When he returned home, Jia Huan changed his clothes and slightly sobered up. He went to pay his respects to Qian Yuben.
When Butler Qian Huai saw Jia Huan come over, he was very happy. As he led the way, he asked,"Third Young Master, how did you do in this exam? My old master said that Third Young Master will have no problem in this match.”
"County Head Meng has taken a fancy to it and has already ordered it," said Jia Huan.”
"Then I'll congratulate you, Third Young Master." Qian Huai immediately said.”
Jia Huan said,"Uncle Huai, it's been hard on you. This is just the beginning. It's not a good thing."”
"It's a good sign after all," Qian Huai said.”
After entering the study, Qian Yuben took the answer sheet of Jia Huan's statement and nodded as he looked at it."It would be abnormal if you didn't get selected for such a test. In this exam, your essay is also the best ever. No wonder you were selected.”
"It's all thanks to Teacher's good teaching," Jia Huan said.”
Qian Yuben waved his hand and said,"In the end, you still have to rely on yourself. Did County Magistrate Liu have any hints?”
Jia Huan carefully recalled and said,"I haven't."
Qian Yuben picked up Jia Huan's article again and read it again and again. He said,"You can choose the first part of the paper or not.”
Jia Huan said," I am not greedy for the vanity of the head of the case. I am only thinking about the next capital examination."”
Qian Yuben patted the table lightly. The government examination is coming soon and cannot be ignored. Alright, I don't have any more questions here. After we go back, focus on studying.”
"Yes," Jia Huan replied respectfully.
When he returned home, Aunt Zhao was also back.
Seeing Jia Huan, Aunt Zhao hurriedly asked,"Huan 'er, how did you do?"
"It's safe," Jia Huan said with a smile.
Aunt Zhao didn't believe him." The roll hasn't come out yet. How do you know it's safe?"”
"County Head Wang picked his son's spot," Jia Huan said.”
"That's great," Aunt Zhao said happily. When is the next exam? I remember it was April."
"Yes," Jia Huan said. There's still a little more than a month left. I just came back from my teacher's place. My teacher told me to study properly and not think about anything else.”
Aunt Zhao put her palms together. Such a teacher was really hard to find even with a lantern.”
Little Ji Xiang and Little Que also chattered,"Don't worry, Grandaunt. Third Master has just started. In the future, when he gets into the imperial examination, you'll be happy.”
"Then I'll take your blessings," said Aunt Zhao with a smile.”
"Then I'll have to ask Third Master and Grandmother in law to reward me."”
"That's right." It's rare for our courtyard to be able to hold its head high.”
Jia Huan was not stingy. Now that Feng Jie had paid him the full amount of his monthly silver, he could have some money.
He immediately took out two silver coins and gave them to Little Lucky and Little Que.
Lady Zhao did not hesitate and also took out two silver coins.
Little Que and Little Ji Xiang were overjoyed, and each of them received two taels of silver in one night. It was equivalent to their monthly salary for several months. At that moment, he sincerely wished Jia Huan that he could succeed in the combo.
Three days later, the results were released in front of the county school.
Jia Lian and Jia Huan had long known that they would meet, so they were calm in their hearts. However, Jia Zheng did not know and had already urged his family to look at the rankings.
After a while, the housekeeper Lai Da came personally to report the good news.
"Congratulations, Old Master. Our Third Master has been hit by the case!”
Jia Zheng suddenly lost his composure. He quickly walked a few steps on the ground and said to Lai Da,"Quick, call Brother Huan to see me."
"I knew that Master was going to find Third Master." Lai Da laughed. However, Third Master was not at home now. He went to look at the rankings with Second Master Lian.”
The head of the case meant that Jia Huan had already obtained the scholar spot in advance. In the past, the county and capital examinations had always been the first examinees, and no one dared to break this tradition.
The guests in the residence also received the news and congratulated Jia Zheng,"The old man has taught his son well. The Jia family has produced another scholar.”
Jia Zheng also cupped his hands and smiled. Children really shouldn't be praised, hahahaha.”
The news spread quickly and reached the inner court in the blink of an eye.
Everyone knew that Jia Huan had received the news of the county examination's chief case. Madam Wang only felt that she couldn't hold her breath, and the smile she gave Concubine Zhao became more and more dazzling.
However, now was not the time to act up. There were still two more rounds to go. What was there to be proud of?
But Li Wan immediately shattered her fantasy.
"Third Brother Huan has won the Elementary Scholar title. I believe Old Master is extremely pleased.”
Zhou Rui's family was very puzzled." Grandma, there are still two more tests. It's still unknown whether you'll pass or not." Let's not talk about it now. If we don't get it later, we'll be a joke.”
Li Wan said gently,"Third Younger Brother is the head of the case this time, and the head of the case must be replaced." Therefore, his third brother had actually passed the scholar examination this time.”
As the daughter of the Imperial College's Chancellor, no one dared to disbelieve these words.
Madam Wang immediately felt that her little heart was about to go out of control. She turned to look at the old madam. She was not much better than her. It seemed that when it came to protecting Baoyu, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were very consistent.
But now that her grandson had made a name for himself, it would be a lie for Grandmother Jia to say that she was unhappy. However, she hoped that Jia Huan would be replaced by Baoyu. That way, it would be even more perfect.
But how could there be so many things in the world that could satisfy people's wishes? Jia Huan was Jia Huan. No one else would benefit from it.
"Have you rewarded the messenger?" Grandmother Jia asked.”
"I've already rewarded them," answered Sister Feng.”
"Good, good." Grandmother Jia nodded. Let's not be idle and prepare some gifts for Little Huan. Everyone has to prepare gifts. If it's too little, this old woman won't be happy.”
"You're right, Old Lady," said Madam Wang with a forced smile. As a mother, I naturally can't be stingy.”
After that, it was agreed that Grandmother Jia would pay twenty taels, and so would Lady Wang. The rest of the people would pay from ten to five taels.
Jia Baoyu also received the news that Jia Huan had been hit by the head of the case. This was the second student in the family.
Speaking of which, he was the most embarrassed now. Although his eldest brother Jia Zhu died early, he was still a survivor. Now, his third brother was also a student. He was stuck in the middle and did not know how his father would teach him a lesson.
However, even though she was upset, she still had to face it. There was already news from the other side. The old lady also wanted to congratulate Brother Huan. On his side, he had to express his gratitude no matter what.
Xiren, Qingwen, and the others also knew that their master was unhappy, but they did not know how to persuade him. After all, Baoyu did not like reading.
Just as the servants were at a loss for words, Lin Daiyu came in.
Seeing the low pressure in the room, Lin Daiyu couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
Xiren gave her a look and Lin Daiyu understood.
Looking at the sulky Baoyu, Lin Daiyu asked,""Second Master, what are you doing?"
When Jia Baoyu saw that it was Sister Lin, his mood improved by half."Younger sister is here."
"Let's go to the garden and take a look," Lin Daiyu continued. They would be moving in a few days, and he wondered how the servants were doing.”
Jia Baoyu was excited. In the future, the Grand View Garden would belong to him and his sisters. Wouldn't it be great to recite poems and compose Fu every day? So what if Huan Lao San was hit by the first case? Big Sister was still willing to let him move into the garden.
She immediately gathered her emotions and went to the garden with Lin Daiyu.
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