Chapter 305 - Chapter 305: Han Chi Passed the Exam
Chapter 305: Han Chi Passed the Exam
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Heng Yi knew that this battle was not going to be easy.
However, he did not expect it to be a very difficult fight.
If it wasn’t for the fact that he could hold off ten thousand enemies by himself, they wouldn’t have been able to attack at all.
He also knew that if he won today, he would have done a great service. If he lost, all his previous efforts would have been in vain.
Thinking of this, he restrained his thoughts and stopped hiding some of his skills.
Seeing that the bandit’s sword was about to cut Zhang Zhao’s arm, Heng Yi quickly jumped over and blocked it with his, saving Zhang Zhao’s arm. However, he was ambushed and was stabbed in the back.
He didn’t even frown as he beheaded the Mountain Bandit.
“Master!” Zhang Zhao exclaimed.
Heng Yi glanced at Zhang Zhao and said coldly, “Kill him.”
If they didn’t win today, they would leave this place alive. If they lost, they would die here.
“Yes.”
Therefore, he had to risk his life.
Heng Yi’s blade rose and fell, cutting down a group of mountain bandits.
Many mountain bandits surrounded him. They were all highly skilled in martial arts, and thanks to Heng Yi’s battle with tigers in the past, he became a tough opponent.
Furthermore, he had solid skills and he had the strength of an ox.
Therefore, he easily cut them down.
One slash, then a few more.
Very quickly, he crossed paths and met up with Zhang Zhao, Zhu Cong, and the others.
With his right and left-hand men by his side, it would be much easier to fight. At least, he would not have to be attacked from both sides.
The battle lasted from morning to night. When almost all the bandits had fallen, Heng Yi cut down the bandit flag and planted the flag of the Chenzhou Army.
In the distance, Zhang Huiguang noticed the flag and mumbled, “It’s done.”
For a moment, he was filled with emotions.
He also asked someone to release the ten carrier pigeons from their cages.
Some of these carrier pigeons were heading to the capital, while some were heading to other places.
He wanted to let the world know that there was an extraordinary figure in Chenzhou.
At the top of the mountain, Heng Yi fell down with the support of a pillar.
“Lord Heng!”
“Master…!”
“Captain!”
“Heng Yi!” Han Qiao woke up from her sleep, “Heng Yi?”
She was sweating profusely and her chest was heaving up and down. She was panicking.
Ah-Yao was so scared that he burst into tears.
Han Qiao picked him up, a strange feeling of sadness in her heart.
“Madam?”
Shulan pushed the door open and entered.
Once Pucaol came in, she quickly carried Ah-Yao to calm him down.
Their clothes were loose, and they weren’t wearing any shoes.
Because they heard Han Qiao’s exclamation, she thought something had happened.
“Get me a glass of cold water.”
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Han Qiao wanted to get up, but her legs were weak.
Shulan wanted to say that she should drink warm water.
However, Han Qiao had never explicitly said that she wanted to drink cold water. This was the first time.
She poured a glass of cold water and handed it to Han Qiao.
Han Qiao took a sip. She was used to drinking warm water, so she handed it to Shulan, “Let’s pour some warm water.”
“Alright, Madam”
After a cup of warm water had gone down her throat, her mood was slightly better. Han Qiao then took Ah-Yao and fed him.
“Did Madam have a nightmare?” Shulan asked.
“Yes, I dreamed that Master was injured.”
It was normal to be injured on the battlefield. She knew that she was being pretentious.
But that was her husband.
How could she remain indifferent?
“Master is very skillful in martial arts and he is powerful too. He will return home safely.”
Han Qiao nodded.
She did not know that she was not the only one who could not sleep that night.
Many people couldn’t sleep.
Especially those who were related to the Mountain Bandits.
Forget sleeping, they were smashing many of their items out of anger.
On February 16th, the results were released.
Han Chi woke up early and brought a few servants to look at the rankings. Regardless of what rankings he got, he wanted to see it for himself.
Han Qiao also woke up early.
The whole family was waiting in the living room. Even Madam Feng, who was next door, came over. Feng Xinru also brought her daughter along.
The girls were particularly interested in Sun Xiu’s pearl purse, but they were not in the mood to do so. They only wanted to wait for Han Chi’s results.
Outside the examination hall, Han Chi and the others came early, but someone else came earlier than them.
Han Chi’s mouth was a little dry.
