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    Candidates whose fate has been decided, don't be too happy in Capital City these days.

    Especially students who rarely come to Capital City and have extra money in their hands, since the exams are over, they will naturally have to go around the capital city.

    Therefore, during this period of time, the entire capital city was very lively, with scholars' poetry gatherings and receptions in an endless stream, and all restaurants and teahouses were full of business, and so was the Chen family restaurant.

    Chen's restaurant was originally famous, and some students who came to try all kinds of dim sum in person praised it, which drove waves of students to Chen's restaurant.

    Although it is a restaurant, it will serve snacks on carts in the morning, noon and evening. If you just eat dim sum, it is served with hot tea.

    The snacks are exquisite, the tea is elegant, and you can taste it slowly when you are free. You can talk about the past and the present, read poems and compose Fu, which is in line with the status of a scholar.

    Therefore, the Chen Family Restaurant quickly became the main place for students to socialize. The third floor used to have the most female customers, but now there are many scholars in Capital City. People in Capital City prevent their female relatives from going out. Without wives and girls, there isThere are more scholars looking out from the wind, even if they are rented out to hold poetry meetings for scholars from all over the place, they are fully booked every day.

    This coke broke Master Chen.

    More people means more money!

    Nice!

    So these days, not only Master Chen is smiling every day, but the partners are also happy when they see the students who are full of students.

    Ah, Chen's restaurant, what a cornucopia!

    Fortunately, had the foresight to open this restaurant in partnership with beloved Master Chen.

    Otherwise, how can there be a lot of money today!

    Shi Cunqi, who used to be a decadent uncle, is always smiling at home and in restaurants every day, very cheerful.

    What about Yueman Building, Shi Dadong's family, all forgot about it, and devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the Chen Family Restaurant, and almost died.

    Cang Monan was happy in his heart, but mostly regretful.

    what!Why didn't I promote Cang's family to open a restaurant with Mrs. Chen in partnership?

    what!Why didn't I be bolder and buy 10% more from Mrs. Chen?

    what!Why is Mrs. Chen already a married woman!

    As for Liu Feng, he was already very happy every day, immersed in the joy of wanting another thousand taels of silver this month.

    Of course, among the acquaintances who came to patronize the Chen Family Restaurant, Mr. Jiang was also there.

    Since brought second uncle and second aunt here for a meal, the whole family has become regular customers here. The second uncle brings his colleagues here for tea and dinner from time to time, and the cousin also brings his familiar friends here for dim sum.The most exaggerated is that from time to time, invite three or five bosom friends to come to Chen's restaurant to enjoy the cart service.

    Seeing the opening of Chen's Restaurant, it has become a very popular restaurant in Capital City, with a lot of diners, Jiang Yu thought in his heart that Chen Niang??????

    But when he thought of his father's exhortation, he forced himself to let go of this trace of regret.

    How can a dignified scholar be attracted by such a small profit?

    Now this restaurant seems to be prosperous, who knows who behind the back of Mrs. Chen is relying on the power to create such a good situation?

    If it was the Jiang family who was used by her...

    Jiang Yu felt refreshed when he thought of his aunt in the palace!

    Forget it, scholars, studies are more important!

    This time he will try the leader, but he is bound to win.

    On the second day of March, the Tribute Academy announced the rankings. The students and their families who participated in the examination had surrounded the Tribute Academy very early. At a glance, they were full of heads, just like Chen Nianguan who was waiting for the results of the provincial examination in Chuzhou Prefecture.More than quadrupled.

    Ten years of hard work, waiting for this moment known to the world, no student can sit at ease in the inn at home, they all want to come to the scene to listen to the list and wait for the final result, or even confirm with their own eyes that they are on the list.

    The eyes of Capital City people are all waiting for today's announcement.

    Unlike the township examination, the success report is reported from the beginning, so after the official office publishes the list, the first one to report will be Hui Yuanlang in this test..

    "Good news, in the twenty-ninth year of Shunhong, the first place in the examination, Hui Yuanlang, Chuzhou Prefecture, Jiang Yu, Master Jiang!"

    There was an uproar!There are congratulations and booing!

    When the official's voice sounded, Chen Nianguan, who came to listen to the list, couldn't help but squeezed Zhang Erlang's hand tightly.

    Jiang Yu was actually number one!

    Zeng Si and Chen Nianjian who were standing with them swallowed their saliva with envy in their eyes.

    Zhang Erlang glanced at Chen Nianguan, and couldn't help shaking her hand back, signaling her to be calm.

    Tsk, although Jinshi building is good, but Zhuangyuan building is the best!

    When the lion dance and the sound of the gong died down, Baozi began to read the second place.

    "Good news! In the 29th year of Shunhong, the second place in the general examination, Chuzhou Prefecture, Zhang Yulang, Master Zhang!"

    Chen Nianguan was stunned when he heard her husband's name.

    Even Chen Nianjian and Zeng Si were stunned, thinking they heard it wrong.

    no?Zhang Yulang?Is it the wrong name?

    Zhang Yulang was only fifty-two in the provincial examination, lower than the two of them, how could he be second in the examination, only inferior to Huiyuan?

