nycdaug Chapter 137 Chapter 1
Chapter 137 Chapter 1
Despite this setback, the provincial examination still proceeded as normal.
The most eye-catching person must be Wan Dongling, who exposed the scandal of Penglai Academy this time.
When Liao Zhu's story was revealed, everyone realized that the poem that everyone had been praising recently was actually written by a woman. It was rare to see a woman write such a magnificent poem, and it also brought everyone's expectations of her to the peak.
There are also a small number of extreme people who even think that all this is Wan Dongling's conspiracy and that he framed Liao Zhu.
Several examiners have finished their review. Every provincial examination has produced many talented people, but this year's is the first time it has been like this.
Yi Jian looked at the paper in Xie Feihang's hand and exclaimed, "He deserves the first place."
"That's right." Xie Feihang also sighed, "This is not the first time I have been the chief examiner, but in the past, there were at least a few essays that needed to be selected before the winner could be determined. But this year, there is no need to select. It is simply... far ahead!"
The two looked at each other and understood what the other meant.
Although the test paper was covered with a name cover, the handwriting seemed likely to be that of the little girl.
Although you don't have to read the top one anymore, you still need to choose from other people's articles.
Finally, it was time to open the envelopes. Everyone was looking to see who won first place. It was, without a doubt, Wan Dongling.
On the day the results were announced, Wen Yan was still the same as always.
She knew that Wan Dongling was talented. She had previously thought that Wan Dongling was too young and would not be able to pass the exam this year, so she decided to try again in three years.
But after this experience at Penglai Academy, Wen Yan knew that Wan Dongling would have no problem passing the imperial examination, but was it possible to pass the imperial examination?
Wen Yan was so nervous that she couldn't help biting her fingers.
"Mom..." Wan Dongling found it funny, "I'm not nervous, why are you nervous?"
The two stood under the eaves. There were people everywhere, all waiting for the results to be announced.
How could Wen Yan not be nervous? "Look, being nervous is the norm, and not being nervous is abnormal."
This is true, Wan Dongling smiled.
Finally, the person who announced the results came and posted a piece of red paper.
Wen Yan looked around: "Where's Yang Mu? Didn't he say he would help us check it out?"
"It's at the front." Wan Dongling saw it.
Wen Yan saw Wan Dongling. She was only twelve years old. Did ancient people grow so fast? How could she be almost as tall as her at only twelve?
Suddenly, Yang Mu ran out with a big smile on his face, and shouted from a distance: "Wan Dongling! You are the top scorer! Top scorer!"
Suddenly, Wen Yan felt her head buzzing and her lips began to tremble, "Jie Yuan...it's really Jie Yuan!"
Wen Yan hugged Wan Dongling: "You are the first!"
Wan Dongling looked at her with amusement, "Mom, please hold back."
"Okay, I'll keep it."
But it was obvious that Wen Yan couldn't stop for the time being. She and Yang Mu seemed to have seen a close friend, and they were very excited about each other.
Wan Dongling got first place and Yang Mu got second place.
The two people's excitement lasted for two whole days, and they gradually calmed down on the third day.
In the past few days, the news that Wan Dongling was the top scorer spread throughout the streets and alleys of Pengcheng, and all the rumors that were suspicious of Wan Dongling disappeared.
He is a real talent.
By the way, I feel even more disgusted with Liao Zhu. Over the years, I don’t know how many good talents he has ruined!
When the few of them planned to go home, it was already September and the weather was gradually turning cooler.
The news that Wan Dongling had passed the imperial examination had already spread back to Xiahe Town and Chunxing Village. When Wen Yan returned home in the afternoon, she saw from afar the village chief and his men welcoming her at the door.
"Madam Wen! Congratulations!" Tao Shi said happily, "I didn't expect Dong Ling to be such a promising child!"
Wen Yan also smiled, and said sincerely: "Finally, her long hours studying late into the night were not in vain."
Wan Dongling has now become a well-known figure in the surrounding area. She was the first woman in the local examination to pass the imperial examination, and she is so young. There is no one like her in the whole world.
Old fellow Wen Yangu's face was almost crooked with smiles since he received the news.
By the way, the popularity of Xiuyuan Academy also increased, and many people wanted to transfer here to study.
Not long after Wen Yan got home, Bai Quande came.
As soon as he saw Wen Yan, he bowed deeply and said, "Dean, Bai Quande comes to apologize."
Wen Yan helped him up: "What does this mean?"
Bai Quande said ashamedly: "At the beginning, I didn't know the true face of Penglai Academy. I just thought it was a well-known academy, so I let you go. I didn't expect that such a big scandal would happen..."
When he heard that Liao Zhu from Penglai Academy had done everything from plagiarizing to murder, he was so scared that he couldn't sit still for several days. He finally understood why Wen Yan was so hesitant at that time.
"I am so ashamed!"
Wen Yan smiled and said, "This was not what Dean Bai wanted. At that time, Dong Ling and I had heard a little about what happened at Penglai Academy. This was also the reason why Dong Ling decided to go. She didn't want to see anyone continue to be harmed."
Bai Quande's face was full of emotion: "You two are righteous."
"Okay, now that you're here, come in and have some tea."
Wen Yan was all smiles. When she brought Bai Quande in, she realized that the Wen family was so lively that the small courtyard inside was almost full of people.
Even the county magistrate Ma Huo and his son Ma Wenzhen came, apparently to seek advice from Wan Dongling.
This scene made him exclaim in amazement again and again.
Seeing this, Wen Yan smiled and lifted the bamboo curtain of the kitchen, revealing Yang and Xiang Yun who were cooking inside.
After not seeing each other for a few months, Yang's condition has improved a lot. Although she still can't remember what happened after leaving home, she can recognize everyone now. She also knows that Wen Yan and Xiang Yun are her daughters.
Xiang Yun's appearance has now been completely restored. When Wen Yan first saw him, she was really surprised that he looked so similar to her.
If Wen Yan hadn't known that Xiang Yun's birthday didn't match the time when Yang left, she would have almost thought that the two had the same father and mother.
Or maybe... when Yang was abducted by the emperor, Xiangyun's date of birth was changed for the sake of royal face?
Wen Yan was shocked by her own thoughts, but she felt that it was very likely.
According to this idea, Wen Yan felt that Xiang Yun and Wen Yangu were somewhat similar.
But it's just a guess. I will take Dong Ling to the capital to take the exam in March next year, and I can do some research then.
During this time, Wen Yan planned to open a clothing store in Huachao County, which was close to the capital but not eye-catching. He also wanted to move the base of Duominglou there. Xiangyun said that there were many businesses in the capital.