The beginning of the counterattack! The time-traveling boss is famous in Beijing

The imperial examination system of the Dasheng Dynasty was divided into four levels: academy examination, provincial examination, metropolitan examination, and palace examination.

Qin Ziyan is still a student. Only after passing the academy examination and becoming a scholar can he take part in the next level of provincial examination.

However, Lu Jingchen is only 19 years old but he has already become a juren and can go to Beijing to take part in the imperial examination next year.

Passing the imperial examination means that one foot has already stepped into the official career. As long as Lu Jingchen takes one more step, he will be able to become an official in the court and have a bright future.

Lu Jingchen entered Luming Academy just last year. I heard that he came from a prominent family in Ganzhou.

As for why he gave up the official school in the provincial capital and went to Luming Academy in Taihe County, he didn't know the inside story.

But it did not prevent Qin Ziyan from trying hard to curry favor with Lu Jingchen.

Qin Ziyan's idea is that if he can become friends with Lu Jingchen, it will only benefit his studies and future career.

He has always wanted to find an opportunity to get close to Lu Jingchen, but he has never been able to do so.

Now, Qin Ruo actually has the opportunity to get closer to Lu Jingchen, how can he not be excited?

"Don't refuse a toast and then drink a forfeit! Senior Brother Lu invited you out of his heart, that must mean he thinks highly of you..."

Seeing that Qin Ruo didn't respond for a long time, Qin Ziyan became angry and started talking without thinking.

"My fellow student, please don't force me. I've seen you repeatedly embarrass this girl. This is really unworthy of a scholar. You really shouldn't do that!"

Lu Jingchen frowned and glanced at Qin Ziyan with an unhappy expression, then interrupted him.

He had heard a little about this Qin Ziyan.

I have met him several times in the academy. He is indeed a talented person, but his eagerness for quick success and instant benefits is not very pleasing.

Now looking at Qin Ziyan's aggressive look, Lu Jingchen really felt disgusted.

Lu Jingchen's tone was heavy, revealing an unquestionable majesty.

Qin Ziyan was stunned. He wanted to open his mouth to defend himself, but he saw Lu Jingchen had turned around and bowed to Qin Ruo.

"My apologies, young lady. I didn't think it through. I'll come back to ask for your advice when you have time."

Qin Ruo nodded slightly towards Lu Jingchen, as a response to Lu Jingchen's words.

When the shopkeeper of Qingfengju heard the waiter report that someone had cracked the chess game, he was immediately overjoyed.

After today, Qingfengju’s reputation will surely reach a higher level.

After Lu Jingchen and Qin Ruo finished talking, he walked forward quickly with Shen Xunxun's silver on a tray.

The shopkeeper first bowed to Lu Jingchen before turning to Qin Ruo and speaking enthusiastically.

"Congratulations to this girl for successfully cracking the Linglong chess game. Here's a reward of one hundred taels of silver."

"There is another thing. Mr. Mingjing has said that anyone who can solve the chess game can be promised a request, provided that it does not violate his personal principles and morals."

"Miss, could you please leave your name and address? When Mr. Mingjing returns one day, I will notify you to come and visit."

As soon as the shopkeeper finished speaking, the crowd watching became envious.

One hundred taels of silver is certainly tempting, but being able to make a request to Mr. Mingjing is truly mouth-watering.

Mr. Mingjing's promise is what many people dream of.

Mr. Mingjing was a famous Confucian scholar in the Great Sheng Dynasty and held a high status.

His knowledge and character are deeply respected by people all over the world, his words are praised as golden rules, and his articles are praised as the best in the world.

It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be able to make a request to Mr. Mirror.

Qin Ruo didn't even know whether Mr. Mingjing was a man or a woman, old or young. But from the name and the reactions of the people around him, she could guess that he must be quite powerful.

But she was not interested in that request, and would find ways to get what she wanted.

Qin Ruo was so confident and arrogant in her previous life, and it is no exception now.

Qin Ziyan wished he could rush forward and answer the shopkeeper's questions on behalf of Qin Ruo.

But Lu Jingchen was still there and had just warned him.

What's more, there were so many people around him, and he also had to save his face, so he had to stand aside silently.

I was praying in my heart that Qin Ruo could be more sensible.

She had already rejected Lu Jingchen once and missed a great opportunity. If she could get in touch with Mr. Mingjing, she would be able to soar to the sky, have a smooth career, and be prosperous.

Qin Ruo didn't care what Qin Ziyan thought.

She put away the silver, chuckled and shook her head: "My last name is Qin, and solving the chess game was just a coincidence. As for Mr. Mingjing's promise, I appreciate it! Anyway, I don't need it."

The shopkeeper and everyone else were greatly surprised and expressed deep regret.

Even Lu Jingchen cast a surprised look at Qin Ruo.

He didn't expect Qin Ruo to be so decisive and give up the opportunity to make a request to Mr. Mingjing without any reluctance.

Lu Jingchen looked at Qin Ruo's calm expression, and a ripple suddenly arose in his heart for no reason.

At this time, Qin Ziyan was almost going crazy.

What's the use of it? Does she know who Mr. Mingjing is?

She doesn't need it, so why don't I need it?

"Shut up! You are totally out of your mind! Do you know who Mr. Mirror is?"

Qin Ziyan lost all his rationality and yelled at Qin Ruo, reaching out to grab Qin Ruo's arm.

Lu Jingchen was quick-witted and stood in front of Qin Ruo.

"Junior brother, don't be rude! How can you speak so rudely to Miss Qin? What is the grudge between you and Miss Qin?"

Lu Jingchen regained his usual aloof look and stared at Qin Ziyan with sharp eyes.

Lu Jingchen's words were like a bucket of cold water that instantly woke him up.

"Senior Brother Lu, this is a misunderstanding. She and I..." Qin Ziyan's throat tightened. Looking at Lu Jingchen's cold eyes, he couldn't say the rest of the words.

The Dasheng Dynasty attached great importance to filial piety and morality, and emphasized the order of seniority.

However, Qin Ziyan did not even address Qin Ruo with respect.

Based on his performance just now, if he really revealed his relationship with Qin Ruo, once the hat of being the unfavorable elder sister spread, he would probably be suppressed to the point where he couldn't raise his head.

Lu Jingchen heard Qin Ruo call herself Qin to the shopkeeper, and saw Qin Ziyan speaking rudely to her repeatedly.

Qin Ruo and Qin Ziyan's facial features were vaguely similar, and I could probably guess their relationship.

But since Qin Ruo didn't bring it up, he couldn't say anything.

But he really looked down on Qin Ziyan's behavior, so he stood up.

"It doesn't matter! They are insignificant people. They can't affect me in any way. I'll leave first and see you later."

Qin Ruo clasped her fists to Lu Jingchen and left gracefully.

Qin Ziyan looked at Qin Ruo's departing figure, like a puppet that had lost its soul, with empty and confused eyes.

Under the strange gazes of the crowd, he staggered out of Qingfengju.

His mind was filled with Qin Ruo's cold face and the last sentence that kept circling in his mind.

He always thought that Qin Ruo was just mad at him, but now he was really hurt by Qin Ruo's words.

Qin Ziyan couldn't understand why Qin Ruo could be so kind to Qin Zimu, the little stutterer.

Why do you have to ridicule and confront yourself in every way?

When Daddy just passed away, she clearly said that she would do her best to help him pass the imperial examinations and would protect him all his life.

Qin Ziyan was filled with grief and indignation, and his eyes suddenly turned red.