Looking at the expressions on everyone's faces, the smile on Shen Yichen's lips became even wider. He actually came late today on purpose.

The reason is very simple, that is to give them a show of strength!

The fraud in the Chengguo government has been rumored for some time, and I, as the leader of the three-yuan case, have been questioned a lot, and there are countless jealous and trouble-making people.

And these main communication forces are among the group of new talents who are waiting today.

Okay, very good. You danced so happily before, so just wait patiently for me today, just because I am the head of the trial case in the hospital and the protagonist of today’s banquet!

So many times Shen Yichen keeps a low profile and doesn't bother to find someone to show off when nothing happens. That's because the time has not come yet.

Since you have to pretend, you should find the right time to pretend this pussy to the full score. Is there any better way than today to let Yingtianfu's new talents of the Year of the Sixth Year greet the bigger pussy?

People, it is a good habit to maintain a humble attitude, but you cannot let others forget that you still have a arrogant side, otherwise all kinds of ghosts and snake gods will flock to you like flies.

"I'm sorry to keep you all waiting for so long. The middle door is now open, let's go in."

Shen Yichen's attitude was very respectful, and he even raised his hand to make a gesture of invitation, but no one took the step forward.

The reason remains the same. According to the rules of the examination room, the first person goes first. Shen Yichen has not even entered, so who dares to take the lead?

"Brother Shen, since you are the head of the case, please go first."

"That's right, Shen Case, please go first."

"Brother Shen, please."

It was not that the other new talents didn't understand the rules. Some of them were willing to surrender to Shen Yichen and took the initiative to step aside and let him go first.

"Since you gentlemen are so generous, I will do my part as well."

Shen Yichen said the most polite words, but did the most arrogant things. I saw him walking forward with his head held high, treating the other new talents as welcome guests, crossing the threshold and walking into the admissions office, only for everyone Leave a trace behind.

Seeing this scene, some of the scholars who had been resentful for a long time felt even more aggrieved and ached with pain.

It would be okay if Shen Yichen acted arrogantly, at least he would be able to seize a arrogant excuse and start a fight directly.

However, Shen Yichen's conversation and words were extremely polite, making it impossible for anyone to find fault with him.

However, the effect is also very obvious. As long as Shen Yichen's behavior is not stupid, he will understand that it is deliberate.

He made it clear to everyone that he was not to be trifled with. He still remembered the rumors and the troubles he caused in the past, and now he has paid them back.

"The head of the case is really beautiful."

Watching Shen Yichen walk away, a young scholar finally broke the silence and said something in an envious tone.

"So it is said that people should not be judged by their appearance. Who would have thought that a year ago this servant girl gave birth to a son and was despised and ridiculed by everyone, but today he can lead the way?"

An old scholar with white hair and beard next to him replied with emotion after hearing this.

He had also passed several boy examinations, and was very aware of Shen Yichen's past, which made him feel that life was ever more unpredictable.

"Stop feeling sad and go in. It's great that you can be selected as a scholar at your age."

"Yes, let's go in."

"Brother Chen, please."

"please."

After Shen Yichen entered the middle gate, the remaining new science talents entered the Academic Affairs Office.

Only the group of people who had teased Shen Yichen before were still standing at the door with embarrassed expressions.

"Oh, you are really late to show us your authority."

"It's just the beginning of a case. People who don't know it think they've won three yuan in a row!"

"Donghai, now Shen Yichen is riding on your neck, can you still bear it?"

"The leaked exam questions are unclear, and the relationship with Sun Tixue is unclear. I don't accept this case!"

The people who stayed behind were filled with indignation. Shen Yichen's attitude was already in his face. How could he swallow his anger?

So they all turned their attention to Xu Donghai. On the one hand, this boy was young, frivolous and could not hold his breath, and he liked to show off like this.

On the other hand, Xu Donghai has a strong background and little knowledge, so in most cases he can overpower others.

It's just a pity that they found the wrong opponent this time. Xu Donghai faced everyone's gaze without saying a word, and directly stepped across the threshold stone, with no intention of catering to Shen Yichen.

What's going on? Is even Xu Donghai afraid of him, Shen Yichen?

This scene made many Gonghuo scholars feel disappointed. If even a "powerful force" like Xu Donghai had retreated, wouldn't the Yingtian imperial examination have allowed him, Shen Yichen, to cover the sky with one hand?

Xu Donghai actually knows very well what everyone is thinking.

In the past, he dared to come out to stir up troubles without being forced to do so. First, he was too young and had a rather impulsive personality. His reputation as a child prodigy and his background made him too arrogant.

In addition, Xu Donghai is not stupid. He knows that standing out can easily seize the limelight and establish prestige in the hearts of others. The reputation of a literary leader may not seem to have much effect on ordinary times, but it can guide the direction of public opinion at critical moments.

Especially in the late Ming Dynasty, the bigwigs of various schools of thought, even if they did not have any fame or honors, were polite to them from the prefectures and counties to the six ministries and cabinets. This is the power of literary leaders.

However, the continuous misfortunes and the words of his uncle Xu Qi after the college examination had almost made Xu Donghai understand the reality.

