The White-Bone Demon of the Farm is as rich as a country

County Magistrate Xu's on-the-spot judgment of the case, his fair image of sacrificing personal interests for the sake of justice, deeply rooted in the hearts of the students. His authority as an official was respectable, but his example of an honest career path made the students' blood boil, and they all believed him and bid farewell.

When Ru Yue saw the crowd disperse, she bowed to County Magistrate Xu without saying a word. Only after he nodded did she turn around and leave with Mr. Wu.

"Sir, they have just entered the examination hall. There is nothing to do today, and it is boring in the inn. Why don't you go to our rented courtyard and sit down. If you need anything, Axi and Erqiang can run errands for you." Ru Yue sincerely invited this person who was both a father and a teacher to her and Chu Ning'an.

Mr. Wu was used to being casual and free-spirited, and he had always treated them as his own children. He didn't say much and followed her back to the courtyard.

"It seems that they have a hard time in the examination room, but we who are waiting outside are suffering the most!" Mr. Wu sighed and expressed the hardships of accompanying students to take the exam.

"Sir, you are very insightful." Ru Yue felt something in her heart.

"Which student who successfully enters the government hasn't devoted all their wealth and energy to this end? Yet, the world only sees their outward appearance of glory, never mind the hardships their families endure."

"Sir, there's no need to be so sentimental. It's like drinking water; only the person who drinks it knows whether it's hot or cold. In this age of living off the land and the water, even a literate scholar from a poor farming family is admired, let alone one who can enter the government. To put it bluntly, it's just a different way of making a living."

"You've hit the nail on the head. Then why do you want Ning An and An Ping to go to school?"

"Those with great talent must shoulder great responsibilities, so as not to waste their time and energy on the people of the world. Brother Chu is such a person." She smiled indifferently, "I have always believed that reading can help people understand right and wrong, understand principles, and know good and evil. If given the opportunity and conditions, everyone should study, but not everyone has to follow the path of imperial examinations and officialdom. It all depends on personal aptitude and ambition."

"You're so young yet you see things so clearly. You're the one who truly sees things clearly!"

"Sir, you are too kind." Ru Yue thought about her past life and smiled. "You got up very early today. Sir, you should take a rest."

"No need. Chatting with you has also broadened my horizons."

Ah Xi and Zhang Erqiang were waiting by the door. They didn't understand what the two were saying, but they understood that Mr. Wu was praising his daughter, and they felt proud of it.

"In that case, I will make a few side dishes for you later, and you can have a few drinks so that the waiting won't disturb your mind." Mr. Wu laughed after hearing this.

The two "door gods" outside the door were also happy after hearing this. The girl has always been generous. They, the servants, would eat whatever their master eats. Today, Mr. Wu was here, so they could also enjoy a feast.

During the day, Ru Yue and Mr. Wu chatted and laughed, and time passed quickly.

What happened in the morning did not affect Chu Ning'an's mood for the exam. He has always had a good psychological quality. What's more, he has only known Yang Sixian for a short time and has never really regarded him as a friend. Therefore, he was framed by him several times just because he despised the man for being despicable, but he never took it to heart. He just didn't know whether County Magistrate Xu would do anything behind his back, but when he thought that he could become a close friend of his mentor, he felt at ease.

After the test papers were handed out, Chu Ning'an looked at the questions and was stunned to see that there was actually an article from "The Doctrine of the Mean" titled "Attract the people of the world, gather the goods of the world, trade and retreat, and everyone get what he deserves." He thought of the topic Xie Daolin mentioned yesterday. Although the two were different, they could be solved from the same angle - how can the people get what they deserve through trade? This reflects the economic thinking that Ru Yue often mentioned, and it is also the way to enrich the country and strengthen the army.

He suddenly felt as if his pen was inspired by God, and in just a stick of incense, he had finished a well-reasoned article.

Writing is like marching and fighting, you have to do it in one go. If the first part goes smoothly, the rest will be effortless and can be done quickly.

The gong sounded, and it was time for lunch.

Some candidates put down their pens and started eating the dry food they brought with them with the hot water distributed by the officers, while some who did not perform well in the exam continued to write furiously. The officers were used to seeing this and did not think much of it. When it came to Chu Ning'an, he took a large bowl, filled it with water, put a few snacks and some sauces in it, and then began to check the test papers with peace of mind.

Soon, the examination room was filled with a rich and delicious aroma. Not only were the candidates in the surrounding examination rooms surprised, but even the chief examiners were curious. Who was this person? And how could they enjoy delicious food during the exam?

Following the smell, they found themselves there, only to find a student eating instant noodles in a large bowl. No one could say anything, but they secretly swallowed their saliva.

Xie Daolin and Lin Qingchen could also smell the fragrance and couldn't help but regret why they didn't shamelessly ask Miss Meng for some of this snack yesterday? It must be much better than these cold noodles and steamed buns, right?

Everyone had their own thoughts, but it did not stop Chu Ning'an from enjoying his meal, nor did it stop him from completing his articles and poems and then transcribing them in elegant and graceful small regular script.

As the chief examiner of the county examination, County Magistrate Xu naturally had a general understanding of the candidates in the examination room. Because of his relationship with Mr. Wu, he also paid more attention to Chu Ning'an without leaving any trace. It must be said that he was indeed a rare talent. There was no doubt that he would be on the list of this county examination. It all depended on his ranking.