【Quick Wear】My Years as a Mother-in-law

By April, there was still no rain, but the temperature rose sharply. However, this did not affect the imperial examination. Yun Xi took her third daughter-in-law to send the third son to the examination room to take the provincial examination. The provincial examination required three sessions. The son would enter the examination room every morning and come out after the examination in the afternoon. Yun Xi agreed to pick up her son every day to let him relax and do well in the exam.

After taking the prefectural examination, if you pass the examination to become a student, you have to go to the prefectural city to take the academy examination that month. Although Nancheng is a prefecture, it is not the provincial capital, so the academy examination needs to be taken in the provincial capital.

Therefore, Yun Xi was not idle at home. She was preparing luggage for her third son and preparing for the sixth son's wedding in the middle of next month. The house had to be decorated again. Fortunately, she had experience and usually did not make mistakes.

After the third brother successfully passed the provincial examination, he rested at home for a few days. The government office announced the results, and Qi Yu's name appeared at thirteenth place. His ranking had dropped a bit, but fortunately he had passed.

The third son's servant smiled and said, "The young master of the Cheng family still ranked first in the exam, and the eldest master of the Chen family ranked eighth."

"Good! Good! Good!" Yun Xi laughed heartily. She actually passed the exam. Not bad, not bad.

As they were talking, the Cheng family sent a message saying that they would set off for Ningcheng together the day after tomorrow. Yun Xi of course had no objection and asked Dong Zhu to go to the Chen family to pass on the message and then set off together.

The Chen family has the most ordinary family background among the sons-in-law or future sons-in-law of the Qi family. There are 18 people in his hometown, including his grandparents, second, third and fourth wives, but only 40 acres of land. In order to take care of him while he was studying, his parents brought his sister to the provincial capital and rented a small shop, running a grocery store, which did not make much money.

When they first came to deliver the betrothal gifts, the various snacks were all ordinary, the fabrics were all linen, the betrothal silver was one hundred taels, and the jewelry was only one set of silver jewelry. Fortunately, Young Master Chen was sincere and went to catch wild geese himself. In addition, Young Master Chen was very talented and had potential, so Xiao Ba did not despise him.

When the Chen family heard the news, their parents quickly took out all their hidden savings, a total of thirty taels of silver, and handed it to their eldest son. "Son, with your in-laws helping you this time, you won't get sick again. Do your best for the exam. If you pass, our family will be able to relax. After you take the exam, your sister and I will go back to the countryside to ask your grandparents for money. We'll see if we can buy a house in the capital, or buy this small grocery store and renovate it so that the new daughter-in-law won't be left without a place to live when she marries in."

Chen Xinyuan, the eldest son of the Chen family, held the heavy purse in his hand and nodded carefully, "Mother, I will definitely pass the exam this time and become a scholar next year. I will never let my family suffer again."

Father Chen just nodded silently, "Dad will protect you."

Soon, Chen Xinyuan with his father, Qi Yu with two servants and two guards, and Young Master Cheng with a dozen guards, set off for the provincial capital to take the exam in three carriages.

Yun Xi took her third daughter-in-law to Yuanxia Academy outside the South City to enroll Yier in a girls' school.

Yuanxia Academy was founded by a princess thirty years ago. Its reputation is second only to the four major academies. This academy has produced more than a dozen scholars, several juren and jinshi. The first choice for people in Nancheng to study is to come to Yuanxia Academy.

However, the Qi family did not have enough financial resources in the past and knew nothing about their children's education, so they did not send Qi Yu to study at Yuanxia Academy.

The women's branch it opened is also well-known throughout the country, and is on par with the Royal Women's College in the capital.

The women's branch is not outside the city, but is located in the city, but you need to go to the main school outside the city to register. The student college is quite strict in accepting students. Not only will they check the three generations of female students, but they will also evaluate the children's character and IQ. In addition, there are high tuition fees. It takes about ten days from registration to receiving the notification letter.

Yun Xi and her third daughter-in-law brought Yier, Qi Zhang, Xiao Jiu and Xiao Shi to Yuanxia Academy and registered directly. After registration, they had to fill out the information of three generations. After filling it out, several female teachers came in and tested Qi Zhang and the other four children, including reciting the Three Character Classic and doing a math problem.

Fortunately, Yi'er and Xiaojiu had studied with Master Qin for a long time, and Zhang'er and Xiaoshi had also been enlightened for so long, so they could recite and solve the problems. The person in charge asked them to go back and wait for news.

Yun Xi did not stay long. She took her family to the nearby peach forest for a picnic. Although it did not rain in spring, it was not summer yet and there was water in the rivers and wells. Therefore, the spring flowers were in full bloom and the scenery was lush and green.

Xiaojiu took his younger brother and nephews and nieces to run and play in the sea of ​​flowers, and then flew kites.

Yun Xi had someone set up a barbecue grill by the river, so they could enjoy the delicious food while looking at the scenery, which was a unique experience.

"You should have asked your sister-in-law to come along. Who knows, she might even be able to write a few poems."

Yun Xi poured a glass of peach blossom wine and handed it over. Qi San's wife took it and put it aside. She didn't drink it but just kept eating the barbecue. Yun Xi didn't think much about it and drank the wine and ate the meat in small sips.

When she returned home in the afternoon, Yun Xi called the personal nanny beside Lao Liu, handed her a fire avoidance map, and asked her to teach Lao Liu about sex according to the situation. Although it was very embarrassing, it was common sense that women in ancient times had to learn before getting married.

Every young lady brings a nanny and two personal maids as a dowry. One maid is originally with them, and the other is given to Yun Xi's daughter after being trained. If San'er can pass the imperial examination and become a scholar, it is in accordance with the rules to bring three people as a dowry. If he fails, there is no if, he must pass!

When the results were announced, the Qi family, from top to bottom, were all distracted. The doorman stood at the door, looking around, afraid of missing the official who would bring the good news. They waited from dawn until dusk. Just when everyone was extremely disappointed, several officials came from afar to announce the good news.

The gatekeeper was startled and ran to the mansion, shouting, "Passed, passed! The third master passed the exam."

System: "Host, don't sleep anymore, the officials are here to report good news."

Yun Xi, who was about to go to bed, was stunned. "The third brother passed the exam?"

System: "All three of them passed the exam. Young Master Chen performed exceptionally well and took first place. Young Master Cheng came in tenth, and your son came in twenty-eighth."

Yun Xi was surprised, "Wow! Chen Xinyuan is so amazing? He actually got the top score?"

System: "Chen Xinyuan is a genius! He failed the last exam because someone drugged him. He learned his lesson this time and will be on guard no matter what. Besides, no one can drug him since he lives in the Cheng family mansion."

"I see. Is he planning to take the imperial examination next year?"

Yun Xi quickly got up and dressed, asking as she did so.

"Test."

After the system finished speaking, Dong Zhu, who was on night watch, came hurriedly with a lamp in his hand, "Old lady, the officials are here to report the good news."

"I heard that the master should give the reward money to the officials. You should also give the reward money to the officials. Give each person ten taels of silver." Yun Xi ordered.

"I'll go right away." Dong Zhu lit all the lights, opened the silver box, took out the silver and money, and hurried to do the work.

When Yun Xi arrived at the front yard, the official had already been sent out. Qi Xian's face was radiant. Seeing her, he walked over quickly with square steps to support Yun Xi, grinning: "Mother, our Qi family now has a scholar."