The Legend of the Farm Girl

Yunfang stayed in Yun's Garment Shop for a day, providing new patterns and instructing the hired female workers to make clothes. She was so busy that she no longer thought about Lu Liding.

The busy time passed quickly, and when Yun’s Garment Shop closed, Li Muwen came to pick up his mother home again.

There were no customers in the store at that time, but Yunfang's mother called Aunt Wang and Aunt Li, saying that she wanted to discuss something in the yard. Then, Yunfang and Li Muwen were the only two people left in the entire Yun's Garment Shop.

This was the first time Li Muwen was alone with Yun Fang. He was so excited that his face turned red and he was so nervous that he couldn't speak.

Yunfang didn't notice Li Muwen's nervousness, she chatted with Li Muwen casually.

The two have known each other for many years, but Yunfang feels that they don't have much in common. Every time she meets Li Muwen at Yun's Garment Shop, he talks more to Yunfeng and Yunying, and rarely communicates with her.

Yunfang asked, "Aren't you busy with your studies recently? I heard from my mother that you often come to pick up Aunt Li."

Hearing Yunfang's question, Li Muwen, who was originally very shy to speak, straightened his face and answered, "It's not so bad now. Our classes are all taught by the Juren teachers. There are only two Juren teachers in the whole academy, but there are many scholars who come to study, so the teachers don't come to teach us every day. They mainly assign us some tasks. They leave some policy essay topics for us to write, and then evaluate them to guide us."

Yunfang looked up and said in surprise, "So that's how it is. I've never heard of this. How do scholars take classes? What are policy papers like?"

These questions touched upon Li Muwen's more professional areas, so his previous nervousness, shyness, and excitement all disappeared, and Li Muwen became able to talk freely.

Li Muwen once heard Yunfeng say that whatever Yunfeng learned, he would teach Yunfang, and Yunfang mastered it very quickly. Yunfeng felt that Yunfang's knowledge level was comparable to his, or even better than his.

But he thought that Yunfeng had only passed the Tongshi exam and had not yet come into contact with policy essays. So he could tell Yunfang more about the policy essays he had mastered, which might arouse Yunfang's interest.

After organizing his words, Li Muwen said, "Yunfeng has passed the re-examination and has become a student. He should also learn how to write policy papers soon. He should teach you by then. I will tell you in advance that policy papers were actually covered when he was an academician."

"If you want to write a good policy paper, you must quote classics and combine it with reality. The words of famous scholars in the world are endless. How to use these words to write corresponding strategies is the main content we need to practice now."

"In addition to the content in the book, we must also combine it with real life, have our own ideas, and be constructive. These are all things that can only be proposed through continuous learning and observation."

Yunfang nodded as she listened to Li Muwen's explanation, saying that to become a juren one must go through such difficult studies.

I couldn't help but ask, "Wouldn't it be more complicated to take the imperial examination, and the questions would be more profound?"

Li Muwen nodded and replied, "That should be the case. The master of our academy has already given up the imperial examination. The master once said that if you want to become a Jinshi or an official appointed by the court, you need talent, hard work, and even some luck."

After hearing these words, Yunfang inevitably thought of Lu Liding again.

He had seen Lu Liding studying diligently every day, and thought that since he could become a juren at the age of 20, he should have no shortage of talent and genius. Now it all depended on his luck.

Seeing Yunfang lost in thought and not answering his question, Li Muwen didn't know whether he should continue talking, so he stopped talking. The two of them fell into silence again.

Fortunately, the awkward atmosphere did not last long, as Yun Fang's mother, Aunt Li and Aunt Wang came out. Seeing the two standing together chatting, the three of them smiled ambiguously.

Yunfang was still immersed in her own thoughts and didn't notice it, but Li Muwen soon noticed the smiles of the three people, and his face, which had already turned better, turned red again.

Seeing Yunfang immersed in her own world, Yunfang's mother also put away the smile on her face. She knew that Yunfang must be thinking of Lu Liding again and not paying attention to Li Muwen in front of her. It seems that she still needs to make some more efforts to let Yunfang have more contact with Li Muwen.

After Yunfang and his mother returned home, Yunying and Yunfeng also returned home one after another.

When the three of them were having dinner together, Yun Fangniang deliberately mentioned Li Muwen.

