The wives of the concubines are empresses

Shangguan Wanjun checked Zhang Xinzhuang's results overnight, and examined the test papers of other outstanding candidates the next day. Finally, she decided that Zhang Xinzhuang was the top scorer.

Minglan knew everything, but as a subject she could not reveal it in advance.

After the palace examination.

On the day the results were announced, Zhang Xinzhuang hurried to check, but he didn't see himself on the list. He stood there in a daze for a moment.

Zhang Xinzhuang: Did he fail the exam? That shouldn't be the case. Even if he wasn't the top scorer, second or third, he should have at least a ranking. What's the problem?

Zhang Xinzhuang walked home in a daze, only to find that his door was surrounded by people.

"I heard that the son of this family passed the imperial examination and became the top scorer."

"The top pick?"

"Oh my god, this is amazing."

"That's exactly what happened."

Listening to the people's discussion, Zhang Xinzhuang widened his eyes.

Did he pass the exam?

Still the top scorer.

Zhang Xinzhuang's mother, He Youtang, saw her son in the crowd and happily walked up to him and pulled him into the house.

"Xin Zhuang, you passed the exam. You lived up to your reputation and the emperor's expectations of you."

The one who came to announce the decree was Liu Cheng. Looking at Zhang Xinzhuang who was a little dazed, Liu Cheng walked forward with a smile.

"Congratulations to the number one scholar, congratulations to the number one scholar."

Zhang Xinzhuang bowed politely to him and said, "Thank you, Eunuch Liu."

"The servant has announced the order."

Zhang Xinzhuang bowed.

"The number one scholar receives the imperial edict."

Zhang Xinzhuang and his mother He Youtang knelt down respectfully. Before that, He Youtang had already prepared the incense table and other things under Liu Cheng's instruction.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: On the fifteenth day of the third month of the Yuanqi year, the Imperial Examination was held. Zhang Xinzhuang, from Luohe Village, Nanyuan Town, the capital, was ranked first and awarded the title of Sixth Rank Editor of the Hanlin Academy. This decree is hereby issued to the entire nation for celebration. This is my decree!"

After the reading was finished, Liu Cheng looked at Zhang Xinzhuang who was kneeling to receive the order with a smile on his face.

"I accept your order and thank you for your grace."

Although he already knew the result, Zhang Xinzhuang was still shocked when he heard the contents of the imperial edict with his own ears. Three years of hard work and ten years of studying finally had an explanation.

"Congratulations, top scholar. I wish you continued success."

"Thank you, Eunuch Liu." Thinking of something, Zhang Xinzhuang took out some change from his sleeve.

"It's just a little token of my appreciation. I hope you won't think it's too little."

As everyone knows, his current situation means he cannot afford to pay out more reward money.

"You are joking, Mr. Zhuangyuan. The emperor is still waiting for you. Come with me to the palace to see him."

"Eunuch Liu, please wait a moment and go down to change your clothes."

Liu Cheng said with a smile: "Okay, top scholar, please do as you please!"

The emperor's years of anticipation have finally come true.

Imperial Study Main Hall

There were six people in total, two top scorers, two second scorers and two third scorers, standing in front of Shangguan Wanjun in an orderly manner.

"Let's all sit down and talk."

The six people saluted respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty."

The three men and the Sanming woman all have the same temperament, which is bookish.

"I am very pleased. Congratulations to the six adults on their success. The Great Yuan welcomes the six new adults."

The six of them bowed one by one: "Your Majesty is too polite."

"Everyone, please have some tea. This is the best Longjing tea."

The six people picked up their cups of tea one by one, and the fragrance of tea spread to their lips.

After chatting with the six new top scorers for half an hour, Shangguan Wanjun let everyone leave.

Sitting on a tall horse, Zhang Xinzhuang, dressed in red top-ranking scholar uniform, looks very high-spirited.

"Look, it's coming out, it's coming out."

