When he got home, Zhao Ning had sent away all the guests who came to congratulate him, and was counting and making a gift book with Yuan Niang.

Li Baolu looked at Yuanniang's face, and said: "Although you are in good health, but you are not yet three months old, you should rest more. Let Honghua do these things. If not, there are hearts. She is familiar with the matter and can help you."

Zhao Ning was taken aback for a moment, and immediately came to his senses. He quickly supported Yuanniang and said, "Yes, you should rest more now."

Yuanniang blushed and said, "I didn't have any special reaction either, I thought that everyone in the village could go to the field when they were pregnant, so..."

"That's because they have no conditions, but I don't allow you to be so tired." Zhao Ning took her hand and said, "Go, leave these things to Honghua, and I will help you go back to rest."

Zhao Ning felt distressed when she remembered that Yuan Niang didn't even have a lunch break today.

Gu Jingyun glanced at the two of them, pulled Li Baolu, turned around and went back to Lin Zhengtang, isn't he just bullying them for having no children, hum!

Honghua was very happy to see that the uncle and the girl had a good relationship, and patted her chest to express that she would definitely count all these gifts. As soon as the person left, she turned around and ran to ask for hearts. She followed the girl and could barely read a few words. She really didn't know how to make books and other paperwork.

These things are all given to Zhao Ning, and there are no valuables, but I still have to remember it, so that I can have a reference for returning gifts in the future.

After the palace examination, Zhao Ning will be able to seek an official as a Jinshi. At that time, there will be more human contacts, so he has to make a separate book, separate from Gu Jingyun's side.

Just after Hongtao helped Honghua keep the accounts, Dongfeng came running in from outside and said, "Sister Hongtao, Mr. Gao and the others are here to see the master."

"How many sons are here?"

"All the nine sons are here."

Hongtao got up immediately after hearing the words, "Please come into the hall, let Qingling serve them tea first, and I will invite the master."

The nine people who came to visit were all students from Class 5 of Guizhou. When the ranking list came out, everyone's grades were clear at a glance. The ecstasy in the middle and the sadness and disappointment in the failure can be described as joys and sorrows. Fortunately, everyone is still young. Buzhong quickly regained his sanity from the gaffe.

Those who passed the exam began to meet the people who came to congratulate them, and by the way, asked about the situation of their classmates and friends.

After being sad and lost, those who failed the exam should cheer up to congratulate others or comfort friends who also failed the exam.

As soon as they inquired about it, they learned something extraordinary. Their class five, Gui, actually passed six exams, and Zhao Ning, who had the best grade, ranked tenth.

This news may not be known to outsiders, but these classmates couldn't help inquiring about each other's grades. After inquiring, they learned this big news. They couldn't sit still, so they rushed to find Gu Jingyun.

The few people didn't make an agreement before, but unfortunately they ran into each other at the entrance of the alley. Seeing that there were five people here, they were not in a hurry to see Gu Jingyun, so they found a small teahouse nearby to sit and let them sit. The book boys went to invite other students to visit together.

Because of the high pass rate, everyone's mood is different. Those who passed the test were more excited and looked higher, while those who failed the test quickly recovered and ignited their fighting spirit again.

If Gu Jingyun can maintain this pass rate, how many fellow students will they have in the future? How likely are they to pass the next imperial examination?

The imperial examination was originally for thousands of people to cross a single-plank bridge. Naturally, they came with great expectations when they came to the exam, but failing the exam was also within their own expectations. After all, the number of people admitted each year is very small, and this year is considered to be more, but only 489 people were admitted.

If they were from Shandong, Jiangnan, Beijing and other culturally prosperous places, they might still be full of confidence. If not, who knows how many people in the world are ahead of them?

After comforting themselves in this way, the four who failed the exam felt a lot better, and then began to plan for the future.

Those who plan to stay in the capital want to study in Qingxi Academy, and finally they can be in the class led by Gu Jingyun. After that, they will take the exam after three years. With the admission rate of the class that Gu Jingyun is leading now, maybe they are the 60% one of the.

Those who do not intend to stay in the capital hope to maintain a good relationship with Gu Jingyun, and communicate with each other frequently. If you have any doubts in your studies, you can continue to ask him for advice.

Everyone didn't have so much time to be sad and sad, and suppressed all kinds of emotions. Before seeing Mr., the nine people also greeted each other, or congratulated or comforted each other.

The friendship of classmates for half a year is not only affection, but also connections, and depending on the teacher's knowledge, ability, and age, I'm afraid there will be more classmates in the future.

In addition to family in-laws, the most solid connection in the officialdom is the relationship between the same family and the same hometown. In addition, there is also the friendship of the same subject.

Although they are not as close as Zhao Ning and Qu Jingxi, they are from the same teacher after all, so they will be related in the future.

Think about how many years later they went to work in a certain place, discussed their qualifications with a certain official, and mentioned that they had been taught by Gu Jingyun before passing the exam.

Those who have passed the exam are paving the way for their future careers, while those who have not passed the exam this time are also making plans for the future.

