Women Wearing Men: The Growth Path of the Bastards of the Aristocratic Family

Chapter 156
Hearing that the official of the good news came, everyone in Gu's mansion lifted their spirits, their eyes brightened instantly as if they were shining, and they all stretched their necks to look out.

"Grandfather, look, the announcer has arrived!" Gu Huaishao stepped into the hall in two or three steps, out of breath from running, while talking, he turned sideways to leave a way for the people behind him to enter the door.

"Happy news—"

With a loud shout, a man in a gradeless turquoise official uniform walked in holding a scroll.

When everyone looked at his attire, they knew that this person was an official of the government office, and their faces suddenly showed excitement - the officials who announced the good news in the rural examination were usually served by servants, and only the top three would have the official officials of the government come in person Annunciation.Now that the Annunciator's Eye appeared in the Gu Mansion, it not only showed that someone in the mansion was elected this time, but also showed that his ranking was among the top three.

The Annunciator stood in the hall, looking around at the surrounding furnishings, and after seeing the wealth and splendor of the house, the corners of his mouth suddenly raised a bit higher, and the secret joy in his eyes couldn't be hidden.

Announcing the good news in the township examination is a good job. According to the custom, after the announcing official announces the good news of being selected, the family members of the candidates will give some rewards for their hard work along the way.There is no fixed amount of rewards, it all depends on the mood of the host family. Generally speaking, the richer the family will give the more.So every time the rankings are released in the township examination, the officials will quarrel with each other endlessly in order to win the opportunity to go to the rich and noble families to announce the good news.

The Gu family is a big family in the south of the Yangtze River, and Gu Kaili is an acquaintance of the prefecture. The family has strong financial resources and has always spent a lot of money. What's more, the ranking of the township examination that he wants to tell is among the top three.

Thinking of this, the Annunciator's eyes became more joyful. He puffed up his chest, slowly unfolded the scroll in his hand, cleared his throat and said, "Happy News! No. 2 in Songjiang Prefecture Examination of Jingfeng Four Years, Huating County—"

Everyone felt anxious when they heard the words, their bodies sitting on the chairs could not help but rise a little, their eyes were fixed on the scroll in the hand of the announcer, and their hearts were raised to their throats.

"—Cheng Yan! Congratulations to Mr. Cheng, Yayuan of High School!"

What?Cheng Yan?Isn't it Gu Yunji?The joy on the faces of everyone in the Gu family froze instantly, and everyone's movements seemed to have stopped, some of them didn't react.

After the Annunciator read out the good news in one breath, he found that there was a strange silence in the hall, not as ecstatic as he imagined, and he was a little puzzled.

He cautiously watched everyone's expressions, and tentatively asked: "...Uh, may I ask, who is Master Cheng Yancheng?"

After a moment of silence, a handsome young man stood up from the corner, and said in a clear voice, "I am."

The announcer heaved a sigh of relief, and quickly held the scroll in front of Cheng Yan, smiling obsequiously: "Congratulations to Mr. Cheng for high school Yayuan."

Gu Yunji was stunned for a moment, reacting faster than the others, the shock in his eyes quickly faded, and then he burst into great joy, stepped forward and hugged Cheng Yan, shouting: "Cheng Yan! You have won! You are No. 2!"

Being held by Gu Yunji's shoulders and shaking vigorously, Cheng Yan felt his excitement, his quiet face softened, his eyes were slightly tinged with joy, and he smiled slightly: "Yes, Yunji, I've been hit."

"Yayuan, hahahahaha..." Gu Yunji smiled happily, and slapped Cheng Yan on the back, "I got a Yayuan in the first test, and I knew it, you will definitely be able to do it!"

Cheng Yan gently rubbed his back that hurt from his slap, looked at his face flushed with joy, and said dumbfoundingly: "Your current palm strength is quite similar to Su Qi's."

Gu Yunji didn't care at all: "You can be lucky! If Su Qi is here, and he hears that you have won the Juren, and it is Yayuan, he will be so happy that he will lift you to the roof!"

"Cough, cough, cough!"

While the two were talking and laughing, a blunt cough came from the side.

The announcer straightened his clothes, raised his voice on purpose, and said in a reminding tone: "Congratulations to Mr. Cheng for high school—"

Seeing that the Annunciator's eyes glanced to his side from time to time, Cheng Yan slapped his forehead, as if thinking of something, he touched his body back and forth for a long time with both hands, and finally found his purse in his bosom, took out some money and handed it to him. To the announcer: "I'm sorry, sir, this is your hard work fee."

Looking at the scattered copper coins in his hand, the announcer's smile froze, and he almost couldn't help but want to roll his eyes.

Although the surname is Cheng but not Gu, since he can live in the Gu family's mansion in Songjiang and wear clothes that are not cheap at first sight, he must have a high family background. Even if he is not a decent young master of the Gu family, he should at least be Is he a cousin?To give such a small reward?What a sting!

The announcer curled his lips, the disgust in his eyes was undisguised.If the other party didn't answer, Cheng Yan's hand could only stop in the air, stretching forward or shrinking back, he was so embarrassed that he didn't know what to do.

Seeing this, Gu Kaili winked at the servant next to him, and the servant immediately stuffed a bag of money prepared in advance into the hands of the announcing official, calmly dispelling Cheng Yan's embarrassment: "A little money, the official will take it Go eat and drink."

Feeling the heavy weight in his hand, the announcing officer smiled instantly, changed his face faster than turning the pages of a book, and left gratefully with the money.

The initial shock passed, and everyone slowly came back to their senses. Although they didn't get the desired result, but in order to save face, no matter if it was true or false, they all began to congratulate Cheng Yan:

"Congratulations, Mr. Cheng, you won the provincial examination in one fell swoop!"

"Congratulations, Mr. Cheng! In the past, Mr. Chen often said that Mr. Cheng's books are good, but I didn't have any real feelings. Now I finally see it. No. 2 in the provincial examination is really not easy!"

"The 17-year-old Juren not only won the first prize, but also was No.2. With such a talent, I'm afraid it's difficult to describe it as a genius. He is indeed a young talent who was admitted to Luxi Academy with his own strength!" Gu Kaili smiled all over his face. His attitude towards Cheng Yan is much more respectful than before, and his words are full of compliments.

"Mr. Cheng has the talent of a unicorn, so he must not be a rare thing in the pool. He will have a lot to do in the future. In the future, I will still look forward to the friendship with my children for a few months. I will keep in touch with my Gu family."

Gu Kaili used his ability to flatter in the officialdom, familiarized himself with Cheng Yan, and said boldly and generously: "Of course, if Mr. Cheng needs anything in the future, just tell me, the Gu family will definitely help!"

Cheng Yan took half a step back calmly, distanced himself from Gu Kaili, and said neither humble nor overbearing: "Cheng Yan was born in a humble family, and his family was poor. He didn't have the capital to sit in the scientific examination room and compete with other aristocratic families. Although the opportunity to study in the private school at home is only a few months, but Cheng Yan is already very grateful, how dare he come to bother him again."

Gu Kaili's expression froze, he could only smile embarrassingly, and didn't say anything else.

Seeing this, Gu Kaiqi sighed softly, and laughed at himself: Cheng Yan was wronged for stealing, and he was wronged like that, now can he be expected to have a good face?It's good not to resent the Gu family.

(End of this chapter)