Chapter 429 Head of Case

Chapter 429 Head of Case

"I'm coming."

"It's the government officials who are here."

The shouting outside reached the ancestral hall.

Mr. Gu became excited and stood up suddenly.

Tong Huaqiong pushed Gu Jingzhe and said, "Go out quickly and get the good news."

Jia also pushed Gu Ruinian and said, "Hurry, hurry."

Gu Jingzhe was dazed, while Gu Dahan, Gu Taohua and Gu Fengnian ran out first.

Gu Ruinian's desire to escape became stronger and stronger, but Jia held his hand tightly and he could not get away.

The noise outside was getting louder and louder, and Tong Huaqiong pulled Gu Jingzhe out of the ancestral hall.

Outside, a large group of people poured in from the village entrance. Among them were villagers who came to join in the fun, people who came to announce the official good news, and people who came to announce the good news among the public.

The folks who reported the good news ran faster than the official ones, and they were the first to report it to the candidate's family to ask for good luck. The host family was happy, and the candidate also got money, which was killing two birds with one stone.

Not only that, but the whole set is performed, with playing of various musical instruments and singing. It is said that places with a strong academic atmosphere produce scholars every year, and every time the results are announced, there are lion dancers and people walking on stilts to announce the good news.

It takes several years for a scholar to be born in Yanguan Town, and there is no industrial chain, so only gongs, drums and trumpets are used to make the place more lively.

"Isn't that Magistrate Liu?" Chen Sufen said to Tong Huaqiong, pointing at the official who brought the good news.

It’s the magistrate of Liu County.

County Magistrate Liu originally came in a sedan chair. When he arrived at the village entrance, he got off the sedan chair and walked at the front of the team.

Therefore, Chen Sufen spotted County Magistrate Liu at a glance.

What is worthy of a county magistrate coming in person to announce the good news? If it is just a scholar, it is definitely not worthy, unless he is the top scorer in the case.

Tong Huaqiong became excited. In this way, her past life had come back to life, and Gu Jingzhe was the top criminal in the entire Ningcheng.

"County Magistrate Liu is here in person." The clan leader's beard trembled with excitement.

When he heard that County Magistrate Liu was coming, Mr. Gu was extremely excited.

It must be that the Gu family had produced two scholars for the local official to come in person to announce the good news. Old Man Gu straightened his back, turned around and called Gu Ruinian.

Although it was his honor that both of his grandsons passed the imperial examinations, he still hoped that it would be Gu Ruinian who would stand out in front of County Magistrate Liu.

Gu Ruinian took a deep breath and came to Old Man Gu.

I worshipped all the gods in my heart.

Gu Ruinian had never been so superstitious as he was at this moment.

Upon hearing that County Magistrate Liu was coming, Gu Ruinian's lucky mentality was magnified. Just like what Old Man Gu thought, the fact that County Magistrate Liu came to Qinghe Bay in person must mean that both he and Gu Jingzhe had passed the imperial examination.

It seems that my strategy of making shocking statements when taking the exam was successful.

"Greetings, Lord Liu." Tong Huaqiong stepped forward and greeted County Magistrate Liu.

"Aunt Tong, I'm here to tell you the good news." County Magistrate Liu was very happy to see Tong Huaqiong.

Tong Huaqiong was the governor of Suifeng Township. He was a local official, but to show his affection, he still called Tong Huaqiong "Aunt Tong".

When Tong Huaqiong heard County Magistrate Liu say this, she was delighted. It was settled. The case was settled.

"Meet Master Liu."

"I have met Lord Liu."

The clan leader led the Gu family to pay their respects to County Magistrate Liu, and Old Man Gu happily stepped forward and stood in the C position.

Gu Jingzhe and Gu Ruinian stepped forward and saluted County Magistrate Liu.

County Magistrate Liu smiled and asked everyone not to be too polite.

His eyes stayed on Gu Jingzhe.

This is Gu Jingzhe, who brought honor to the entire Pingchuan County. He defeated all the students in Ningcheng and got the first place in the case. The key is that he is young and good-looking.

Before he came, his mother told him that such a promising and handsome young man must not be snatched away by others, and must be caught by his own family. His Liu family did not deserve such a good son-in-law, and his cousin Lu Zhaozhao was suitable, so he should take the opportunity to propose marriage to Lu Zhaozhao.

Gu Jingzhe's heart skipped a beat when County Magistrate Liu looked at him. He felt a little excited. It seemed that his mother's guess was true.

