Chapter 275: From Start to Finish of the Son-in-Law Selection (2 / 2)
The palace examination lasted one day, grading and reviewing the papers took another, and on the third day, the results were announced.
Once the rankings were released, the tribute scholars attended the lively Qionglin Banquet, while many officials’ families were already gearing up for “capturing a son-in-law beneath the rankings.”
The zhuangyuan (top scorer) was Ji Sui’s former adopted son.
[Wow… I have to admit, Lord Ji has an excellent eye—just as long as you ignore the guy’s character.]
Ji Sui: ???
Sensing the strange gazes gathering around him once again, Ji Sui fell into a moment of subtle silence before asking his trusted people, “What did he say this time?”
—They all knew exactly who he referred to.
The questioned official silently gathered his courage and replied, “Lord Ji, Little Baize is complimenting your good judgment.”
Ji Sui: “…”