Everyone Wants to Pamper the Lucky Daughter - Chapter 1228

Chapter 1228: Chapter 1219: The Palace Examination Ends, Rankings Announced_1 Chapter 1228: Chapter 1219: The Palace Examination Ends, Rankings Announced_1 Xu Ruoxuan?!

Lin Qingluo’s gaze fell on the name of the candidate, and a sudden flash of inspiration came to her mind. She blurted out subconsciously, “Long City Xu Clan, could it be the home of the Thousand-Mechanism Pavilion strategist that Second Brother strongly recommended, Xu Liang, Mr. Xu?”

“It’s possible!”

Lin Jinyun’s eyes lit up, and her heart raced, “If the Long City Xu Clan is proficient in designing bridges and constructing water conservancy projects, we can offer a hefty sum to hire relevant talents to assist the Ministry of Public Works in dealing with the water problems.”

“Whether it is or not, Ruoxuan’s article is itself brilliant and deserves appreciation.”

Lin Qingluo nodded her head, picked up the brush, dipped it in red ink, and drew a circle.

“This article can be the top.”

Lin Jinyun lightly tapped the circle, offering her suggestion.

“Mm-hmm.”

Lin Qingluo agreed in her heart, and wrote a big character in the circle.

“Zixuan’s article has unique insights and can be the second place.”

Lin Jinyun, in her recommendation of talent, showed no personal feelings, and had the government’s interests at heart.

“Alright.”

Lin Qingluo had no objections and wrote a ranking on Su Zixuan’s exam paper.

“Third place is up to you, little sister.”

Lin Jinyun watched her write, her eyebrows raised slightly, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

“Zimeng’s article is good, albeit a bit naive, with some of the vigor of youth. Nevertheless, it’s still a cut above the others.”

Lin Qingluo smiled without any hesitation, picked up Wu Zimeng’s exam paper from the bottom right corner of the desk, smoothly drew a circle, and wrote an exploratory character.

The Emperor has personally selected the top three entries!

A series of gasps sounded in the Hall of Peaceful Harmony, and the hearts of the female officials from the Imperial Court, who were invigilating the exam, skipped a beat as they eagerly awaited the results.

Ji Liuyun casually reviewed the exam papers again, ranking the remaining candidates.

The female officials from the Imperial Court who were waiting on the side took the exam papers with the rankings written on them, and according to the customs of the Imperial Examination for many years, divided the candidates into second and third tiers.

There were fifteen people in the second tier.

Thirty-two people in the third tier.

The candidates’ rankings were announced on the spot, and a copy was made by the invigilating female officials and posted at the entrance of the examination hall.

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“Twentieth place in the third tier, Liu Jianming… ”
“Ninth place in the third tier, Li Wenyang… ”
“First place in the third tier, Wang Zehao… ”
“Ninth place in the second tier, Gu Changqing… ”
“Third place in the second tier, Li Yunxiu… ”
After the review and ranking were completed, the invigilating female officials announced the names one by one. The candidates who heard their names followed the order of the second and third tiers, rising from their seats and standing on both sides of the hall.

The exciting moment had arrived.

In the center of the hall, there were only three candidates left sitting, who had not yet been called.

“It’s finally my turn.”

Wu Zimeng rubbed his nose and grinned, showing eight teeth.

“No noise allowed in the examination hall.”

A female invigilating official happened to be standing next to him and glared at him.

“Hehe.”

Wu Zimeng, thick-skinned, touched his nose with a hehe laugh, avoiding her gaze.

“Third place in the first tier, Wu Zimeng.”

At this moment, the female official who announced the rankings read out his name.

“The student is here!”

Wu Zimeng quickly sobered up from his playful demeanor, got up from his chair, and respectfully performed a ceremony.

“Stand at the designated position on the left side of the stairs.”

The invigilating female official informed him of his designated standing position.

“Mm.”

Wu Zimeng stopped fooling around and followed her instructions.

“Second place in the first tier, Su Zixuan.”

The invigilating female official read the name of the second place winner in sequence.

“The student is here!”

Su Zixuan’s heart raced as he forcefully suppressed his excitement, got up from his seat, faced the Dragon Throne, and respectfully bowed.