Female supremacy: leading the whole family to change their family

Chapter 73 Palace Examination

"Sister Zheng, since we have all passed the exam, we should continue studying. After all, we still have to take the palace exam. I don't know if we can get into the second class, but it would be even better if we can get into the first class."

"No matter what, it's good as long as I can become a Jinshi, and I also want to go to the Hanlin Academy. As long as I can go to the Hanlin Academy, my future is still indispensable, and I can stay in the capital."

Zheng Shuyi certainly had ambitions and wanted to become a high-ranking official, but she also knew that it was not easy to become a high-ranking official, and to become a high-ranking official she had to first enter the Hanlin Academy.

"I also hope to be admitted to the Hanlin Academy. If I can enter the Hanlin Academy, I can gain a firm foothold in the capital."

In fact, Gu Yao hopes to be an official, but she also hopes to be an official with a leisurely life. After all, her family is not short of money, so now she only hopes to be able to enter the Hanlin Academy.

Even though others said that many people in the Hanlin Academy were poor, she didn't care.

Then the yamen runner came to announce the list. Everyone in the circle knew that several ladies had passed the imperial examination and became Jinshi, so they all came to congratulate them. After Gu Xiaoshu scattered the copper coins, he quickly closed the door.

She was excited. It was great that her wife could finally become an official. It felt like her wife’s hard work over the years was worth it.

She felt happy when she thought that she would be the housekeeper of an official's wife in the future. She was especially grateful to the village chief. If it weren't for the village chief, she would not have her current glory.

Zheng Shuyi was still excited, and then said to Gu Yao: "Ayao, I'll go back first, my family is still waiting for me, let's go together when we go to the Imperial Academy to learn etiquette in a few days."

After passing the exam, you still have to go to the Imperial Academy to learn etiquette. After all, the palace examination is coming soon. If you don’t do well in the exam, it will displease the emperor.

Gu Yao nodded and sent her away, and almost screamed out loud.

"I finally passed the exam. I lived up to my family's expectations and the results of all these years of study."

However, it was not known until the last moment whether she would be in the first, second or third place.

Thinking that her ranking this time is in the eighties, it is considered pretty good, so she shouldn't be in the top three. If she is in the second place, even if she is at the bottom of the list, it will be fine.

"My lady, are you ready to be an official? Then can we stay in the capital?"

"That's still not possible. You still have to take the palace examination. After the palace examination, we will see your ranking and whether you can stay in the capital. But don't worry, I will work hard to let our Gu family live in the capital."

She was still very excited and had originally wanted to ask Gu Xiaoshu to buy the yard as soon as possible.

But after thinking about it, she decided to forget it, in case she bought it and then couldn't keep it in the capital and had to sell it again.

If she didn't sell it, it would remain in Beijing and appreciate in value, but she thought it would be better not to buy it first, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble later.

After listening to Gu Yao's explanation, Gu Xiaoshu understood, but she still cheered Gu Yao on.

"My dear, I know you can do it. We have already passed the Spring Examination, so we can take the Palace Examination."

After saying that, Gu Xiaoshu went to make something delicious. Of course he had to celebrate for passing the exam.

She cooked about seven or eight dishes this time. Gu Yao looked at them and said with a smile, "There are so many dishes. We can't finish them all."

"Eat as much as you want. These are your favorite foods, and today is a good day. Should we write a letter to the capital city to tell the Madam that you have passed the exam?"

"Someone will report it, but we should write a letter. I will write to tell them the good news later.

Two days later, Gu Yao went to the Imperial Examination Hall to collect the clothes they had worn as tribute students and learned etiquette from the officials of the Ministry of Rites.

Etiquette is very important. After all, if you don't follow etiquette in the palace, it will offend the emperor.

Of course Gu Yao had to study hard and couldn't let down at the last moment.

She studied very hard because she didn't want to make a fool of herself in the palace examination.

Although I have learned ancient etiquette in recent years, I still don’t know the etiquette of some upper-class officials, so I don’t want to make a fool of myself.

The palace examination was about to begin, and on this day, Gu Yao and many other successful candidates entered the palace and came to the main hall.

After meeting the emperor, they each sat in their seats and waited for the test papers to be distributed.

Gu Yao was actually very curious about the emperor. After all, this was an era when women were in charge, and she didn't know whether this empress was very powerful.

She also knew from history that there was no difference between a woman emperor and a man, both were ruthless imperial families.

The previous dynasty was in chaos because of the fierce fight for the throne, which tore the entire country into pieces, and finally led to the birth of this dynasty.

The empress was very satisfied when she saw the candidates sitting in the hall.

Her court needs fresh blood so that they can serve her and even suppress these aristocratic families.

There were some aristocratic families who took part in the exam, but at least most of them were girls from poor families or small families.

But Gu Yao ignored all this. She just looked at the questions on the paper and was shocked.

The topic turned out to be "Public Sentiments". Although she felt it was bold, she thought about it and decided to take an unconventional approach.

After all, she wanted to be in the first or second class, but she didn't want to be in the third class.

Sanjia was about to be transferred to another place, and he really couldn't bear to leave his family with her to work as an official.

Her mother and father are already old, so staying in the capital is the best outcome.

Although it was dangerous to take an unconventional approach, she knew that it was impossible for her to fail in the palace examination, and the only possibility was to be among the top three.

Everything has risks, so she might as well take a gamble and then start doing the questions right away.

After an hour, they handed in the papers and left under the gaze of the empress. After returning, they felt sweating all over.

She is still more majestic under the majesty and imperial power. Even though her soul is modern, she has been in this era for several years and has long been integrated into this era. She still has awe for the imperial power.

"How is my wife? She should do well in the palace examination." Gu Xiaoshu was very anxious.

This is the palace examination, you can see it in the writing, just thinking about it makes me excited.

"It should be OK, but it depends on what Your Majesty thinks."

No matter whether she ranks second or third, she will just have to wait, after all, the palace examination will take several days.

"Xiao Shu, it's been a long time since we've been to the capital. And this time we came to the capital, we only took a look around, so it's not worthwhile to stay at home for the rest."

Gu Yao wondered if her family had received her letter, but they should have since so much time had passed.

Meicheng.

Mother Gu was very surprised when she received Gu Yao's letter. She said to Father Gu: "That's great. Our A Yao passed the exam, and the palace exam should start now."

Mother Gu knew what it meant to pass the Spring Examination. Father Gu squeezed the Buddhist beads in his hand and laughed, "Really? Our A Yao can become an official. That's great. I knew she was the best. She is our daughter."