Chapter 971: Chapter 971: Third Place Scholarly Candidate

Yun Jiao thought for a moment, "There’s no need to rush, the more urgent, the less things are done well. Xiao Chuan’s wife really needs to be chosen carefully."

She was worried about having someone like Hui Niang at home, who appeared virtuous and capable but turned out to be ruthless.

Gu Yuheng nodded vigorously, he also thought of Hui Niang.

The results of the examination came out, and next was the palace examination.

Gu Yuheng sent Nanxing early to check the royal list.

In the morning, when Yun Jiao arrived at Renxin Hall, Nanxing had not yet returned.

Today, Yun Jiao didn’t let Ah Tie arrange patients for her. She had made up her mind that if Gu Chuan succeeded, she would be too happy and probably not in the mood to see patients.

If Gu Chuan failed, she would definitely need to comfort her brother and wouldn’t have time to see patients.

Gu Yuheng and Yun Jiao, the father and daughter, were frequently standing at the door looking out.

Aunt Hua also got nervous, coming in and out several times.

Gu Chuan himself was not too worried, since Yun Jiao didn’t call him to transcribe medical books today, he felt bored.

Just as the family was eagerly waiting, Nanxing finally came running back, panting heavily.

Gu Yuheng urgently stepped down the stairs, "How is it, did he make it?"

Nanxing nodded while panting, "He made it, the young master achieved third place in the exam!"

Aunt Hua happened to come out, and upon hearing this she happily ran back, "I’ll get the red envelopes."

Then she shouted to Ah Tie, "Where are the firecrackers we bought? Hurry and bring them out!"

Ah Tie took out the firecrackers and set them up at the door, waiting for the clerk who announced the results to shout at the door, "Congratulations to the Gu family, as Master Gu Chuan placed third in the examination."

Ah Tie quickly lit the firecrackers.

Gu Yuheng and Gu Chuan invited the recording clerk inside for tea, while Aunt Hua swiftly handed over the prepared red envelopes.

Passersby outside stopped when they heard the sound of firecrackers, "What joyous event is at Renxin Hall?"

"Doctor Gu’s brother passed and placed third in the examination!"

"Oh my, this is truly a great occasion."

Even those inside getting medicine joked with a smile, "When is the feast, let us join in the celebration too."

Yun Jiao beamed, "Sure, if we hold a feast, we’ll definitely invite you."

She then instructed Zhang Shun, "We’re happy today, give everyone who comes to the store for medicine and treatment a 20% discount."

Offering discounts on medicine was a first in Xiang City.

The whole day, the shop was bustling with people coming and going.

Gu Yuheng and Gu Chuan discussed it and ultimately decided not to hold a feast.

If they held a feast, given Gu Chuan’s connection as the Grand Secretary’s brother-in-law, most officials from the court would likely come, which would be too ostentatious.

Finally, they decided to call for a banquet at Drunken Immortal Pavilion in the evening and celebrate as a family when Jiang Youzhi returned.

By evening, as Jiang Youzhi arrived, the food box from Drunken Immortal Pavilion was delivered.

A table full of dishes was set in the main hall, Gu Yuheng took out a good bottle of wine and personally poured some for his son and son-in-law.

Aunt Hua saw this and poured a glass for Yun Jiao as well.

Gu Yuheng first raised his glass to Jiang Youzhi, "Xiao Chuan was able to succeed thanks to you, dear brother-in-law. Let me toast you first."

Over the years, Jiang Youzhi would tutor Gu Chuan whenever he had free time, and he offered his own previously written articles for Gu Chuan’s reference.

In the past year, he also sought some essays, analyzed them word by word with Gu Chuan.

Gu Chuan’s success truly owed much to Jiang Youzhi.

Gu Chuan quickly toasted his brother-in-law as well.

Jiang Youzhi smiled, "Father-in-law, you’re too kind. It’s all Xiao Chuan’s diligence, this credit I cannot claim."