Nervousness and excitement filled him. He knew that from today onwards, his fate and life would be decided.
Will he be a scholar or a martial artist?
“It’s coming, it’s coming.”
Han Chi only reacted after he was pushed into the crowd.
At this moment, everybody is at a standstill.
120 out of 900. The elimination rate was very high.
Han Chi suddenly heard Dong Lai shouting, “Eldest Young Master! Eldest Young Master! You passed! You ranked first place!”
“First place! First place, Han Chi!”
“Eldest Young Master? Eldest Young Master?”
Dong Lai shouted for Han Chi.
Han Chi was squeezed into the crowd. He laughed first, then burst into tears.
He knew how difficult it was to get that score.
Only he knew.
He had put in so much of his time and effort.
He slowly walked towards the back of the crowd.
Dong Lai and the other servants were still looking for him.
“Eldest Young Master?”
Those who passed the exam laughed loudly, while those who didn’t wail loudly.
There were even those who had yet to pass the examination at the age of 30, and their expressions were desolate.
‘Were these people not talented enough? Or were they not hardworking enough?’ Han Chi thought as he walked
Neither. They also did martial arts upon hearing the rooster and read at night by candlelight.
It was just that the people they came into contact with were different, so they did not have many opportunities to be guided.
He had the Headmaster of the Academy, Luo Yi’an, who was a scholar now, to guide him, Li Zhao, who was his good friend, to teach him, and Master Wei, who taught him carefully.
Han Chi wiped his eyes.
“Eldest Young Master, you’ve passed! You ranked first place!” Dong Lai grabbed Han Chi’s arm and was so excited that he was incoherent.
This was a ranking that many scholars could only dream of.
“Yes, let’s go home and tell Mother the good news.”
Back in the Heng Mansion, when the gatekeeper saw the carriage, he ran towards the hall, “Madam! Madam, Eldest Young Master is back!”
Han Qiao immediately stood up.
The others could not help but stand up and wait for Han Chi to run in.
With a thud, the boy knelt in front of Han Qiao, “Mother, I didn’t disappoint you. I ranked first place.”
Han Qiao was stunned for a moment before she was overjoyed.
“Good! Good! That’s good!”
She was also very excited.
“Your efforts weren’t in vain. Get up quickly!”
Then, she ordered someone to light firecrackers.
“The servants in the residence, the villagers, and the shops will all receive an additional two months of monthly silver.”
The firecrackers had just been set off at the entrance when someone came from the examination hall.
It was a very lively celebration, complete with gongs and drums beating.
Of course, the reward had to be prepared generously.
“Shulan, quickly go pack two hundred taels of silver.”
When Han Qiao reached the entrance, the government office officers first congratulated them. Han Qiao welcomed them into the hall, drank tea, ate pastries, and then gave them a purse.
Then, Han Chi would personally send them out.
She would also prepare a banquet…
Han Qiao wanted to hold the banquet after Heng Yi returned.
It wasn’t even noon yet and the Gong Prince’s consort had sent a gift over.
Li Zhao and Li Mi came over to congratulate Han Chi.
Han Dacheng and the others were in their courtyard, and they hurried over when they heard the news.
For a moment, the residence was very lively.
Aunt Zhao asked the cook to prepare lunch and ordered people to quickly go outside to shop. If they saw any good vegetables, they would buy them.
When Feng Xinru brought her children over, she also brought Han Chi some Xuan paper and ink sticks.
She told him a lot of encouraging words.
Han Chi’s words were still very eloquent, and he talked cheerfully without a hint of nervousness.
Even in the face of Zhang Huiguang’s wife’s praise, he still replied humbly.
Just like that, six tables were set up for lunch.
Han Chi toasted the table and said something funny.
He took a sip.
When he reached his sisters’ side, it was also the first time he looked at Li Mi seriously.
Li Mi met his eyes and instantly blushed.
Han Chi’s lips moved slightly.
In an instant, he understood something and looked at Li Mi again before leaving.
Li Mi peeked at him and was caught red-handed. She quickly averted her gaze and even her ears turned red.
“Sister Mi, what’s wrong? Why is your face so red?” Sun Xiu asked with concern.
“I… I can’t drink. I’ll get drunk.” Li Mi quickly made up an excuse.
“Then hurry and drink some soup.”
“Yes.”
The little girls didn’t understand love, so how could they know Li Mi’s young girl heart?
It was also at this moment that Li Mi knew that her crush might not be one-sided..