Quick Transmigration: The Beautiful Host Wants to Have Both Love and Career

A few years later.

Inside the Xuanzheng Hall, the atmosphere was solemn and dignified. Sunlight streamed through the window lattices, gently dappling the floor with light and shadow.

In the center of the hall, rows of examinees sat upright, their faces solemn and focused. They gripped their writing brushes tightly, writing each character with deliberate strokes, grasping the reins of fate and forging ahead bravely.

On the dragon throne, the emperor sat majestically, his gaze slowly sweeping over the candidates below. When he passed one person, he stopped—that was the top scholar of this year's imperial examination.

Princes and ministers stood on both sides, their expressions solemn.

The proctors paced back and forth within the hall. Their expressions were serious, constantly ensuring the fairness and impartiality of the examination.

Their presence added significant weight to this imperial examination.

Outside the hall, the wind whispers softly, like the murmur of history, welcoming the talented and ambitious people who created it.

The bell rang, signaling the end of the exam. The examinees put down their pens, stood up, tidied their desks, and left the Xuanzheng Hall in an orderly fashion.

A few days later, at Xuanzheng Hall.

The official proclaimed loudly: "In the third month of the year Yiyou, the candidates from all over the country will be tested. The first class will be awarded the title of Jinshi Jidi, the second class will be awarded the title of Jinshi Chushen, and the third class will be awarded the title of Tong Jinshi Chushen."

The announcer, holding the golden list, began to read aloud the names of those who had passed the imperial examinations:

First Place in First Class: Su Rancang

First place in the first division: Su Rancang

First place in the first division: Su Rancang

Second place in the first division: Jun Li Que

Second place in the first division: Jun Li Que

Second place in the first division: Jun Li Que

......"

After the grand ceremony of announcing the winners of the imperial examinations, the newly appointed scholars would participate in a parade through the streets.

With a resounding gong, the parade of the top scholar officially began.

The newly appointed top scholar wore a black gauze hat adorned with golden flowers, the flowers sparkling brilliantly in the sunlight.

Dressed in brand-new scholar's attire, the bright red robe was as vivid as blood, embroidered with auspicious patterns and cloud designs in gold and silver threads, exuding magnificence.

A jade-inlaid belt cinched his waist; the jade was warm and lustrous, with a pure color. He wore thick-soled black official boots, made of fine materials and with exquisite craftsmanship.

Led by imperial guards, the top three scholars (Zhuangyuan, Bangyan, and Tanhua) and other newly appointed Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations) sat upright on their horses, their postures dignified, their expressions solemn, and their faces beaming with pride and joy.

The shops and houses on both sides of the street were also decorated with lanterns and colorful ribbons, and the doors and windows were covered with auspicious couplets and paper-cuts.

The streets were already packed with onlookers, the crowds thronging and jostling each other.

When the top three were seen, cheers and exclamations of admiration rose and fell from the crowd:

"How come this year's top three are all so handsome?!"

"Yes, yes, I didn't expect the top scholar to be even more handsome than the third-ranked scholar!"

"This shows that this year's top scholar's talent is so great that even His Majesty couldn't bear to let him become the third-ranked scholar!"

"..."

Therefore, even more people threw flowers and ribbons at the top scholar this year, with petals fluttering in the air like a rain of flowers.

After the parade lasted for several hours, it was soon time for the Qionglin Banquet.

Within Qionglin Garden, pavilions and towers stand tall, with flying eaves and brackets, lush green trees, ancient trees reaching the sky, and flowers blooming in profusion, vying for beauty and fragrance.

Therefore, the Qionglin Banquet was brightly decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and its splendor was dazzling.

Some of the newly appointed scholars chatted and laughed in small groups, full of anticipation for their future official careers. Others stood quietly to the side, admiring the beautiful scenery around them.

"Your Majesty has arrived——"

"The Regent has arrived—"

The newly appointed scholars, led by the top scholar, stood in order, their expressions solemn, and bowed deeply to Yun Suisi, saying, "Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty!"

Yun Suisi: "Rise."

