The Legend of the Farm Girl

The first name to be called out among the three was Yun Feng, who was ranked 99th. Yun Feng was so excited that he almost fainted, and kept confirming with Li Muwen and Liu Zhanpeng beside him.

Everyone also saw that Yun Feng was already on the list, and someone squeezed in to sit next to him and asked, "I wonder if this young master is married?"

Yun Feng was stunned for a moment, but he remembered the rumor of capturing a son-in-law through a list in the capital. However, his sister had reminded him not to make promises to others easily, and not to leave with others.

Yun Feng said directly: "Marriage in my family is decided by my parents and matchmaker. I can't make the decision myself."

The man said persistently: "Our master would like to invite you to his house for a chat. When will you be free?"

Yun Feng was a little annoyed by the questions. He still had to listen to Li Muwen and Liu Zhanpeng's grades. He really didn't want this person to bother him anymore, so he pointed to Yun Fang's position and said, "That's my sister. If you have any questions, go ask her! I also need to hear my brother-in-law's grades!"

The man was stunned for a moment, and followed the direction Yunfeng pointed, and indeed saw a woman with similar eyebrows and eyes to Yunfeng. He thought that the beautiful woman standing next to Yunfeng was her husband.

The man thought to himself that this information must be told to the master as soon as possible. If Yunfeng's brother-in-law was also on the list, then there would be two Jinshi in one family. Even if he came from a poor family, he would be more valuable.

The man did not go to Yunfang, but went back to report to his master, who was Yue Renshou, a well-known tea merchant in the capital, who was only one step away from becoming an imperial merchant.

But their family has tried for many years to achieve this, but has not succeeded.

What has always been lacking is a network of people in the court who are not truly swayed by interests.

Over the years, his family has tried to find several sons-in-law from the list, but those who agree to become his sons-in-law all want him to pay a large dowry. Some even want him to give up most of his family property before they agree.

These people looked down on merchants from the bottom of their hearts, and he did not marry his daughter to them.

He didn't want to come again. She had three daughters. The first two were married to merchants of equal status. The third daughter was fifteen years old and had reached the right age to get married.

But there were always people urging him to come and see, and he went again with anticipation.

Now the more he looked at Yunfeng, the more satisfied he was. Yunfeng was different from the other candidates. He was the same age as his youngest daughter, and had an outstanding appearance and figure. Yue Renshou immediately sent someone to invite Yunfang who was standing in the distance.

The reason why Yunfang didn't squeeze to the top of the list with the other three was that she was worried that there were too many people and it would be dangerous if she was pregnant.

So she could only stand on the periphery and watch from afar. She couldn't even hear the sound of the list being read out, let alone see the gold list.

Yunfang was quite anxious, but she didn't expect a woman to come up to her and ask, "Excuse me, are you Mr. Yunfeng's sister?"

Yunfang nodded doubtfully: "Yes, what's the matter?"

The man said in a friendly manner, "My master wants to invite you to come upstairs to look at the list together. Master Yunfeng ranked 99th. My master admires him very much and wants to ask you if Master Yunfeng has any study methods."

Yunfang asked, "Who is your master?"

The man did not hide anything and said, "My master is the owner of Yue's Tea House. The viewing position I set can have a clear view of the entire list."

Yunfeng was somewhat tempted. She also figured it out. Master Yue invited her to look at the list. He might have taken a liking to Yunfeng. Then she could go and have a chat with him. With so many people around, no one would dare to do anything evil.

Yunfang followed the woman to where Master Yue was. It was indeed a great location to view the list. Yunfang could even hear the sound of the list being read out.

Yunfang bowed to Master Yue, and Master Yue immediately stood up to return the greeting, but the two did not talk much, just waiting to hear the list.

Eighty, seventy, sixty, fifty, more than half of the people were present, but Li Muwen and Liu Zhanpeng's names were still missing. Yun Fang couldn't help but get nervous. As more and more people were announced, the atmosphere became more and more tense, and the people whose names were called became even more excited.

"No. 38, Jiangliao Province, Yiqing County, Li Muwen." In an instant, Li Muwen was overwhelmed by huge surprise and couldn't even believe that the person who was called was himself.

It was only when Yunfeng hugged him that he realized that he had actually achieved a result of 38th place.

But the two did not continue celebrating because Liu Zhanpeng's name had not been called yet. Only if all three of them were on the list could they celebrate wildly.

However, Liu Zhanpeng no longer had any hope in his heart. He knew that his level was definitely not as good as Li Muwen's. Now that Li Muwen's name had come out and his had not yet been seen, he certainly did not get the chance.

But until the last moment, he still wanted to continue waiting.

Thirty, twenty, tenth place, Liu Zhanpeng had already confirmed that he would not win. He felt a little disappointed, but he had prepared himself mentally.

Finally, the last one was read, and the person reading the list said loudly: "The champion of this year's exam is from the capital, Lu Yunze."

It was him? Yun Fang and Li Muwen were both stunned. At this time, a cry of surprise came from the crowd: "Hui Yuan is here!"

Everyone couldn't help but look at Lu Yunze. He put on the mask of a handsome young man and nodded to everyone with a smile.

Some people began to discuss, "It's actually such a young and handsome man!"

Someone else said, "You don't know that Lu Huiyuan is extremely talented. He produces amazing works every year. It was a pity that he couldn't perform well three years ago due to poor health. This year, he finally performed well! He didn't make the list, but he won the first place in one fell swoop. No one will question his title as the world's most talented person!"

Countless people were discussing Lu Yunze. Yue Renshou, who had invited Yunfang to the upper floor to view the list, also said with some envy: "I wonder how Minister Lu taught his son to be so outstanding!"

Seeing that Yunfang didn't smile at all, he continued, "But Master Li is also very good. With such achievements, he should be able to enter the second place after the palace examination. At such a young age, his future is really limitless."

Yunfang finally reacted and thanked Yue Renshou.

She did not choose to expose Lu Yunze's opportunistic behavior at this time, because others would not believe her. Even if she could point out the various problems in Lu Yunze's poems and articles, no one would believe it. She still needed to wait. She did not believe that someone like Lu Yunze could always wear his hypocritical mask.

Soon, the commotion in front of the list died down, and the person reading the list said loudly: "The candidates who made the list will go to the palace on April 16 to take the palace examination. The etiquette of meeting the emperor will be guided by the Ministry of Rites, and there must be no negligence or mistakes."

After saying that, these people returned to the Imperial Examination Hall, and they gathered in front of the list to check it one by one again.

Finally, most people left disappointed, and many people on the list could no longer suppress their joy and burst into laughter.

But Li Muwen and Yun Feng did not laugh. Their good friend Liu Zhanpeng was standing next to them. If Liu Zhanpeng did not make the list this time, it would take another three years. They saw that their friends were looking at them cautiously.

Liu Zhanpeng said casually: "Don't worry about me. Even if I fail the exam, my father can still arrange a position for me. It may not be a high position in the end. You are my friends. Can you not promote me in the future?"

Li Muwen and Yun Feng were relieved to see Liu Zhanpeng being so free and easy.

Li Muwen began to look for Yunfang. She didn't know if Yunfang had heard that she had become a tribute scholar. When she was looking for Yunfang, the person who had come to ask about Yunfeng came to them and said, "Three gentlemen, our master invited Madam Yunfang to the upstairs to view the list."

A few people looked up and saw Yunfang. Yunfeng was a little surprised. They really went to look for his sister!

He lowered his head and told Li Muwen what had just happened. Li Muwen nodded and said, "Let's go upstairs and see what they have to say."