Chapter One, Winning Six Prizes in a Row
My elder brother has passed the county examination, the provincial examination, and the departmental examination, all of which he topped. He has already achieved the status of a minor third place, was the top scholar in the township examination, and secured the first place in the national examination, making it a total of five consecutive successes. If the emperor is perceptive, he will grant him the unprecedented six honors in the history of the dynasty
Regarding the arrival of these two prominent figures, Feng Qing'an was slightly surprised, but soon found it quite reasonable, as his elder brother, who was three and a half years older than him, had just turned thirteen and was not yet fourteen. This was only his first time participating in the imperial examination, yet he had made it all the way to the final round.
"Ango, Ango, stop fishing, hurry back home, the person from the county office bringing good news is on their way to your house!"
"Er Niuzi, where have you been playing? The person who is bringing good news to your brother is almost at the door, and you just got back. Hurry over here, I will change your clothes for you"
The misty white fog spread, the magnificent golden light shone, and then, at the same moment, two wills suddenly awakened.
Oh, the young master Qing'an has returned
When Feng Qing'an changed into new clothes and walked out from the inner room, she saw that the congratulatory procession had already entered the courtyard. Among them, two individuals were particularly eye-catching. Listening to the faint discussions, Feng Qing'an then realized that they were actually the local county magistrate and the prefect who had come from the more distant Jiangyang Prefecture.
Hearing someone call out the name Qing'an Lang all the way, upon hearing this nickname, his expression immediately darkened. This was his mother, the Yin family, and one of the few who still called him by his childhood name
"Fart, you just woke up..."
At this time, the Feng family's courtyard was already surrounded by layers of people, both inside and outside. Feng Qing'an, a small figure who had not yet fully grown, was leading a group of children. Looking around, all he could see were the backs of adults, and he couldn't even catch a glimpse of his own home.
The official loudly conveyed congratulations, repeating the contents of the congratulatory notice. Feng Qing'an, mingling among family members, listened to the bustling and noisy sounds around him, and suddenly felt a wave of coolness. A mechanical voice echoed in his mind
A scolding voice emerged amidst the intertwining misty white fog and brilliant golden light of the nebula, followed by another voice that retorted back without any courtesy
Among a group of children covered in mud, there stood a handsome boy dressed in clean clothes, with only the soles of his feet stained with dirt. He looked up at the distance, his expression particularly calm, as it was not the first time; he had already grown accustomed to it
Fool, did you come into this world without a brain? How could you possibly collide like this, did you forget to bring your eyes?
Isn't this Feng's second son?
In such a spectacle, Feng Qing'an felt that if he were just a passerby, he would probably only be able to watch the commotion from the periphery. However, fortunately, he was soon recognized by the villagers who were watching.
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However, although he was calm, the children playing beside him, upon hearing that sound, all broke into smiles, even neglecting the fishing rods in their hands, pushing and shoving as they rushed towards his home
The young master of the Feng family, a half-grown youth whose facial fuzz has not yet fully faded, has achieved the highest honor in the imperial examination
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Feng Qing'an listened to the shouts of the villagers on both sides, who had become increasingly familiar and close in recent years, while responding and squeezing into the courtyard
However, neither of these two gradually fading wills noticed that the meteors they belonged to had lost their original purity; within the incandescent meteors, their cores were tinged with a hint of golden light, while within the grand golden meteors, their interiors had transformed into a pure white.
You all have such little ambition, only knowing how to feast
In the vast and boundless darkness, a glimmer of white light suddenly appeared, followed by a white comet streaking through the darkness, leaving behind a faint trail of light
To speak frankly, Feng Qing'an knew that his elder brother was exceptionally talented, but he did not expect his brother to achieve such remarkable success at such a young age. He had not even reached the age for marriage, yet he had already excelled in the imperial examination, which was simply extraordinary
Ango, it must be your elder brother who has been promoted to high school
On a clear and peaceful day, one could even see that the trees planted near his home were covered with people, and the rooftops of the surrounding neighbors were even more crowded, densely packed with individuals, seemingly unafraid of collapsing the roofs. He even spotted a yellow dog, which, for some unknown reason, had also been pulled up by its owner.