The crowd became agitated, and new tribute scholars appeared one after another riding tall horses.

Zhao Xianyun received the information in advance and took a day off. She brought her maid Chunyu to the second floor which had been booked in advance.

"Sir, let's hurry up so we don't miss it."

Zhao Xianyun laughed: "Why do you look more excited than me?"

Chunyu rarely stuck out her tongue at her playfully, and Zhao Xianyun shook her head helplessly.

"You, you."

Hearing the sound outside, the two of them quickly walked to the window, opened it, and stuck their heads out to look.

"Sir, look, the first one is Master Zhang."

Looking at the high-spirited man, Zhao Xianyun couldn't help but shed tears.

"Sir, why are you crying?"

Zhao Xianyun saw that she had lost her composure and quickly wiped away her tears with a handkerchief.

"It's okay, let's continue watching. This is a rare opportunity."

"Yes."

Zhang Xinzhuang and others were thrown peanuts and red dates along the way, which represented the excitement and excitement of the people.

A purse fell into Zhang Xinzhuang's arms. He looked down and was shocked. He couldn't just take the purse from the woman. They were all here to find a son-in-law. He had a crush on someone and didn't want to be recruited as a son-in-law.

The three women riding on horseback also encountered this situation for the first time. They felt it was quite novel, exciting and proud.

It took an hour to see the sights along the way.

On the day of the Qionglin Banquet, Zhang Xinzhuang walked in with great grace, and all the other tribute-paying scholars stood up to congratulate him.

"Congratulations, Brother Zhang, for winning the top prize."

"Yes, congratulations, Brother Zhang."

"congratulations."

"Everyone's welcome."

Everyone toasted each other, and Zhang Xinzhuang drank quite a bit, but Shangguan Wanjun had arranged for someone to protect their safety.

"Here, drink."

"Drink..."

The table was full of scholars, and the accompanying officials were also scholars, all of whom had passed the exams step by step on their own.

Shangguan Wanjun had finished dealing with the memorials and was now listening to the report from the secret guards.

"We must protect the safety of all the scholars, especially the top scholar."

The secret guard bowed respectfully and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, I will take my leave."

Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi walked into the main hall of the imperial study and saw the person who was silently thinking. He walked straight up and stopped.

"Your Majesty, is there something difficult?"

Shangguan Wanjun shook her head: "No, my beloved concubine, why are you here so suddenly?"

"I miss the emperor, so I came here."

Thinking that she had not summoned the imperial husbands to sleep with her for a few days, Shangguan Wanjun spoke to Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi.

"Since my beloved concubine is here, let's go enjoy the moon together. What do you think?"

"Your Majesty, I obey you."

Seeing this, Shangguan Wanjun smiled, pursed her lips and nodded.

"Okay, let's go."

Concubine Wen, Bai Xuanyi helped her out of the imperial study. The night in the palace seemed empty and quiet. Their shadows were stretched out long in the moonlight. Under the moonlight in the dark night, they were a perfect match.

Before leaving the imperial study, Mu Xiang personally prepared pastries and drinks.

Under the pavilion, Shangguan Wanjun sat down, stroking her dress.

Looking at the full moon in the sky, Shangguan Wanjun sighed that she had not had such leisure and elegance for a long time.

"My beloved, do you usually enjoy watching the moon?"

Concubine Wen - Bai Xuanyi was originally looking at Shangguan Wanjun gently, but when he heard her words, he smiled gently.

"Occasionally, but I still prefer to watch the moon with the emperor."

Shangguan Wanjun quite likes the emperor who can speak sweet words.

"Did my beloved drink honey water today?"

Upon hearing this, Concubine Wen-Bai Xuanyi smiled gently.

"Your Majesty, you are joking. With you here, there is no need to drink honey water. It is naturally sweet."

After hearing his reasons, Shangguan Wanjun glared at him.

"You must have read too many storybooks."