manynovel Chapter 266 Good News, Master 4 Wants to See You
Chapter 266 Good News, Master 4 Wants to See You
Jiang Youzhen was very confused. "Document? What document?"
"Didn't you pass the imperial examination and become the top scholar in the county? The government sent someone to tell you the good news!"
The waiter's eyes were full of surprise. Didn't he know that he was the top scorer in the county? He was too calm, wasn't he? Didn't he check the list yesterday?
Jiang Youzhen was confused. He thought that if Dayun passed the imperial examination, there would be no government announcement. He didn't expect that it was because of the slow efficiency? Could it be slower?
"Master Jiang, please follow me back to the inn!"
Jiang Youzhen followed the waiter back, and before he reached the door of the inn, he saw two officers beating drums and gongs at the door.
"Brother Cha! The county's top judge is staying in this inn?"
"Don't you know? I heard that the person who won the first place in the county exam is Jiang Youzhen. He is well-known in Yang'an Town and he is only fourteen years old this year."
"Hasn't the scholar finished his exam yet? How come you've received the good news?"
"Are you stupid? You'll know after the first exam. Look at what they're holding in their hands. It's documents."
"Huh? Why are the scholar's documents and official photos being distributed now? Aren't they distributed together with the other scholars?"
Everyone was talking about it, and many candidates who failed the exam did not leave because they wanted to see the final ranking.
Therefore, many people gathered inside and outside the inn to watch the fun.
"Come on, come on, everyone, make way, the scholar is here."
The waiter who was leading the way pushed the crowd aside. Jiang Youzhen, who was walking behind him, couldn't help but frown when he heard this. She was only fourteen years old, and she was already a master?
"Brother, here comes Mr. Jiang Youzhen, the scholar!"
As soon as the waiter finished speaking, two officials over there immediately beat gongs and drums, singing loudly: "Congratulations to Mr. Jiang Youzhen from Qinghe Village, Yang'an Town, Wen County, Tongzhou Prefecture, for winning the first place in this county exam and becoming the top candidate in the county."
He knocked three times in a row and shouted three times. Congratulations were heard immediately from all around, and many students bowed and congratulated Jiang Youzhen.
The innkeeper was also grinning from ear to ear. What kind of fate was this for him? Last year’s county champion stayed at his inn, and this year’s champion also stayed at his inn.
"Congratulations to Mr. Jiang, this is great news! Come in and have some tea. It's free. Just enjoy Mr. Jiang's good fortune."
"The shopkeeper is so generous! Come on, let's all go in and have some tea, share in the good luck, and then we can be on the list next year." Everyone echoed.
"Our inn is a Feng Shui treasured place! Last year, the county champion lived here, and this year's county champion also lived here. You can stay in our inn when you take the exam. Reviewing your studies will be like a revelation, and your mind will be clear. You will definitely pass the exam if you study more."
When everyone heard this, they felt that what the shopkeeper said made sense. The ancients were superstitious, and this inn was indeed a Feng Shui treasure land!
"Boss, who was the first in the case last year?"
"Of course it's the famous Master Tong Huaian."
"Of course I've heard of Tong Huaian, but I don't know the name of this Mr. Jiang."
Listening to everyone talking at once, the shopkeeper suddenly remembered that Tong Huaian from last year was also from Qinghe Village.
What kind of Feng Shui is this Qinghe Village? It actually produced two first place winners in a row.
Jiang Youzhen was not surprised to hear Tong Huaian's name. Last year, Tong Huaian won the first place in the case, which caused quite a sensation and even the whole village was very lively.
She quickly stepped forward and saluted the two officers, "Thank you, two officers. Please come in and have a chat."
As she spoke, she took out two pieces of silver from her sleeve and handed them to each of them. When the two of them saw that each piece weighed more than two taels, their eyes lit up immediately.
Delivering good news was a lucrative job, and they would be rewarded with some money. If they met someone who was wealthy and generous, they would be given a few hundred coins or even a few taels, which was more than their monthly salary.
"Congratulations, Mr. Jiang. We two brothers won't be polite. We are thirsty."
As soon as Jiang Youzhen entered, he winked at the shopkeeper and asked, "Are there any private rooms available?"
"Yes, yes, yes! There is also a bamboo hall." The shopkeeper led the way personally.
"Please prepare a meal and wine for me, my two elder brothers, for your hard work."
The three of them went to the Bamboo Hall, and two officers handed over the official photo and documents in their hands, "This is what the Lord ordered, and it must be handed over to you personally."
Isn't this nonsense? Could it be handed over to someone else? This is a scholar's certificate.
Although he complained in his heart, Jiang Youzhen still took it with a smile on his face. He took a closer look and found that the official photo showed his place of origin, name, and official rank.
In addition, the documents include appointments and dismissals with the seals of the government office and the county magistrate. Although it is only a title of a scholar, it is also very grand.
In ancient times, the title of a scholar was still valuable, especially since Jiang Youzhen was the top scorer in the county, and it was even marked on his household registration.
"Our master also asked me to tell you something, saying that your article is very much liked by that person, and there may be an unexpected surprise later."
Hmm? Jiang Youzhen was confused. Who was that? What other surprises could there be?
"I wonder who that person is? Can you two tell me?"
Unexpectedly, the two shook their heads like rattles, "We don't know about this. We are just yamen runners and don't know the inside story! If you have any doubts, why don't you go and ask the adults in person?"
They could see that this person had a special relationship with their master.
Jiang Youzhen suddenly thought of someone. No way? She didn't want to be passively involved in the dispute.
However, things often do not go as she wishes. While Jiang Youzhen was taking the documents, Tong Huaian hurried to the county town and finally met Jiang Youzhen in the inn.
"Be prepared! The Fourth Master may want to see you later." Tong Huaian looked at Jiang Youzhen. Jiang Youzhen was smarter than he thought.
They met often, but he still felt Jiang Youzhen was a stranger sometimes.
"The Fourth Master wants to see me? Why?" Jiang Youzhen pretended to be confused even though she knew the truth. She didn't want to see the Fourth Master.
Tong Huaian looked at her speechlessly, "I don't think you don't understand, but let's still talk about it. Lord Lin copied a copy of your article and sent it to the Fourth Master by carrier pigeon. The Fourth Master was very impressed after reading it. Otherwise, do you think the official documents and documents would come down so quickly? They have been reported to the court and recorded in the files of the Ministry of Rites."
Jiang Youzhen was speechless. "I told Brother Huai'an the truth. The documents and official certificates will be given to me sooner or later. It doesn't matter if I wait a little longer. Also, although I think the Fourth Master has connections and power in the court, it's better not to use unnecessary backdoors. It makes a serious matter look like fraud."
It's just a few nights, why rush? The fourth prince is also quite free.
"You!" Tong Huaian didn't expect Jiang Youzhen to have this attitude. He thought that if he revealed the power of the Fourth Prince to her, she would be crazy about it, but who would have thought that she would not appreciate it?
"Do you know who the Fourth Master is?" Tong Huaian felt that Jiang Youzhen must not know the Fourth Master's true identity, which was why he was so calm.
"Who is it?" Jiang Youzhen looked at Tong Huaian leisurely, just to see whether you would tell the truth or not.
"It's the Fourth Prince." Tong Huaian said without hesitation.
Jiang Youzhen suddenly picked up the tea and took a sip, "I've already guessed it before, but why did the Fourth Master come to see me?"
"Of course he values talent, and he wants to recruit you."