Disguised as a man: Watch me create a new dynasty

Chapter 24: 5-year-old scholar is fresh out of the oven

In the Jiuyou City under the sunlight, the river water is rippling and the mountains in the distance are undulating like a poem.

The central street of the city is bustling with activity.

The college entrance examination results are announced today!

The Fulai Inn was not far from the east side of the examination hall. The owner had already received instructions from his master and arranged a private room with the best view, waiting for Mr. Xu and the Yan family to arrive.

At this moment, a large group of people had gathered at the entrance of the academy. They were all students and parents who came to check the results of the academy examination.

From time to time, noisy voices could be heard from the crowd. Some people were talking excitedly, wondering whether they could make the list.

Some people were silent, waiting for the list to be announced with nervous expressions.

Outside the examination hall, a huge list was hung high up. This list seemed to be a judgment book of fate, determining the future of many students.

As time went on, more and more people flocked to the list, their eyes wide open, carefully looking for their own names.

Everyone was very excited. Some people cheered and jumped for joy when they saw their names on the list, with tears of joy in their eyes.

"I won! I won! Hahahaha... I won!"

Those who did not find their names seemed a little frustrated and lost, and some even ran to the list again like crazy, wailing and looking for their names.

From time to time, there were bursts of exclamations, cheers or sighs from the crowd.

Those who successfully made the list happily shared the good news with their families, their excitement was beyond words.

Those who failed the exam were dejected and perhaps thinking about how to proceed in the next step of their life.

The entire scene of the announcement of the results was filled with tension, excitement and anticipation. This was not only a recognition of the students' hard work, but also a new starting point for them to move towards the future.

Only by passing the examination to become a scholar can one truly embark on the road to the imperial examination.

But no matter what the outcome, every participant will gain valuable experience and growth in the process.

The air outside the examination hall seemed to be frozen, and everyone was immersed in their own emotions.

In this small world at the entrance of the examination hall, one not only witnesses the rewards of ten years of hard study, but also the helplessness when dreams are shattered.

Ancient scholars were very obsessed with imperial examinations, otherwise there would not have been the story of Fan Jin passing the imperial examination.

Some people only have this one chance, and if they fail the exam, their families will not be able to support them.

Because for ordinary people, when they studied for the imperial examinations, one family would support one scholar.

If you fail the exam, you will have no future and can only go home to farm and face the disappointed and angry clansmen.

In the lobby on the first floor of Fulai Inn, everyone in the Yan family, from Old Man Yan to the children from the side branches of the Yan family, were extremely nervous.

Mrs. Zhang had already taken Yuanniang to the front of the list.

Only Yan Nansheng was still sitting at the table, brewing tea like flowing water.

"Grandfather, please have some tea."

Old Master Xu came in from outside the gate in a hurry. Yan Nansheng smiled when he saw this. "It's better to come at the right time than to come early. Cousin, please try the tea I just made."

Seeing Yan Nansheng so calm, Mr. Xu suddenly laughed, "Humph! Only you can remain calm and nonchalant. My mouth is full of bubbles and I can't drink anything hot!"

Old Master Yan glanced at his granddaughter and saw that there was no trace of anxiety in her eyes.

He nodded secretly, thinking that Sheng'er's personality was indeed suitable for being an official.

What's wrong with being a girl? She's a hundred times better than those stinky men who can't get up!

Can it be stable? How can it be stable?

If the system's rewards had not been issued, Yan Nansheng would have already run to the front of the list and surrounded it like the group of students.

At this time, Zhang Pozi and Yuanniang finally squeezed in at the front of the list after great effort.

When looking at the list, you should not only look at the name, but also pay attention to the address on it.

Because there was also the risk of duplicate names among the ancients, the student’s registered address would be noted on the list of successful candidates to avoid mistaking someone for the other.

"She won! Yuanniang, look! Sheng'er won!" Mrs. Zhang stared at the top of the list and called out to Yuanniang.

Yuanniang stared at her daughter's name on the list with tears in her eyes and her lips tightly pursed.

"Yan Nansheng! Yan Nansheng! Yan Nansheng from Qinghe Village, Qingshui County! That's right! It's Sheng'er!" Mrs. Zhang was so excited that her whole body was shouting.

"The first place in the case! Yuan Niang, Sheng'er is the first place in the case, Yuan Niang!"

Yuanniang covered her face with her hands and her body trembled slightly.

Sheng'er is a scholar now! There is no turning back!

In fact, Yu Niang was still hoping for a lucky break from the beginning to the end, thinking that it had not reached that point yet and that she could still restore her female body.

She was both happy and worried when her daughter passed the imperial examination.

She is worried that one day all the glory bestowed upon her will become her death warrant!

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In the inn, Yan Nansheng estimated that the time was almost up, so he took out the purse he had prepared long ago and placed it on the table with a bang. The big red purse was particularly eye-catching.

Sigh… I prepared a lot, it’s so heavy!

There were other students and their families in the inn waiting for news.

Seeing Yan Nansheng's actions, some of the failed candidates recognized her identity and snorted disdainfully, "You really think you are some kind of child prodigy. You even prepared the wedding money. Could it be that you want to pass the exam and give it to the people outside the inn?"

"Hahaha……"

"Where did you hear this joke from? It's a stroke of luck for a child who hasn't even been weaned to pass the exam for a student. He can't even read the questions for a scholar."

Yan Qingfeng and his companions were furious when they heard the nonsense these people said!

"you!"

"What are you talking about? You poor bastards want to study? Can you afford to buy a brush, paper, and inkstone? You can't even use a brush, right? Are you still practicing calligraphy with a tree branch?"

The student who was speaking looked the Yan family members up and down.

These people look like poor people, and they don't look like rich people at all.

Although the clothes had no patches, they were all faded from washing.

There is no need to be afraid of children from poor families because they simply don't have that many resources.

A kid like this must have been extremely lucky to have passed the examination and become a tongsheng.

"Hahaha...sir, please be more tactful when speaking. After all, babies have to save face too."

The younger ones in the Yan family couldn't bear it any longer, and even Old Man Yan wanted to curse.

But Yan Nansheng continued to drink his tea calmly.

How can this be the mentality of a five-year-old child?

A white-haired old man in the corner seemed to be drinking alone, but he was listening attentively with his ears perked up.

The teacup in his hand had long been empty, but he was unaware and still held it to his lips.

From time to time, he would steal a glance at the little kid not far away who was indifferent to the verbal attacks from others.

At this time, the sound of gongs and drums came from not far outside the door of Fulai Inn. The sound of drums got closer and closer and stopped at the door of Fulai Inn.

Mrs. Zhang and Yuanniang squeezed in first.

The official outside the door dismounted, walked into the inn, and shouted loudly while holding up the victory report: "Congratulations to Yan Nansheng from Qinghe Village, Qingshui County, who passed the imperial examination and ranked first in the list."

The officer looked around and asked, "Which one of you is Mr. Yan Xiucai?"

The officer's words had not yet faded away, and the inn was suddenly silent.

I didn't know Yan Nansheng at first, but I got to know him during the verbal dispute between several students just now.

Everyone turned their attention to the students, with pity in their eyes.

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