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Chapter 400 Qin Huai's Wish

What the Murong people sent was not just what it seemed on the surface; it was actually a gesture of goodwill from the Murong family.

Firstly, it shows that they have established a relationship with the Hua family in Wanning City, thus gaining connections in the capital, which can serve the Wang family when needed.

The second meaning is that although their family is wealthier than the Wang family, they are willing to humble themselves and flatter the Wang family.

They would be happy to use their family's resources to pave the way for the Wang family's students who wanted to participate in the imperial examinations.

The Murong family is certainly pragmatic.

They didn't act superior; instead, they proactively lowered their stance to make connections and were willing to cover for them.

If the Wang family is to prosper, the Murong family could provide some assistance.

Looking at Xiao Ayu's expectant eyes, Grandma Wang instantly had an idea.

She nodded: "Yes, it will arrive in a while."

Little Ayu instantly perked up: "That's great! I quite like Brother Murong."

"Which of your brothers doesn't like you?" Grandma Wang asked with amusement.

There are very few people in this world she doesn't like.

Even the occasional beggar who wandered into town was liked by Xiao Ayu, who even secretly sent him steamed buns and malt candy from her shop.

“Brother Murong is handsome, of course I like him! The teacher said that everyone loves beauty, which is normal.” Little Ayu said it all quite logically.

The little one likes people who are good-looking and speak gently.

Who doesn't like it?
While Grandma Wang was there, she helped read Qin Huaisong's letter.

The letter was sent in early February. At that time, Xiao Ayu mentioned the girls' academy in her letter.

Qin Huai's reply was also very serious; he did not casually coax Xiao Ayu just because she was young.

In the letter, Qin Huai earnestly promised Xiao Ayu that he would help her realize this wish.

Qin Huai also said that he is studying hard and making good progress. He will also participate in this year's preliminary examination for scholars and will be able to pass the examination to become a scholar.

In the future, I will take the imperial examinations to become a Juren and a Jinshi, and strive to become an official as soon as possible so that Xiao Ayu can also become an official's wife. It will be much easier for an official's wife to open a girls' academy.

While humility is fashionable these days, Qin Huai's words revealed immense confidence, suggesting he was certain of a meteoric rise to power.

He remained quite reserved and did not tell Xiao Ayu that his wish was to pass the imperial examination as soon as possible, and then ask the emperor for a promise in the Golden Palace, so that the emperor would agree to let Xiao Ayu open a girls' academy.

As Grandma Wang looked at the letter, she realized it was written by a young boy to a five-year-old girl. His words inevitably carried a childish and impetuous tone.

At first, I found it amusing, but then I began to think deeply.

Qin Huai, that kid, the Wang family celebrated his seventh birthday last year, and all he got was a bowl of longevity noodles.

She should be eight years old this year.

An eight-year-old scholar?
In the history of Dachang, a scholar of this age was not the youngest.

"Brother Ayou is truly worthy of being my childhood sweetheart! He's amazing! He'll definitely pass the imperial examination and become a scholar, won't he?"

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Grandma Wang almost choked: "Who taught you that, your childhood sweetheart?"

Little Ayu: "Fifth Brother said it. He said there are childhood betrothals, that is, child brides and child grooms. He also said that Big Brother's marriage is taking too long, so he should try to find a child bride first, so that it won't be difficult to get married later."

Grandma Wang smiled slightly: "Okay, Grandma understands. You can put these things away now. Grandma will go out and get back to work."

"Okay," Little Ayu said obediently, unaware of the huge pit she had dug for her fifth brother.

After Grandma Wang left, Xiao Ayu put all these things into her spatial storage.

Old Mrs. Wang entrusted all the important things in the house to Xiao Ayu, including the Wang family's house deeds, land deeds, shop deeds, gold, and some silver notes, all of which are with Xiao Ayu.

There is no safer place than the Sumeru Mustard Seed, guarded by the gods.

The teachers were invited to visit the school and rest at the place where Village Chief Hu hosted a banquet.

Wang Chuanfu was summoned by Village Chief Hu to represent the Wang family in receiving several scholars.

When they returned after the meal, they found Wang Wulang squatting in a horse stance in the yard, holding a jar on his head, his legs trembling.

Grandma Wang sat down to the side, holding a bamboo strip in her hand.

Turning my head, I saw Wang Chuanfu.

She smiled with exceptional kindness: "You're back. Did those teachers give you a hard time?"

Wang Chuanfu shuddered.

The imperial examination system is set up with a progression from Xiucai (秀才) to Juren (举人) to Jinshi (进士)/Zhuangyuan (状元).

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