Chapter 825: Xu Junlou

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These young men are all close friends with Hou Yushu, whom they often play with in the capital.

The vast majority of them had no chance to take the palace examination, after all, there were only a few spots available.

But this does not prevent them from climbing up through various channels to associate with others.

After all, those who can participate in the palace examination will become officials with ranks once they pass. Making connections now will be beneficial for future networking opportunities.

For example, someone like Hou Yushu, who comes from a good family and studied under the renowned sage Dantai Jing, is very likely to enter officialdom this year. He is clearly a highly sought-after individual among these people.

"The teacher didn't say anything."

"I suppose that's true," Hou Yushu said calmly. "As students, we've spent so many years studying hard, the answers to everything are already in our heads. Why go down these crooked paths I believe the teacher is reminding me not to stray from the right path."

Hou Yushu's words naturally drew flattering remarks from these scholars.

But amidst the praise, one voice stood out, particularly jarring.

“It’s not necessarily so. Look at Xu Junlou, he didn’t even qualify for the palace exam this year, but his uncle pulled some strings and got him a chance. So in the end, it all boils down to who you know.”

After saying that, the man seemed to realize something was amiss and immediately added, "Although Master Hou and Mr. Jing are upright and honorable, disdaining underhanded tactics, with someone like Xu Junlou around, Master Hou is bound to suffer losses."

Hou Yushu let out a cold snort and said, "Xu Junlou's recent scandal has been widely circulated. Which scholar in the capital looks down on him He's just a spoiled brat who relies on his elders. Even if he takes the palace examination, it's nothing but a disgrace."

Hou Yushu, though proud, is also a man of true talent and learning.

He looked down on Xu Junlou.

Although Xu Junlou was also a Jinshi, his official rank was significantly higher than Xu Junlou's.

Otherwise, he would not have been eligible to take the palace examination, but Xu Junlou lost that opportunity.

What truly bothered Hou Yushu was the young man he encountered outside General's Mansion that day, one who seemed to have an unusual relationship with Su Jinping.

Although he had only met the man a few times, his figure remained in Hou Yushu's heart, refusing to leave.

The other party's innate nobility and silence made Hou Yushu feel ashamed every time she thought about it.

This kind of inferiority complex, which he himself couldn't pinpoint the reason for, made Hou Yushu feel even more frustrated and angry.

He swore to achieve success and fame, one day to monopolize power, and to make the other party pay back all the humiliations he had suffered.

Just as Hou Yushu's words hit the ground, a cold snort came over.

A young man in a gray long robe walked over and said to Hou Yushu with indifference, "Since Master Hou is so confident, why do you repeatedly seek out Mr. Jing for the imperial examination news"

What's the most embarrassing thing about talking bad about people

There is nothing more embarrassing than being caught red-handed.

Xu Junlou's appearance caused some embarrassment among the many students present.

Especially the one who led the charge against Xu Junlou, cursing him out, wishing they could burrow into the ground.

Hòu Yùshū himself was a bit embarrassed, but with so many people around, he couldn't back down.

Looking at Xu Junlou, Hou Yushu said coldly: "As a student of the teacher, it's perfectly normal to visit the teacher. Why are you making such a fuss"

Xu Junlou calmly said, “Whether it’s dirty or not, you know in your heart.”the money house, Li Chen had used means to suppress Zhao Xuanji at the time, but he didn't consider how the imperial court's involvement in commerce would have such a huge impact on the scholar-offici...