Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy novel Chapter 789

Chapter 789: Chapter 792 Lv Dongbin Jumps Over the Seven Star Tower [2/7]

On the day of the imperial examination, Lv Baicha was overjoyed. He had already lost the person he loved and even his good name. These were matters that would remain private unless an outsider took it upon themselves to investigate, but Lv Baicha cared too much about his reputation. He felt that whenever he went out, every glance in his direction was tinged with mockery. Lv Baicha suppressed his anger as the exams began. He was impatient to take the test, believing that only when his name was inscribed on the golden list of successful candidates would his rage be fully extinguished.

As the imperial examination commenced, the scholars were a mix of emotions. The joyous ones, like Lv Baicha, believed their knowledge was sufficient and that all they lacked was an opportunity. Others were anxious, feeling they hadn’t studied enough. They were certain they stood no chance and were merely there to make up the numbers. And so, the imperial examination began.

The next day, the success list was posted. Full of glee, Lv Baicha went to see it, bringing his parents along.

"Are you truly confident this time?" Lv Jieshi asked with concern on the way. Lady Lv was equally worried; people didn’t normally bring their parents to view the results.

Lv Baicha laughed. "Father, Mother, why do you think I asked you to come with me today? It’s precisely because I’m confident! The top position this time is sure to be mine. As the champion scholar, I will stun everyone. I wanted you to share such a glorious moment with me."

His voice was brimming with excitement and confidence, which began to infect Lv Jieshi and Lady Lv. Their son was an outstanding scholar, and with such self-assurance, his success on the golden list seemed a certainty. Thus, they accompanied Lv Baicha to check the results.

Before the golden list, there was a sea of people. Some were ecstatic, shouting, "I’ve passed! I’ve passed!" while others wept, "Why? Why oh why?"

When Lv Baicha arrived, a few scholars who had once discussed essays with him walked over.

"How did you all fare?" Lv Baicha asked with a faint smile, his tone calm and self-assured, as if he were already the top scorer speaking down to his peers.

"Only Brother Lin passed, securing third place," the group said, looking toward one of their number.

The man called Brother Lin was plain-looking and had a stutter. "I... I... I didn’t expect... that I would pass."

"Then, congratulations to you, Brother Lin," Lv Baicha said with a casual, polite bow.

Lin Fan... his scholarship was always inferior to mine, yet he managed to rank third. That means the top position is as good as mine.

Lin Fan shyly bowed to everyone. "This time... this time I... I performed beyond my usual abilities, surpassing... surpassing all my fellow classmates. I am truly ashamed, so ashamed."

He bowed to each of them one by one, and finally, he bowed to Lv Baicha as well.

Lv Baicha frowned slightly. What does Lin Fan mean by that? He’s the third-place scholar. Bowing to the other classmates means his performance surpassed theirs, so he feels ’ashamed.’ But what does he mean by bowing to me? Don’t tell me he thinks his score is higher than mine?

Though somewhat displeased, he considered that they were classmates and might one day be colleagues, so Lv Baicha decided not to bother with it.

"You all continue chatting," Lv Baicha said. "I’ll treat you all to a meal later. For now, I’m going to check the list."

Lin Fan was puzzled. You’re treating? I’m the one who ranked third... shouldn’t I be the one buying the drinks?

Seeing Lv Baicha about to leave, the other scholars sighed.

"Baicha, there’s no need to look."

"That’s right, don’t look."

Hearing their words and seeing the looks on their faces, Lv Baicha realized something. His expression changed, his voice laced with dread as he asked, "What... what do you mean by that?"

"Brother Lv, your knowledge surpasses all of ours, but... but your name still isn’t on the list."

"It’s true."

"Perhaps it is fate. You and a career as an official are not meant to be."

Their words made Lv Baicha’s mind go blank. He couldn’t hear anything else they said.

"No, no, no! I don’t believe it!" Lv Baicha shoved his way toward the list, frantically pushing people aside as he searched for his name.

He scanned the list once, twice, three times. It wasn’t there. It wasn’t there. It still wasn’t there.

The world started to spin, and a heavy drowsiness overcame him.

"Why isn’t my name there?" he screamed in a mad frenzy. "Why is this happening?"

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