The stunning beauty is spoiled by the fast-wearing bosses
Chapter 27: The Pretty Little Palace Maid and the Heirless King (27)
Time flies, and another month has passed. Today is a day full of anticipation and tension for many students - the day when the results are announced.
Yan Bin and Chen Zhong arrived at the entrance of the Imperial Examination Hall early in the morning. There were already many people here, many students gathered together, some looked nervous, and some were full of expectations.
Yan Bin saw several classmates in the crowd, and their eyes revealed the same nervousness and anticipation.
Everyone greeted each other politely, with a hint of distance in their words, as if they were all carefully hiding their inner uneasiness.
Finally, the gate of the Imperial Examination Hall opened, and the officials inside came out with the list posted, and people rushed forward.
Yan Bin's heartbeat quickened, and he could not wait to look for his own name. Among the densely packed names, he saw at a glance that his name was ranked third.
Suddenly a feeling of joy surged in his heart, and he couldn't help but smile with relief.
Chen Zhong next to him also shouted, "Master, you are on the list."
Xu Zhonglin, who was standing next to him, raised his eyebrows. He saw that his name was ranked 107th. So what? He was on the list anyway.
He smiled brightly and bowed to Yan Bin, "Mr. Yan, congratulations!"
Yan Bin returned the greeting with courtesy, "I am happy with you. I hope you will be admitted as a Jinshi."
I heard that Xu Zhonglin's father was a censor in the Inspectorate, that his family was well-off, and that he was also very hardworking. Since he wanted to pursue a career in politics, he must not offend these people.
Xu Zhonglin watched Yan Bin leave and narrowed his eyes. What's the point of being in the top three? Even if he passed the exam and became the top scholar, he would only be appointed to a position in the Imperial Academy. It would be difficult to make it out.
His family has already made all arrangements for him. As long as he can pass the exam, he will first serve as a scholar in the Hanlin Hospital for a year, and then he will be directly assigned other official positions.
Country boys like them with no background can only endure it slowly.
A month later, Yan Bin stood at the gate of the palace wearing a brand new Jinshi uniform, looking energetic and high-spirited.
He stood there straight, feeling extremely excited, because he knew that he was about to step into this hall that symbolized power and glory.
After a while, a group of officials in official uniforms slowly came in. They looked solemn and walked steadily, leading the scholars including Yan Bin into the palace.
Yan Bin followed the team. He felt the solemnity and majesty of the palace and took every step with extreme caution.
After entering the palace, Yan Bin looked around and was shocked by the magnificent buildings and exquisite decorations before him.
And I secretly made up my mind that at this moment, for myself and my family, I must perform well.
They followed the officials to the Qinzheng Hall, found the tables with their names on them and sat down one by one...
At this time, Xiahou Li carefully accompanied Yan Xue for a walk in the garden. Now that spring has arrived and flowers are blooming, the scenery of the Imperial Garden is very beautiful.
During this period, Xiahou Li could only sleep for two or three hours a day, and sometimes he even couldn't sleep all night. He would always wake up from his dreams, see Xue'er covered in blood, and then he couldn't fall asleep again.
He often stared at Yan Xue's belly in a daze, and sometimes even thought that if something happened to Xue'er, he really didn't know how he would survive.
Yan Xue also noticed that something was wrong with Xiahou Li recently. She tried to comfort him several times but it was of no use. She then asked Doctor Zhang, but he just said that he was just worrying too much and there was no good solution.
Yan Xue had no choice but to give Xiahou Li sleeping pills occasionally so that he could have a good sleep.
Since taking care of the Imperial Noble Consort's baby, Doctor Zhang's status in the Imperial Medical Bureau has risen rapidly. However, he is not arrogant or impatient, which makes Doctor Liu very pleased.
Doctor Sun failed the second assessment, and Yan Xue later found an excuse to send him away. She didn't want to have such a vicious person around her.
"Your Majesty, the results are out, and the Imperial Examination Hall wants you to go there to decide the top three." Upon hearing this, Xiahou Li looked at Eunuch De and stood up reluctantly.
"Xue'er, I'll be quick, you stay in the sun for a while."
Yan Xue nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine."
Xiahou Li strode into the solemn Qinzheng Hall, his eyes falling on the ten test papers neatly placed in front of him.
He sat down slowly, picked up the first test paper gently, and reviewed every word and every question carefully.
In the side hall, the ten scholars who were left behind were extremely anxious. Their eyes revealed anxiety and expectation, and they clasped their hands tightly and prayed silently.
Time passed minute by minute, and only five papers were left in front of Xiahou Li. Eunuch De walked to the side hall with the list.
Everyone who was called was excited. Yan Bin clenched his fists tightly. He knew that according to the procedure, His Majesty would select five test papers and decide the top three.
But now I have called four people, and I don’t know if the fifth one will be me.
At this moment, Yan Xue suddenly felt a sharp pain in her abdomen.
"Tongzi, isn't she going to give birth?"
"Yes, host, you are about to give birth."
After hearing this, Yan Xue felt another pain in her abdomen. Her face turned pale and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
"Xiaoxi, Xiaoxi, I may be about to give birth..."
When Cui Xi heard this, she hurriedly helped the Imperial Concubine to stand up. They had rehearsed this scene countless times.
She yelled, "Someone come."
The imperial chariot behind was hurriedly carried over...
"Yan Bin, it's your turn."
When Yan Bin heard his name being called, the heavy stone in his heart finally fell. He followed an official into the Qinzheng Hall next door.
He stood in the middle and bowed deeply to Xiahou Li, "Your Majesty."
Xiahou Li looked at the person in front of him with complicated eyes. He didn't expect that this kid was so talented. I wonder what he would think if he knew that I was his brother-in-law.
Yan Bin knelt there, still in the motion of kowtowing, with cold sweat on his hands. Since the emperor did not say anything, he did not dare to stand up.
The eunuch beside him coughed, Xiahou Li rubbed his forehead and said, "No need to be polite."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Yan Bin stood up slowly, and as soon as he looked up, the shock in his eyes made him stand still on the spot.
Just as Xiahou Li was about to speak, a young eunuch ran in. Eunuch De frowned and asked, "What's going on? Why are you so rude?"
The young eunuch shouted, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine is about to give birth."
Upon hearing this, Xiahou Li stood up abruptly, but he almost sat back down again. Eunuch De quickly stepped forward to support Xiahou Li, "Hey, Your Majesty, don't be anxious!"
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