Chapter 411: This Is the Worst Outcome
Huang Yulin accepted the truth with a quick nod and a smile. After all, he had successfully passed the exam. Compared to those examinees who hadn’t made it to the rankings, he considered himself quite fortunate.
Fellow examinees who were staying at the same inn as Huang Yulin approached him, offering their congratulations. Most of them were understandably eager and hopeful for their own success in the future.
When the official bearing the good news arrived at the inn’s entrance, Huang Yulin generously distributed a bag of copper coins and silver pieces to those who had gathered to celebrate his achievement.
The singing chart event continued throughout the morning, and the excitement showed no sign of waning. It wasn’t until noon that the top ten candidates finally had their turn.
"Datong Town’s Qin Family Village’s Su Bin, ranked tenth in the high school examination, awarded a scholarship!" The official announced as he arrived at Su Bin’s residence. Qin Zhenzhen and others promptly tossed the prepared money bag, and the onlookers, including their neighbors, joined in to offer their congratulations and eagerly grab a share of the money.
Everyone was aware of Su Bin’s status as the Marquis Mansion’s heir. Achieving a top-ten rank guaranteed him a bright future in the capital, with numerous opportunities to become a high-ranking official. It was clear that his prospects were limitless, as the saying went.
As more well-wishers gathered around him, Su Bin did his best to maintain a pleasant facade, even though he disliked the attention.
Upon returning home, his expression darkened, and he muttered in frustration, "That Crown Prince actually placed me in tenth! I’ve already informed the Third Prince and the Emperor about his interference."
The response from the Third Prince reassured Su Bin that they wouldn’t overlook the matter at hand. However, there was an unsettling silence from the Emperor’s side, raising the possibility that the news hadn’t reached him or that he harbored a bias in favor of the Crown Prince.