The release date is at the end of August or early September, and no later than the fifth day of September.
After discussion, everyone decided to just stay and wait for the news. It would be troublesome to hire an errand boy to run back and forth.
Later, Cheng Zhongqian went to attend a banquet held by the scholars. It was also at this time that they discovered that someone was missing. After asking again, it turned out that he was drugged and was arrested instead.
After asking again, the arresters turned out to be Cheng Zhongqian's children.
Cheng Zhongqian: "." Why was he the last to know?
Because it was just an unimportant episode. Telling it would be like swallowing a fly. It would be better not to know.
After returning home, Cheng Zhongqian didn't ask in detail because he didn't care.
On the day when the results were released, the family went to the Chief Secretary, because the results were posted in front of the Chief Secretary's office.
The crowd in Wuyang Wuyang was so swamped that Bangwen could not get through even Cheng Zhongqian and the others could squeeze through.
The clever one came early in the morning, squeezed in at the front, and announced the good news with a loud voice.
"Huang Jing of Xinyang County, ranked twenty-eight on the list!"
"Meng Yuanxing of Lushui County, ranked fifth on the deputy list!"
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Those who are admitted according to the prescribed quota are called the main list, and those who are admitted beyond the quota are called deputy list.
Those who win the secondary ranking are called deputy tribute students, but they cannot be regarded as candidates.
Cheng Zhongqian licked his dry lips, feeling a little homesick.
Lingbao was stepping on her feet and jumping around, but unfortunately everyone around her was taller than her. She couldn't see anything except other people's butts, and she couldn't help but feel depressed.
"Cheng Zhongqian from Feng'an County, ranked fifteenth on the official list!"
For a while, no one reacted.
You look at me and I look at you, with some disbelief in my eyes. Did you hear dad's name just now?
"Who is Cheng Zhongqian? Why is no one saying anything?"
"Oh, I'm so envious. I missed again this time, so I can only play again next time!"
"Is it possible that this person hasn't come yet?"
A childish voice of surprise suddenly sounded, shouting happily: "Come, come, my daddy is here!"
Ling Bao suddenly jumped into Cheng Zhongqian's arms, shaking Cheng Zhongqian who seemed to be stupid: "Dad, you passed the exam!"
Cheng Zhongqian lowered his head in confusion: "Did I pass the exam?"
"It's absolutely true, number fifteen on the list!" Ling Bao's eyes brightened, "Dad, that's great!"
Cheng Zhongqian wanted to see it with his own eyes, but the others kindly gave way.
The three words "Cheng Zhongqian" are written in the middle of the main list. It is genuine!
A stream of clear tears suddenly fell down.
"Hahahaha, I passed the exam, I passed the exam!"
Cheng Zhongqian cried and laughed, his demeanor completely lost.
But everyone was tolerant and didn't say anything, because he was not the only one who cried and laughed at the same time. Basically, he cried every time someone reported it.
At this time, a sixty-year-old man suddenly discovered that his name was on the official list. After crying and laughing, his limbs twitched and he fainted. He was immediately lifted up and sent to a nearby medical center.
Compared to that, crying and laughing are really nothing.
Cheng Zhongqian: "."
The young man who had just reported his ranking came over with a smile and said obediently.
Just when Cheng Yun was about to ask for the reward from his arms, he saw Xie Wuyang directly asking Huaifu to give the man a gold leaf, and said with dignity and pride, "I'll reward you."
It’s pie in the sky! It’s stuffed with meat!
The young man bowed repeatedly, his face flushed with joy, and he got angry again, this time he got angry!
When they left, Cheng Yun slapped him on the forehead in a state of laughter and tears: "How can I reward you with money? And how can anyone reward him as much as you do?"
Xie Wuyan smiled: "Uncle Cheng won the exam, I'm happy."
Forget it, forget it, don’t worry about it on the big day.
When I returned to the inn, as soon as I entered the door, the shopkeeper came up to me with a smile on his face: "Congratulations to Cheng Juren, congratulations to Cheng Juren! Cheng Juren, please give me face. I, Old Li, have paid for all the expenses these days!"
Cheng Zhongqian: "How did this happen?"
The shopkeeper: "Yes, yes, Cheng Juren, just give me this opportunity!"
In the end, I stayed in the inn for a month without spending a penny. Otherwise, I was desperately seeking fame.
On the way back, Lingbao was always happy and cheerful, and the smile never left her face.
Cheng Yi asked curiously: "Are you so happy? Our dad doesn't smile as happily as you."
Of course I'm happy!
What should I do after the provincial examination? I will take the test!
Where will the test be held? Beijing!
She can go to the capital and see her mother!
Finally I can see my mother!
Thinking of this, Ling Bao couldn't help laughing again, "Mother, mother, Ling Bao is coming to find you!"
After saying this, even Cheng Yun, who had always been steady, couldn't help but look longing for him.
"I wonder if my mother's health is feeling better."
"Can she still recognize us? I feel like I've changed a lot." Cheng Yi touched his face, "But I'm still as powerful as ever!"
Cheng Yun: "."
The news that Cheng Zhongqian won the election came earlier than they returned. When the whole Beihe Village learned that Cheng Zhongqian had won the election, they were once again more happy than during the New Year. They had to take out all the red lanterns and hang them up, and put up lanterns and festoons.
"Cheng Juren is back——"
"play music--"
The suona, gongs and drums sounded in unison, and Cheng Zhongqian's head was shaken. However, he knew that the villagers were better and were purely happy for him, so he did not show any discomfort or displeasure and listened to the whole process attentively.
As soon as I said "Thank you all" at the beginning, the villagers quickly said no thank you.
Cheng Zhongqian smiled and said: "Tomorrow our family will hold a running banquet, and everyone will come to eat!"
The whole village cheered.
After the welcome ceremony, the villagers considerately allowed the family to rest. No one had lived in the house for more than two months, but the Xie family's servants came to clean it all the time. There was no dust or cobwebs, and they could sleep right away.
Cheng Yi was about to cook when the village chief came again, followed by several people, each holding several bowls in their hands.
"I think you must be tired after traveling for such a long time, so don't fire."
They put down the bowls, which contained freshly cooked and steaming food.
"Thank you, uncle village chief!" Lingbao said obediently, the villagers in Beihe Village are so warm and kind!
The village chief smiled and left, planning to go back and pay homage to his ancestors again.
Their Beihe Village actually produced a candidate!
Early the next morning, the Xie family cook began to work.
When I came back and passed through the county town yesterday, I bought a lot of ingredients, including chicken, duck, fish and meat, just for today's banquet.
There are not enough tables, chairs, bowls and chopsticks at home, but it doesn't matter. Every household has contributed tables, bowls and chopsticks, with the Cheng family door as the center point and extending to both sides.
The women couldn't sit still and came over to help. A large number of people were chatting and laughing while choosing and cooking vegetables, which was in full swing.
But soon, I was pushed to the table and sat down. They were all guests, how could I keep letting others work?
There are chicken, duck, and fish on every table, and there are many dishes that have never been made before. The aroma is so delicious that it makes people salivate. It is several times richer than the Chinese New Year.
Until several years later, they will never forget today's feast.