Chapter 367: Chapter 367
While the Song Family and Prince Dingbei’s Mansion were busy with the engagement, in mid-September, the Beijing Circle was buzzing.
The autumn examination results were released.
Song Ci had seen the anxiety of students waiting for college entrance exam results in a previous life and had read about the joyous news of top students online. Naturally, she had also seen the nervousness of checking exam scores.
But that was in the modern information era, where students could check from home. It couldn’t compare to the thrill of the ancient imperial examinations results being released.
Thus, Song Ci took her grandsons early to secure a private room in a teahouse near the Imperial City, ready to experience the atmosphere of the results being announced.
The entire capital circle was buzzing with many noble sons participating in this autumn examination, filling the nearby teahouses and taverns to the brim.
Especially the Fragrant City Teahouse facing the list; it was absolutely packed. It was said that the noble families had booked the private rooms a month in advance. If it weren’t for the status of the Prime Minister’s Mansion, they wouldn’t have been able to get a room.
At that moment, the list hadn’t been posted yet, but the area in front of the Imperial List wall was already crowded. Besides the common people, various family servants were waiting, and further away, there were numerous carriages with people occasionally peeking through the curtains, indicating people were waiting inside.
"Whenever the examination results are released, there are always so many people. This time, it’s even more; it’s just a sea of heads." Song Lingzhao clicked his tongue and said.
Song Lingsu, pretending to be mature, said, "This is because of the Emperor’s millennial celebration. Foreign envoys are here, and the autumn examination results are also a grand affair, so they naturally want to join the excitement and see the demeanor of our Great Qing scholars."
"Brother, is that a foreign envoy over there?" Song Lingzhou pointed to someone below dressed differently from the Great Qing style and asked.
"The skin is really white, like the snow lotus cakes," Song Lingzhou licked his lips and said.
Song Ci chuckled and scolded, "You little foodie, even fair skin reminds you of cakes."
Song Lingzhou stuck out his tongue, "Grandma, that’s the only way I could describe it."
Granny and the others laughed and said, "Fourth Young Master must take after you, Grand Madam. You always talk about white steamed buns."
Song Ci gave a guilty laugh and changed the topic, "Be careful, don’t all crowd at the railing. No pushing, lest you fall off."
"Second Sister, let’s go have a look too," Song Ruwei, feeling itchy with excitement from the noise below, suggested.
Song Ruqi then stood up and walked to the railing with her, looking down at the crowded scene. Besides those waiting for the results, there were also guards from the Five Cities Military Department maintaining order.
"Oh, Second Sister, isn’t that Brother-in-law Qi?" Song Ruwei pointed to a tall and stern-looking person. ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by novel·fire.net
Song Ruqi blushed and scolded, "What Brother-in-law, don’t call nonsense."
Song Ruwei giggled, "The marriage proposal has been exchanged and the small gifts settled, so he’s definitely my brother-in-law."
"Stop it," Song Ruqi, blushing, pretended to hit her.
Song Ruwei dodged and laughed coquettishly.
A few brothers overheard their sisters’ conversation and also saw the person, collectively calling out Brother Qi San, Second Brother-in-law, and waved their hands.
They were all young lads, so their voices were loud. Suddenly shouting like that, many people looked over, including Qi Zhen.
Qi Zhen first saw a row of boys waving from the third floor, then noticed a bright girl beside them quickly hiding. His eyes flickered, and after saying a few words to the person next to him, he headed towards Fragrant City.