Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Chapter 1713: Chapter 1713: Second Place in the Imperial Exam

This is a common human emotion.

"Alright, Marquis Ye will give you an explanation. So much time has been wasted, delaying the Champion Scholar’s horse parade."

The Emperor said this to change the atmosphere.

The officials of the Ministry of Rites went down with the three to make arrangements. Watching the high-headed horse, Meng Po was eager to try.

The Champion Scholar was dressed in red, with a red flower on his hat, making Qi Wen look even more handsome.

They walked on the street, surrounded by soldiers for protection. This year, due to the Ye Family’s matter, they were delayed by half an hour, and everyone was already impatient.

But seeing such a young and handsome Champion Scholar, they were quite excited.

The second floor of the tea house by the street was filled with many people, mostly the ladies of various households.

The lady of the Ye Marquis Mansion was also there. She looked at the two people below, her face changed.

She was very clear in her heart that if the two children were not capable, they would have died long ago. How could they have the ability to become Champion Scholars?

Absolutely impossible? So she looked again, just in time to see that beast raise his head. The two’s eyes met, and she saw the mocking smile on his face.

Mrs. Wang knew this wasn’t good; the two lowly ones would definitely pursue this matter.

Thinking of this made her feel somewhat relieved. That coachman was already dead. She originally wanted to compensate them, but did they harm themselves? If he hadn’t said the two lowly ones were dead, she wouldn’t have let them grow up and still want to become Champion Scholars?

Mrs. Wang really couldn’t stay any longer and had to go back to find a way.

If this matter were investigated, she really couldn’t escape responsibility.

After the court session, Minister Wang, who was also Mrs. Wang’s father, anxiously stopped Ye Zongshen.

"Marquis, this matter."

"How do you propose we resolve this matter? If handled privately, it’s easier, but now the higher-ups are alerted, what should we do?"

"Find someone, maybe?"

"Find someone, can it pass?"

"I’ll talk to the two of them and see what conditions they have."

"Then I’ll leave it to you. I also need to think about what to do."

Minister Wang’s face also looked very bad. This matter really had a significant impact. It would definitely affect the future marriages of other children in the family, it must be dealt with well.

He informed the attendants to wait for the two and go find them later. This time they had to suffer a loss.

It wouldn’t be easily settled. Sigh, he really lacked brains, now they have such leverage over them.

Qi Wen and the others were parading on horseback, and to be honest, the current situation was quite grand. Even they were a bit immersed in this feeling.

Liu Qiyun also came to his senses now, although he was third, he had this opportunity, and the future development was uncertain. Just because you are number one now doesn’t mean you will always be number one in the future.

Starting from here, he had to be stronger than them.

After circling the prescribed street, they returned. They didn’t expect the clothes to be given to them, this was an unexpected gain.

Zhang Sheng and the others were already waiting from a distance. Now that the master’s status allowed sitting in a sedan chair, the Dean specifically rented two sedan chairs outside.

This was a symbol of status and standing. So, this time they had to return sitting in a sedan chair.

The two came out and were quickly surrounded. As they were within the top three, and Qi Yan was a triple-ranked scholar, they would have plaques in the future.

Those surrounding them outside were mostly servants from various families, all delivering invitation cards.

Meng Po nodded, and Zhang Sheng accepted them all with a smile. He also thanked them for their kindness.

There were also many fellow students from the same batch. They are now all Advanced Scholars, and ranking still had its use, of course not as much development as the Champion Scholar would have.

This time, the Dean helped to answer that they wouldn’t hold any gatherings and that their attendance at any gatherings would depend on the schedule.

The two finally got on the sedan chair, both heaving a sigh of relief.

After getting home, there were still too many people gathering at the gate, and the landlord came to congratulate them, telling them the rent was waived and even offering a gift of fifty taels, which Meng Po refused.

"The rent exemption is already accepting the landlord’s congratulations, no need for anything else really."

The surrounding neighbors gave eggs, some meat, others oil, and grain.

Zhang Sheng politely declined, as there was no need to accept these things.

Zhang Sheng’s wife even brought out some pastries for everyone to enjoy.

More and more people came outside. In such situations, they couldn’t ignore it, otherwise, word would spread that they looked down on others after getting a promotion.

Meng Po chatted happily with everyone. She had no issues handling such matters.

Qi Wen just stood to the side.

The surrounding people also knew the two brothers’ temperament and character. They knew the Champion Scholar rarely spoke, and no one minded.

After about an hour, they finally entered the courtyard.

Meng Po sat down with an exaggerated sigh.

"You’re still better off, don’t have to say anything, just stand there."

Qi Wen just smiled. "Who’s telling you to always talk."

"Can’t even talk?"

"Nobody is stopping you."

Zhang Sheng’s wife had already prepared the meal, and lunch was very plentiful.

After eating their fill, they took a bath and went to rest.

Before they even fell asleep, Zhang Sheng knocked on the door. Such matters were always reported to Meng Po.

"Master, Minister Wang from the Ministry of Revenue has come to see you."

"Minister Wang?" Immediately understood.

"Yes."

"Invite him in."

Had to listen to what he had to say.

Meng Po appeared in the living room and saw Minister Wang dressed casually.

Just made a gesture of greeting, "Minister Wang."

Minister Wang looked at Meng Po feeling quite aggravated, in fact, if counted properly, they should call him grandfather, didn’t care before, but not now, they had risen up, and he really had to lower himself to get close.

"Actually, under normal circumstances, you should call me grandfather." After speaking, he sighed.

Meng Po laughed. "But we can’t overreach, did Minister Wang come to acknowledge kinship? That’s really unnecessary."

"You are still young, and have a long road ahead, things can be resolved. The living should look forward."

Meng Po smiled, "Thank you, Minister Wang, for the threat, I understand, I have poor health, need rest, won’t see you out."

Minister Wang didn’t expect things to be like this, he didn’t even get a chance to say what he had prepared.

After Meng Po finished, she left. Zhang Sheng was waiting on the side, really a bit excited, the master could speak to the officials like this.

In the current situation, it was their side that was scared.

Although he didn’t know what had happened, it was clear the masters were standing firm.

Minister Wang was truly angry, no one had spoken to him like this for so many years, no one had so lightly regarded him.

Furious, he left, but after getting on the sedan chair, he regretted it, he came to solve the issue, not to get angry. Now going back wasn’t realistic, he could only order to go to the Marquis Mansion.

Although he shouldn’t go now, but after all, it was his eldest daughter, he couldn’t not go, and really couldn’t watch her just lose like this, if she failed now, it might cost her life.