As Feng Qing'an entered the courtyard, he was immediately seized by a young woman dressed in brocade, who scolded him while dragging him into the inner room
The pure white comet quietly traverses the darkness, and it is unknown when, amidst the endless void, a glimmer of golden light emerges, followed by the appearance of a golden meteor.
A group of mischievous children followed closely behind him. Feng Qing'an had just run to the vicinity of his home when he spotted a procession of joyful news. Unlike previous occasions, this time the procession was unprecedentedly large.
Congratulations to your esteemed household, Master Feng Qingping, on achieving the highest honor in the imperial examination, as reported by the Beijing News and the Huangjia...
Someone has come to my house to share good news again
Feng Qing'an did not protest; his elder brother is at home like a pig, and what is Er Niu worth
Feng Qing'an ignored the voice echoing in his mind, rushing towards the faintness, softly collapsing, and then being supported by the wind father, the Yin family.
This is the biological brother of the top scholar, clear the way and let him in
Boom
The children following Feng Qing'an were witnessing such a grand spectacle for the first time, all of them were filled with astonishment, pushing and shoving Feng Qing'an, eager to arrive at his home ahead of those bringing good news
Mother, I have only worn this outfit for two days!
Indeed, indeed, your brother has won again, and we can enjoy a feast once more! And * picture * book
"Grandfather is going to be reincarnated, are you not going to be reincarnated as well?"
Oh, I forgot!
Mother
"Zhuo, can you fly? Are you in a hurry to be reincarnated?"
Mother Xi Pi, I am flying directly, while you came in at an angle
The procession consisted of no fewer than several hundred people, among whom a few individuals dressed in splendid garments and exhibiting extraordinary demeanor could be seen. The jubilant group passed through, accompanied by the resounding sounds of gongs and drums, the crackling of firecrackers, and the performances of dragon and lion dances, with red decorations adorning every corner, filling the entire area of Shili Fengjiagang with a festive atmosphere
Hearing the words shouted by the group of greedy fellows beside him, the handsome child laughed and scolded, kicking one of them in the rear, and then without delay, hurried in the direction of his home, running while thinking.
By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: On the 15th day of the 3rd month in the 28th year of Yongkang, in the year of Wu Yin, the top scholar of the imperial examination from Jiangyang Prefecture, Feng Qingping, has achieved the highest honor. This is hereby proclaimed to the world, and the entire nation rejoices. Thus it is decreed!
On the embankment overgrown with wild grass, a small child wearing split-crotch pants ran swiftly, rushing to the edge of a wild pond that was only a few acres in size, shouting at a group of children who were fishing for shrimp with bamboo poles.
Since his elder brother participated in the imperial examination and achieved great success, his family's status in the village has skyrocketed. Even he, a mere ten-year-old child, has benefited from this, as he can now be addressed as "Qing'an Lang" when walking down the street. As for his childhood nickname, hardly anyone calls him that anymore
Last time, it was my elder brother who announced the good news and the list of scholars. The provincial examination is followed by the palace examination, and there will definitely be a quota for the Jinshi degree. It just depends on how many places the emperor allocates. I don't know how many can be arranged. If the current emperor is not out of his mind, he should at least award a top scholar; it would make him look good!
Upon hearing this, the crowd in the Feng family's courtyard, which was packed to the brim, immediately struggled to clear a narrow path, allowing the scholar's younger brother to enter. As for the children trailing behind him, they could forget about it.
In this endless, boundless void of nothingness, two meteors that should have never intersected at any point in time unexpectedly crossed paths at a certain moment!
I have achieved the top score!
Within the nebula composed of golden light and white mist, two meteors streaked out, flying in opposite directions. As the distance gradually increased, the two voices filled with curses also fell silent in succession, for no matter how much they continued to curse, the other could no longer hear them.
The messenger of good news unfurled the joyful announcement on yellow silk, reciting the contents aloud with an exceptionally loud voice, such that even those outside the courtyard could hear it. The crowd fell silent for a moment, and then erupted into a commotion.
A little child wearing open-crotch pants drools, his eyes filled with desire and longing. Ever since Ango's elder brother participated in the imperial examination, the village has held several banquets, each one better than the last.
It has been two days, and I have sewn you a new outfit. Hurry up and change into it.