How the Passerby Gong Rises to the Top

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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 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 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 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 CH21

by DewdropTL — "By the time I get to the capital, I’ll just wipe off this face and change my clothes—who would ever guess that this wretched, rat-like appearance is actually me, Ji Linxi?" Ji Linxi, who had been sprawled on the floor, felt like dying. He didn't mind making a fool of himself, but he minded doing it in front of the "Beauty." He looked back at the high doorsill and desperately wanted to tear that hazard out, throw it away, pour hot oil on it, and burn it to ash. Ji Linxi’s sudden return was…
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PGR CH22

by DewdropTL — As the cock crowed and the morning light broke, Ji Linxi arrived at the Risheng Courtyard, full of joy. He had expected to smoothly behold the "Beauty's" lotus-like face, but to his surprise, he learned that the Beauty had already taken his men to the Prefect’s office the night before, leaving Ji Linxi behind with instructions to be sent over once he woke up. The smile on his face instantly collapsed. "Young Master Xi, would you like to go now or a bit later?" asked the guard Chu Yu had left to…
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PGR CH23

by DewdropTL — Chu Yu lowered his eyes in contemplation. Ji Linxi took this opportunity to feast his eyes on the snowy skin, raven-black hair, soft pink lips, amber pupils, and slightly upturned corners of his beloved’s eyes. His gaze was burning with intensity. Yan Huai gave a cold sneer and was about to make a sarcastic remark, but Chu Yu glanced at him; he shut his mouth and turned his head away. Chu Yu seemed to be weighing his options. A moment later, he said in a soft, gentle voice, "In that case, Young…
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PGR CH24

by DewdropTL — He should have a good, long talk with the Empress to ask what exactly the Crown Prince meant by this. Chu Yu, who disliked being touched, sat in the carriage wearing his new set of clothes. The carriage rolled steadily along the imperial road. His raven-black hair was tucked away in a hair crown, and with the rolling of the wheels, the jade tassels hanging at his chest swayed gently. He held a scroll of books in his hand, eyes cast downward, reading. They were already on the road, leaving Yong City…
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PGR CH25

by DewdropTL — After washing his face and hair, Ji Linxi finally revealed his true appearance. Early in the morning, the prefectural secretary arrived at Ji Linxi's room. Following the Crown Prince’s instructions, the secretary was to register him as a "good status" (Liangji) citizen and enroll him in the county school. Once he was established as a linshan sheng (a scholarship student supported by the state), the secretary would no longer need to worry about him. A linshan sheng receives a small monthly stipend…
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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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