    Chen Nianjian and Zeng Si couldn't help turning their heads to look at Zhang Yulang.

    Zhang Yulang clenched his fist and put it on his mouth, smiling brightly, "Wan Wan, second!"

    Chen Nianguan also laughed and couldn't help jumping.

    She just knew it!

    Husband is lucky!

    Second, it is possible to enter the top three in the imperial examination, and there is hope to win the number one!

    Ah, the husband I married is actually a college bully!

    Chen Nianguan felt that he was very lucky, and his little heart was beating loudly.

    Terrible, have been looking forward to Zhang Er's dream of being the number one scholar, is it about to come true?

    "What's going on? Two candidates from Chuzhou Prefecture got the first and second place in the exam?"

    "Is there such a coincidence?"

    "Master Zhang, where is Master Zhang?" the announcer shouted in the crowd.

    "Here, here!" Xiao You and Si Ya happily shouted without waiting for Chen Nianguan to shout.

    Ah, Master Chen's husband is the second Jinshi, they have a lot of clerks and face!

    The crowd opened a way earlier, let the newspaper come over, and recited the victory.

    The two beasts that came with them shouted with the people next to them, Jinshi!

    Darling, it's still the second-ranked Jinshi, that is to say, my master is the second-best scholar among the scholars!

    Chen Nianguan laughed with everyone, and almost forgot to give money to Xi.

    In the teahouse near the Gongyuan, Jiang Yu, surrounded by congratulatory people, was startled when he heard Zhang Yulang's name.

    Second, it turned out to be Zhang Yulang, Mrs. Chen's husband!

    It was so unexpected.

    Chen Nianjian and Zeng Si also had the same mentality, seeing Zhang Yulang accepting the congratulations from everyone, he even lost interest in hearing the good news, until Si Ya shouted: "Boss, Mr. Chen San also passed the exam!"

    Chen Nianjian and Zeng Si just came back to their senses.

    "How many ranks?"

    "Twenty-one!"

    Can be placed at the end of the second class!

    Originally, one should be happy to have passed the Jinshi examination, but after Zhang Yulang won the first and second place, Chen Nianjian found that he could not be happy no matter what.

    The same mood is a little delicate, and Zeng Si.

    His ranking in the examination was lower than that of his two classmates, and he was actually ranked 234th, almost at the end of the 300 Jinshi. Naturally, he felt quite uncomfortable. Thinking about the stupid things he did during his preparation for the exam, he regretted it.and.

    If he had been more determined at the beginning, how could he not even pass Zhang Er's exam?

    But no matter how high or low the ranking is, since he has passed the hurdle of the general examination, it is impossible to get away with a successful Jinshi. Thinking about it this way, Zeng Si became happy again.

    After returning to Chen's Restaurant, Master Chen immediately asked Shopkeeper Shi Da to pass on the good news, and wanted to have fun with many customers.

    "The guests who come to Chen's restaurant today will only charge half price. Let them all know that Master Chen's husband is the second most powerful scholar in the world!"

    Chen Nianguan looked at Zhang Erlang who followed him to Chen's restaurant for the first time, and smiled from ear to ear.

    Zhang Erlang is not afraid anymore.

    He finally ranked among Jinshi, it's time for Zhang Yulang from Haijiao Village, Funing County to live in front of the world.

    If you want to win the top three in the first class, you must be among the best in the examination, and you will inevitably be famous far and wide.

    Since he couldn't hide it any longer, he might as well go from behind the scenes to the front of the stage, and let the people in Capital City discover Zhang Yulang's true appearance.

    And the more people know about Zhang Yulang's existence, the safer he will be.

    Even if the matter is exposed, Yongchang Marquis Residence will not spare him, and they will not dare to do anything casually. Even if he dies, he will not die quietly.

    "Congratulations, Master Chen!"

    It was not the first time Shi Cunqi met Zhang Erlang. He had visited Chen Nianguan on Xianggui Street during the renovation of the Chen Family Restaurant, but at that time Zhang Erlang was studying hard, and now he won the second place in the general examination.The future is simply immeasurable!

    Cang Monan also didn't expect that the two Juren masters he met casually on the road both won the Jinshi, and one of them even won the second place.

    If there is no accident, this second is probably the top three of the first one!

    Cang Monan looked at Zhang Yulang with admiration, and Master Cang, who heard about it, also came to the restaurant to congratulate Zhang Yulang with a smile.

    Soon, the diners in the Chen family restaurant knew the good news that Master Chen's husband had passed the national examination, and they all came to congratulate him, and by the way, had a cup of tea and wine with Xinke Jinshi to get some joy.

    Zhang Erlang did not refuse anyone who came, and he accepted them all with a smile.

    For a while, the Chen family restaurant was noisy and lively, full of joy.

    The wives and girls upstairs, both in the boxes and in the lobby, also stood in the corridor to watch the fun from a distance. They were curious about what Master Chen’s husband looked like.Yes, you can get the flower.

    "Mr. Zhang is handsome, do you think he looks like a man?"

    "Who?"

    Whispering suddenly sounded low.

    And Wen Ning was also having tea in a private seat with a few friends in his boudoir today, and when someone praised Mrs. Chen's husband, she poked her head out curiously, and after only a glance, her expression changed.

