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Li's words caused another round of laughter, but Wang Xinkuan showed a hint of pride on his face.

Then Ma, Liao, He and Li selected a set of hydrosols and perfumes from Ye Changyan's box.

Seeing Furong's envious face, Ye Changyan took out the remaining bottle of jasmine pure water in the box.

"Furong, you are still growing up, and this perfume is too strong. This bottle of yellow jasmine pure water is very suitable for you. Junior Master Uncle gives it to you. Apply a little on your cheeks in the morning and evening, and then gently pat it away. Furong will be fragrant all winter, and her face will be very moisturized and shiny."

"Thank you, little uncle!"

Furong happily took the yellow jasmine pure water from Ye Changyan's hand, and the little girl's joy as if she had found a treasure was clearly visible.

Several fellow students and their sisters-in-law nodded secretly in their hearts. The teacher's new fellow student was very observant and had good insight.

Everyone was teasing Wang Xinkuan while choosing hydrosols and perfumes. In addition to Ji Yunting, the father, Ye Changyan also noticed Furong's every move.

At this time, Ye Changyan opened the second mahogany box and saw pottery jars and cloth bags inside.

"My dear brothers and sisters-in-law, this cloth bag contains some candies, and the jar contains some local specialties from my hometown. When you have no appetite, you can use them as a side dish or just chew them. Both are good choices."

With the golden lock, pure dew and perfume as examples, the fellow disciples and the women all thought that the cloth bag contained the local specialties that Ye Changyan had mentioned, and they did not pay much attention to the contents of the cloth bag and the pottery jar.

It was not until I went back and opened the cloth bag and saw the candies inside that I was a little shocked. This candy is sold in Lihua Lane in Shengjing, but the price is not cheap.

Later, when everyone tasted the fried chicken mushroom in the pottery jar, they realized that none of the gifts brought by this junior brother were bad.

Several senior brothers also took out the gifts they had prepared long ago. After expressing their gratitude, Ye Changyan accepted them generously.

At this time, Lu Ge'ang, Sang Li and his servants, came to Shigu Lane.

After being introduced by Liang Jingcheng, Sang Li briefly greeted Ma and the others, and then listened to what Sang Li's manager You Xin said.

"Mr. Cai, my master and I are unfamiliar with Shengjing City. I wonder if you can arrange for someone to take me to find a house."

"Manager You, don't worry, just stay here with me first, rest for a few days, and then slowly look for it."

Then, Mr. Cai turned around to look at Liang Jingcheng and Ye Changyan, and then looked at Zhu Yuchun and his fellow apprentices.

"I came back this time with the intention of letting you two junior brothers take the Imperial Academy entrance exam. After all, what I learned is from one school, and there are many learned people in the academy. Only by learning from the strengths of many people can you absorb all the knowledge, and for you two, you can make great progress."

Ye Changyan then understood that when they were in Wanshou County, the lessons that Mr. Cai taught him and Liang Jingcheng were to lay the foundation and prepare for the Imperial College entrance examination.

"Teacher, with your status, it shouldn't be difficult to ask His Majesty for two favors."

Lu Ge'ang didn't know Ye Changyan's level of knowledge and was worried that Ye Changyan would not be able to get into the Imperial College or the Imperial Academy, so he gave him some advice. After all, a considerable number of students in the Imperial College and the Imperial Academy were admitted through imperial favor.

Zhao Mubai, Ji Yunting and Lu Ge'ang all entered the Imperial College with the help of their family's favor. Zhu Yuchun, as the eldest disciple of Mr. Cai, entered the Imperial College with the help of Mr. Cai.

Only Wang Xinkuan was admitted to the Imperial Academy based on his own strength. However, his fellow disciples all knew that with their knowledge, it was not difficult to be admitted to the Imperial Academy's four subjects as well as law, calligraphy, and mathematics.

But it is very difficult to get into the Imperial College or even the Imperial Academy based on your own abilities.

However, with Mr. Cai's status, it was not too difficult for him to ask the emperor for two places for Liang Jingcheng and Ye Changyan to study in the Imperial College. But Mr. Cai knew that the knowledge of his two little disciples was no less than that of Wang Xinkuan in those days.

Mr. Cai just shook his head and his eyes fell on Liang Jingcheng and Ye Changyan.

"I have been retired for many years, so how can I shamelessly ask His Majesty for a place in the imperial court? I believe that you two little brothers will live up to my expectations."

Liang Jingcheng smiled confidently at Mr. Cai, but Ye Changyan thought to himself, I hope I won't let Mr. Cai down!

"According to past practice, the Imperial College will accept applications at the beginning of next month, and will organize the exams after the New Year. We still have three months to prepare."

Wang Xinkuan was the only person present who had taken the Imperial College entrance examination and remembered the process very clearly.

"If you, Sang Li, want to enter the Four Schools or Imperial College, you need to get the documents from the Honglu Temple and go to the Imperial College to register in early November. After the seal is issued next year, you can go to the Imperial College with Jingcheng and Changyan to take the exam. Otherwise, you can only study law, calligraphy and mathematics according to the grace of Your Majesty."

"Thank you for your advice, sir. Brother Liang and Brother Ye, please ask Ali to come along."

Sang Li looked at Liang Jingcheng and Ye Changyan expectantly, and then listened to what Mr. Cai said.

"My dear friend Sang Li, since you are determined to take the entrance exam for the Imperial College, and I have been entrusted by City Lord Sang Xiong, then you should study with Jing Cheng and Chang Yan for the next two or three months."

When You Xin heard this, his face was filled with joy. Sang Li was also excited and hurriedly thanked Mr. Cai.

"In that case, you and your servants can stay at my house, my dear Sang Li."

"Mr. Cai, it is a great favor for the young master to receive your teachings and guidance. How dare we shamelessly live in your house? Tomorrow I will go out and find a small courtyard."

Seeing that You Xin was quite polite, Mr. Cai did not force him and reminded him.

"Then I will arrange for someone to take you out for a look tomorrow. However, the Imperial College is not close to Shigu Lane. If you can pass the inner class, your board and lodging will be in the Imperial College, and you and your attendants will not be able to follow you in. If you pass the outer class, you will have to arrange your own board and lodging. So I suggest that you find a small courtyard near Shigu Lane to settle down first, and decide whether you need to move to live near the Imperial College after the test results come out."

"Thank you sir for the tip!"

Sang Li and You Xin expressed their gratitude again.

Seeing that it was getting late, Wang Xinkuan stood up and spoke to everyone.

"Teacher, fellow disciples, sisters-in-law, and little friend Sang Li, you can rest here for a while. I will go to Fanlou to reserve two tables first, and you can go directly there later."

Wang Xinkuan was about to go out when he was stopped by Mr. Cai.

"Fourth brother, don't worry. You promised to treat us this meal. You can treat us another day. I have been traveling by boat and don't have much appetite. I will let your junior brother prepare a few simple dishes. You can also try your junior brother's cooking skills."