The newly appointed scholars said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

After rising, their movements were uniform and their attitude respectful and sincere. They bowed to the regent and his entourage, saying, "Long live the Regent!"

Jun nodded in response.

Yun Suisi's expression softened: "Everyone, there's no need for such formalities. Today's Qionglin Banquet is held for you all, so please relax."

As the top scholar, Su Rancang naturally took the initiative to reply, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

The entire Qionglin Banquet was bustling with activity, as officials moved about, conversing with the newly appointed scholars and expressing their congratulations and expectations.

Yun Suisi sat on the high seat, watching the laughter and chatter of the crowd, and couldn't help but speak:

"According to past practice, the top scholar (状元) was usually appointed as a compiler in the Hanlin Academy, while the second and third scholars (榜眼 and 探花) were appointed as editors in the Hanlin Academy. The second-ranked scholars (二甲) might be appointed as principals or prefects."

But this year is different. You are the first batch of Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations) since I ascended the throne. There are many vacancies in the court, and it is precisely the time when we need talented people.

Therefore, I would like to hear your opinions on this year's official appointments.

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone at the banquet was stunned by his words and didn't know how to react.

With a slight rustling of his robes, people looked in the direction of the sound and saw the illustrious top scholar.

He walked resolutely to the center of the banquet and respectfully bowed to His Majesty:

"Your Majesty is wise and virtuous. I have been fortunate enough to pass the imperial examination with your grace. I am willing to serve Your Majesty with utmost loyalty and loyalty to repay your kindness and favor."

Your Majesty's words and actions are a great honor for me.

Therefore, I am willing to travel to Youzhou to share Your Majesty's burdens and to find a way for the people of Youzhou to survive.

Jun Lique watched helplessly as his friend stepped forward, not wanting to be left behind, he stood up and stood beside Su Rancang:

"Your Majesty, I am willing to go to Youzhou with Brother Su to help build up this harsh and cold land."

Yun Suisi: "Very well! Since you two ministers have such thoughts, I will naturally grant them."

From this day forward, the two of you will travel together to Youzhou to assist the local governor in managing and developing this harsh and cold land.

When I go on my inspection tour, I want to see the changes in Youzhou.

Su Rancang and Jun Lique said in unison, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. We will certainly work diligently and strive to live up to Your Majesty's expectations."

People then came to their senses and, while marveling at His Majesty's wisdom and decisiveness, made their own decisions.

"Your Majesty, I wish to return to my hometown, to build it up, and to make my own contribution to it..."

"Your Majesty, I am willing to go..."

"His Majesty……"

"..."

The newly appointed scholars all expressed their wishes, whether genuine or feigned. At this moment, they were all filled with enthusiasm and eager to achieve something great, full of vigor and high spirits.

Looking at these passionate new graduates, the Minister of War couldn't help but recall his own past ambitions and the years wasted by the corrupt court.

A bold idea resurfaced in their minds, a delusion from their youth.

Thinking of His Majesty and the Prince's enlightened nature, I gritted my teeth and knelt down here:

"Your Majesty, Your Highness, I have a request."

Yun Suisi and Jun Sui exchanged a glance, then looked at the Minister of War with great interest: "Speak."

"Your Majesty, Your Highness, I have risen to the position of Minister of War not because I come from a family of military generals, nor because I have a talent for military affairs, but because I passed the imperial examination, waited for Your Majesty, and gained Your Majesty's appreciation."

I have been fortunate enough to live to see a wise ruler and realize my lofty ambitions from my youth. However, my classmates who took the imperial examinations at the same time as me failed, thus losing the opportunity to demonstrate their military talents and dying in despair.

The late emperor valued civil affairs over military matters. When foreign tribes invaded, apart from the princes and ministers, not a single civil or military official in the Great Yan court was capable of leading troops to fight and defend our country's territory.

I am getting old, and there is a lack of capable military leaders in the court. I fear that one day there will be no one to succeed me.

Therefore, Your Majesty, if you can use the imperial examinations to produce civil officials, you can also use the military examinations to produce military generals!