    "Ning Ning!"

    Ms. Chen's husband is the son whom met with grandmother that day at the Grand Buddhist Temple?

    Then, why is that word so similar to that written by the third brother?Wen Ning was surprised.

    Looking downstairs, someone had long been begging for Zhang Yulang's pen and ink, but that Zhang Yulang changed his low-key style and readily agreed.

    So, set up the desk, spread white paper, rubbed the ink, picked up the pen, and a good sentence was written in one go, which won the applause of the whole house.

    Wen Ning looked at the handwriting again, it was completely different from the handwriting style of Chen's restaurant, he felt a little relieved, but also very disappointed.

    Zhang Yulang didn't know that there was Eldest Young Lady from Yongchang Marquis Residence upstairs. After writing a round, he and Chen Nianguan went to the upstairs box to celebrate with everyone for passing the exam.

    Outside the cheerful Chen's Restaurant, Hui Yuanlang was overwhelmed by curiosity about this scholar who was the second Jinshi scholar.

    Who is Hui Yuanlang?After a search, he found out that he is the eldest son of the Jiang family of the concubine Xian's natal family.

    It is not surprising that the son of an aristocratic family has been taught by a famous teacher since he was a child, and he is also a student of the Imperial College. He won the Huiyuan.

    But this Zhang Yulang, who had never heard of it from any library, seemed to appear out of nowhere, but instead became a surprise, so after the test results came out, more people inquired about Zhang Yulang.

    Zhen and Hui Yuanlang are both from Chuzhou Prefecture.

    But not in the same place, Zhang Yulang is from a fishing village in the small county.

    However, the results have not been obvious all the time, and the rankings in the government examination and the township examination are not high, no wonder the family is unknown.

    Such a person actually won the top two and is very likely to be promoted to the top three. Is there something tricky here?

    The examiners were also puzzled by this, many of them turned over the second examination paper when they went back, and then read the above Zhu Zhu.

    That's right, most people gave this ranking. Zhang Yulang has made rapid progress in just a few months. It seems that he has some real skills!

    Luo Jing, who is the chief examiner of the Chuzhou prefectural examination, was quite proud to hear that the first and second candidates of this year were candidates from the Chu prefecture.He nodded in satisfaction, and when he heard that the second place was Zhang Yulang, he spewed out the whole mouthful of tea.

    "What did you say? Who is the second?"

    "Zhang Yulang, the prefecture of Chuzhou."

    Luo Jing was startled.

    This Zhang Yulang, the township examination is no more than fifty, right?How could it be possible to get the second place in the exam?

    He, he thought that this person was just a mediocre talent and learning. After checking his identity, he joked about his resemblance to Yongchang Hou Shizi and told several colleagues that he was Zhang Yulang who came to take the exam.He failed the exam.

    Not really.

    There are so many talents in the world, based on his ranking of no more than 50 in Chuzhou Prefecture, he can be selected, and he is lucky to be in the top three.

    It's just like he was lucky enough to pass the government exam and the township exam??????

    But who would have expected that he would pass the exam in second place!

    second!

    But it is very likely to win the top pick, the second place, or the top talent!

    No, no, the point is not here, the point is, if Zhang Yulang with such a face enters the main hall to participate in the strategy test, the position must be on the right side of the dragon chair, if the Holy Majesty sees that face...

    Sweat dripped from Luo Jing's forehead.

    The Holy Majesty would never blame himself for meeting a scholar who was similar to Yongchang Hou Shizi, but he didn't report back, right?

    No, wouldn't it be even more strange if it was reported specifically for this matter?

    There are people in the world who are similar to Yongchang Hou Shizi. It should be a very common, trivial matter?

    After thinking about it, Luo Jing simply ignored it.

    Anyway, he has mentioned this matter to others, if he deliberately enters the palace to report this kind of matter to the Holy Majesty at this time, it may cause unnecessary suspicion, so let's wait and see what happens!

    The second son Wen of Yongchang Marquis Residence is also aware of this matter.

    After the shock, comes the panic.

    Unexpectedly, Zhang Erlang has such a talent.

    That's right, after receiving the same teaching as Wen Xuan, and having stayed in the Imperial College for so many years, even if he is an idiot, he will be stained with ink to some extent after being immersed in sex for so many years.

    But, dare to take the second place, is he crazy?

    With a face exactly like Wen Xuan's, you go to meet the Holy Majesty, do you know what the consequences will be?

    Did he want to tell the truth, or did he want to gain something by relying on the Holy Majesty's preference for Wen Xuan?

    It's too late to get rid of him now. Everyone in Capital City is paying attention to the movements of these new Jinshi, especially Zhang Yulang will take the second place in the exam now, and because of his similarity to Wen Xuan, there will be a big commotion. If something happens to Zhang Yulang, it will definitely cause trouble.It was hotly discussed in the whole city, he chose this moment to do it, fearing that he was just asking for trouble.

    Wen Yun thought of Zhang Yulang's every move during the past year of his investigation.

    Obviously, as Zhang Yulang, Zhang Yulang seeks fame for himself.

