrived at the palace gate, the other nine people had already arrived and entered the palace with the chamberlain.
Anyone who participates in the palace examination, no one dares to look down upon Xiao Chuanlu. If there are no locals in Xiao Chuanlu, the ranking will be reduced to the last place in the top three. Therefore, some people say: On the day when he was passed on, there would be no Jinshi. On the day of Xiao Chuanlu, no one dares to miss it.
Everyone was silent, and there were many who were nervous. However, when taking part in the palace examination, the emperor personally came to the examination room to preside over it. It was intended to highlight the status of the supreme ruler as the "grandmaster of the world" and the status of the Chinese as the "disciple of the emperor." They had already seen it. Emperor, the tension is much lessened than the first time.
This time is strange because everyone knows Gu Huaizhi's identity. The emperor was once his younger brother, and now he recognizes his ancestor and returns to the clan, but the relationship is still deep. It is said that his biological sister came to the palace to accompany the young emperor. How can ordinary people enjoy this kind of honor? Even the important officials in the court can only envy him.
While everyone was doubting his ranking, they were also wondering whether to curry favor with him or not, and there was nothing wrong with making friends with him.
But when the first person, Wang Xueqin, was summoned into the Qinzheng Hall and came out, his face was pale, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, all those messy thoughts were thrown out of the sky, and his eyes looking at Gu Huaizhi were full of sympathy.
The chamberlain announced: "Gu Huai has an audience."
Gu Huaizhi pursed his lips and entered under the attention of everyone.
Someone who was familiar with Wang Xueqin asked in a low voice: "What's wrong?"
"The regent and the chief minister of the cabinet are here to assist." Wang Xueqin showed a meaningful expression for everyone to appreciate.
Everyone's expressions changed. Even though Gu Huaizhi had a close relationship with the young emperor, he had just returned to the palace not long ago, and he was still young. All government affairs had to go through the hands of the cabinet and the regent, so he had no say at all.
The regent is ruthless and disowns his relatives. The chief minister of the cabinet is extremely upright. He comes from a poor family and pays attention to true talents and learning. It is simply a daydream for the little emperor to win over these two people and open a back door for Gu Huaizhi to seek personal gain.
Gu Huaizhi's success in Huiyuan is probably due to his true talent and practical learning. Since he has real ability, it is no problem to be in the top ten in the imperial examination.
Those who originally doubted Gu Huaizhi's success in winning Zhonghui Yuan have all given up their suspicions.
Gu Huaizhi didn't know what everyone was thinking. After entering the Qinzheng Hall, he saw Jing Yun sitting in the dragon chair. After nearly a year of hard work, he had the aura of a superior. He could control his emotions well, but his eyes were particularly bright. Bright, you can tell he is in a good mood.
On the side were Ji Xuan and Shou Fu. Both of them knew his identity, and both were idle.
Xu Shoufu followed the rules and asked a few questions. Seeing Gu Huaizhi's fluent answers, which were very exciting, he couldn't help but clapped his hands and said, "How do you feel about the imperial examination?"
"Bullying people?" Gu Huaizhi said calmly: "They think that my relationship with the emperor has just won the Huiyuan, and today I won the top ten again. Now that I see you two here, no matter how powerful I am, I will be short-term." Time can't reach your level of relationship. The emperor has no right to speak. It's me who relies on my true talents. When my identity is exposed, they will think that it is true. I used the back door. "
Xu Shoufu laughed dumbly.
"Let's just say it. I was the one who took the back door. It will be difficult for others to reach my position throughout their lives." Gu Huaizhi was very calm.
"You are quite shameless." Xu Shouxu asked, "Do you want to post the top ten articles?"
"There is no need to do anything unnecessary. Even if my articles are outstanding, they still assume that I know the test questions in advance. I have been immersed in officialdom for many years, which is unfair to the candidates. I have gained benefits, but I only have to bear a few infamy." Gu Huaizhi was very impressed. Kai: "Participating in the imperial examination is just to facilitate my trip."
Xu Shoufu coughed a few times and knew the meaning of Gu Huai's words. He was a very transparent person.
The goal is clear and we work step by step.
"How is Zhao'er's health?" The regent frowned and said quietly: "Be careful these days."
Gu Huaizhi said seriously: "Yes, the government affairs in the palace bother my father to worry a lot."
Regent:"……"
He also has a wife to accompany him.
Gu Huaizhi's situation was indeed such that he couldn't be involved in government affairs. He looked at Xu Shoufu in disdain.
Xu Shoufu turned away and coughed muffledly. The old man was seriously ill and could not work hard.
Regent:"……"
He pinched his eyebrows and said, "Okay, you stay with Zhao'er during this period."
Looking at Gu Huaizhi was annoying, he waved his hand: "Get out."
Gu Huaizhi bowed to the clouds and flowing water, and then retreated.
When people outside saw Gu Huaizhi coming out, they wanted to ask a few questions, but they were nudged by their classmates with their elbows to tell him to stop talking.
Wang Xueqin, who was on the side, saw Gu Huaizhi leaving, hesitantly glanced at the inner hall, hesitated again and again, and caught up with him: "Can we go out now?"
Gu Huaizhi said calmly: "The summons is over, you can stay or go as you like."
Wang Xueqin asked dryly: "Brother Gu, will the selection be based on ranking order this time, or will young and outstanding scholars be selected from the second and third grades?"
Gu Huaizhi paused: "As usual."
Wang Xueqin breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't dare to think that if he ranked among the top three, he would be able to serve as a concubine and stay in the Hanlin Academy.
Then he was stunned, and Gu Huaizhi told him clearly that this was not a taboo at all. Is there anyone in his court?
Wang Xueqin was ashamed. One look at Gu Huaizhi, who was as beautiful as a orchid and a jade tree, and he always felt that his villain's heart was like a gentleman's.
Gu Huaizhi went back home alone.
There was a deck chair placed under a peach tree in the yard. Su Wan lay on it with a book covering her face, taking a nap in the warm sun.
He was startled for a moment, then walked over, and the wind blew the petals and fell on her dress and hair.
Gu Huaizhi touched her hand and it was warm, not cold.
Then he touched her round belly.
The child seemed to sense it, and immediately punched and kicked him, making a big fuss in the palace.
He could obviously tell which bulging bag was caused by his fists and which bag was kicked by his feet.
Su Wan took away his hand with her soft hand and said dissatisfiedly: "It just stopped, and it rebelled again when you came. I was afraid that it would stretch its belly..."
She lifted up her shorts, revealing her fair and huge belly. Her navel was flattened, shining in the sun, and her skin was very thin.
"Nonsense." Gu Huaizhi covered his belly with his clothes and said warmly: "It's windy outside, why don't you cover yourself with a thin blanket?"
"It's hot." Su Wan raised a leg and stepped on his leg: "My leg is sore, give me a squeeze."
Gu Huaizhi sat on the chair and squeezed her legs skillfully.
Su Wan sighed and said: "Mom said that if you win the first prize, you will be able to return to your hometown in fine clothes and tell the news to your ancestors."