That is, the current Shen Yichen is no longer the maidservant who could be looked down upon. She has a high degree of favorability among both the Yingtianfu Civil Service Group and the generals Xunqi Zhong.

And with the bloodline endorsement of Duke Cheng Zhu Yong, he will surely rise to great heights in the future!

The latter sentence was the original words of his uncle Xu Qi, so when faced with the complaints from other Zhaowen Academy students while waiting, Xu Donghai always responded in a low-key manner and did not participate too much.

When the opponent's strength and class are equal to or even surpass yours, then blindly provoking him is tantamount to seeking death.

Xu Donghai is just young and impulsive, not stupid.

Shen Yichen walked in from the middle door and walked into the Xuezheng Yamen. To be honest, it had been almost a year since he traveled to the Ming Dynasty. Apart from his own courtyard, this was the first time he walked through the main entrance of the Gaozhai compound.

If he were not the leader of the Xiao Sanyuan case and relied solely on his reputation as a scholar, let alone the door, he would not even be able to get in through the academic and political yamen gate under normal circumstances.

It’s no wonder that many ancient novels and scripts put the No. 1 scholar’s ​​parade in a very high position. The reason is that on that day, in addition to fame and fortune, the whole ceremony gave an unparalleled sense of honor to the new No. 1 scholar.

It can be said that from the emperor to the civil and military officials, down to the common people, traffickers and pawns, the whole world revolves around the new champion!

Tables and chairs have been placed in the front hall and courtyard of Xuezheng Yamen, and the seating layout is similar to the original family banquet of the Chengguo Palace.

Due to the size of the front hall, only the upper three tables were placed. Sun Ding, the academic governor, Yin Limin of Yingtian Prefecture, and Zhou Shun, the magistrate of Jiangning County, sat at the main table, with Sun Ding in the middle.

At the same time, the guest of honor seat on the left hand side of the table is reserved for Shen Yichen. As the head of the Xiao Sanyuan case, he should sit in the most important guest of honor seat. As for the remaining empty seats, they will be sorted according to the winning ranking in the college examination.

What a coincidence, Xu Donghai happened to be sitting next to Shen Yichen, and I didn't know who was disgusting who was sitting together at this celebration banquet.

Shen Yichen walked into the main hall, but did not sit down directly. He had to wait for the remaining new talents to arrive and pay homage to the three examiners.

This is not only a formal etiquette of superiority and inferiority in the officialdom, but also being selected by the three examiners, which is equivalent to the teacher-student friendship of "seat teacher".

Of course, this kind of "seat teacher" in the primary stage of the imperial examination is just a matter of title and etiquette. The real relationship between teachers and students depends on the examiner who selects you as a Jinshi.

After waiting for everyone to arrive, Shen Yichen shouted loudly: "Student Shen Yichen, leading the new talents of the Jiazi Year, meets the great master!"

"Meet the Grand Master."

One hundred and twenty new talents bowed in unison and saluted. The scene was extremely spectacular.

When Sun Tixue saw this scene, he felt a sense of pride and a smile on his face. After all, it would be difficult for him to see such a grand scene if it were not for the name of Shen Yichen, the leader of the Xiaosanyuan case.

Sun Tixue stood up, bowed to the scholars and said, "I feel very relieved to see all the business people in high spirits today."

"Every time I have a banquet with guests, no one will ask me how many years have passed. I hope that everyone will remember this high-spirited moment today. In the future, the banquet in Qionglin, where the gold medal will be awarded, can be as vivid as this time. The young man wearing angry horses!"

Sun Ding's words made many scholars feel excited in their hearts. Being a scholar is far from the end of the imperial examination. Today's banquet is just the beginning. You will have to go to the Golden Palace in the future to make the ten years of hard work worthwhile!

"Thank you, Grand Master, for your kind words!"

There was another collective salute.

And this time, not only Sun Ding stood up in return, but also Li Min and Zhou Shun, who were sitting with him, also stood up to salute and congratulate the new talents.

This is the difference between those with fame and those without fame. Without fame, no matter how famous they are or how talented they are, it is impossible for the three examiners present today to salute the students equally, even to show respect on special occasions. .

The return gift they gave today was not only a way to congratulate the talents of the new science and technology, but also a kind of recognition from the scholar-bureaucrat class.

"Okay, everyone, please sit down."

Although Sun Tixue was an academic official and adhered to the etiquette of a scholar-bureaucrat, his nature was relatively free and easy and not very ostentatious.

After a few simple words, the new talents were asked to take their seats and prepare for the meal, unlike many leaders in later generations who held meetings for a long time without knowing what was being said and just talking for the sake of talking.

"Thank you, Grand Master."

After everyone returned the gift, they sat down in order. Shen Yichen naturally sat at the main table without hesitation. However, what surprised Shen Yichen was that he found that Meng Fan, a descendant of the chieftain, was also at the table when he sat for the exam. The last one at this table.

Shen Yichen has never seen the crime list, so he doesn't know the rankings of others. Being able to sit at the bottom of a table of eight people means that Meng Fan is fifth in this year's Yingtian Academy examination.
Chapter completed!