Rebirth of the Imperial Examination: The Empress of the Impoverished Family

Chapter 14
The winter is getting colder and colder, and a few snowflakes are rare in this small county in the south.

After a few days of silence in the Jiang Manor, although the head of the house, Jiang Yuanze, did not leave, he was too busy to see anyone.

Jiang Jin's family is also rarely at ease.

Life seemed to be back on track again.

Jiang Jin didn't leave the yard when he had nothing to do, studying hard every day, looking forward to being admitted to Shanju Academy.

Although the entrance examination for Shanju Academy is difficult, it is not impossible.

The difficulty of the questions is similar to that of the same county test. It focuses more on the students' proficiency and understanding of the Four Books and Five Classics, and does not examine the ability to solve the questions.

Although Jiang Jin does not have the title of "Child Prodigy".

But like his brother, he also has the ability to never forget.

Although it is difficult for her to understand the meaning of some obscure places, fortunately, with the annotations of her grandfather and father, she can understand them.

Therefore, she is bound to pass the entrance examination for Shanju Academy.

Jiang Yuanze suggested that she choose government school. The teaching content of government school and academy is based on research and explanation of Neo Confucianism, and there is not much difference, but she refused.

In addition to the reason to persuade A Niang to use it, there is another important reason that the master's family will delay the time to pick her up and return to Beijing.

In her previous life, she returned to Beijing in the winter of the second year. Before the end of the year, something happened to her uncle's house.

It is very likely that the master's family got some news and bailed her out.

Or the capital city was loose, so she was picked up, and then entered the Imperial College by relying on the routine prison.

At that time, because of A Niang's matter, her mind was muddled and she couldn't keep up with her studies and schoolwork, and she kept running into walls in her later life.

But in his new life, Jiang Jin couldn't help but link the two things together.

In remote counties, the fastest place to learn about government affairs is Shanju Academy.

The academy's academic activities are closely combined with political activities. In addition to daily lectures, "lectures" are held regularly.

Lectures are also academic debates between different schools of thought.

The lectures in the academy have purpose, regulations, fixed dates and grand ceremonies.

With that great Confucianist present, the lectures at Shanju Academy will definitely attract many talented people.

These talented people come from all over the world, and they come to the lecture to bring news from all over the world.

Therefore, she needs the academy as a place.

On the other hand, she needs to obtain the admission quota of Guozijian before the master's family comes to pick her up.

Otherwise, when she returns to the Lord's house, she will become very passive.

It is only three months before the county examination in February next year.

It really complied with the words of my mother's "hugging Buddha's feet temporarily".

However, she is not the only one who hugs Buddha's feet.

According to Qingshan, although Jiang Ling's leg was hurt, he ignored the old lady's dissuasion and was carried to the private school every day.

It seems that he also intends to fight her hard.

As the saying goes, when Cao Cao is said, Cao Cao will arrive.

Just as Jiang Jin was thinking about Jiang Ling, Jiang Ling was carried by his servants.

She hurriedly asked people to enter the house, but Jiang Ling stubbornly refused.

"I came today to thank you for your concern that day."

He turned his head and signaled the boy to hand a stack of books to Jiang Jin, "These are the test questions given by Mr. Private School today. You should read more when you are bored at home all day, and you should also go out for a walk."

He frowned and wanted to say something more, but in the end he held back the words.

"In this way, we will not owe each other, and my brother is gone."

Jiang Jin nodded, said "Thank you", and saw Jiang Ling limping away with the help of his servants.

Looking at the back, the little fat man has lost weight.

Must have suffered a lot.

She looked down at the things in her hand, with a smile on her face.

Are you talking about her behind closed doors?

But she still wants to say thank you, she will inevitably feel tired after reading too much.

She had just entered the room, she hadn't put her things away for a long time, and just as she picked up her pen, Qing Shan came in again with the curtain lifted.

She simply put down the pen and waited for him to speak.

"Master Ling is here, is there something wrong?"

Jiang Jin didn't expect that he would say this first, so he patted the stack of books he sent, "I said it was to repay the favor."

"It's fine if there is nothing else." Qing Shan nodded, "The old lady and Jiang Weishi are watching Jiang Ling closely these few days."

"I said, no matter how much you call him, he won't come in, and he's running so fast."

"They all thought, let Young Master Ling beat you in the entrance exam." He pointed to the stack of books, "These are the exam questions collected by the old lady over the years."

Jiang Jin spit out a mouthful of water.

She wiped the table hastily, a little stunned.

This old lady is worth the money.

"But I didn't expect Young Master Ling to share this with you, but it's not important, most candidates also have it."

Jiang Jin nodded knowingly, "Maybe my cousin wants to compete fairly with me."

She pointed to her face, "I still want me to go out more, because it's easy to be silly in the house."

Qing Shan looked embarrassed, "It's normal for Young Master Ling to think so."

He looked up at the roof, "People outside say you're out of your mind."

"They're out of their minds..."

Jiang Jin was so worried that he covered his face with one hand.

Can't a bastard read?

She has reformed herself.

"Don't talk about it." Jiang Jin finally let go of his face, "Is there any news from Auntie?"

"Yes." Qingshan returned to normal, with a solemn expression, "She sent someone to contact Taohong."

"Well, keep watching and tell me directly once Taohong takes action."

"In the mansion, she bought a laundry maid." Qing Shan frowned. "After that, the washing maid started stealing, but she only stole some seemingly useless things."

"Oh?" Jiang Jin was a little surprised, she regained her spirits instantly, "You mean, Auntie is already looking for a scapegoat, and she wants to cultivate a second Taohong?"

"Hard to say."

Aoyama answered.

"This person's mother died early, and was sold in by his stepmother, just like Taohong back then."

"I see." Jiang Jin tapped his fingers, "Is there anyone with a similar background in the mansion? Or are they often bullied?"

"There is one, a boy who handles Ye Xiang, not only that, he is also a mute, and has a supportive mother at home."

Qing Shan pointed to his ear, "He can hear, and the mansion bought him in because there was no one to do Ye Xiang's work."

Jiang Jin suddenly found it interesting.

She leaned back relaxed, "Is there a possibility that he is also handling the things in our yard?"

Qing Shan nodded, "He is handling it."

"The time for committing the crime, and the motive, this man still can't speak." Jiang Jin curled his lips, but the smile didn't reach his eyes, "Let people keep an eye on him."

She raised her head to meet Shang Qingshan's gaze, "Once he leaves the mansion, find a way to bring him to Su Mu."

　Reference:
　　"Common Sense of Ancient Culture" Imperial Examination
　　"A Brief Introduction to Chinese Culture" Ancient Education
　　
　
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