Getting Rich from Legend of Zhen Huan

After Mingzhu and Suo'etu announced the postponement of the banquet, Jiang Chen had a rare three days of peace. Who dared to associate with him? The warriors who had offended both Mingxiang and Suoxiang, those who had tried to establish a relationship with him a few days ago, disappeared. However, the candidates who had received invitations from both schools wrote a few letters to discuss academic matters with Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen, on the other hand, appeared content and happy. Unaware of the noise from the outside world, he read quietly in his study and accompanied his mother in worshipping Buddha whenever he had time. When Jiang's mother was young, she did not believe in these things, but later, influenced by Madam Li, she also began to offer sacrifices from time to time.

Jiang's mother does not seek fame, wealth or power, she only worries about the safety of her two children. Jiang Chen has a bright future, so there is no need to worry; as for her eldest daughter, she can only place her birth date and time in front of the Buddha and pray for blessings from the gods and Buddhas.

Jiang Chen is a Confucian scholar who keeps a distance from ghosts and gods, but in order to make Jiang's mother feel at ease, he also copied Buddhist scriptures to offer. He only hopes that Jiang's mother will be healthy, reunite with her eldest sister's family, and comfort Jiang's father's spirit in heaven.

Meanwhile, the examiners had already finished grading all the test papers and selected the top ten papers to present to Kangxi for approval.

In the morning, Kangxi carefully read the papers of the top ten candidates and said, "You have worked hard to select talents for the country. It is not easy. The talents and essays of these ten are impeccable. It is really your achievement! I have carefully examined them and selected Jiang Chen of the Bordered Blue Banner as the top scorer..."

The examiners bowed and thanked the emperor for his praise. Kangxi ordered the examiners to open the sealed envelope and write down the first, second and third place winners with a red pen, and then write down the seven second place winners.

As for the papers after the tenth place, the examiner opened the sealed papers in the cabinet and wrote the names of the second, third and third place on the papers according to the rankings. Finally, the list was filled in according to the rankings, which was called the "Golden List" and was hung outside the Forbidden City on the day of the announcement.

The next day was the day for announcing the names of the candidates. The ceremony was held in the Hall of Supreme Harmony where the examination was held. The names of the candidates were called out, starting from the top scholar to the last. After the announcement, Emperor Kangxi issued an edict that the first place winner (top scholar) Jiang Chen would be appointed as a compiler in the Hanlin Academy, and the second place winner (second place) and the third place winner (third place) would be appointed as editors in the Hanlin Academy.

Then Kangxi did something unconventional. After the three people expressed their gratitude, he called Jiang Chen out and asked him, "Should I call you Jiang Zhuangyuan, Jiang Liuyuan, or Jiang Xiuzhuan?"

Kangxi's tone was teasing, but Jiang Chen did not dare to answer casually. He said cautiously: "I am granted an official position by the Emperor's grace. I dare not be proud of my past achievements. I only hope that I will work diligently in the future and live up to His Majesty's grace."

Kangxi saw sweat on Jiang Chen's forehead and knew that he was frightened, but Jiang Chen's answer did satisfy Kangxi. Jiang Chen was not complacent because of his achievement of getting the top six in the imperial examination, but hoped to work hard and live up to Kangxi's expectations, so his answer was indeed good.

So Kangxi thought about the information he had seen and asked Jiang Chen: "How old is Jiang Xiuzhuan?"

"Minion Nineteen."

"Then the ceremony will be held next year?"

"Yes."

"So you haven't chosen a name yet? I heard that you lost your father at a young age and studied under Li Qing. Now that you have finally gotten your due, how about I choose a name for you on behalf of Li Qing?"

This pie was so big that Jiang Chen felt dizzy and could only thank the emperor for his grace.

Kangxi did not keep Jiang Chen in suspense. After thinking for a while, he said, "Since you have achieved academic success at such a young age, I will name you Wangxuan. I hope you can also make achievements in your career!"

Jiang Chen thanked him again, and seeing that it was getting late, Kangxi signaled to continue the ceremony. After the announcement of the list, the top scholar (Jiang Chen) led the other Jinshi to view the list, and then the second and third place scholars escorted the top scholar home first, and the third place scholars escorted the second place scholars home, and then they went home themselves.

