How the Passerby Gong Rises to the Top

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PGR CH35

by DewdropTL — Chapter 35: Participating in the Provincial Exam The atmosphere grew briefly stagnant. Ji Linxi looked at Huai Xiuyong’s gloomy expression, and for a fleeting moment, felt a prick of guilt—though it vanished as quickly as smoke. From the dark look on Huai Xiuyong’s face, he gleaned the cause, and in his mind, he quickly reviewed his own recent behavior, immediately spotting the problem. As a student, his refusal of his teacher's kindness had been expressed with a chilling calmness. Such…
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PGR CH34

by DewdropTL — Chapter 34: He Seemed to Re-evaluate His Student Today As the hall doors opened, Yunsheng nodded toward Eunuch Chen and stepped out. Eunuch Chen entered the hall while the other palace attendants remained outside. He bowed slightly and approached Chu Yu. "Your Highness, the Sixth Prince has sent an invitation—he surely doesn't have good intentions. Must you really go?" Chu Yu closed the book in his hand and rose from the daybed. His shoes clicked against the floor as he smiled faintly. "Go.…
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PGR CH33

by DewdropTL — The county exam was held as scheduled in the second lunar month of the New Year. The examination venue was set at the county school, presided over by the Magistrate of Yongcheng. After the previous magistrate had been escorted to the capital, the clerk of the magistrate’s office had temporarily managed the county’s affairs, but shortly before this, the former magistrate had been sentenced to dismissal and exile to Lingnan, and a new magistrate had been quickly appointed. The new magistrate wore his…
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PGR CH32

by DewdropTL — In the spring, the bare branches of the trees sprouted green buds again. Although the weather hadn't warmed up much, the snow had already melted, and the earth was showing signs of green. On the day the academy reopened, news of Ji Linxi becoming history tutor Huai Xiuyong's "closing disciple" spread throughout the institution. The tutors were shocked, and even the Principal sought out Huai Xiuyong. "Xiuyong, did you really take Ji Linxi as your student?" Huai Xiuyong nodded. "I did." The…
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PGR CH31

by DewdropTL — Once Ji Linxi’s health improved after being rescued, he knelt before Master Huai Xiuyong—his history tutor—and Madame Qi, bowing his head to express his deepest gratitude for saving his life. Though he was a hypocritical, depraved, and licentious person, he was still human; the grace shown to him by the Master and his wife was something he truly kept in his heart. "Student will surely strive to repay Teacher and Madame Qi’s kindness in the future!" Madame Qi bent down, saying, "Oh, my, this…
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PGR CH30

by DewdropTL — Prime Minister Wang Yang had lost his uncle and a key subordinate in one fell swoop, and his mood was abysmal. If his uncle deserved to die, Prefect Song’s death had been a necessity. Had the Dali Temple unearthed the records of Song’s money-and-power schemes with the Prime Minister, the repercussions would have led directly to Wang Yang himself. Although he was the one who ordered the hit on his uncle’s family in prison, he had been forced into a corner—only with the dead silent in their cells…
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PGR CH29

by DewdropTL — The History master sat in silence for a long while before finally telling Ji Linxi to return to the classroom. Ji Linxi walked back at an unhurried pace. As he entered, he sensed hostile glares directed at him. He brushed off his robe with a dismissive flick, while maintaining an expression of someone shivering in the cold, and settled back into his seat by the window. The ancients said: to attack a man, one must first attack his heart; and to attack the heart, one must act according to the…
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PGR CH28

by DewdropTL — The cold wind raged as Chu Yu lightly stroked the sharp thorns of the bundle, as if genuinely considering whether such an instrument of torture could be put to use. Wang Chiyi, who had been certain the Crown Prince would never dare to whip him with this, suddenly lost his confidence. No way, right? Is he actually going to use this thing on me? He lowered his head and shot a fierce glare at his servant. This bundle of thorns was something he had ordered the servant to find; the servant, unaware it might…
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PGR CH27

by DewdropTL — In the sixteenth year of the Yongming era, mid-winter, eleventh month. Restrained from desire for one day, no obstacles encountered, diligent in reading, good. The white snow blanketing the ground reflected a stark, blinding light. To prevent the students from dozing off, the master had specifically opened the windows. This was a misery for Ji Linxi, who sat at the back by the window. Once opened, the bone-chilling wind lashed against his entire body. He sat at his desk, his hands clutching his book…
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PGR CH26

by DewdropTL — The Empress left the Eastern Palace shortly after her arrival, taking Chen Deshun with her. She found the Crown Prince foolish and impulsive for offending Minister Wang, and she blamed his personal eunuch—Chen Deshun—for failing in his duty to advise and restrain the Prince's excesses. Sending Chen Deshun to the Prince’s side was meant to exert control, not to indulge him. As the Empress departed, Chu Yu pinched the corner of his sleeve, eyes downcast, and stood up. The palace staff swarmed back…
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