    That being the case, this person was not afraid of his own status, so Wen Yun also chose to stand still.

    But the matter was broken the next day by Princess Yun Xin, who came to the door: "Ningning, my brother said that yesterday, people in the Imperial College were spreading rumors that Zhang Yulang, who won the second place in the general examination this time, looks as good as you.Cousin is very similar, do you know this?"

    Wen Ning, who was admiring the first spring flowers in the garden with his grandmother and mother, let go of his hand, and the handkerchief in his hand fell to the ground.

    "Zhang Yulang?" Madam Hou's face was shocked when she heard the name, "Yun Xin, what did you say?"

    "Zhang Yulang, the second in this year's exam. At the scene where the rankings were released yesterday, many supervisors who went to listen to the rankings had seen him, and said that he looked exactly like the dead prince."

    Before his death, Wen Xuan was a prison student who had studied in the Imperial College for several years because of his kindness. There are many students who are good friends with Wen Xuan in the Imperial College. What they said must be true.

    Mrs. Hou Fu gasped.

    The old lady also nodded again and again: "It's not Zhang Yulang, it's Xuan'er, and Xuan'er is not dead."

    "Mother?" Wen Ning comforted his grandmother, but looked at his mother.

    "Does Yun Xin know where Zhang Yulang came from?"

    "It is said that they are from Chuzhou, and they are from the same place as Jiang's family."

    Mrs. Hou Fu staggered two steps, a trace of ferocity flashed across her expression, and then quickly disappeared.

    "Auntie?"

    This time, not only Wen Ning, but Princess Yun Xin also sensed something was wrong.

    Madam Yongchang Hou's reaction was too strange.

    Shouldn't you be surprised to hear that someone is similar to your own son?Why does she seem to be resentful?

    "Aniang, do you know this Zhang Yulang?"

    "I don't know." Mrs. Yongchanghou vetoed it flatly, shaking her head.

    "Ningning, have you met Zhang Yulang?" Princess Yun Xin asked Wen Ning.

    Wen Ning nodded, looked at Princess Yun Xin, and sighed, "It's just that they are similar, not the third brother."

    "I didn't say he was my cousin, I was just curious and wanted to meet him." Princess Yun Xin clicked her tongue, glanced at Mrs. Hou's mansion, and walked out again.

    Originally, she found out that Zhang Yulang was the husband of Mrs. Chen in the Chen Family Restaurant, and wanted to ask Wen Ning to find out.

    Since Wen Ning said that, even if he had already met someone at Chen's restaurant, it would be useless to find her.

    So I just went to find Mrs. Chen by myself.

    Chen Nianguan heard that Princess Yun Xin wanted to see her husband who is as good at studying, he was proud but also a little apprehensive.

    Hey, recently I heard that there are a lot of people who catch their sons-in-law under the list, you have to be careful, lest you let someone pry your husband away and be kept in the dark.

    However, in the recent period of time, I am not afraid.

    In order to prepare for the imperial examination, both Zhang Erlang and Zeng Si were studying in Xianggui Street!

    Hearing that Zhang Yulang, who looked like Wen Xuan, could not see anyone behind closed doors, Princess Yun Xin had no choice but to give up, and when he left Chen's Restaurant angrily, he glanced up at the plaque, and couldn't help feeling suspicious.

    This word was written by Zhang Yulang, why is the handwriting so resembling Wen Xuan?

    I even heard that other people looked similar to Wen Xuan, and my aunt, after hearing about Zhang Yulang, didn't tell the truth from the fake immediately, but asked about Zhang Yulang's hometown, as if it was not surprising that Zhang Yulang looked like his own son.

    This matter is absolutely mysterious.

    And Xuanhu's key figure, Zhang Erlang, was sitting upright in the study on Xianggui Street, holding a scroll in his hand.

    Zeng Si, who was sitting in front of the writing desk opposite him, was puzzled.

    "I said, Zhang Er, why did you get such a good rank in the general examination all of a sudden? Could it be that you have some tricks in studying?"

    As Zhang Er's classmate, he did better than Zhang Erlang every time in the scientific examinations. He never thought that one day, the rankings of the two would drop, or even be crushed. Zeng Si had to be convinced even if he was not convinced.

    After all, one leader is second, and the other is only two hundred and thirty-fourth. If you want to be jealous, you can't be jealous!

    Before, Zhang Er could be said to be lucky. When he came to Capital City, he was able to stand out among more than 4,000 people, which is not just luck.

    It can only be said that Zhang Er has this strength, and everyone underestimated his strength.

    Fan Shanzhang took him under his door early on, did he see Zhang Er's strength early on because he knew people with his eyes?

    Zeng Si lamented!

    Zhang Erlang smiled and remained silent.

    The two were studying in the study, preparing for the final imperial examination, but outside Xianggui Street, it was very lively.

    First of all, the fact that the two candidates living in the house both passed the Jinshi examination shocked the people of Xianggui Street. What was even more shocking was that Zhang Yulang was most likely among the top three in this year's Chunwei.

    In addition, the news that Zhang Yulang looks like the son of Yongchang Marquis Residence spread from Imperial College to many people's homes, and many people wanted to see Zhang Yulang's face.