"Jingzhe not only won the title of scholar this time, but also won the first place. Congratulations, Aunt Tong."

A yamen runner behind him handed the big red victory report to County Magistrate Liu with both hands.

After opening it, County Magistrate Liu handed it to Tong Huaqiong with a smile. After reading it, Tong Huaqiong handed it to Gu Jingzhe.

Gu Jingzhe's hands were shaking.

He knew that he had done well in the exam and had thought about getting the first place, but when he actually got the first place, it felt unreal, like a dream.

"congratulations."

"Congratulations, Aunt Tong, congratulations on winning the case."

Tong Huaqiong and her litter of kids were very happy. Gu Dahan and Gu Taohua happily stuffed silver into the hands of the person who brought the good news. Liu Yue'e and Tong Pandi distributed fruits and candies to everyone.

The crowd was in an uproar.

Didn’t they say that Gu Ruinian would be the first in the case? Why did it become Gu Jingzhe?

The faces of everyone in the old house were particularly ugly.

Jia even wanted to ask Magistrate Liu whether he had misread the name on the victory report.

Gu Ruinian clenched his hands. He could accept that only he and others were the top candidates, but he could not accept that Gu Jingzhe was the only one.

County Magistrate Liu came to Gu Jingzhe, praised him with a smile, and encouraged him to keep up the good work.

Gu Jingzhe thanked him calmly.

After the people in the old house were disappointed, they changed their minds and thought that even if Gu Ruinian couldn't get the first place, it was good enough for him to get the scholar title.

After all, it was normal that he had an accident before the exam and it affected his performance.

Everyone at the old house was waiting for County Magistrate Liu to hand them the good news about Gu Ruinian.

County Magistrate Liu was slow to go and get the second copy of the victory report.

Gu Ruinian knew that he had lost the bet, his hope of getting away with it was shattered, and his face turned pale.

"Grandpa, your grandson's first place in the case is not only an honor for the Gu family, but also an honor for Pingchuan County."

County Magistrate Liu saw Mr. Gu looking at him eagerly. After asking, he learned that he was the grandfather of the first case, so he took Mr. Gu's hand and continued to praise him.

Old Master Gu happily accepted the compliment and couldn't help asking, "Lord Liu, where is the good news about my grandson Gu Ruinian?"

County Magistrate Liu: “…”

There was a moment of silence among the crowd.

Gu Ruinian’s face grew paler and paler. It was all over.

Tong Huaqiong looked at the confused County Magistrate Liu and explained, "This time, in addition to Jingzhe, my nephew Gu Ruinian also took the exam. My old man only saw Jingzhe's victory report, so he asked if Gu Ruinian's victory report was missed?"

County Magistrate Liu looked over at the bailiff who had brought the good news.

There were three scholars in Pingchuan County this time, one of whom was from Pingchuan County. There were two in Yanguan Town, one was Gu Jingzhe, the top scorer, and the other was Gu Jingzhe's classmate Meng Yanping. He didn't remember there was a scholar named Gu Ruinian.

One of the yamen runners said, "Your Excellency, there is no good news from Gu Ruinian."

The other people in the Gu family's old house were stunned, and Jia felt dizzy.

The crowd exploded with a buzz.

"Ruinian didn't pass the exam?"

"No way, didn't he say he could win the case?"

"Listen to him, he has been naughty since he was young. I don't know how he got the chance to be a student, so he dares to dream of becoming a scholar."

"The first case is obviously Jingzhe."

The villagers' discussions reached Mr. Gu's ears without any disguise.

Old Master Gu calmed down and asked in a trembling voice, "Don't tell me you've seen it wrong. My Ruinian is a better student than Jingzhe. Even the academician praised his papers. It's impossible that Jingzhe passed the exam and he didn't."

County Magistrate Liu was speechless.

The bailiff said, "Old man, the name of the person who passed the exam is clearly written on the report. It is indeed not Gu Ruinian. The exam room is changing rapidly. Some people do well in the Tongsheng exam, but it does not mean they will pass the Xiucai exam. Otherwise, why would some people still be Tongsheng even when they are old and gray? Don't be too sad. If you fail this time, you can try again next time."

The bailiff thought that if the man was not the father-in-law of Suifeng Xiangjun, he would have confronted him long ago.

What do you mean? Are you saying they are concealing the truth?

Mr. Gu was unwilling to accept this result.