After being married off, she was favored by the powerful official

Chapter 173: Conferred the title of Qingyun Marquis

Shen Wuji went from being an unknown person to first passing the imperial examination and then being chosen by the emperor as the top scholar, instantly becoming a hot topic in the capital.

Shen Wuji changed into the bright red number one scholar robe that the Ministry of Rites had already prepared for him. The bright red color added a touch of freshness to his sickly complexion.

The runner-up was a middle-aged man in his forties, slightly plump with regular facial features. He always smiled when he spoke to people.

Shen Wuji lowered his eyes and looked at the other person, saying indifferently, "You don't want to change your clothes?"

Then he added: "That's right, you can't ride a horse and parade even if you change your clothes."

The person opposite Shen Wuji was the new top scholar Jiang Yu.

In fact, this palace examination made Emperor Hui'an somewhat embarrassed.

In terms of knowledge, literary talent, and political insights, Shen Wuji and Jiang Yu are equally matched.

But according to the rules, the top scholar should ride a tall horse and wear a red robe to enjoy the admiration of everyone. It would not be good to let people push Jiang Yu through the streets.

But if Jiang Yu is placed in the second place, the remaining person's appearance is not worthy of the title of third place.

After all, it has been customary for the third place winner in each dynasty to be a handsome man. In the end, Jiang Yu, who was originally on par with the first place winner, was chosen as the third place winner by Emperor Hui'an.

Jiang Yu had long been accustomed to the cold words from outside, so Shen Wuji's words were of no concern to him, but he still couldn't help feeling strange.

"Brother Shen seems to be very prejudiced against me?" The two of them had never met before, but Shen Wuzhi always seemed to be hostile to him.

Shen Wuji rolled his eyes at him and said lazily, "I dare not. Who in the world dares to be prejudiced against the Jiang family?"

Before Jiang Yu could ask again, officials from the Ministry of Rites came and urged the top two candidates to go out to the streets quickly.

Looking at the two people leaving, Jiang Yu still had a hint of envy in his eyes.

If he had not had a leg disease, he could have paraded with them at this time.

He didn't care about the eyes of the world. He just wanted to stand in front of her with dignity and hear her congratulations. That was enough.

Gu Jin soon saw Shen Wuji in the restaurant.

"This guy used to be listless and looked half dead, but today he seems to be more pleasing to the eye."

Jiang Fengqi smiled and said, "Mr. Shen is indeed a man of great talent. I was just being petty before."

Jiang Fengqi didn't find it strange that he didn't see Jiang Yu.

"My second elder brother is also a pitiful man. He was originally a child of destiny, but he was infected with a stubborn disease.

Now that he is willing to come out, I am happy for him."

Jiang Fengqi's brother didn't even pass the imperial examination. Mrs. Jiang was so angry that she was too embarrassed to go out. In the entire Jiang family, only Jiang Fengqi cared about him.

A palace examination can bring joy to some and sorrow to others. Xie Qing returned to the Marquis' Mansion in despair.

In fact, his grades were very good, but they were very different from what he had imagined.

Gu Rou was anxiously waiting for the good news in the mansion, but when she learned that Xie Qinglian had even been involved in the case, she instantly felt resentful.

She ignored the maid's dissuasion and rushed to Xie Qing's study wrapped in her cloak.

Hehuan, who was originally whispering softly to comfort Xie Qing, was frightened and turned pale. He hurriedly stood up and stood aside.

Gu Rou was so angry that she raised her hand and slapped her twice.

"You're having secret meetings with this bitch in the study room all day and you still want to take the imperial examination. It's simply ridiculous!"

"Gu Rou! What are you crazy about again!" Xie Qing was already in a bad mood, and he became even more furious when he saw her running to his study and acting wild.

Gu Rou no longer had any feelings for Xie Qing at this time, and glared at Xie Qing and said, "Didn't you swear that you could pass the exam and become the top scholar?

In the end, a poor teacher from Gu Jin Academy was able to pass the exam, but you didn't even get a second or third place. Aren't you ashamed?"

"Have you said enough?" Xie Qing gritted his teeth, his brows cold, "If you have said enough, get out of here!"

Gu Rou still refused to give in, so Xie Qing grabbed Gu Rou's neck and said with bloodshot eyes: "No matter how poor I am, I am still the son of a marquis, and who the hell are you!

In terms of looks and abilities, how can you compare to Gu Jin? Gu Jin is good at managing the household and doing business, but what about you? What can you do?"

"You can't even keep a child, and now you can't have any more children. If you push me too far, I will divorce you!"

Gu Rou was frightened by Xie Qing in front of her, and the suffocation from her neck made her sober up a little.

The two were in a stalemate when a servant suddenly came to report, "Sir, the Third Young Master is back!"

"Come back if you want. Is this worth reporting to me?" Xie Qing scolded impatiently.

The servant lowered his head and said hurriedly, "The Third Young Master has returned with a great victory this time. His Majesty has conferred the title of Marquis of Qingyun on the Third Young Master. The imperial edict has arrived, and all the masters in the mansion must go to the front yard to receive it."