Yunfang's mother asked Yunfeng, "Li Muwen came to the shop to pick up his mother again today. How is his study in the academy?"

Yun Feng said, "Brother Mu Wen is the youngest scholar in the academy. Our teacher often praises him to us, saying that he is very talented and his articles have shown their potential. After a few more years of accumulation, he will definitely become the next juren. Aren't we just beginning to learn policy essays? The teacher also used Brother Mu Wen's articles as examples for us."

Yun Fang was also a little surprised and said, "Li Muwen is so outstanding?"

Yun Feng also said proudly: "Yes, Brother Mu Wen is very popular in the school, and I am proud of it. They all know that my family and the Mu Wen family have a good relationship. Brother Mu Wen often comes to see me and chat with me. They are all very envious."

Yun Fangniang was also a little surprised and asked, "Does Li Muwen often come to see you in the school?"

Yun Feng nodded and said, "Yes, ever since the spring, when Brother Mu Wen passed the imperial examination and came to Tingfeng Academy to study, he would come to see me every two days and ask me if I had any questions that I didn't understand, and he could answer them for me.

Not only that, he often brings me some food cooked at home. In short, Brother Mu Wen is very kind to me. "

When Yun Fangniang heard this, she sighed, "I didn't expect Mu Wen to be so attentive."

Seeing the children looking at Yun Fangniang suspiciously, Yun Fangniang shook her head and didn't continue.

Yunfang's words quickly diverted several people's attention.

Yunfang said to Yunfeng, "Then tell me the policy essays that the academy has taught you recently."

Yunfeng was a little surprised. This policy essay would only be used in the imperial examination, so he had not told Yunfang about his recent studies on this subject. He didn't know why Yunfang had to learn the policy essay today.

But Yunfeng had never disobeyed his sister's arrangements since he was a child, and it was the same now. He just nodded and agreed.

Yunfang's mother looked at Yunfang with some worry. She knew that Yunfang was learning policy essays, on the one hand for Yunfeng, and on the other hand she was probably thinking of Lu Liding again.

But with Yunfeng and Yunying around, Yunfang's mother had no way to ask.

After dinner, Yunfang listened to Yunfeng talking to him about what he had recently learned about writing policy papers. It was indeed very profound. Yunfang had been learning to read and write in the system for such a long time, but at first she felt she had no idea where to start.

But Yunfang decided to start studying policy essays tonight during the time she was systematically studying reading and writing. This would allow her to help her younger brother Yunfeng when he takes the exam, and it would be even better if she could help Lu Liding as well.

When Yunfeng had finished telling Yunfang the entire content of the policy essay he had learned, it was time for them to take a break.

The next morning, Yunfeng and Yunying went to Tingfeng Academy to study, while Yunfang continued to follow her mother to Yun's Garment Shop.

When she is busy, Yunfang will not let her thoughts run wild, but when she is free, she will always think of every little detail of her time with Lu Liding.

Yun Fangniang could always notice that her daughter was distracted, but there was nothing she could do and she could only sigh.

When the shop was about to close in the evening, Li Muwen appeared at the door of the shop on time again.

Yunfang's mother used the same method to call Aunt Li and Aunt Wang away, leaving Yunfang and Li Muwen alone in the shop.

This time, Yun Fang took the initiative to ask, "Yesterday, Yun Feng told me about the content of the policy paper. I still don't quite understand some of it. I wonder if I can ask Brother Mu Wen."

Li Muwen nodded and said, "Sister Yunfang, if you have any questions, just tell me directly. I will tell you everything I know."

Although Yunfang's questions can be answered in the system, since Li Muwen is in front of her and Yunfeng has also said that Li Muwen writes policy papers very well, she can save time and ask him the questions. This way, she can master the method of writing policy papers as soon as possible, which may help others one day.

After Yunfang asked her questions to Li Muwen, Li Muwen answered them as patiently as possible.

Li Muwen was very shocked. Yesterday, Yunfang didn't know what policy discussion was, but today she has already mastered it to this extent. He heard from Yunfeng today that he only explained it to Yunfang once yesterday, but he didn't expect Yunfang to have such progress.

The two discussed several issues, and then Aunt Wang, Aunt Li and Aunt Yun Fang also came out.

