No, I was just a concubine, how did I become the queen?

On the day the results were announced, the capital city was extremely bustling.

Because there is also a women's special examination this year, many people want to come and watch the fun, so there are many more people than in previous years.

Although the Fourth Master and Lin Mingyan knew the results of the candidates early on, especially Cao Li's.

But they would not tell them before the results were announced. Wu came to the Old Summer Palace and hinted at it several times, but Lin Mingyan didn't get a single clue out.

There was no other way, the three Wu family members could only wait patiently.

After waiting for a long time, the day of the results announcement finally arrived. Early in the morning, Wu took Hongshi to the Lin Mansion to pick up Cao Li and her two siblings.

Cao Li felt a little embarrassed: "What if I don't pass the exam?"

Madam Cao was not in good health to begin with, but since she was related to Mrs. Wu, could Mrs. Wu bear to see her suffer?

I came to her house a long time ago and cured most of her chronic illnesses. Now she is a very healthy old lady.

Her face was flushed at this time: "What are you talking about? The teachers in the Imperial College all said that you are knowledgeable enough. What are you afraid of?"

"Besides, even if I don't get in this time, there's always the next one, right?"

"As long as you can still write, take the test!"

Grandson Cao Zan cannot be relied upon. He is not stupid, but he just doesn't focus on the imperial examinations.

But no matter what happens in the future, Yu'er and the others will not watch him starve to death, no matter what he does with Hongyun and the others.

This is all I can hope for this grandson.

However, granddaughter Cao Li suddenly emerged.

If it were in the past, she would definitely slap her thigh and sigh, crying that this was not a grandson.

Now, the Empress is so merciful that she has even fought to allow women to take the imperial examinations and enter officialdom.

Isn't this the opportunity?!

Not to mention that Cao Li has the ability, even if she lacks knowledge, as long as she is determined to take this path, she will give up all her dowry to find a good teacher for her.

Mrs. Wu had the same idea as Mrs. Cao, and she couldn't let go of Cao Li. "Oh, bah, bah, bah, our Li Niang is so smart, there will be no problem!"

Cao Zhan and Lin Yu'er naturally also hoped that their sisters would be well, so they got on the carriage and headed for the Imperial Examination Hall.

But when we got to the street, there were already so many people that the carriage could hardly move.

Wu Shi thought: "Let's not send the carriage over. Let's all walk over."

"I've already booked a private room in the VIP building. Let's go over there and wait. I'll have the guy down there check the gold list and report back."

She had booked a private room in the VIP building early on to have a meal to celebrate Cao Li's inclusion on the list.

Even if it doesn’t make the list, I can use the money to eat and comfort her. It won’t be wasted anyway.

Everyone thought it was a good idea, but Hongyan objected: "No, no, you guys go wait, I want to go and see it now!"

He didn't want to wait at all, and he couldn't sit still without knowing the answer.

Instead of feeling uncomfortable in front of your loved one, it’s better to squeeze in on your own.

Wu knew his problem and waved her hand: "Go ahead, go ahead. But be careful with others and don't squeeze your shoes off."

"I know, I know," Hongyu nodded excitedly, got out of the car and left with his servants.

The others went to the VIP building and felt more comfortable after entering the private rooms.

"It's mid-autumn already, and it's so crowded that I'm sweating all over," Wu complained.

Cao Li quickly poured her some tea. She could never find fault with her future mother-in-law.

Although Wu liked her very much, she always followed the rules.

Mrs. Wu didn't quite understand any of this. She only knew that she got along very well with her future daughter-in-law, and even felt that she was a good match for her silly son.

The carved window lattices of the VIP building let in fragmented sunlight. Cao Li's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly, and the tea in the white jade cup created fine ripples.

She stared at the bronze wind chimes swaying in the corridor and listened to the noisy voices coming from afar, and suddenly her throat tightened.

Ever since they knew the results would be announced today, the noise has never stopped.

I don’t know how many people are talking about the woman’s success in the imperial examination, and I don’t know if my name is also floating in the midst of those exclamations and doubts.

Lin Yuer noticed her nervousness, held her hand, and patted her gently to comfort her.

As time passed, the atmosphere in the room became stagnant.

Cao Li couldn't sit still anymore.

"Li Niang! Li Niang!" Hongyu's voice came from afar, with unprecedented joy.

He strode over the threshold, the hem of his moon-colored brocade robe sweeping across the golden ginkgo leaves on the ground, and the jade pendant on his waist made a crisp sound.

Before he could even stand still, he was already waving the folding fan in his hand, a smile almost overflowing from his face, "I got it! I got it!"

He was running out of breath, but there was a bright smile on his face.

Before Cao Li could say anything, Wu and Cao Zhan jumped up and shouted in unison, "Really? Really?!"

Even though Cao Zanzhi did not take the imperial examination, he knew that it was not an easy task.

Before the Cao family fell into decline, they spent countless efforts to make him study, and he also suffered countless beatings for this.

Now, my sister really won?! !

"Of course it's true!" Hongyu's smile became even more foolish. He approached Cao Li and asked, "Li Niang, you should be happy now!"

Cao Li's mind went blank for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure and asked, "How many are there?"

She would not be satisfied with just being a juren, but she had never taken such an exam, so she did not have a correct understanding of her own level.

Hongyu laughed and said, "Number seven! I counted several times, there's no mistake!"

Cao Li stood up suddenly, and the teacup fell to the ground with a "clack", and the broken porcelain and tea splashed on the hem of her skirt embroidered with lotus flowers.

She murmured, "The seventh Juren from Zhili..."

"Is it really me?"

After she finished speaking, her eyes turned red and tears fell down.

Her tears were not of weakness, but of excitement.

Hongyu clumsily wiped her tears with a handkerchief and comforted her, "Don't be disappointed, Li Niang. Although you are seventh, you are the top female candidate!"

Not to mention Wu and others, they wanted to shout out loud, the top female candidate is right here.

Not to mention outsiders, the golden list is posted there, and people have already counted the number of female candidates.

It was incredible to learn that there were as many as 31 people.

"So women are so powerful?"

"How long have they been studying? How can they occupy so many seats?"

"At most, it's less than ten years. Some men, from elementary school to old age, never pass the imperial examination. Isn't that a waste?"

"In that case, the imperial examination still depends on talent. Truly talented children, regardless of gender, are very capable."

"I have a smart little daughter at home, too. How about sending her to a girls' school?"

"Why don't you send it off quickly? Girls' schools offer free tuition for the first five years, so there's no harm in trying!"

“Then I must try…”