After the cannon fodder father and daughter married into the family, the whole family regretted it

He followed behind Fang Jin, also with disheveled hair and a dirty face. She had been confused since the day she was arrested by the government. When someone questioned her at first, her tongue was tied.

When they entered the prison, they were imprisoned separately. Although they were watched and not allowed to talk, there were so many people in the prison that the jailers were often overwhelmed.

These days, she was also taken out for interrogation, so she more or less knew what happened.

How could she have known that just buying some papers would cause such a big trouble!

When she heard that those who cheated would never be able to take the imperial examination again in their lifetime, she felt like the sky was falling.

If Fang Jin couldn't pass the imperial examination, what was the point of living like this?

He was supported by his family to study since he was young. He had nothing to eat and nothing to do. During the busy farming season, her father-in-law was reluctant to let his eldest son go to the fields!

This guy has a bad temper, and if he can't read, she might as well just follow a farmer from the beginning!

But He had never expected that the man who sold her the test paper was also a man who looked at people based on their taste. He had several test papers in his hands, and would only give mixed test papers to those who could afford them. Only if someone higher up introduced him and could offer a hundred taels of silver would he sell the real test papers to them!

For someone like He who has no money but still bargains, it is useless to just take a random portion.

In addition, when Fang Jin was interrogated, he insisted that he had no knowledge of the matter. The person who sold them the test papers also told the truth. It was indeed not Fang Jin who bought the papers that day. He was illiterate, and the person who sold the test papers didn't know what he had said to fool everyone.

The yamen conducted several investigations but still had no real evidence.

The two people escaped the disaster because they were poor and stingy.

Fang Jin wiped his face and looked back at He fiercely.

No wonder people say that one should marry a virtuous wife. But he married such a stupid woman. It’s okay that she can’t help him at all. But if this goes on, his life will be ruined by her sooner or later!

At this time, Fang Jin had completely forgotten that He was also scared that day. He just hesitated for a moment and kept the paper. He was reluctant to burn it, nor did he report it.

Fang Nanzhi and his family had dinner in the county town and were still discussing the case on their way back to the village by ox cart.

"When their names were read today, I was done for. I'm not sure if this will affect my family as well. If my son is also an educated person, how embarrassing would that be?"

Qian Fengping shook her head with emotion.

Fang Tong also curled his lips: "Didn't you hear what the county magistrate said? He will be paraded through the streets in a few days! Tsk tsk, this is really embarrassing for the whole family."

Qin Yan reminded: "Not only that, but those who guaranteed each other with them will also be held responsible and punished."

The whole family gasped.

Qian Fengping also remembered: "Yeah, I remember there were five people in total who guaranteed the imperial examination? Or was it ten?"

"Dad had ten at that time, and now there are five." Qin Yan said.

Fang Tong, who didn't know how to read, was also stunned. "Oh my God, this is really hurting others and yourself. Isn't this crazy? How should this be punished? A fine or jail time?"

"That depends on how the yamen determines the sentence. Furthermore, those convicted today should also receive caning, but that might have to wait until after the trial to avoid embarrassing themselves today. This time, the exam questions were leaked, and if the examiners and candidates colluded in court, they would both be executed according to the law."

"Even in this case, we're only dealing with the buying and selling of exam papers. The leak was to the capital, and I'm afraid someone will be demoted, dismissed, or even beheaded."

Fang Tong didn't expect that there were so many explanations for cheating in the imperial examination. It was really an eye-opener.

Qin Yan was silent for a while, then suddenly spoke.

"Since this year's results are invalid and I have to take the county exam again next year, I plan to give it a try."

When Fang Tong heard this, he almost fell off the ox cart.

"What?"

Qian Fengping hadn't expected her son to consider taking the imperial examination. She was stunned for a moment, but then calmly replied, "Really? Isn't next year a bit too early?"

Qin Yan thought it was okay.

He started his education at the age of three and his father taught him for many years. Before entering the academy, he had memorized all the Four Books and Five Classics, but his interpretations were a little lacking.

After his father passed away, he read the books at home many times.

Although his memory is not as good as his sister's, it is not bad either. In fact, he has made faster progress in private during these days in the academy.

The teacher should have noticed this a long time ago, which is why his homework has gradually increased a lot, and now he even often adds some extra homework.

It would have been fine in the past, but now that he has the system and his legs are slowly recovering, he can take the imperial examination. He still wants to take the exam and provide a good life for his family as soon as possible.

"Brother, go take the exam! You will definitely pass!"

Fang Nanzhi didn't think so much. She was the first to support it. Of course she knew that the imperial examination was not easy, but how could she know if she didn't try? Her uncle could take the exam, so in her mind, her brother was even more powerful and could take the exam too!

Besides, didn’t my brother’s cousin also take the exam this year? Although he failed the provincial exam, he passed the county exam.

Qian Fengping thought that as long as her son made his own decision, it would be fine. After all, the county and prefectural examinations were not far from home. She mainly felt that her son seemed to be putting too much pressure on herself.

She hopes that her son can study with ease instead of always thinking about his family.

"Mom knows you feel you can stand up and want to give it a try, but don't feel any burden. Just think of it as a chance to see the world next year. Don't stress yourself out."

Qin Yan is still very confident in himself.

"Don't worry, mother. I have an idea. Tomorrow I will go to the academy and talk to the teacher first to hear his thoughts. If the teacher thinks I can take the exam, then I will start preparing for the county exam next year."

Although Fang Tong was startled just now, he has come to his senses now.

"My son is right, and your mother is right too! If you want to take the exam, then take it. With our family's current situation, we don't have to bear any burden if we don't do well on the exam once. As for your studies, your mother and I will support you and Zhizhi until you finish your studies!"

"Haha, that's perfect. Fang Jin didn't get into trouble this time. He'll definitely have to fight next year for his reputation and fame. When the time comes, you can take the exam and let him see for himself!"

Fang Tong knew without thinking that when the time came, no matter how his son would perform in the exam, when Fang Jin found out that he was going to take the same exam as Qin Yan, he would probably be furious and feel ashamed.

Oh, don’t get yourself into trouble before the exam even starts!

Haha!

The family was happy, but also felt that their current life was too good to be true. Fang Tong was driving an ox cart and just as he arrived at the village entrance, he saw Cheng Dafu greeting them.

"Hey, you're back?" He looked excited, "Mr. and Mrs. Fang Jin are back, why don't you go and see them?"

Fang Tong laughed dryly twice: "Come on, the excitement is not that good to watch, and I don't attract his attention, so don't bite me when there is no excitement."