After the little buns learned that Yan Shengrui had already left after they woke up, they had been mad at Ling Jingxuan for a few days, complaining why he hadn't woken them up before father left. Although they still obediently waited upon by their daddy's side and took good care of him, they just didn't want to talk to him, which made Ling Jingxuan feel both helpless and powerful. Finally, he could only let it be. As for Ling Chenglong and his wife, they were only lying if they totally had no complains. But seeing that their son performed like nothing happened, they also dare not say much, only afraid to bring back the old memories, which would only make him sorrowful.
The whole house had stayed quiet and lifeless for quite a few days because of this thing. Only until Ling Jinghan had to go to the county to take the three-day provincial exams did the whole family become lively again. Of course, Lady Wang napped this and that with a sobbing tone. Apparently Ling Jingxuan couldn't go with him this time. But Yuan Shaoqi volunteered to go with him. Seeing that Ling Jinghan didn't say no, Ling Jingxuan who vaguely knew what was happening also didn't stop him, but only asked him and Song Shuisheng to take care of Ling Jinghan's daily food there, and then asked Zhao Shan to go to his workshop to fetch two bags of water for them. He believed that given his younger brother's abilities, he'd definitely get listed!
Three exams in three successive days was a great test of examinees' physical and mental endurance. And during those three days, everyone at home was so worried that they even forgot to swallow when eating food, only afraid that he might get lack of physical strength or what. After all, he had really been in bad healthy before. Only until he came back radiant with happiness three days later, the whole family's hung hearts got back in place.
The result would be released seven days later, which meant it should be the end of the month. During this period, Ling Jingxuan asked people to pay close attention to the change in the field, carefully recorded the rise and fall of the sea water every day, at the same time, he also began to slowly teach his father, Old Zhou and his son Zheng Da how to control the temperature of the seedlings, as for the fungus business, he had all handed it over to Zhao-Han couple, other things at home, Old Song and his wife took care of it. Without Yan Shengrui and Ling Jingpeng now, it was impossible if one said there was no influence at all. But they could basically handle everything.
pαndα`noνɐ1~сoМ "Listed! Listed! My lord, ma'am, Master Xuan, Master Jinghan got listed as linsheng (廪ç, lit. "granary student"), the first class of shengyuan, who were the best performers in the college exam, and got to receive government-issued rations and pay for their academic achievements. The top performers within this class would get accepted into the Imperial Academy as gongsheng (è´¡ç, lit. "tribute student"), who will then be eligible to sit the provincial or even the national exam directly.)! The first place!'
Seven days later, Old Song who went to the county to check the results rushed into the yard excitedly, even without stopping the carriage properly. As Lady Wang and others, who was waiting in the main room, heard that, they all instantly stood up after hearing that. When Old Song came in, Ling Chenglong excitedly came forward and grabbed his arms, "What did you say? My son got listed as linsheng and even won the first place?"
Not merely a xiucai, but a linsheng! He may even have his official's salary from the court!
"Yes, my lord, Master Jinghan won the first place! Magistrate Hu said it! He said the second master has great literary talent! It may even not be a problem getting listed as a juren!'
Old Song also wore a face of excitement. For servants like them, only if the master's family got prosperous would they also hold their heads high before the outsiders. Let alone he had already taken himself as member of this family!
"Wow! Great! My son got listed! My son is a xiucai now! Jinhua, did you hear that? Our son is a xiucai now! And he's listed as the first place!'
Once again confirmed, Ling Chenglong turned back and tightly held his wife's hands, whose callused hands were shaking. Such a tough man held tears in his eyes. Their son finally became a useful person! No one would ever dare look down on them anymore! Finally'¦
"Yeah, I heard it. Our son is a xiucai(linsheng is a senior rank of xiucai) now'¦"
Before Lady Wang could finish her words, she already cried out, that was tears of joy, also tears of having restrained herself for so many years. Now their life was getting better and better, and now Jinghan got listed as a linsheng! They would rest in peace even if you let them die now!
The old Wang couple who had come early before also had their eyes filled with tears. Let alone Wang Jinyu, who only kept wiping her tears sobbing. Knowing that they needed this to vent it out, so Ling Jingxuan didn't try to comfort them or what. The whole family was immersed in tears and excitement. People in this era had a rank in their hearts-officials come first, then farmers, workers and businessmen. To them, however rich they were, it was no better than having a xiucai title! Only if someone in their family took the official career could they really hold their heads high!
"Why didn't I see Jinghan?"
Seeing that they were not that excited, Ling Jingxuan suddenly asked.
"Look at me! I forgot the most important thing!"
Hearing him, Old Song couldn't help giving himself two light slaps in the face, then hurried forward and said, 'Lord Magistrate said he'll treat all listed students. Lord Jinghan is a linsheng, of course he is also in the list. Except that, Ling Chenggui also got listed! So they said they'd come back together two days later. Shuisheng and Mr. Yuan are with him. He is afraid that the lord and ma'am may be worried, so he told me to come back to inform you first.'
"If so, there is no need to worry. The magistrate will be transferred in February. You go back to the county, tell Jinghan to have a private chat with Magistrate Hu and ask him where the new magistrate comes from and his background and other things.'
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