The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 377

Chapter 377: 196 Provincial Exam (Two updates combined)_3

Steward Liu helplessly closed his eyes: “The stakes of the provincial exam.”

Young Madam, can you please refrain from always being attracted by these lowly things?

“What stakes of the provincial exam?” Gu Jiao asked.

“Positions.” Steward Liu said.

There are many such gambling games in Capital City, but the most sensational is the once-every-three-years spring examination. All the major gambling houses in the capital will set up games and allow everyone to place bets. The bets are varied, with the first and second place of both the provincial and palace examinations being the most popular.

The higher the position, the more expensive the minimum bet.

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For example, for the top ten of the provincial exam, the minimum is ten copper coins per bet, while for the top ten of the palace examination, it becomes a minimum of one hundred copper coins per bet.

It’s not that the more expensive the bet, the more you win. It mainly depends on the number of people placing bets. If everyone bets on one person, then the odds for this person are very low.

This year, the most popular bet is on Prince An, from first to second place, all bets are on him.

By contrast, the competition for second and third place is more intense, including the legitimate son of the Chen family, the illegitimate son of the Luo family, the legitimate son of the Zhao family… Gu Jiao even saw Du Ruohan’s name on the betting list.

Gu Jiao scanned from beginning to end, not even seeing Xiao Liulang’s name in the top ten of either the provincial or palace examination.

What’s going on?

Does her husband not even deserve a top ten ranking?

“Young Madam…” Steward Liu followed behind Gu Jiao, looking worried.

Although every major gambling house in Capital City has set up a game, Qingfeng Building is special. It’s actually a refined establishment where one can drink tea and wine, and enjoy gourmet food. You can even hear storytelling and singing; it gathers the top dignitaries and celebrities of Capital City.

Although their Young Madam is the daughter of the Marquis residence, she grew up in the countryside, and she might…

To be blunt, Steward Liu was worried that Gu Jiao would embarrass herself. He wasn’t afraid of her shaming the Xuangping Marquis Residence, after all, the Marquis doesn’t have any reputation left. But if she were to be humiliated and laughed at by others, it would be her own suffering.

Gu Jiao, in her haste, didn’t bring any silver. She turned to look at Steward Liu: “Did you bring any silver?” _{fɾēewebnσveℓ.com}

Steward Liu was stunned.

Gu Jiao extended her hand, making a gesture of paying money towards him.