A Crossover of Film and Television: Miao Miao's Life Transmigration

Chapter 313 Do You Know? Lin Yitang 27

Nine days later, Lin Jingya shook his throbbing head. He hadn't slept soundly for nine days. The examination room was too cramped, and the guy next door was snoring.

Lin Jingya waited for the chief examiner to finish collecting the papers before following the group out of the examination hall. As soon as he left the examination hall, he saw Mo Qing and the coachman standing next to a carriage. Upon seeing him, Mo Qing jogged over to help Lin Jingya.

Lin Jingya hadn't showered for nine days and smelled sour. All he wanted to do was get back to the Bai residence as soon as possible, take a shower, and get a good night's sleep.

The carriage moved slowly, swaying and rocking. Lin Jingya sat inside and almost fell asleep.

Finally, the carriage stopped in front of the Bai residence. Mo Qing helped Lin Jingya out of the carriage. Master Bai and Madam Bai had been waiting for a long time. They wanted to ask Lin Jingya how he did on the exam.

Upon seeing Lin Jingya's tired face, Madam Bai was the first to react and had a servant help Lin Jingya down to rest.

The hot water for a bath was already prepared. After a quick wash, Lin Jingya slowly went to the bedroom and fell asleep.

Lin Jingya slept until 1:15 AM the next day. When he got up, Mo Qinghou was beside him and said, "Young Master, you're awake. Madam has instructed someone to warm up the porridge. You can drink it as soon as you get up."

Lin Jingya tidied up and drank a simple bowl of porridge. When Master Bai and Madam Bai came to the courtyard, Lin Jingya put down his bowl and bowed to them.

"Alright, no need for formalities. Jingya, how are you feeling?" Madam Bai asked with concern.

"Don't worry, Mother, your son is fine."

"We must not let our guard down. Yi Zhong, go and fetch a doctor to the Bai residence," Master Bai said, looking at Steward Bai.

Madam Bai chatted with Lin Jingya for a few more minutes. When the doctor arrived in the courtyard and took Lin Jingya's pulse, he learned that Lin Jingya was just a little tired and would recover after a few days of rest.

Mr. Bai interrupted Mrs. Bai's incessant chatter and pulled her out of the courtyard.

"Why are you pulling me?" Madam Bai shook off Master Bai's hand.

"I know you well enough, but don't put too much pressure on Jingya," Master Bai said with displeasure.

Madam Bai was eager to know if Lin Jingya was confident. This was a momentous day for the Bai family, a day of great change. If Lin Jingya passed the imperial examination, the Bai family would be able to enter the officialdom.

"But... sir, don't you want to know?"

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Lin Jingya didn't notice the hesitation of Master Bai and Madam Bai. He was very calm. He had already learned the basics of the exam at the academy, but he hadn't had a famous teacher to guide him.

But Lin Jingya was intelligent, and he believed he could pass the exam, though he might not be the top scorer.

As the day slowly approached, Lin Jingya waited quietly in the courtyard. Mo Qing had already gone out to check the list, and Master Bai had also sent someone to check the list.

Mo Qing squeezed to the front, and the officials began calling out names, starting from the last one. Mo Qing listened nervously until he heard Lin Jingya's name as the third person.

Mo Qing excitedly pushed aside the people behind him and ran quickly to the Bai residence, shouting all the way: "I won! I won! My young master is third place!"

Seeing that it was almost time, Lin Jingya arrived at Xixin Hall, bowed, and sat down at the lower seat. Madam Bai quietly turned her prayer beads and murmured "Amitabha," while Master Bai paced back and forth anxiously.

Faintly, they heard sounds coming from the front yard. Master Bai looked towards the front yard, and Mo Qing said breathlessly, "He passed, he passed, young master passed!"

Master Bai and Madam Bai were overjoyed, while Lin Jingya calmly watched their happiness; passing the exam was something he had expected.

"Explain clearly!" Master Bai was eager to know Lin Jingya's ranking.

"Young Master Jingya came in third place! This is a great joy for you, Master!" Mo Qing exclaimed.

"Quick, Yi Zhong, quick, the messenger from the yamen is probably coming soon. Get the reward money ready." Master Bai led Lin Jingya to the front yard.