After the small episode, Zhao Xiaohua and the others squeezed through the crowd and headed back. "I will go to the Escort Agency to send a message home. Xiaohua, Nuan, do you want to send a message to your family?" Su Ye asked. Zhao Xiaohua nodded. Although there was only her elder brother and sister-in-law at home, such good news should be shared with them to make them happy too. Wen Nuan also nodded. Su Ye asked for the addresses of both families and headed straight to the Escort Agency. Having worked for the Escort Agency for years, she knew people there who could take the message home immediately. The entire Qingzhou Prefecture was bustling now. Everyone was discussing this year’s top ranker, a dark horse emerging from a small place taking the top prize, which was quite the topic. Everyone was curious about Zhao Dahu. There were scholars from Huaiyuan County who were being held at the moment. Upon learning that Zhao Dahe was the top of the county exam, the crowd became even more excited. The county exam top, and again the top of the prefecture exam. If he could again take the top spot in the academy exam, it would be a minor triple champion. Throughout history, the number of people who obtained a minor triple champion could be counted on one’s fingers. Zhao Dahe was remembered by many scholars at this moment. After Zhao Xiaohua returned, Lu Luoxing and Lu Tiannan were present. Both were paying attention to the announcement of results, naturally received the news promptly, and came to offer congratulations. Lu Luoxing was genuinely happy for Zhao Dahe and Meng Yao. As for Lu Tiannan, he saw potential in Zhao Dahe. Taking two top ranks, and being so young. Zhao Dahe handled himself well, being somewhat enthusiastic towards Lu Luoxing, and slightly distant with Lu Tiannan. "Someone will come to announce the good news soon, little sister, are you ready?" Lu Luoxing asked. "All ready." Zhao Xiaohua replied. "The people announcing the news as top champion will be numerous. I have prepared some red envelopes; keep them for any unexpected situations." Lu Luoxing presented many red envelopes. Zhao Xiaohua glanced at Zhao Dahe, seeing he made no gesture, she accepted without reservation from Lu Luoxing. Lu Tiannan was not to be outdone, "I have reserved a banquet at the restaurant, it will be delivered shortly. We should celebrate properly." Zhao Dahe and Zhao Xiaohua’s gaze simultaneously focused on Lu Tiannan, their faces showed anger instead of happiness. Lu Tiannan was a bit confused, had he said something wrong? Or did something wrong? He believed he neither said nor did anything wrong. "Mr. Lu, we appreciate your kindness, but please don’t go to the trouble," Zhao Dahe withdrew his gaze, calmly saying, "Moreover, we aren’t on familiar enough terms with Mr. Lu to celebrate together." The previous sentence was somewhat blunt but still normal. The latter sentence unmistakably showed no face to Lu Tiannan. Lu Tiannan’s face turned purplish, it was indeed one-sided affection. No, not just cold shoulders, icy shoulders. With difficulty, Lu Tiannan forced a smile worse than crying, "Then I won’t disturb you further." "Safe travels, no need to see off." Zhao Dahe said. Lu Luoxing was dumbfounded, Dahe truly showed no mercy to Lu Tiannan. Despite being from the same Lu Family, she still felt genuinely happy, what to do? "You all are busy, I shall return now." Lu Luoxing said. Zhao Dahe exchanged a look with Zhao Xiaohua, to which she understood, "Ah Xing, don’t rush to leave, when the government officers come, I might need help managing," she said. She was genuinely considered as one of their own. Lu Luoxing was very happy, what reason could she have to refuse? Zhao Dahe went to the rooms of Jiang Gong and Master Wang, soon the government officers will arrive. As the master, old Jiang, and Master Wang as the enlightening teacher, they naturally had to appear. For a top champion of the prefecture exam, Jiang Gong was not particularly impressed. His students, there were many who obtained top ranks. But those were students he taught for a longer duration. With Zhao Dahe it was different, he didn’t prune the tree, picking the fruits now left him somewhat guilty. As for Master Wang, ever since Zhao Xiaoshu left, he finally had a smile returned to his face. The sound of drums and gongs quickly approached, signaling the arrival of the congratulatory government officers. As routine, they said auspicious words, then Zhao Xiaohua and Lu Luoxing each handed the red envelopes to the congratulatory officers. Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on novel※fire.net These officers had done their homework diligently, after announcing Zhao Dahe, they announced Wen Shu, then others in the residence along with Yue Sihai. Notably, Zhao Dahe had a keen eye for people. Besides them, the residence also housed fifteen scholars, five of whom made the list. The congratulatory officers collected so much joy money their hands became sore. Never before had there been such a gathering of favorable events. Along with the congratulatory officers, several distinguished families of Qingzhou Prefecture also came, all with one purpose in mind, to deliver invitation cards. Most were for Zhao Dahe, others still received a few. As for the gift lists delivered with the invitations, Zhao Dahe didn’t accept any, as he was unfamiliar with the prominent families here, he dared not accept casually. For others, whether they accepted or not was beyond his control. After a bustling period, the crowd slowly dispersed. "We could consider visiting these few families." Jiang Gong picked out a few cards from the pile; though preferring peace, over the years he inevitably became familiar with these prominent families due to their frequent visits seeking audience. Zhao Dahe nodded, "I will heed your advice." "Also, we don’t know your senior brother’s situation." "Brother Yun Ying’s name also appears, I’ve seen it." Zhao Xiaohua quickly said. Jiang Gong stroked his goatee, his face smiled full of wrinkles, "Good, good, good." Speaking of the devil. Yun Ying arrived with Zhang Feng. "Congratulations." Yun Ying offered his wishes to Zhao Dahe. "The same to you." Zhao Dahe returned the courtesy. Jiang Gong gently coughed, glaring at Yun Ying, "Don’t think that just because you’re on the list I won’t critique you!" "Teacher, you’re the one who insisted I take the exam." Yun Ying replied. "What was my insistence for, don’t pretend you don’t know!" Jiang Gong blustered. "Yes, yes, I know you did it for my benefit. Although my ranking isn’t high, achieving Scholar was the goal." Yun Ying said unhurriedly, "It’s a unique position, quite splendid." Jiang Gong could say no more, the results were announced, couldn’t possibly push him to retake the exam. "Can’t win against you." Jiang Gong flung his sleeves and returned to his room. The rest also departed, carrying the joyous news to slowly digest. "What are your plans following this?" Yun Ying asked Zhao Dahe, "Need any assistance?" "Are you returning to the Capital City?" Zhao Dahe asked Yun Ying. "Barring any surprises, yes." Yun Ying replied. "Would it be convenient to take us along?" Zhao Dahe inquired. Yun Ying was a bit surprised, "Do you plan to return to Zhao Family?" Zhao Dahe shook his head, "Whether we return or not, my mother decides. However, if Zhao Family’s influence can be leveraged, I wouldn’t hesitate to use it." Yun Ying thoughtfully nodded, "Alright." After Yun Ying left, Zhao Xiaohua spoke in nervousness, "Second brother, aren’t we waiting for mother?"