The students who can afford to go to the academy for cram school are not very old, they are all under 35 years old, and their family background is not too poor. After all, there are many cram school students.

So everyone agreed on the itinerary for the next three days before Gu Jingyun came. First, go to the Zhuangyuan Building for a meal, and then go to Huguo Temple to burn incense. Go to Jinhai Lake for a lake tour...

When Zhao Ning came, everyone was talking lively, "I heard your voices from a long way away, what are you talking about so lively?"

"I was just saying that you, a newly promoted tribute, should invite us to the Zhuangyuan Building for a good meal." Gao Kai winked at him and said, "Brother Zhao is the best among our brothers, so this meal must be missed. .”

Zhao Ning waved his hands with a look of disgust, "I knew that good things would not be my share, and I was not the only one who passed the exam, I thought you were here to invite teachers to thank you, and I was just about to have a meal with Mr. "

"If you want to invite the master to thank you, don't you dare not pay for it, the big disciple who opened the door?" Everyone booed, pressing Zhao Ning to invite him to treat him.

When Gu Jingyun came, he saw that Zhao Ning was pinned on the chair and couldn't move, but the large flower hall was almost toppled by ten people. He couldn't help coughing lightly, and the students who were still laughing a moment ago let go of Zhao Ning in an instant, and stood up straight with their chests and stomachs in.

Gu Jingyun passed them, went up to sit down, cleared his throat and asked, "What's going on?"

Zhao Ning led everyone to salute Gu Jingyun, and said with a playful smile: "Sir, they are trying to collect money to invite the master to thank you in the Zhuangyuan Building. I said that it is too expensive, so they don't need it. They will not listen, and they must invite it."

The nine people glared at Zhao Ning one after another.

Gu Jingyun smiled, shook his head and said, "No need."

Gao Kai immediately restrained his anger, and said respectfully: "The students have learned a lot from studying under the teacher for more than half a year. Now that they are leaving, it is right to invite the teacher to have a glass of beer."

Gu Jingyun shook his head, "I said no, you will have to take the palace examination in half a month, if you really have the heart, wait until you pass the palace examination."

Gu Jingyun took a sip of tea, then turned his head and said to the four students who did not pass the exam: "You don't need to take the palace exam, but you have to write down the questions and answers for this exam and give it to me again, and I will review it for you."

The four of them were shocked when they heard the words, and immediately cupped their hands and said, "Yes, the students will write silently when they get back."

Gu Jingyun nodded slightly, glanced at the expressions on the faces of the nine people, frowned and asked, "Do you have any plans for these few days?"

Gao Kai hurriedly said: "Students and others are discussing about having a teacher appreciation banquet in the Zhuangyuan Building tomorrow, and inviting the husband and teacher's wife to visit the Huguo Temple the day after tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow..."

Gu Jingyun sneered and interrupted him: "Do you think Jinshi is already in your pocket?"

Everyone was silent.

"Although there is no precedent in this dynasty for promoting and refusing to admit tribute scholars, you must not forget that in the palace examination, there are three top grades in addition to the first and second grades. I don't think that being a Jinshi is any worse than a Jinshi, but in this world, people like me There are not many enlightened people in general, once you fall into the top three, have you thought about the consequences?"

Several people were stunned and lowered their heads one after another.

Gu Jingyun put down his teacup heavily, and said with a somber face: "You should study behind closed doors these few days, there will be plenty of time for those social gatherings after you have passed the palace examination. At that time, the wine and food in Zhuangyuan Building will be better, and the scenery of Huguo Temple will be even more beautiful. "

Looking at the few students who couldn't tell the difference, Gu Jingyun waved his hands in annoyance: "Go down!"

The ten people dared not say a word, and bowed back without daring to say a word for half their lives. When they got out of the Shi'an Yuan, the nine people let out a sigh of relief, and they all pulled Zhao Ning and said, "Mr. Gu has become more and more dignified, you **** live with him." How can we bear it together?"

Zhao Ning rolled his eyes at the nine people. Will he tell them that he and Gu Jingyun are both teachers and friends, except that he is strict in study, and he indulges him the rest of the time?

Zhao Ning sent the nine people out of the gate, and waved: "In the next half a month, I will be studying behind closed doors, see you in the palace exam."

"That's impossible. If I have any doubts, I still have to ask Mr. Gu, and we will inevitably meet at that time."

And the four who failed the exam even said: "We have to write the answer sheet behind closed doors, and we will come to the door in five days at most, so I'm afraid we will meet before your palace exam. Brother Zhao, don't be disgusted."

Zhao Ning looked at them with disgust and said, "Can you not come if I dislike you?"

"Cut!" The remaining disappointment and cautiousness disappeared, and the ten people looked at each other and couldn't help but smile, and they all said goodbye to Zhao Ning.

Zhao Ning sent them to the alley with a smile, and then turned back.

Gu Jingyun was waiting for him in the study, and when he saw him coming, he handed him a stack of mansion newspapers, "This is the mansion newspaper I chose, read it with a circle on it, and write a policy paper for me with a triangle circle. "

Zhao Ning opened his mouth slightly, and hugged the mansion that was full of him in a daze.

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