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A touch of dusk spread across the sky, and the golden afterglow fell. The young man walked towards them in the afterglow, his figure as straight as a pine tree.

Song Yan looked at the young man who was gradually approaching, the corners of his mouth rising continuously, revealing a big smile.

"Erlin!"

Song Zhengdu walked up to Song Yan, smiled faintly, and said softly: "Don't worry, brother, I have done my best."

After hearing this, Song Yan's heart finally settled down. Since Erlin had done his best, there was no need to worry anymore.

Shu Changyu also walked over, his eyes lingered on Song Zhengdu for a moment, and nodded slightly: "Looking at this appearance, it should be good."

"Fourth Brother Shu." Song Zhengdu greeted hurriedly.

Song Yan put her hand on his shoulder and said, "Why did you stay in the examination room for so long? Did you encounter any difficulties?"

Song Zhengdu was about to explain something when he saw Gu Qianfan and others walking towards them.

Zhou Teng looked worried: "Zhengdu, why did County Magistrate Lin keep you here for questioning? Is there something wrong with your answers?"

Song Zhengdu was slightly startled, then he said calmly: "Lin County Magistrate looked at my answer sheet and asked me a few questions, nothing else."

When everyone heard this, their expressions eased a little.

Gu Qianfan looked at Song Zhengdu thoughtfully and asked tentatively, "I saw that County Magistrate Lin didn't look very happy just now, and I thought something big had happened."

"Brother Zhengdu, may I ask what questions did County Magistrate Lin ask you that made him look so solemn?" Gu Qianfan said in a doubtful tone.

Song Zhengdu subconsciously looked back at the examination room.

Half an hour ago.

County Magistrate Lin held Song Zhengdu's test paper with a frown on his face. This action made Song Zhengdu's heart suddenly tighten.

He looked at Magistrate Lin anxiously, wondering what went wrong with his answer sheet.

"Dong, Dong, Dong--" the bell for the end of the exam rang, and other students handed in their papers and left.

Only Song Zhengdu was still standing there. When Zhou Teng came out of the cell, he took a look from a distance and was then driven out by the officials.

Gu Qianfan passed by and saw County Magistrate Lin holding Song Zhengdu's test paper with a serious expression.

There was a hint of surprise in his eyes, and he couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth. He bowed to Song Zhengdu and strode out of the examination room.

Watching the students leave the examination room one after another, Song Zhengdu's palms gradually broke out in cold sweat. He couldn't help but ask softly: "Sir, is there anything wrong with the students' answers?"

Magistrate Lin was silent for a moment, then asked, "At your young age, do you have a personal understanding of Mencius' words?"

Song Zhengdu thought for a moment and replied respectfully, "Although I have not experienced much in the world, I have often heard about the sufferings of the people."

"Mencius said that the people are the most important, which is the foundation of governing a country. Only when the people live and work in peace and contentment can the country prosper. I believe that officials should take the people's concerns and joys as their own concerns and joys, so as to live up to the people's trust."

Magistrate Lin nodded, his eyes returned to the test paper, and continued: "In your policy essay, there is a sentence 'Governing the country should be based on the people, and reform should be carried out step by step.'"

"Did you come up with this sentence yourself?"

Song Zhengdu shook his head and denied it: "No, this is what the teacher who teaches students said."

"What is your name, sir? Where are you teaching now?" asked County Magistrate Lin.

Song Zhengdu looked up at County Magistrate Lin and said hesitantly, "The teacher's surname is Lin, his name is Yifeng, he is my brother's good friend, he was entrusted by my brother to teach me a few things, but he is not the teacher of the academy."

County Magistrate Lin suddenly realized, then shook his head and laughed twice.

He pointed to another part in the discussion and asked Song Zhengdu.

Song Zhengdu answered all the questions seriously.

The more County Magistrate Lin listened, the more satisfied he became, and he nodded continuously.

"Then have you ever had any special insights under the guidance of the master?"

Song Zhengdu paused for a moment and replied respectfully, "I have learned from you that I should study diligently and enrich myself with knowledge, and be upright and establish myself in the world with my moral character. You always teach me to care about the world, put the people first, and work for the welfare of the people."

There was a hint of admiration in County Magistrate Lin's eyes.

"You are absolutely right, sir."

"The way of learning is not only about book knowledge, but also about moral cultivation and patriotism. Since you have received the teacher's teachings, you should keep them in mind and put them into practice."

Song Zhengdu bowed and said, "I will follow your instructions and live up to your expectations."

Magistrate Lin made his final comment: "Your answers in this county exam are commendable. But you should not be complacent. The road to learning is long and requires continuous efforts and progress."

After that, he waved his hand and said, "Go ahead."

Song Zhengdu suppressed his excitement, bowed deeply, then turned and left.

"Brother Zhengdu?" Seeing Song Zhengdu in a daze, Gu Qianfan called out.

Song Zhengdu came back to his senses and said, "Lin County Magistrate mainly raised a few questions about the strategies in my answer sheet. Perhaps he had different opinions on some of the viewpoints, which is why he looked a little serious."

"But there is really nothing else special, Brother Gu, don't worry too much."

Zhou Teng asked nervously, "Will County Magistrate Lin deliberately lower your grades because of these different opinions?"

Song Yan then said, "Lin County Magistrate is a fair man. I don't think he will be biased because of different opinions. Let's just relax and wait for the results to come out."

Seeing this, Gu Qianfan stopped asking questions and said, "Brother Song is right. I look forward to Brother Zhengdu's success."

Shu Changyu on the side narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Gu Qianfan with scrutiny.

"Heh." Shu Changyu chuckled, with a hint of coldness at the corner of his mouth.

At this time, Gu Qianfan and others noticed Shu Changyu's existence.

Their attention was previously on Song Zhengdu and they did not notice Shu Changyu.

At this moment, Gu Qianfan and others focused their eyes on Shu Changyu's face, with a hint of surprise in their eyes.

After a moment of daze, Gu Qianfan quickly recovered and asked, "This young master has an extraordinary demeanor. How should I address him?"

Shu Changyu just glanced at him indifferently and did not answer.

Seeing this, Song Yan quickly said, "This is Shu Changyu, my good friend."

Gu Qianfan smiled and said, "So it's Mr. Shu. I'm so sorry."

However, Shu Changyu still looked indifferent and did not care about Gu Qianfan's kindness.

Gu Qianfan seemed to have noticed Shu Changyu's indifference, but he was not annoyed. He still smiled and said, "Brother Song is lucky to have such a good friend."

"It is fate that I can meet you two today. I hope I can have the opportunity to communicate with you two more in the future."

Song Yan responded politely: "Mr. Gu, you are too kind. If there is a chance, it would be great."

Everyone chatted for a few more words and then dispersed.

Song Yan and the other two also returned to the carriage.

After getting on the carriage, Shu Changyu said to Song Zhengdu, "Your classmate's intentions are unclear, so you need to be more careful."

Song Zhengdu responded: "Thank you, Fourth Brother Shu, for reminding me. I will pay more attention and handle it carefully."

Song Yan touched his chin and felt weird. Gu Qianfan's behavior today was really too abnormal.

His tone just now didn't sound like concern, but rather a tone of inquiry and scrutiny.

After hearing what Shu Changyu said, Song Yan became even more worried: "Stay away from him. Gu Qianfan is not a person you should have close friendship with."