    Speaking of the grandson of Yongchang Marquis Residence, the Capital City people have a lot to say.

    Back then, Shi Ziye's appearance was the best among the pampered young masters of the family. He was like an orchid like a jade tree, and he was the first choice for many wives to choose a son-in-law.

    The eldest son is uniquely beautiful, amazingly talented, and was appreciated by the emperor when he was in the Imperial College. The year before last, he was ordered to go to the coastal area to catch bandits and thieves.

    Unexpectedly, he was killed by Marquis Anshun and other villains colluding with pirates, and died on the way back to Beijing.

    After the news spread to the capital, those who hated Marquis Anshun didn't know how many, and those who regretted the loss of the son could not sleep for several nights.

    It is no exaggeration to say that before and after Yongchang Marquis Residence held the funeral for Wen Xuan, the ladies in Capital City were heartbroken.

    Now heard that there are still men in the world who look similar to Wen Xuan, and he even came in second in the examination. How can we not make the ladies of Capital City's family happy?

    However, heard that this Zhang Yulang has already married a wife, and that lady is actually the Master Chen of the Chen Family Restaurant?

    Now it’s all right, those who went to the Chen’s restaurant intending to inquire about Zhang Yulang’s situation, those who tried to meet at the Chen’s restaurant by chance, and those who asked Chen Nianguan directly about Zhang Yulang, made Chen’s family happy that the restaurant’s customer flow increased a lot.Ah, on the one hand, I am worried about how to deal with these ladies' overly enthusiastic attention to their husbands.

    why why why?

    Why did my husband suddenly provoke so many mad bees and butterflies?

    Why doesn't she know?

    After finding out the truth, Chen Nianguan fell silent.

    Tsk, my husband looks very similar to Yongchang Hou Shizi?

    Chen Nianguan recalled that Mr. Wen, with the ink on the New Year's goods, came to the shop selling New Year's goods to ask about her husband's situation, and then squatted outside the tribute courtyard to see her husband.

    Therefore, Princess Yun Xin said she wanted to meet Zhang Yulang because he was similar to this prince, Third Young Master Wen?

    Then Chen Nianguan also raised his chin.

    This matter seems a bit mysterious!

    However, because she hadn't passed the imperial examination, and Zhang Erlang promised to tell her the truth after high school, Chen Nianguan suppressed his curiosity.

    It's just that the rumors outside became more and more popular, and more and more people came to Xianggui Street to squat Zhang Erlang. Every day, Chen Nianguan could hear people talking outside Xianggui Street in and out of the carriage.

    "Why haven't you seen Mr. Zhang showing up these days?"

    "I heard that I'm preparing for the imperial examination, so I'm staying behind closed doors!"

    "Is he really that similar to Prince Wen?"

    "Like, it was said by the supervisor who studied with him, how could it be different?"

    "Also, that day when Master Chen congratulated Young Master Zhang on being admitted as a Jinshi, some people who ate at Chen's restaurant that night also recognized that Young Master Zhang resembled Prince Wen, and said that if it wasn't for knowing his name Zhang Yulang, they would have thought it was Prince Wen reincarnated."

    "Then I must take a look."

    These Capital City people are so full and have nothing to do, there are so many idlers!

    Chen Nianguan couldn't bear it any longer, he lifted the curtain of the carriage, and shouted to the people outside: "I said, you should leave, right? It's good for my husband to study quietly!"

    "Ms. Chen, call your husband out, let us take a look and see if he resembles Prince Wen!"

    "That's right, Mrs. Chen, let's not do anything bad, just take a look."

    These people, who coveted her family's husband openly and aboveboard, are they shameless?

    "Okay. You go back quietly and wait for my house????? Husband High School, on the day of the horse parade, can't you stare as much as you want?" Chen Nianguan said, "I want you to look at it every day.How can my husband still study and take the number one examination while guarding the peace of the people here?"

    Everyone was startled, and then reacted.

    That's right, Zhang Yulang is preparing for the imperial examination now, and will have to meet the Holy Majesty in three days, if he can win the first prize, won't the top three be allowed to parade through the street?

    Then they will be able to meet people!

    "However, you have harassed me too much. If my husband can't even keep the second place and falls to the first place, then don't talk about wanting to take a look at him. I won't let you take a look at him. As his wife, I, Master Chen, are hereensure."

    After everyone heard this, they looked at Master Chen as if he was serious, and left angrily!

    Tut tut!Sure enough, women are unreasonable!

    Chen Nianguan saw that the crowd had dispersed and Xianggui Street was quiet, so he got into the carriage again and shouted to Xiao You who was driving the horse, "Let's go!"

    Tut tut!There's so much gossip in Capital City folks!

    But this gossip, she also really wants to gossip.

    So that night, Chen Nianguan was sitting cross-legged, looking at his dear husband, squinting his almond eyes: "Husband? I heard that you look very similar to some heir from Yongchang Marquis Residence?"

    is it true?

    Although no one is guarding Xianggui Street outside, the rumors are getting more and more outrageous. Some even say that Zhang Yulang is the illegitimate son of Yongchang Marquis Residence, and that the Prince Wen who died last year is a fake. In fact, Zhang Yulang is Wen.Rumors like Shizi!

