Hou Yushu's expression turned cold and he sneered: "I didn't expect that a good-for-nothing who relied on his elders to get into the palace examination would have the nerve to be so weird here. If you have this skill, why not go back and study your lessons well, so as not to lose yourself in the palace examination tomorrow and hurt you?"
The uncle of the left minister of the household department couldn't even lift his head."
Xu Junlou's expression froze.
He wants to gain fame and enter an official career, but he hates others exposing his shortcomings the most.
His opportunity to take the imperial examination was indeed obtained through his uncle Xu Changqing.
The initial list of candidates for the imperial examination was known to the world, but then he was suddenly added to the list. There was something so upright that it was impossible to hide it even if he wanted to.
Taking a breath, Xu Junlou said coldly: "What's the use of talking about this here? We will see the real results in the palace test tomorrow!"
Hou Yushu laughed loudly and said: "You are the only one who relied on your elders to enter the palace examination, and you still dare to compete with me? If I lose to you, I, Hou Yushu, will strip naked and run around the capital! Xu Junlou, if you lose, I
I don’t want you to strip naked and run around the capital. How about you just kneel down in front of your uncle and learn how to bark like a dog three times at me?"
As soon as he said this, the people around him laughed.
Everyone looked at Xu Junlou with joking eyes.
Obviously, no one thought Xu Junlou would win over Hou Yushu.
Xu Junlou was furious. He gritted his teeth and said, "Okay! I'll take this gamble with you even if I risk it. Hou Yushu, I hope you won't regret it!"
After saying that, Xu Junlou walked away in a puff of his sleeves.
Hou Yushu glanced at his back, sneered, and said: "Everyone, just wait and see Xu Junlou imitate a dog barking tomorrow. I believe his uncle's expression will be very exciting by then."
Several scholars looked at each other, raised their hands and complimented each other: "I'm just waiting to see Mr. Hou stepping on the Xu Jun Tower in style."
At this moment, Hou Yushu saw a carriage passing through the street from the corner of his eye. It seemed that it had just been parked here and was about to leave.
Seeing the sign of the General's Mansion on the carriage, Hou Yushu started to chase it.
"Wait a moment!"
Hou Yushu rushed to the carriage and opened his hands to intercept it.
The driver was startled and quickly tightened the reins.
The pulling horse neighed and finally stopped in front of Hou Yushu.
The coachman was shocked and angry. He scolded: "Looking at how elegant and well-dressed you are, why are you a lunatic? If I kill you, who will I ask to explain to you?"
Hou Yushu paid no attention to him, just stared into the carriage and asked anxiously: "But Miss Jinpa?"
There was silence for a while in the carriage, and then Su Jinpa's voice came out.
"Mr. Hou, although you and I know each other, we are not familiar with each other. Please respect yourself and just call me Miss Su. My father has taught me since I was a child that a girl's maiden name should not be given out by others easily."
In ancient times, men and women had very strict defenses.
The same goes for women's names.
Except for parents, brothers, sisters, and husband, others are absolutely not allowed to be called by their first name only.
Su Jinpa's cold tone made Hou Yushu calm down, and he hurriedly said: "I was rude, please forgive me, Miss Su."
"Miss Su, I haven't seen you for a few days. I have something to say to you in detail. I would like to ask you to give me a favor. How about we get off the carriage and talk to you?"
Faced with Hou Yushu's earnest and almost humble request, Su Jinpa only gave an indifferent reply.
"I still have some things to do. It's inconvenient today. Let's wait for another day. Please get out of my way, sir."
Not far away, the group of scholars were watching the fun.
In full view of everyone, Hou Yushu's face turned red after being rejected.
He clenched his fists, feeling extremely humiliated.
