manynovel Chapter 569: A Good Work
Chapter 569: A Good Work
There were a total of eight officials marking the papers for this palace examination, including the Imperial College's chief academic officer, the Imperial College's doctoral officer, and other officials from the Hanlin Academy. The Prime Minister Lin Juhui was the highest marking officer among them.
Eight people were in a hall, each sitting at a table, sitting in a circle.
Guo Cong'ai from the Imperial College picked up a piece of paper and saw the beautiful handwriting. He nodded and was very pleased.
After reading more than twenty papers in a row, he was already a little tired, but this beautiful handwriting actually lifted his spirits.
When he read the articles again, he was very happy just by seeing the beginning of the first one.
After finishing reading the rest, he quickly circled the three articles and then wrote his own comments on each one.
"Elegance, unmatched by other books."
After thinking about it, he felt that he had not finished, so he wrote another sentence after the first article: "The analysis is detailed, the words are fluent, and it is neither brief nor general. It can be regarded as an excellent work."
After putting the paper aside, Huang Mintao, the editor of the Imperial Academy, was very surprised. Guo Cong'ai circled every article and wrote such detailed comments, which was a rare case.
Guo Cong'ai was very strict about writing essays, and not many of his students could get his praise. He did not expect that he would give such high praise this time, which made him curious about the candidate's essay.
He quickly calmed down and checked, but when he saw the beginning of the first article, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows in surprise.
After savoring it for a long time, his face was filled with joy. He then solemnly drew three circles and wrote a slogan with only two words, "Excellent Work".
These two words were enough to prove the quality of the article. He calmed down, put the paper aside, and prepared to pass it on.
After the exam, Jiang Youzhen felt much more relaxed, in addition to practicing calligraphy and reading every day.
After washing the brush, she suddenly felt that she had been too busy and had not cared about her sisters' shops.
Now that she has some free time, she might as well go out for some fresh air. After all, she also gets a share of the profits from the shop, and it would be bad for her to just sit back and do nothing.
"Young Master, a note was delivered to the concierge. It's from the residence of the Minister of Rites." Qing Lang walked in at this time.
"Sent from the Luo family?" Jiang Youzhen was very surprised. She had no friendship with the Luo family, so why would the Luo family send her an invitation?
Jiang Youzhen took it and saw that it was an invitation to attend the banquet the day after tomorrow. It said "Banquet for all students", but Jiang Youzhen was a little puzzled.
The ranking of the palace examination has not yet been released. Even though the Minister of Rites is the academic official who presides over the examination, shouldn't he avoid suspicion for now?
If there are too many people, it may be suspected of forming a clique for personal gain.
"Send someone to ask whether Senior Brother Wen and Brother Huai'an have received the post?"
Qing Lang took the order and left, but Jiang Youzhen was thinking about the Luo family's intentions.
She really didn't have much friendship with the Luo family, but when it came to holidays, she did have some friendship with them before.
Last time, the old lady of the Luo family took a fancy to their embroidery workshop. Although it was definitely instigated by Luo Shuhuan, the minds of the powerful and wealthy are complicated. They might be dissatisfied with you, after all, you didn't give him face.
Why did she feel something was wrong, like the Hongmen Banquet?
In less than half an hour, Qing Lang came back.
"Master, Master Wen and Master Tong also received the invitation. Master Tong said that since it is an invitation from the Shangshu family, it is okay to go."
Jiang Youzhen nodded, "Then please reply to the post!"
Since they have already sent you a letter, if you don't go, you are not giving them face. Who can afford to offend a second-rank official? Although the letter is in the name of the eldest son of the eldest son of the Shangshu, who wouldn't do it for the Shangshu's sake?
But since everyone was going, it wouldn't be weird for her to go. Even if something unexpected happened, she was confident that she could get away with it.
After making the decision, Jiang Youzhen stopped worrying and left the house to go to the West City Embroidery Shop.
The embroidery shop opened three days ago. Ji Zhen Embroidery Shop is quite famous, so business is good.
"The styles of Jizhen Embroidery Shop are indeed up-to-date. I heard that many of the popular styles in Jiangnan came from Jizhen Embroidery Shop."
"Isn't it? We finally arrived in the capital. Look at this buttoned brooch. It's much better looking than other shops. Their attitude is also good. Both the shopkeeper and the clerks are kind to everyone."
"I have to go just because he's looking for a female assistant. I usually don't know how to ask for help when I go to the embroidery shop to buy something."
"The most important thing is that their embroidery is very intricate and exquisite, especially the double-sided embroidery, which other embroidery shops don't have."
As soon as Jiang Youzhen arrived at the door, he heard people talking about his own embroidery shop and couldn't help but smile knowingly.
"The embroidery in your shop is really beautiful. My daughter will definitely come here to buy a red veil for her wedding."
"Then come on, I will definitely pick out something nice for you. If it's your wedding, my family will also give you a handkerchief as a gift as a congratulations."
Daya smiled at the customers. She has now developed a good speaking skill and learned a lot of business skills from Jiang Youzhen. She is now very adept at doing business.
"Really? Then I won't go anywhere else." The woman was very happy.
Looking at Daya's bright smile, Jiang Youzhen's eyes were full of smiles.
"Xiaolang? Why don't you come in even though you're here?" Erya had just finished entertaining guests and came out of the side room when she saw Jiang Youzhen. She couldn't help but shout in surprise.
"I just got here, business is good!" Jiang Youzhen walked into the shop and found that business was indeed booming.
"Xiao Lang, why are you here? Why don't you rest for a few more days at home?" Daya also saw Jiang Youzhen and took the time to greet her.
Everyone looked at Jiang Youzhen, and couldn't help but admire him. What a distinguished and elegant young man.
"Hey! Two shopkeepers, is this your young master?" A maid's eyes lit up when she saw Jiang Youzhen.
"Yes! My little brother." Daya's tone was full of pride.
"But is he a scholar?" The old woman looked Jiang Youzhen up and down as if he was a commodity to be sold at a price.
"That's right, Granny Li has a good eye. My brother just passed the palace examination."
The old woman's eyes lit up immediately, "Isn't that a prospective Jinshi? Oh! How come he is already a Jinshi at such a young age? And he is so handsome and has an extraordinary temperament. He is truly a rare talent."
She took two steps forward and looked at Jiang Youzhen like a hungry wolf, making Jiang Youzhen take two steps back.
"Are you married?" Granny Li's thoughts were written all over her face.
"Not yet!" Daya said and winked at Jiang Youzhen, asking her to go to the rest room and wait first.
If he was really a younger brother, she would naturally not reject arranging a marriage for him. But now she couldn't do that, otherwise she would be deceiving the girl.
Jiang Youzhen smiled awkwardly and did not enter the room. Instead, he bowed to them and said, "I won't bother you. I'll leave now!"
Having said that, she turned and left, as if she was escaping.
It seems that no matter what dynasty it is, urging marriage is an eternal topic.