Everyone had a good idea of ​​who would be the top scorer this year, but when they saw the list unfolded, with the top scorer written on it - Jiang Chen, they still felt it was unbelievable. Along the way, the disputes between the North and South, between the Manchus and the Han, and the Suo Ming dispute a few days ago, made everyone forget what a great achievement it was to get the top score.

The top three who also have the talent of the top scholar did not feel any jealousy. It was an honor to be on the list with such a person! Throughout the ages, how many top scholars have there been, and how many of them can be remembered? But Jiang Chen is different. He is destined to be recorded in history books, so he is still jealous.

Jiang Chen was the first to return. The various looks from the people behind him almost pierced his back, but Jiang Chen had not made any mistakes in his answers to Kangxi, so how could he be afraid of these looks? He mounted his horse neatly and began the parade of the top scholar!

With drums and gongs beating all the way, who wouldn't want to see the style of the Sixth Place winner? Moreover, the people in the capital are either rich or noble. In the past, the No. 1 winners were either too old or Han Chinese from the south. The princesses and young ladies of the families didn't care, but this time, the Sixth Place winner, 19 years old, and from the Bordered Blue Banner, which family with a girl of the right age would not be eager to take action!

Those who are well-informed have already found out that Jiang Chen is not engaged, and his mother is not mean. The only person who can make decisions on Jiang Chen's marriage, Li Guangdi, is a Han Chinese, so he only has the right to make suggestions, not the right to make decisions.

Manchu families did not follow the Han Chinese rules of not leaving the front door or the back door, so they were naturally happy to let their daughters come out to see the number one scholar. If they really liked each other, wouldn't it be a great thing? If Jiang Chen was not just the number one scholar, some people who wanted to take the initiative would have wanted to snatch him from the list.

Two distinguished guests came to a private room in the restaurant on both sides. The older woman was sitting at the table, sipping tea leisurely, while the younger one was leaning against the window, looking around, trying to see when the champion would pass by.

She turned around and saw her elder sister drinking tea. She said in a childish voice, "Fourth sister, why aren't you in a hurry? Mother Yi and Mother Yi begged Mama for a long time before letting us go out!"

"Of course I know what my aunt's intention is, but my ambition is not in the capital." The fourth princess turned the cup with some disappointment. She knew that her mother and aunt wanted to keep her in the capital, and Jiang Chen was the most suitable candidate. In order to win over Jiang Chen, the emperor would also agree to this marriage.

But the fourth princess didn't want to. The capital city was great, but even though she was a princess, she didn't have any real say in the capital city. But what she wanted most was to be like the Empress Dowager, commanding the people, rather than being a good wife in the harem.

However, Concubine Guo Luoluo only gave birth to the Fourth Princess, and her status did not allow her to raise a child. Concubine Yi had no daughter, and the Fourth Princess was actually the only daughter raised by Concubine Yi and Concubine Guo Luoluo, but her older sisters had all married in Mongolia, so it took a long time for her to stay in Beijing.

Concubine Yi and Noble Lady Guo Luoluo were about to despair, but who would have thought that Jiang Chen would appear this year, giving them hope. What if? What if it works?

So Concubine Yi played the emotional card of the Fifth Prince with the Empress Dowager, and the Empress Dowager gave her a waist card and arranged for the Fourth Princess to go out of the palace to investigate Jiang Chen. It would be best if the Fourth Princess threw flowers into Jiang Chen's arms when Jiang Chen was riding a horse in the parade, and the two smiled at each other and fell in love at first sight. Jiang Chen thought about her day and night and took the initiative to marry the beauty. The above are all the fantasies of the Fifth Princess who accompanied the Fourth Princess out.

The fourth princess listened, stood up and was about to pull the fifth princess's ear, "Okay! How old are you? And you live in the Royal Madam's Palace, where did you read the picture books of talented men and beautiful women? These books are all made up by those sour scholars, don't learn bad things from them!"

The sisters were laughing and joking when Jiang Chen came downstairs. He was not paying attention and the flowers he had prepared were knocked down. The fifth princess wanted to lean over to grab them, but the flowers fell into Jiang Chen's arms. Jiang Chen looked in the direction where the flowers came from and saw a little girl with a pair of hands behind her holding her down.

Jiang Chen was amused and continued walking forward.