    Chen Nianguan is the first time to eat melons at such a close distance, and the food is still from his husband, he is really emotional!

    Listening and listening, couldn't help but take it seriously.

    No way?Is my husband really the eldest son of Yongchang Marquis Residence?

    Under the enthusiastic gaze of the lady's piercing eyes, Zhang Erlang couldn't help but smile, "My lady, if you are serious about your husband, what should you do?"

    Chen Nianguan was shocked.

    I heard that Yongchang Marquis Residence is also a relative of the emperor. How can I get attached to a mere small business?

    It is a fact that he married himself, and he is afraid that if he enters a high-end mansion, he will be tortured by some noble person in the Hou's mansion.

    If he is really that Prince Wen...

    She can't do it.

    "If you are really..." Chen Nianguan was conflicted and entangled in every possible way, and he said hard: "Then you and I are not in the same family, you just give me a letter of divorce and let each other go?"

    "Huh?" Zhang Yulang pulled the lady into his arms, smiled lightly, and asked, "Is the lady really willing to let it go?"

    Chen Nianguan looked at Lang Jun's beautiful face, and swallowed hard.

    Naturally, I am reluctant.

    Zhang Yulang laughed.

    "Zhang Yulang!" Chen Nianguan was ashamed and angry.

    "Wan Wan!" Zhang Yulang looked at Chen Nianguan, slowly withdrew his smile, and said solemnly: "Originally, I planned to tell you about this after I won the number one scholar for you after the palace examination. But the situation is developing very urgently, I thinkI’m afraid I can’t hide it.”

    Really have an inside story?

    Chen Nianguan pricked up his ears.

    Zhang Yulang sighed, and whispered in her ear for a long time.

    Chen Nianguan's expression changed from shock to fear, and then from resentment to pity, "Husband!"

    "Wan Wan, do you blame me?" Zhang Yulang was nervous.

    Keeping it from her for so long may have even put her in danger.

    Chen Nianguan heaved a long sigh as he remembered the secret of his time traveler.

    Well, Zhang Yulang's secret can be told to her, but her secret can never be told to Zhang Yulang.

    So she shook her head, "No wonder!"

    Zhang Yulang also breathed a sigh of relief, "Then, Wan Wan, I won't be able to live on Xianggui Street for the next few days."

    "Afraid that she will come to your house and cause trouble?" Chen Nianguan understood after a second thought.

    Zhang Yulang nodded.

    Before, there were spectators staring outside, and there were so many people talking, they didn't dare to mess around.

    But today the crowd dispersed, if they had heard about Zhang Yulang, they might have taken action!

    "Don't be afraid, I'll ask someone to introduce a place for you to live in!" Chen Nianguan thought for a while, but he was still uneasy: "How about we go to Master Ming Hai now and ask him to clarify for you as a guarantee?"

    "No, how wise is Your Majesty! You have to inform Master Ming Hai in advance, for fear that it will be self-defeating, and then you will suspect that we and the master are colluding in advance to make a conspiracy!" Zhang Yulang shook his head, "We can only wait and see what happens on the spot.It would be more appropriate for the Holy Spirit to summon you."

    Chen Nianguan then gave up.

    In the blink of an eye, it was the eve of the imperial examination.

    That night, Chen Nianguan was still in the Chen Family Restaurant, but outside Xianggui Street, there was a carriage parked silently outside the house where they lived.

    The concierge Tao Bo had seen the crowds that were crazy about his master Mr. Zhang these days. Now when he saw this plain and low-key carriage equipped with twelve guards, he couldn't help becoming nervous for a while.

    A nun got out of the carriage, walked up to him, greeted him slightly, and said, "Please pass on, Mrs. Yongchang Marquis Residence, Princess Fu Xia wants to see Mr. Zhang Yulang!"

    Tao bo's jaw almost dropped.

    He has always been hired by the Cang family to be the concierge of the Xianggui Street courtyard. When he saw such a distinguished guest as the princess of the Houfu, he immediately staggered into the courtyard in a daze, found Qimu's steward, and asked Mrs. Houfu toReport to him about meeting Mr. Zhang.

    Steward Qimu was surprised, and subconsciously hurried to the study.

    Zeng Si heard that Princess Fu Xia, the wife of Yongchang Marquis Residence, was visiting, so he also stayed.

    Good guy, heard that Zhang Er looks like the dead Prince Wen. Before that, some good people were joining in the fun. Now even Prince Wen's mother can't help but come to find out in person?

    But……

    Both Zeng Si and Qi Mu glanced at the empty desk opposite.

    On the fourth day of the lunar new year, the same day that Master Chen ordered the crowd to disperse, Zhang Yulang found another place to avoid people.

    Today, Princess Fu Xia came to see someone, I'm afraid it was a waste of time.

    After receiving Qi Mu Tong's biography, Zhang Yulang hadn't slept in the courtyard for a long time in order to avoid the noise outside. Princess Fu Xia was stunned for a while, and then sighed quietly, "You didn't come here two days ago? Do you know where you are resting temporarily?"?”

