vstars Chapter 355: The Scholar Who Married into the Imperial Examination (33)
Chapter 355: The Scholar Who Married into the Imperial Examination (33)
Unexpectedly, I met Jiang Zui and his wife here.
Hang Huaijing was wearing a bright red dress, which was dazzling, and the bold and unrestrained smile on his face was enviable.
What is even more enviable is the man next to the other person.
Jiang Zui kept his eyes on Hang Huaijing, the admiration and doting in his eyes were very obvious.
The happy atmosphere surrounding the two of them made Zhang Shili look towards Shi Ziwei beside him.
If he had not taken the initiative to cancel the engagement, but chose to accompany Jiang Zui, would he be the one being spoiled by Jiang Zui now?
No... maybe, it's better than the current Hanghuaijing.
He accompanied Jiang Zui through three difficult years. Based on Jiang Zui's personality, he would have doted on him. How could he be like this now...
Shi Ziwei saw that Zhang Shili was staring at Jiang Zui in the distance, with nostalgia and regret in his eyes, and he instantly became angry. He glared at Zhang Shili fiercely, pulled him hard, and strode towards Jiang Zui's direction.
Jiang Zui frowned as he looked at the two people who came with ill intentions.
"Brother Jiang, long time no see. It has been several months since we last met. Brother Jiang, are you confident in this spring exam?"
Shi Ziwei looked at Jiang Zui with contempt and disdain in his eyes, and his domineering attitude was disgusting.
He has already found a way, and he will definitely be on the list this time. As for Jiang Zui... hehe...
Shi Ziwei was full of confidence, but in fact, he had already stepped into the abyss.
Without waiting for Jiang Zui to answer, Shi Ziwei said, "I thought this exam would be difficult, but I didn't expect it to be so easy."
"Really?" Jiang Zui spoke softly.
"of course."
"Congratulations to Brother Shi," Jiang Zui said perfunctorily.
Jiang Zui did not argue, but to Shi Ziwei, it seemed like Jiang Zui was showing weakness and flattering him, fearing that he would become a high-ranking official in the future and that would be detrimental to him.
Thinking of this, Shi Ziwei was arrogant and complacent, "Brother Jiang, you don't have to be discouraged."
When Hang Huaijing heard Shi Ziwei's words, his face darkened immediately. He turned to look at Jiang Zui and said, "Husband, I feel a little uncomfortable."
"Where do you feel uncomfortable?" Jiang Zui asked subconsciously with tension and worry in his voice.
"A little tired."
"Okay, let's leave now."
After saying that, Jiang Zuilian ignored Shi Ziwei and his wife, took Hang Huaijing's hand, and left quickly.
Shi Ziwei looked at the backs of Jiang Zui and Hang Huaijing and cursed, "Damn it, Jiang Zui, when you have achieved results, you should honestly go back to Linyang Prefecture and become your brother's son-in-law."
Zhang Shili listened to Shi Ziwei scolding Jiang Zui without any emotion. It was not until Shi Ziwei finally finished scolding that he slowly said, "Shi Ziwei, let's get a divorce."
"Zhang Shili!"
Shi Ziwei angrily said: "Zhang Shili, the results will be announced in a few days. Are you sure you want to divorce me? Aren't you afraid that I will..."
Shi Ziwei felt that since he was on the list, there might be someone who would be interested in marrying him.
In this way, it doesn’t matter whether Zhang Shili is there or not.
He even hoped that Zhang Shili would leave quickly to make room for his new husband.
Before Shi Ziwei could finish, Zhang Shili said with a dejected look on his face, “Sure.
No matter how bright your future is, I will never regret it.
I don't want to continue to entangle with you, so let it be."
"Okay, you agreed to this yourself." Shi Ziwei said straightforwardly, "But you have to sign a written agreement with me, so that I won't come to my house again later."
"Okay." Zhang Shili said through gritted teeth.
He didn't expect Shi Ziwei to be so shameless.
Because of this incident, Shi Ziwei and Zhang Shili no longer had the heart to visit the temple and quickly returned home.
