manynovel Chapter 251 Preparing for the County Examination
Chapter 251 Preparing for the County Examination
"But I heard that you need to be searched when entering the Imperial Examination Hall. How can you hide it like this?" Ever since Shen knew that Jiang Youzhen was going to take the imperial examination, she had been so worried that she couldn't sleep.
"Mom, I've already told you I have a plan. Don't worry. I guarantee they won't find out. Besides, even if I don't go, do you think the clan leader will let me go?
He personally went to find the master to guarantee my life and reported my name to him. I had to go out of the game no matter what I did!"
If Jiang Youzhen really doesn't go, Jiang Heng will probably go crazy.
"You've only been studying for a little over a year, haven't you? Why is your grandfather, the clan leader, so anxious to get you out?" Shen was very puzzled. Didn't others study for more than ten years before they dared to get out?
Even my eldest uncle Jiang Haiqing studied for more than ten years before he failed. However, I don’t know what kind of luck he had, as he successfully passed the examination and became a student last year.
If he had not failed the final college entrance examination, he would have been a scholar now.
"Of course it's because I'm smart! I've only studied for more than a year, but it's equivalent to theirs of ten years!" Jiang Youzhen raised his eyebrows with a smug look on his face.
After a long while, Shen said helplessly: "You are indeed smart, but is it really because of this?"
"Then why do you think that is? Mother! Don't worry. Wouldn't it be better if I didn't pass the exam? I can just take this opportunity to say that I don't like studying anymore, so that the clan leader and grandfather won't force me to take the exam anymore."
In this day and age, no one believes the truth. It took me just over three months to finish reading all the Four Books and Five Classics, and the rest of the time was spent on writing. During this time, I kept discussing with Wen Ruyu and others, and also got to know many scholars.
She would do a small essay every three days and a big essay every five days. Especially when the exam was approaching, the essays would be more frequent. In addition to what the teacher taught her, she also learned a lot from the essays.
The key to studying is to have a good memory and to be able to apply what you have learned to other situations. These three qualities are what she has in abundance.
Especially after signing in to the system, she was given god-level comprehension and creative thinking skills. With these two skills, she absorbed knowledge so quickly and was able to write articles like a duck in water.
When Shen heard this, she also thought it made sense. Although she was still worried that Jiang Youzhen's identity would be exposed, Jiang Youzhen had always been righteous and she couldn't persuade him at all.
"The county exam will start in five days. Don't go out too often these days. Get some rest to avoid being too tired."
Shen patted Jiang Youzhen's shoulder and suddenly realized that Jiang Youzhen had become a head taller than her without her knowing.
The thin girl has taken on the heavy burden of supporting the family. Although she is not a man, she is also capable and capable.
She must be blessed in her previous life to have such a good daughter.
"I know!" Jiang Youzhen rested his chin on Shen's shoulder. It's so good to have a mother!
"You're already grown up, yet you still act like a spoiled child. Don't act like this in public, lest others notice." Although Shen was very pleased, she was afraid that Jiang Youzhen would act like a little girl in public and be noticed by others.
"I'm a handsome man outside! Who doesn't say that I'm calm and generous?" Jiang Youzhen immediately said proudly.
"I'm bragging about you." Shen smiled.
"Oh my! It's so disgusting. Mother can only see Xiaolang now. How can she see us?" San Ya came in just in time, holding clothes. When she saw the look of the mother and daughter, she immediately became jealous.
The two elder sisters were married, and there were only two younger generations left in the family. Since San Ya knew that Jiang Youzhen was a girl, she spoke without restraint. After all, she was raised as a younger brother, so she was naturally a little cautious.
"Why do I smell the scent of aged vinegar? I heard from my father that my third brother-in-law's family makes vinegar, and we're drinking it so early."
"Oh! What nonsense are you talking about? We haven't even been engaged yet! Don't shout like that." San Ya's face turned red with shame. Her parents had just helped her find a husband. It was the Zhang family in the county town. The family had a vinegar workshop and lived a wealthy life.
The boy from that family is a scholar, and he has good character and looks, so it's a good match for him.
Shen and Jiang Youzhen laughed immediately. It was rare to see Sanya acting like a little girl, given her impetuous personality. Jiang Youzhen was relieved to see this, as it meant Sanya was satisfied with the marriage.
"Here! I just made a padded jacket and a cloak for you. Put them on quickly and see if they fit you well." San Ya remembered her business and handed a large bag of clothes in her hand to Jiang Youzhen.
When Jiang Youzhen saw the bright red color, he was speechless.
"This bright red color is too eye-catching, isn't it? It will definitely be a conspicuous bag when I wear it." She suddenly thought of the second prince. It seemed that this guy seemed to like wearing red, which was even more gorgeous than the red here.
"The exam is coming up soon. How wonderful and auspicious is the pomegranate red that is so festive and prosperous? Go and try it on. If it fits you well, keep it for the exam day."
San Ya pushed Jiang Youzhen to the cloakroom. Jiang Youzhen sighed, and when he took it open, he found that the cloak outside was actually crabapple red, all red.
However, the sisters' craftsmanship is getting better and better, and even the color matching and accessories are well-made.
Ever since Jiang Youzhen taught them the pattern of the buttonholes, they quickly used the novel styles to expand the embroidery shop's business. Now they are planning to open a branch in the county town and have even chosen a shop.
The pomegranate red brocade jacket has a circle of fox fur inlaid on the collar and cuffs, and the buttons of the small stand-up collar are dotted with white jade beads, each of which is round.
There is also a small jade pendant on the front, which is a tiny butterfly strung together with white jade and agate. It is very elegant, and with the Ruyi knot below, it is really luxurious.
The mother and daughter waited for a while before Jiang Youzhen came out.
"It's too flashy and conspicuous." Jiang Youzhen complained as she came out. She couldn't imagine that it would be difficult not to attract attention when entering the examination room wearing such high-profile clothes.
However, the mother and daughter over there looked at Jiang Youzhen again and again, and then nodded repeatedly.
"I was saying that my dear boy would look good in this pomegranate red because he has fair skin."
San Ya circled around Jiang Youzhen and looked at him. He was tall and graceful, and the color made Jiang Youzhen look noble. Most importantly, Jiang Youzhen had a unique temperament, and he looked cool and noble.
Now that she was wearing the bright red, she looked even fairer and more delicate. She was not bragging, but no boy or girl in any family was as good-looking as her own.
I don't know how he grew up. How come he is so good-looking despite having the same parents? It is true that good shoots come out of bad bamboos.
Ah, bah, bah! No! Daizhu meant "no parents".
"It looks good. Young man should wear bright clothes on a daily basis to live up to his youth. If he doesn't wear bright clothes when he is young, will he wait until he is old to wear them?" Shen was very satisfied and her eyes brightened.
The truth is that Jiang Youzhen usually always wears plain colors. Although they are also luxurious and good-looking, they are not as impactful as this one.