After becoming the villain's eldest sister, I take charge of the whole family

A farce ended just like that.

From that day on, no one saw Xie Lingdi again, and there was no news of Ye Xiao either.

Xie Dahe was sent to the clinic, where examination revealed slight damage to his internal organs. He rested for several months and although he appeared to be well on the surface, he actually needed long-term recuperation.

Zhang Daya's health deteriorated and she could no longer have children.

The couple could only rely on Xie Lingnan. Her life at home was much better, and she didn't have a good face towards Xie Dahe and his wife, but they didn't dare to say much.

……

Back to the present.

Xie Linghe paid attention for several days, but did not hear any news about Xie Lingdi's return, and was secretly very happy.

Finally I can get rid of the heroine.

From now on, she no longer has to worry about anyone plotting against her family behind her back.

Xie Linghe knew where Xie Lingdi had gone.

Ye Xiao, whose original name was Xiao Qiye, was the second son of the Marquis of Taiyuan. The Marquis of Taiyuan was a member of the royal clan. Although his bloodline was distant from that of the current emperor, they were still relatives of the same lineage.

The Taiyuan Marquisate stands in Taiyuan, thousands of kilometers away from Nanzhili.

Xiao Qiye has many female confidantes and a stepmother who is eyeing him covetously, so Xie Lingdi has a lot to do.

to this end.

She even prepared a sumptuous dinner to celebrate.

Xie Zhongji and his companions were confused and thought they had misunderstood.

Xie Zhongji was deeply moved: "Sister, we are leaving for the county town tomorrow, and you specially prepared such a delicious farewell party for us. Don't worry, I will definitely pass the exam this time."

Xie Shuze echoed: "Me too."

Xie Jijun: "Sister, I'll get you first place."

"it is good."

Xie Linghe knew they had misunderstood, so he didn't explain and simply replied, "You all will pass."

Xie Lingai's eyes sparkled: "Second brother, third brother, little brother, I believe you can do it."

Xie Lingfen said with concern: "Second brother, third brother, and youngest brother, don't feel burdened. You are still young. It doesn't matter if you fail the exam. You can take it again next time."

Anyway.

The eldest brother in the family has already passed the imperial examination and became a scholar, so she does not have high expectations for her other three brothers.

"it is good."

"know."

"I understand. I won't force myself."

"..."

It's fun.

The next day.

Xie Linghe lay in bed and didn't want to go out and freeze, but he still forced himself to get up to see Xie Zhongji and the other two off. He couldn't just say it with words, he had to show it with actual actions.

Xie Linghe: "Come back soon."

Xie Lingfen: "Have a safe journey."

Xie Lingai: "Brothers, take care."

Xie Zhongji said, "Let's go back. If the exam goes well, we will be back in about ten days."

"correct."

"It's cold, you don't have to send me off."

"..."

When Xie Linghe traveled over, Xie Boyuan had already passed the examination for a Tongsheng degree. To be honest, this was her first time to take the county examination.

Both the county examination and the prefectural examination are called Tongshi.

Those who passed both examinations became students, and both took the examinations in the county seat, with the person who set the questions and the chief examiner being the county magistrate.

It only takes two hours to drive an ox cart from Xinghua Village to the county town, but the county exam starts at eight in the morning, so they need to go to the county one day in advance.

Xie Linghe was quite relieved to have Xie Zhongji and the other two traveling together, so he let them drive the ox cart themselves.

original.

Xie Erhe wanted to go with his nephews, but Xie Linghe persuaded him not to.

The county and prefectural examinations were not very intense.

They are physically strong, so there is no need to worry about not being able to endure it, and there is no need to be too pampered.

If it was the provincial examination, Xie Linghe would definitely not feel comfortable letting them go alone. After all, the provincial examination lasted for nine days, and even the strongest person could not withstand it.

Although the county examination is the final level of the imperial examination.

However, the examination takes quite a long time and is divided into five rounds: the first round is called the main round. If you are not admitted, you cannot take the following examinations. If you are admitted, you can continue to take the following examinations, or you can give up taking the following examinations and directly take the provincial examination; the second round is called the initial review; the third round is called the re-review, and the fourth and fifth rounds are called consecutive reviews.

The first round of the exam requires two essays from the Four Books and a five-character, six-rhyme poem, with a maximum of 700 words.

The second round of the initial examination required one article from the Four Books, one article on the theory of sex or the Book of Filial Piety, and one to recite more than 100 words from the "Imperial Edicts".

The third round will test again a passage from the Four Books or scriptures, a regulated fu, a five-character eight-rhyme poem, and the recitation of "The Sacred Edict".

The fourth and fifth rounds tested eight-legged essays, poetry, economics, and parallel prose, without any fixed format.

After five rounds of examinations, the candidates are admitted and then take the academy examination. The first one to pass is called the "county first place". According to regulations, the county first place does not need to take the academy examination, but can enjoy the title of scholar and is the first-class student in the imperial academy.

Generally speaking, you only need to pass the first round.

However, most students are determined to finish all the exams. If they are able to compete for the top few places, they will try their best. After all, the top student in the county does not have to take the college entrance examination, which is a kind of honor.

this time.

Master Liu required the five people to complete the exam.

……

February 13th.

Before dawn, Xie Zhongji and the other four, along with Master Liu, went to wait outside the examination hall.

Xie Linghe was sleeping soundly in bed.

The system said, "Host, Xie Zhongji and the others are about to enter."

"Hmm~ Got it." Xie Linghe's voice was tired. He rubbed his eyes and connected to Xie Zhongji's sub-system. He saw a crowd as bustling as a vegetable market.

The candidates all wore blue shirts and headscarves, dressed like scholars.

However, among them there are little children, young men, strong middle-aged men, and old students with gray hair... The various aspects of human life are nothing more than this.

Looking at them, Xie Linghe deeply understood the profound meaning of the saying "All things are inferior, only reading is superior."

In ancient times, the status of the scholar class was too high.

There was a noise in the crowd.

"It's open!"

"Finally the door opened, my hands were frozen."

"Me too, my hands and feet are cold."

"..."

A solemn shout came from the front: "Those who are outside the area, please stand back."

The magistrate began to call out people's names.

It is worth mentioning that the names called here are not the names of the candidates, but the names of the guarantors. The five candidates who were called to act as guarantors followed the guarantors and came forward to check their names, ages, places of origin, physiques, and facial features one by one.

This was filled out by the candidate himself when registering at the Lifang a month ago.

The State of Qi did not restrict merchants from taking the imperial examinations, but required candidates not to impersonate others, conceal the death of a deceased person, use a substitute, conceal the death of a deceased person, or use a false name. They were also required to ensure that they had a clean background, were not descendants of prostitutes, actors, or officials, and had no criminal record.

Xie Zhongji and others were in the middle.

After waiting in line for an incense stick, the time was up. After entering, I did not go into the examination room immediately. Instead, I stood in the hall and was searched all over the body by a searcher to check if I had any cheat sheets.

after that.

Then the county magistrate and the students were brought into the examination hall together.

Xie Zhongji and the other two were guarantors of a student on government academy, so they were very close.

soon.

The bell rings.

The candidates all fell silent, the test questions were displayed on the blackboard, and they began to answer the questions.

Xie Linghe looked at the questions and nodded secretly: "They are not very difficult, they should be no problem."