amaotonovel Chapter 608 Donglin Banquet Pool
Chapter 608 Donglin Banquet Pool
Chapter 608 Donglin Banquet Pool
Upon hearing Feng Bansheng's words, Ye Ru nodded, his face becoming more solemn. It seemed that this was indeed the prelude to the start of the Holy War.
"I understand. Farewell, Half-Saint Feng."
Then Ye Ru bowed to him and said.
"Okay, then I'll be leaving. Take good care of yourself."
With a flick of his finger, Feng Bansheng sent a golden beam of light into Ye Ru's body. After doing this, Feng Bansheng waved his sleeve, and the chameleon left with him.
Watching the vanished Wind Half-Saint, Ye Ru fell into deep thought. After a while, Chen Tianjian arrived with his troops. Upon seeing Ye Ru's disheveled state, he frowned and asked:
"What happened?"
"We were just attacked, but everything is fine now. Feng Bansheng told me to tell you that the demon race will be coming to assassinate people from various countries in the coming days. He told His Majesty to be careful. Also, he said that you should stay in His Majesty's palace to protect His Majesty's safety at all times."
Ye Ru raised his head, his face solemn, and said in a deep voice. These words made Chen Tianjian also become extremely serious. Then, he waved his hand:
"You stay here to protect Ye Anshou, I will go to the palace to report to His Majesty."
"Yes!"
With the end of the battle, the scholars taking the imperial examinations were all inclined to hand in their papers first. Ye Ru returned to the Wenxiang Mansion and explained the whole story to the Wenxiang, instructing them to make sure to protect His Majesty of the Yanhuang Kingdom.
Subsequently, the entire palace was completely surrounded, and countless experts were dispatched to hide in the shadows.
Two days later, after the imperial examinations ended, all the troops from various regions were gathered back and dispatched to the capital and to the sides of various high-ranking officials.
After all, these high-ranking officials are the pillars of the nation. If they all die, there will be no use for the emperor of the Yanhuang Kingdom.
"The situation is serious now, and we don't know what will happen next, so we can't let our guard down."
"Ye Ru is alright. They didn't dare to act recklessly during the trip to Mount Zhongsheng. The most important thing now is to protect His Majesty the Emperor's safety."
Inside the Prime Minister's residence, Li Baiyuan spoke in a deep voice.
"Yes, I have already dispatched quite a few experts, and almost the entire palace is under martial law. If there is any disturbance, I will be the first to know."
Chen Tianjian also said with a serious expression that the palace's security has now been upgraded to the highest level of defense. No matter what it is, even a mosquito, it will be swatted dead.
"Very good, Ye Ru. How many days do you have left before you head to Mount Zhong Sheng?"
Li Baiyuan nodded, then looked at Ye Ru who had poured him a cup of tea and asked.
"It will probably be about two weeks, then someone will come to pick me up."
Ye Ru thought for a moment, and then answered.
"Yes, that's perfect. After the results are announced, there will be a literary gathering in the capital. I hope you can attend it."
"You've just become a Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial civil service examination), and there are still some things you don't quite understand. This literary gathering can help you learn about the Juren system."
Li Baiyuan nodded and said.
"The results haven't been announced yet, how do I know if I can pass the imperial examination?"
Ye Ru gave a wry smile and said.
“I’ve read your poem. If it’s not a perfect score, then it’s the examiner’s dereliction of duty. I’ll revoke their examiner status.”
"I don't believe you can't become a Juren (a successful candidate in the imperial examinations)."
Li Baiyuan laughed heartily, causing Ye Ru to scratch his head and say:
"I will definitely go."
For the next few days, Ye Ru waited at the Prime Minister's residence for the day the results would be announced, and did not go out again. At this time, focusing on studying was the most important thing.
Sure enough, on the day the results were announced, a servant ran in:
"Reporting to Chief Ye, great news! You have topped the list, becoming the number one in the entire country."
Upon hearing this, Ye Ru put down his book, quickly took the list, and said:
"Is this the one that's posted outside?"
"No, I had someone make a new copy. Congratulations, sir, you will be a scholar from now on."
The servant bowed to him and smiled.
"Thank you."
Ye Ru took the list, took a deep breath, and seemed to have let go of something.
"Congratulations, we could hear people talking about you from far away."
At this moment, Li Baiyuan returned from the palace, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Ye Ru, and his face was full of joy.
"We still need Lord Wenxiang's help."
Ye Ru said modestly.
"I knew it. No one in the entire capital could match your poem. It's strange that there's someone in another city whose poetry is almost on par with yours."
Li Baiyuan stroked his beard and said with a smile.
"There are always people better than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding. This proves the saying perfectly. It seems I still need to work harder."
Ye Ru smiled, showing no arrogance whatsoever, and instead spoke with utmost respect.
"Humility brings benefits, while pride invites loss. It's truly admirable that you have this mindset. I hope you continue to maintain it and never let other things cloud your judgment so as to make mistakes."
Li Baiyuan nodded in satisfaction and handed an invitation to Ye Rudao:
"This is the invitation to the literary gathering for those who passed the imperial examinations. Officials from all over the capital will be attending at the Donglin Banquet Hall."
"I see."
Ye Ru took the invitation and nodded.
A few days passed, and all the successful candidates in the imperial examinations in the capital flocked to the Donglin Banquet Pool. These people had a hint of excitement on their faces, and they were obviously the students who had just passed the examinations.
In the Yanhuang Kingdom, being a Xiucai or Tongsheng was nothing special; at most, one was addressed as "Master." Only after reaching the Juren level could one enter officialdom, either by passing the Imperial Academy exam and being assigned to teach in various counties, or by entering the imperial court and being incorporated into the official system.
After getting up, Ye Ru also walked towards the Donglin Banquet Pool.
After walking for about ten minutes, Ye Ru stopped in front of the Donglin Banquet Pool. It was a huge inn, eight stories high, and could be said to be the most magnificent in the entire capital city besides the Imperial Palace.
Moreover, the guards here are extremely strict, with many soldiers looking around with a fierce killing intent, ready to kill anyone who makes the slightest disturbance.
Ye Ru took out the invitation, handed it over, and then went inside.
Upon arriving at the Donglin Banquet Pool, many people turned their gaze toward him, while the civil and military officials were also there, clinking glasses and exchanging toasts.
But to Ye Ru's surprise, there was actually the Left Prime Minister here.
Standing next to the Left Chancellor was a scholar, also dressed in the robes of a successful candidate in the imperial examinations, with an air of arrogance on his face.
"Congratulations, Ye Anshou, on becoming the top scholar in the country. This banquet is held for two reasons: first, to celebrate the gathering of scholars who passed the imperial examinations, and second, to celebrate your success in the examinations."
"Come on, take a seat."
When Wen Xiang saw Ye Ru arrive, he stood up, took the latter's hand, and pulled him to his side.