    Fortunately, she had suppressed herself a few days ago and chose tonight on purpose, just to catch him by surprise and make him inescapable. So Zhang Yulang was already prepared?

    Qi Mu said he didn't know.

    "Go, take my token, search for everyone related to the Chen family restaurant, and make sure to find Zhang Yulang for me." Princess Fu Xia ordered the nanny, and snorted coldly.

    Zhang Yulang wants to take part in the palace examination?

    Let's get past her first.

    So just after closing time, Chen Nianguan and others who were about to return to Xianggui Street were surrounded by a group of guards.

    "What to do?"

    "Where is Zhang Yulang?"

    "My husband? He has gone to the Grand Buddhist Temple. He should be staying at Master Ming Hai's place, right? Why are you looking for him?"

    Grand Buddhist Temple?Master Ming Hai?

    The guards retreated at once, and after looking at each other for a while, except for Zhang Yulang, the lord of Tongbing Fu Xia, the others followed behind them and escorted him all the way to Xianggui Street.

    Chen Nianguan glanced back and didn't pay attention, thinking that there was an extra team of guards.

    Fortunately, on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, my husband was moved out of Xianggui Street early.

    It turned out that what he said was right, Princess Fu Xia would really come to find trouble.

    Soon, Princess Fu Xia received information that Zhang Yulang was with Master Ming Hai at the Grand Buddhist Temple.

    "Does he think that with Master Ming Hai around, I can't touch him?" Princess Fu Xia smiled coldly, "Morrow morning, you guard the gate of the city for me, and don't let Zhang Yulang go no matter what Capital City, I see how he can still participate in the imperial examination?"

    Then he added: "At Chen's Restaurant and Xianggui Street, I will also send someone to watch. As long as you see Zhang Yulang, you must take him down on the spot."

    "But the princess, he is already a Jinshi of the new department. If this matter becomes serious, I'm afraid it will be difficult to deal with it?"

    "It's nothing more than a mere judge, he should have died for Xuan'er." Princess Fu Xia mentioned her dead son, her heart ached, and she took all the teacups on the deskSweep down.

    Back then, Zhang Yulang should have died, not her Xuan'er.

    He still has the face to live?How dare you run back to Capital City to test your fame?

    He thought that she would allow him to live a good life, but did her Xuan'er hate Jiuquan?

    Absolutely wishful thinking.

    However, no matter how long the Fu Xia princess's people waited for on this day, they never saw Zhang Yulang enter the city, nor did they see Zhang Yulang leave from Xianggui Street.

    When the sun rose, the morning light shone brightly in front of the imperial palace. The three hundred tribute students of the new department were freshened up, dressed in brand new clothes, and lined up according to the rankings in the examination. Behind Hui Yuanlang, it was Princess Fu Xia who searched all night.Unbelievable Zhang Yulang.

    Under the guard of Habayashi Guard, no idlers were allowed to approach the front of the palace. Princess Fu Xia's people were shocked when they saw Zhang Yulang, and hurried back to report to the master.

    After a while, Fan Shilang and another official from the Ministry of Rites came over, mainly telling these new scholars about the matters that need to be noticed after entering the palace, as well as the rules of the palace examination.Visibly warped.

    After the lecture, three hundred Gongsheng students lined up and entered the palace gate one by one.

    When Princess Fu Xia rushed over, all the Gongsheng students had already entered the palace, and the gates of the palace were closed tightly.

    Princess Fu Xia squeezed her jade fingers tightly, and called the personal nurse.

    "Enter the palace, this county mainly enters the palace to face the saint."

    The palace examination was held in the main hall where the Holy Majesty and his courtiers usually go to court. After three hundred tribute students entered, a while later, the sound of ceremony and music sounded, and Emperor Hong arrived slowly.

    The three hundred tribute students followed Fan Shilang and others in front of them, kneeled three times and kowtowed nine times, and then climbed the steps into the hall according to their rankings.

    That Emperor Hong is in a good mood today.

    Every spring is a good time to select young heroes for the court, but this year's Hui Yuanlang was unexpectedly captured by Jiang Yu, the eldest son of Xianfei's family, and he had to be surprised.

    It's hard not to be amazed that this Jiang Yu was able to overwhelm thousands of competitors and win the first place.

    Jiang Yu has been staying away from Capital City with his father these years. The concubine Xian’s natal family only has a second bedroom in Capital City, Jiang Shilang. When Jiang Yu comes to Capital City to visit Jiang Shilang on New Year’s Day, he will also enterThe palace pays homage to Concubine Xian, and Emperor Hong has also met a few times, remember that he is a handsome young man.

    Looking at it now, this Mr. Pianpian is actually a hero with great potential!

    Thinking of the virtuous concubines in the harem, Emperor Hong couldn't help but smile slightly, and when his eyes fell on Zhang Yulang who was in second place, he couldn't help being startled.

    He has also heard rumors that Zhang Yulang looks similar to the prince of Yongchang Marquis Residence, but this is the first time he has seen it with his own eyes.

    Therefore, when Zhang Yulang thanked him and stepped back to stand by the side of the hall, Emperor Hong finally saw Zhang Yulang's face for real, and was so shocked that he almost stood up from the dragon chair immediately.

