"In the spring of the 33rd year of Emperor Ren's reign, the Imperial Examination for Boys was held in Xianyang City. Five thousand two hundred and fifty-seven candidates took the exam, and 3,216 passed. Their names are..."

Wow... so many people!

Su Jinyue knew there would be a lot of people, but she didn't expect there would be so many!

This is just Xianyang City. How many cities are there in all other parts of the Qin Dynasty?

Astronomical figures!

Su Jinyue stared at the lively scene below in shock.

However, if you think about it carefully, it is normal.

After all, it was located at the foot of the capital, and regardless of gender or age, many old scholars who had no way to contribute their talents participated in this imperial examination.

How many nobles from the original six kingdoms moved here?

This was because they did not dare to apply for the exam in full, and only sent a small number of people to test Ying Zheng's intentions.

Otherwise, the number of people in their family alone would have to be in the four digits.

From time to time, small-scale noises could be heard from the crowd.

"I won! I won!" A young boy jumped up excitedly, his face filled with unconcealable joy, and several family members hugged him.

"Why is my name not on the list..." Some people looked disappointed and lowered their heads silently, only to be comforted by their companions around them.

It took a full half hour before the old doctor finished calling the names of the people.

Until the very end, the old doctor's voice showed no sign of fatigue, and even became louder and louder.

This aroused Su Jinyue's curiosity. What kind of medicine did this old man use that was so effective?

"Those who make the list should report to the government office as soon as possible and prepare for the provincial examination—"

As the last sentence fell, the entire Xuanzheng stage suddenly became lively.

The old doctor took the warm tea handed to him by the servants and did not leave in a hurry. Instead, he sat down calmly in the chair on the stage and looked at the hustle and bustle below.

so good……

Su Jinyue didn't leave either. The crowd downstairs was too crowded, so they planned to stay in her courtyard for a few days after the crowd dispersed, and play around.

However, to their surprise, the crowd gradually dispersed, and their small room became lively.

"Master, I have won. Thank you for your training over the years."

Lu Zhi and Han Yanran bowed to Su Jinyue in a proper manner.

Both families were on the first floor of the teahouse, waiting for the results to be announced.

Now all members of the Lu family hold official positions. After Lu Lao Er came back once, he took Fan Kuai to the west again. Only Lu Zhi was left at home to take the imperial examination. Despite this, Lu Gong still brought his entire family to come, saying that it was for celebration.

There were more people coming from the Han family, led by Han Yanran, and there were more than ten people participating in the imperial examination.

They usually served Su Jinyue, so they naturally knew that Su Jinyue was upstairs. As soon as her name was called, they immediately came up to announce the good news.

The two of them held official positions, and the main purpose of taking the exam was to set an example for other girls and encourage talented women from all over the world to go out of their homes.

They looked up at Su Jinyue, their hearts filled with gratitude.

Who would have thought that in just a few years, the two of them would have such great fortune and reach their current positions.

Nowadays, let alone marriage, even any decision made by the clan has to be asked for their opinions.

Even at the end-of-year ancestor worship, they have a place.

"Master, without you we wouldn't be where we are today." Lu Zhi's eyes were burning, and if you looked closely you could see tears in her eyes.

Han Yanran followed up, "Having a master is a blessing for us and for all the ladies in the world."

Su Jinyue waved her hand.

Don't praise her like that, it makes me feel embarrassed.

Suddenly she's so sentimental, she'll be floating~

"Go back and celebrate. I'll give you a few months off to prepare for the exam!"

"Yes!" Lu Zhi and Han Yanran bowed and retreated.

Soon after, Li Xian and a few others arrived.

This is quite lively.

Su Jinyue and the others waited until there were only a few scattered figures left under the Xuanzheng stage before they came down from upstairs and prepared to return home.

After the results were announced, some were happy and some were worried, and it remained a hot topic among the people until the provincial examination began.

The Xianyang Palace was naturally no exception.

Zhang Liang listened to the servants guarding them outside the courtyard, talking about which boy had passed the examination for the position of Tongsheng. He was angry, but there was nothing he could do.

Of course he knew those words were meant for him.

What about an orphan who was less than ten years old, who learned to read in a charity school for a few years and was admitted? Everyone in the surrounding area envied him...

What else can we say? More than ten of the Han family's noble descendants have passed the exam. Who knows, they might be able to restore the glory of their ancestors in the future...

Just thinking about it makes me angry!

Zhang Liang was able to keep calm at first, but he could not stand the other party's nagging and talking to different people every day.

It’s really hateful!

What’s even more infuriating is the guy next to him, a scoundrel who came from nowhere and has no shame at all.

"Brother Hei! Warrior! Go tell His Majesty that I also want to take the imperial examination and serve the court—"

Liu Ji's unique voice came out, and once it started, it would not stop for a quarter of an hour.

"Good brother, officer, please help me pass on the message. I am a good citizen..."

"I've never thought of assassinating or rebelling..."

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I am wronged. My heart is with the Great Qin. My whole heart and eyes are filled with the Great Qin. My ancestors were all from poor peasant families. I really don't have the slightest intention of rebelling—"

It starts, it starts again!

Zhang Liang covered his head in pain.

Fortunately, there is someone with a bad temper who can deal with him.

"Tsk, you coward, shut up! A man's life or death is just a matter of an axe. Why are you so shameless?"

Xiang Yu's voice was filled with the youthful vigor and full of energy. "A man should be brave enough to take responsibility for his actions. You are acting like a waggish beggar. You are worse than a girl!"

"The King of Qin can kill me if he wants. How can you be so spineless? Are you a coward?"

His words were very harsh and he was not polite at all.

They have experienced so much that they would curse each other several times every day.

At the beginning, Xiang Yu tried to preach to Liu Ji, thinking that they were all patriots fighting against Qin and should be united against the enemy.

However, Liu Ji didn't listen again and again, and he gradually became more and more irritable.

The Overlord Halberd was taken away, and he had nothing to do every day. His only task now was to rack his brains and find different ways to curse Liu Ji.

But Liu Ji did not show any sign of getting angry or frustrated.

God knows how happy he is!

Five years! Five whole years!

Finally someone talked to him!

Even if he was scolded, he would feel happy!

Sometimes when the other party is out of words, he will worry that the other party will give up, so he will deliberately show weakness and say a few words.

Tut tut...

The person opposite me changed his words today, so I rewarded myself with an extra bowl of rice.

"I'm having roast chicken and braised pork today. You don't have any for that kid across the street, do you?"

Liu Ji was gnawing on a greasy roast chicken and shouting towards the door.

He had heard from that kid that he only ate bean cakes every day. Tsk, how pitiful.

Thinking this way, his life was not bad. He could eat as much meat and fish as he wanted, and having enough food and clothing was not a problem.

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