The cannon fodder stepmother dressed as the villain Zai Zai

Chapter 9 Planning to pass the test
No, no, Xu Yaqin cheered herself up, she had to think of a way, she couldn't just watch herself go to a dead end!
If she ends up being kicked out of the Marquis' Mansion and returns to the Xu family, she might be worse off than dead.

Her temporary adoptive father Xu Zhi is a person who cannot tolerate sand in his eyes.If she returns to the Xu family, it will prove that she has no value in existence. Within a few days, she will be wearing small shoes, and then she will be beaten to death for some trivial things.

As an independent woman with ideals and culture in the new era, Xu Yaqin certainly cannot let this happen.

She immediately ordered her personal maid Xuanhe to go to various places in the house to inquire about the relevant content of the concubine examination, so that she could make preparations in advance.

As a modern social creature, Xu Yaqin knew nothing about ancient things like music, chess, calligraphy and painting.

She doesn't have time to study! !

Between work and get off work, I have to take time off from work and home, even when I'm sick.

But Xu Yaqin is still quite optimistic.

As the saying goes, if you don't sharpen your weapon in battle, it will be useless.If you can know the content of the assessment and prepare for it unexpectedly, it shouldn't be a big problem, right?

It wasn't until Xuan He reported the relevant information about the assessment to Xu Yaqin that her face suddenly changed slightly, with a hint of bad emotion appearing.

Because Xuanhe brought her bad news.

After Xuan He relayed it, Xu Yaqin learned that this assessment was divided into three levels.

The first level is naturally to test the basic skills of the women sent by each family, which are the so-called four skills of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting.

Let alone the guqin, Xu Yaqin had never even touched a piano. She felt that she had no musical ability, so she passed this item directly.

As for Go, Xu Yaqin has never been exposed to it. If it is a game of backgammon, she can pass it twice.

Not to mention the subsequent calligraphy and painting, Xu Yaqin has almost no involvement in these two fields.

Good guy, it seems that it is very difficult for Xu Yaqin to pass the four assessments of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting in this first level alone.

But even though her face showed signs of decadence and frustration, Xuan He did not stop and continued to chatter about the second assessment content in her ears.

"Madam, the second level of the entrance examination tests poetry, poetry, and poetry. It mainly tests the literary accomplishment and ideological level of the girls sent by each family. Only those who fully meet the requirements of the Marquis Mansion can bring good cultural influence to the young master. In this way, I can accompany the young master to grow up and let him become a talent..."

"This is what Second Master Sheng and the elders of the clan said."

"Oh." Xu Yaqin responded softly.

These poems and songs are not a big problem to her. Over the past few days, she has also observed that there are no Tang poems and Song poems in this so-called parallel world.From the perspective of a time traveler like her, this world is simply a cultural desert.

Of course Xu Yaqin would not let go of copying poems, a basic skill necessary for time travellers.

It's just that in her current situation, she may not even be able to pass the first level, let alone the second level. Whether she can reach it is still a question.

Therefore, Xu Yaqin's mood could not be lifted at all. Her mind was occupied with how to pass this first level.

"As for the third level..." Xuan He suddenly showed an expression of embarrassment in the middle of his words, and his lips moved slightly, clearly hiding something unspeakable.

Seeing this, Xu Yaqin also became interested and asked aloud:

"Xuanhe, if you have anything to say, it's okay for you to tell me. Why are you so hesitant?" "Is there something special about this third level?"

"Madam's guess is indeed good." Cuihong paused, moistened her throat, and continued to explain: "Strange to say, the third level in the assessment is quite weird."

"What kind of weird method?" Xu Yaqin frowned.

"I don't know. I've asked around in the Marquis Mansion, but they all said that this third level is quite weird, and the confidentiality work has been done well. I heard that the elders of the clan and Mr. Sheng thought about it for a long time. The question comes out.”

"According to Second Master Sheng's personal maid, Second Master Sheng is very confident about this matter and excitedly told her that no one can crack the third level of the assessment he proposed."

"Is Second Master Sheng really so confident?" After hearing what she said, Xu Yaqin couldn't help but want to experience the content of this third level of assessment. What kind of monsters are they?
Because she didn't believe that Sheng Cun could come up with any wonderful topics just by relying on his simple and well-developed brain.

Most of it should be the wisdom of the elders in the clan.The elders of the Sheng family are also famous as wise men in Yandu City.The topics jointly discussed by them should be quite high-level.

However, the main purpose of this assessment is to drive back the women sent by various families to celebrate the occasion, so it should be more difficult.

Xu Yaqin thought for a moment and then stopped asking whether these were present or not.After all, the assessment content of this third level is still too far away for her.

And it is very likely that they are not accessible at all and have been kicked out.

Xu Yaqin looked unhappy, as if something was bothering her.Xuanhe could also guess a bit of Xu Yaqin's thoughts, so her eyes moved, and then she said softly:
"Madam, are you worried about the assessment?"

Xu Yaqin said casually: "It's not like you don't know. With my level, I'm afraid I won't even be able to pass the first test. I'm afraid I'll live up to Master Gu's expectations, alas."

Xuan He was originally a helper sent by the Xu family to assist her, how could Xu Yaqin stop here and end up being kicked out?In fact, Xuanhe had already made plans these days and found a feasible method for Xu Yaqin.

Xuan He looked calm and pretended to be mysterious: "Madam, I have a way now, which may be able to solve the doubts in your mind and help you pass the exam smoothly."

"Let me tell you what you can do." Xu Yaqin's eyes lit up and she became energetic.

"I think you can ask Butler Song." Xuan He said eloquently, "Butler Song has come to Cuilan Xuan to look for you several times these days, but I pushed him back every time. It seems that he is interested in I have a good impression of you, the eldest lady."

"If there is anyone in the Hou family who can help you now, it is only Butler Song.

"Butler Song came to see me? Why didn't you inform me about this?"

Xuan He said aggrievedly: "Madam, how can you blame me for this? We are in the inner courtyard, and men and women are not intimate. If others know that you had an affair with this housekeeper as soon as you entered the Marquis' Mansion, I'm afraid it will be noticed by someone who is interested." He went there and used a clever excuse to frame him."

"This is also true." Xu Yaqin's expression changed and she said to her:

"Well, you can help me contact Butler Song and ask him to take some time to meet with us to discuss the assessment."

"Come on, I'll take care of this."

"Ma'am, please keep your heart in mind and promise to complete the task."

Xuan He got the order and ran out of the door.

(End of this chapter)