Seeing that the atmosphere between the two was much better than yesterday, Yun Fang's mother was very happy.

On the way home, Yun Fangniang asked, "What did you talk to Li Muwen about?"

Yunfang replied, "Yesterday Yunfeng told me some of the content of the policy essay, and I studied some more in the system at night, but I still feel that there are still some places I don't understand, so I'm going to ask Brother Mu Wen for advice today."

"Then do you think Li Muwen is as good as Yunfeng said?"

Yunfang shook her head and said, "Mom, are you trying to match me up with Li Muwen? You're being too obvious. It would be so embarrassing if Aunt Li and Brother Muwen found out!"

Yunfang's mother was a little nervous when she first heard Yunfang's words, but later she realized that this silly girl still didn't understand. She only thought that it was her own idea and didn't realize Li Muwen's thoughts at all.

Yun Fangniang could only helplessly say: "You still don't understand!"

Yunfang was a little confused and didn't know what her mother was talking about.

Yunfang's mother didn't plan to continue talking. Yunfang had no feelings for Li Muwen at all right now. If she pointed it out rashly, Yunfang might not be able to get along with Li Muwen. It would be better to wait until Yunfang completely gave up on Lu Liding before talking!

Li Muwen here was also being questioned by his mother.

Over the years, Li Muwen thought he had hidden his thoughts very well, but he didn't know that his whole family was aware of his thoughts.

On the way home, Aunt Li asked, "What did you and Yunfang talk about these two days? I think you two talked much better today than yesterday!"

Li Muwen was a little shy, but still pretended to be frank and said, "Mom, we just discussed some schoolwork, and sister Yunfang also asked me a few questions about policy essays today."

Aunt Li said anxiously, "Why would a little girl like Yunfang learn policy essays? And you, Li Muwen, what's wrong with you? With your current state, when will you be able to settle down with Yunfang? Who would like boring policy essays?"

Li Muwen's face immediately turned red after hearing what her mother said, and she stammered, "Mom, you, you, how did you know that I, I, I like sister Yunfang?"

Seeing her son's face flushed with shame, Aunt Li said angrily, "You are the only one who thinks no one knows. You look so excited every time you go to the Yun family. You keep the handkerchief that Yunfang embroidered at our house three years ago close to your body and cherish it very much. Every time Yunfang is mentioned at home, you almost prick up your ears. When you see Yunfang, your eyes light up. Except for Yunfang, who can't see it? Who can't see that you like her?"

Li Muwen's face turned even redder. "Is it so obvious? Will it cause trouble to Sister Yunfang's family?"

Aunt Li glanced at Li Muwen and said, "Don't worry about that. Your Aunt Qu has been creating opportunities for you these past two days! It seems that she likes you more, but it's clear that Yunfang hasn't noticed your feelings yet and only treats you as an ordinary friend. If you want to take it a step further, you have to be more proactive."

Li Muwen shook his head and said, "Mom, it's useless for Aunt Qu to choose me. Yunfang makes her own decisions. If I scare her, there may be no chance in the future. I still want to take it slow and let her trust me first, and then I will take the initiative."

At this time, Li Muwen suddenly regained his shrewdness, which was worthy of his policy research level.

After hearing what Li Muwen said, Aunt Li nodded, agreeing with Li Muwen's plan.

But I couldn't help but remind her, "You still have to speed up the process. You're not young anymore. All your brothers were engaged when they were your age. We've been trying to fend off the matchmakers by saying you want to focus on your studies, but if time goes on, rumors will spread, and that'll be bad."

Li Muwen didn't care and said, "Mom, don't worry about what others think. Yunfang is a woman and she's not in a hurry to get married, so we shouldn't be in a hurry either."

Aunt Li shook her head and said, "Your uncle has been asking about your marriage since you passed the imperial examination in the spring. I'm afraid he has ulterior motives. If he suggests something, I'm afraid it will be difficult for your grandfather."

Li Muwen nodded solemnly when he heard this and said, "I will do it as soon as possible, mother, don't worry."

After saying this, the two of them walked to the door of their home. The Li family no longer lived in the house in the north of the city. Last year, the families had saved enough money and bought houses in different places and lived separately. Grandpa Li and Grandma Li lived with the eldest brother Li's family.