Shi Ziwei also quickly wrote the divorce letter. After receiving the divorce letter, Zhang Shili took all his silver, left the capital and returned to Linyang Prefecture.
At first, Zhang Shili's departure did not cause much commotion, but as Shi Ziwei had less and less silver in his hands, he discovered something unusual.
Zhang Shili had already held the silver tightly in his hand when he proposed the divorce, so as soon as Zhang Shili left, Shi Ziwei could not move an inch.
After Zhang Shili left, Shi Ziwei brought his concubine into the house.
But the concubine followed Shi Ziwei because he was generous.
However, after the concubine entered the house, she found that Shi Ziwei was just a facade and was just pretending to be something he was not. Thinking that the results would be out soon and Shi Ziwei might pass, she kept calm.
During this period, the concubine kept asking Shi Ziwei for money just in case.
About half a month later, the day of the announcement of the results finally arrived.
Compared with the academy examination and the provincial examination, the metropolitan examination is more grand.
The entrance to the Imperial Examination Hall was crowded with people, and there were soldiers guarding the place where the notices were posted, fearing any accidents might occur.
Several officials were also standing nearby, looking very serious.
Because there were soldiers guarding the place, the people did not dare to cause trouble.
Despite this, the scene was still chaotic.
Hang Huaijing took Jiang Zui to the Imperial Examination Hall early in the morning. Although they arrived very early, there were still people who arrived earlier than them.
Hang Huaijing looked at the huge crowd of people in front of him, a trace of anxiety in his eyes. He grabbed Jiang Zui and tried to squeeze into the crowd.
Before Hang Huaijing could take action, Jiang Zui quickly stopped him, "Okay, let's not rush. There are so many people. Let's wait a little longer."
"Oh, but I can't wait any longer." Hang Huaijing said hurriedly.
He has been waiting for almost half a month. If he waits any longer, he might go crazy.
"Okay, it doesn't matter a little time." Jiang Zui comforted.
As soon as he finished speaking, the official who was reading the list called out Jiang Zui's name.
Suddenly, Hang Huaijing was dumbfounded!
Hang Huaijing turned his neck stiffly towards the direction of the voice, then looked at Jiang Zui with a confused look on his face, and said: "Just now... was it... your... name?!"
Jiang Zui nodded reservedly, "Yeah."
"I...did I hear it right?!" Hang Huaijing said in disbelief: "You will...you will be the first! You...you are the first?!
Are you Huiyuan?!
Husband, did I hear you right?!"
Hang Huaijing asked again and again in disbelief.
Jiang Zui answered seriously: "You heard it right, Huiyuan, your husband is number one."
"Ahhhh-"
Hang Huaijing shouted happily, forgetting the occasion for a moment, and rushed directly to Jiang Zui, "Husband, you...you are so amazing! Huiyuan! You are Huiyuan!"
Hang Huaijing's voice was so loud that everyone could hear it.
For a moment, everyone shifted all their attention to the two people hugging each other, and their passionate and envious eyes fell on Hang Huaijing and Jiang Zui.
The man envied Jiang Zui's achievements, while the woman and the brother envied Hang Huaijing for being able to marry such an outstanding man like Jiang Zui.
Those who were close to Jiang Zui and Hang Huaijing approached them directly and started a conversation, hoping to establish a relationship with Jiang Zui.
Hang Huaijing was a little flustered when he saw so many people coming up to him.
Seeing this, Jiang Zui directly pulled Hang Huaijing away from the crowd.
Shi Ziwei in the crowd had bloodshot eyes, a pale face, and a look of disbelief as he stared at the list.
How can it be? !
Why isn't his name on the list?!
This is impossible? !
How could his name not be there?!
Is there something wrong?!
how come? !
This is impossible! Impossible!
Why isn't he on the list! ?
The most important thing is, Jiang Zui actually became the champion?!
He is actually the champion? !
Shi Ziwei went crazy in an instant and subconsciously wanted to ask the officials. But just as he raised his foot, his brain suddenly reacted and he stopped.