Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 298: Chapter 289 Huaijiang Marquis Passes Away

A few days had passed in the blink of an eye, and Lu Wenquan’s civil service examination ended smoothly.

Perhaps it was because Yang Mingcheng was well-prepared, or maybe because Lu Wenquan was in good health. In any case, the several days of examination did not wear down Lu Wenquan.

When Lu Wenquan came out after the last exam, he was still spirited, showing no signs of fatigue.

“How was it? How did the exam go?”

The moment Lu Wenquan came out, Yang Mingcheng asked eagerly.

He had not dared to ask during the previous two times, and after bringing Lu Wenquan back home, he only asked the servants to take care of him cautiously, keeping quiet in Lu Wenquan’s presence for fear of inadvertently affecting his mental state.

Now that the exams were finally over, Yang Mingcheng couldn’t hold back any longer and finally voiced the questions he had been keeping to himself all this time.

Seeing Yang Mingcheng’s expectant look, Lu Wenquan smiled, “Big brother, I did my best, but whether I pass depends on fate!”

Even though Lu Wenquan was confident in his scholarship, he really wasn’t sure about this matter.

“Haha, that’s good to hear! My dad always said that though some things depend on human effort, their success is ultimately controlled by fate. But as long as you did your best, fate will surely choose you,” Yang Mingcheng laughed heartily.

Lu Wenquan’s eyes lit up at his words, “My uncle-in-law’s perspective is astute!”

“Of course, your uncle-in-law is now the Stable National General!”

Speaking of his own father, pride shone unmistakably on Yang Mingcheng’s face.

Lu Wenquan pursed his lips and smiled. He too felt proud of Yang Zhenshan, but his personality was more reserved and he did not show it.

The imperial examination session had come to an end, but the results would not be announced until April. After that, there was still the palace examination; it was uncertain whether Lu Wenquan would manage to enter that stage.

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In the study of the Central Army Commander’s Mansion, Duke Zhou Mao was reviewing documents sent by Yang Zhenshan.

“Salt fields!”

Zhou Mao frowned slightly, as constructing salt fields was not a trivial matter.