This flag was very ostentatious, but everyone in the Jia residence felt honored and refused to move it. Grandmother Jia had ordered him to be released for seven days.
In the reception hall, everyone was talking and laughing. Grandmother Jia was in a very good mood. Her son had just been selected to study politics, and her grandson had already won the first place in the Dao examination. The only shortcoming was that Jia Huan was not Jia Baoyu. If only Baoyu could be so hardworking, Grandmother Jia thought.
"Ancestor, I think Brother Huan is too ambitious." If you work hard early and get the first place in the capital examination, then our family will have a little three yuan.”
Aunt Zhao was smiling at the side. Jia Huan had already told Caiyun to tell her that there was no need to say anything today. The limelight was already on her side. If she spoke more, she would be envied and hated.
Madam Wang kept turning the prayer beads at the side. When Sister Feng saw that her hands were red, she sneered in her heart. She already knew that someone had drugged Jia Huan. The key was that they were using her name. After some calculation, there was only one person in the residence who could do this.
Grandmother Jia also smiled and said,"That monkey can't stand praise!" Later on, she would have to find a reason to scold him. Otherwise, he would not be honest.”
"I've heard about that too." My husband said that Censor Qian scolded our brother Huan last time. Otherwise, would he be so honest to study?”
Hearing this, Grandmother Jia said,"Where is Brother Huan?" Why is there no sign of him?"
Not only did Jia Huan not see anyone, Jia Baoyu did not see anyone either.
Lady Xing also had a face full of joy as she said,"Brother Lian and Brother Huan went to look at the rankings and found out that they had won the first prize. They are probably having a banquet outside now.”
Grandmother Jia smiled." We don't care about their men's affairs." It's just that we have to get a taste of this joy. Tonight, we girls have to celebrate.”
At this time, Jia Huan did not go to celebrate with Jia Lian. Instead, he went to Qian Yu's residence.
The Qian family was also happy that Old Master's disciple had made a name for himself.
This time, Jia Huan brought a sheep, a goose, and a jar of good wine.
Before he entered, Qian Huai bowed and said happily,"Congratulations, Third Young Master, for being the head of the case again."
Jia Huan handed the rope to Qian Huai and gave him a few silver coins. He asked,"Is Teacher in the study?"
"Old Master is in the reception hall. Third Young Master, come with me." Qian Huai said with a smile.”
When they arrived at the reception hall, Qian Yuben nodded slightly. This disciple was really not bad.
Jia Huan respectfully kowtowed to Qian Yuben, who accepted it with a smile.
"Get up. We'll leave later today and have dinner together.”
"I didn't expect you to leave me a meal, so I shouldn't refuse," Jia Huan said respectfully. However, his family had instructed him to return early.”
Qian Yuben patted his forehead and said,""Yes. There's a case in your family, and they're probably looking for you now. Hehehe, let's go back first."
Jia Huan respectfully bade farewell and left.
After coming out, Jia Lian was already waiting.
"Good brother, there's no reason not to go now. Let's go. The men at home are waiting for you!”
Jia Huan also smiled and said,"Thank you, Second Brother Lian. Let's go!"”
When they arrived at the gate, Jia Huan saw the big news first. Jia Lian also said happily,"Not bad, not bad! Stay for a few more days!" The servant boy beside him reported,"It's good that Second Master knows. The ancestor has instructed us to let it go for seven days first!"”
When the two brothers entered, the manservants inside came forward to congratulate them and ask for rewards.
Jia Huan had more than ten taels of silver left, so he gave them all away.
He took the purse and said,"That's all. You can divide them."”
The group of servants fought over it and it was quite lively.
Inside the Grand View Garden, they had obviously received the news.
Yingchun was the first to know that Si Qi had returned to Purple Caltrop Continent in high spirits. Before he even arrived, his voice came in first,""Miss, Miss, our Third Master has been hit again!”
Greatly overjoyed, Ying Chun hurriedly said,""I have to prepare some congratulatory gifts for Brother Huan.”
Soon, letters were sent everywhere.
When Xue Baochai heard that Jia Huan had won the Tao examination, she couldn't help but sigh. However, he immediately went to discuss with Aunt Xue what gift he should give.
Xue Pan listened to Jia Huan's mid-test and hurried out to look for someone. This could be lively again. There would definitely be a banquet. How could he not be there?
In Happy Red Courtyard, Jia Baoyu was playing chess with Lin Daiyu when he suddenly heard a report from outside."Third Young Master won the Dao Examination!" She immediately became unhappy. She pushed the chess scale away and turned around to lie on the bed. She did not say a word for a long time.
"Second Master, you should at least go to the front yard," Xiren advised. Now that all the men from all over the place are here, it won't look good if you're the only one missing.”
"What's wrong with Second Master?" Lin Daiyu asked with a smile. However, when she saw that he had become a salary beetle, she felt sad?”
Jia Baoyu was also speechless.
Tanchun was making socks for Jia Baoyu when he heard the news. He couldn't help but be stunned. This brother of his was actually so hardworking.
Xichun and Yingchun were the same. When they heard the news, they only wanted to prepare a gift for Jia Huan.
Shi Xiangyun had already returned home, so she didn't know for the time being. However, the news must have spread.
When Jia Huan entered the reception hall, there were already many people inside. When they saw Jia Huan, they all came forward to congratulate him.
"Brother Huan, drink a few more cups later!”
"Third Uncle, you're really amazing!"
A group of people enthusiastically pushed Jia Huan to the table.
Jia Zhen was the oldest, so she watched happily without saying anything. Jia Lian was the most jumpy one. He raised his cup and said,"Come, let's toast to Brother Huan!”
Jia Huan looked around and found that Xue Pan had also come.
Xue Pan didn't treat himself as an outsider and also shouted,"Brother Huan, you drink first. I'll toast you alone later!”
Xue Da was a fool, but he was still good to his brothers. It was just that he had the habit of breaking off his sleeves and splitting peaches, which was not good.
Jia Baoyu did not appear here, but at this time, no one cared about this detail. Jia Huan thought to himself that other than a few womenfolk in Rong Mansion, there didn't seem to be many people who cared so much about Jia Baoyu.
Thinking about it, it made sense. Born with a jade in his mouth, he instantly stole everyone's limelight and focused everyone's attention on him. All the good things had to be given to him first. There were more maids than elders. Who could take this? Now that Jia Huan had appeared to share his glory, everyone was happy to watch the show.
According to everyone's thoughts, they were all good-for-nothings. Why should you get an extra portion? No, several portions!
However, Jia Huan was different. Although he was the son of a concubine, this was no longer important. The Jia family already had so many branches, why would they care about one more?
The key was that Jia Huan was now a serious scholar. This was what everyone looked up to. Just like Jia Jing and Jia Zhu, they both had the bonus of fame, so they naturally made everyone see them differently. Moreover, Jia Huan was still the head of the Tao examination, so it was very likely that he would pass the exam.
A group of people came over and clinked glasses with Jia Huan. Jia Huan did not dare to be arrogant, so he naturally drank until the glass was dry. This won everyone's unanimous applause.
The banquet only ended when the lights were turned on.
When Xue Pan returned home, he was already in a mess. But his mouth was not idle.”
Aunt Xue was both angry and amused. She said to her daughter, Xue Baochai,"Look, your brother has understood after drinking this.”Xue Baochai had joined in the fun in the inner courtyard today. Grandmother Jia was in a good mood, and the whole house was filled with laughter.
Xue Baochai ordered the servant maids to make hangover soup as she said,"He's just seeing Brother Huan's glory. If you let him see Brother Huan working hard, you'll see if he'll still say it.”
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