    In this world, is there really such a similar person?

    is it possible?

    Or, that Wen Xuan is not dead, this Zhang Yulang is Wen Xuan's rebirth?

    Compared to Emperor Hong who is still self-controlled, the Marquis of Yongchang who came with all the officials exclaimed in a low voice: "Xuan'er?"

    This man is exactly like his family Xuan'er.

    It's really not Xuan'er?

    But now they are still in the imperial examination, the two forcefully suppressed their doubts and watched the officials lead the three hundred Jinshi to sit in the arranged seats.

    Emperor Hong managed to regain his composure, and after the lecture, Fan Shilang finally opened and sealed the topic drafted by Emperor Hong and the officials yesterday, and then transcribed the topic on the question board for all the tribute students to review.

    The final imperial examination only had this strategy theory, but it was a question that had to be tested from morning to night.

    Candidates' positions were arranged according to their ranks in the examination. Sitting in the middle and at the head was naturally Huiyuan Lang Jiang Yu, who was facing the dragon chair. It stands to reason that it should be Jiang Yu who caught the attention of Emperor Hong, but this time, Emperor HongFrom time to time, his eyes fell on Zhang Yulang on the right.

    Zhang Yulang had to withstand the coercion of Emperor Hong in the front, and behind him was the attention of Marquis Yongchang among the officials. If he was an ordinary person, he might not be able to bear it and would have a nervous breakdown.

    But Zhang Yulang didn't flinch in the slightest.

    He has made known to the world as Zhang Yulang, and many people in the capital know that Zhang Yulang, who passed the examination second, is similar to Prince Wen.We met face to face.

    After today, everyone in the court knew that Zhang Yulang, from Haijiao Village, Funing County, Chuzhou Prefecture, was a new scholar.

    If Princess Fu Xia dared to vent her anger on him under such circumstances, she would be in a bad position even as a princess.

    So Zhang Yulang focused on answering the questions with peace of mind.

    During this period, Emperor Hong got up several times, walked among the examinees, and stopped occasionally to watch the Gong students answer. Naturally, he also stood beside Zhang Yulang. Zhang Yulang was not affected at all and turned a blind eye.

    As for the invigilator this time, besides Emperor Hong, naturally all the court elders and bachelors in the court, including Elder Lin.

    He received a letter of recommendation and New Year's ceremony from the Lin family in Chuzhou prefecture a few years ago, but he put it aside casually and didn't care.

    When the matter of Zhang Yulang was aroused in Beijing, he vaguely remembered that he seemed to have seen someone mention this name somewhere, and it was not until he said that he was from the Chuzhou Prefecture that he managed to find out the recommendation letters of his second siblings, Looking at Zhang Yulang's name on it, regretted it a lot.

    But now it's too late to say anything.

    Seeing the time passing slowly, Eunuch Liu was by his side, and suddenly saw a young eunuch outside the hall looking into the hall, and after reporting to Emperor Hong, Liu Fuan walked out of the hall.

    "Eunuch Liu, Princess Fu Xia has entered the palace and said that she is in a hurry to see the Holy Majesty."

    "Today's palace exam, Fu Xia doesn't know how important this matter is to the Holy One? Why do you have to choose this time to meet the Holy One?"

    "Princess Fu Xia looks very angry, please trouble Eunuch Liu to pass it on?"

    Eunuch Liu thought about it, and thought of that Zhang Yulang in the palace, Princess Fu Xia came in a hurry, maybe he also came for that Zhang Yulang?

    Liu Fuan was indeed right this time.

    Emperor Hong heard that Princess Fu Xia had come to the palace, and was anxious to see someone, thinking that there was something important to do, so he glanced at Marquis Yongchang who was still staring at Zhang Yulang in the crowd, and left the main hall.

    When we got to the imperial study, Princess Fu Xia had already been waiting for a long time.

    "Brother Huang!"

    "Fu Xia, you came just in time. I was just looking for you. Did you hear about Zhang Yulang, this year's new Jinshi?" Emperor Hong asked enthusiastically.

    "Brother Emperor, I'm here for this person." Princess Fu Xia knelt down in front of Emperor Hong, "Zhang Yulang is greedy for life and afraid of death, and betrays the Lord with his heart.The qualifications of the palace examination, and sent to prison for interrogation."

    "What did you say?" Emperor Hong was stunned, "You know Zhang Yulang?"

    "Brother Huang, not only did I know him, but I personally raised him!" Princess Fu Xia raised her eyes with tears in her eyes, "Brother Huang, do you still remember how my Xun'er died?"

    Wen Xun, the first son of Yongchang Marquis Residence, the first son of Princess Fu Xia, and the eldest brother of Wen Xuan.

    Emperor Hong was taken aback.

    Of course he remembered.

    If Wen Xun is still alive, then it will not be Wen Xuan's turn to be the heir of Yongchang Marquis Residence.

    But when Wen Xun was about seven years old, he fell into the lake in his residence and died. For this reason, the princess of Fu Xia County killed more than 20 slaves and servants in Yongchang Marquis Residence. There was a big commotion in Capital City.It was at this time that the notoriety of the master poisonous woman spread.

    "What does this have to do with Brother Xun?"

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