Seeing that Wang the matchmaker was staring at Lin Shuyun like she was a treasure, Lu Qiaoqiao quickly stepped in front of Wang the matchmaker.

He said to Lin Shuyun behind him, "Sister, you go inside first."

Matchmaker Wang peeked at Lin Shuyun, "Is this your sister? I didn't know you had such a beautiful and charming sister. Oh, sister, let me tell you something. There's a Master Gao in our county. He's a real catch, and his family owns hundreds of acres of fertile land. If you marry into his family, you'll live a life of luxury..."

Lu Qiaoqiao interrupted Wang the matchmaker in a fit of anger, "That Grandpa Gao you're talking about is in his fifties or sixties, right? Half of him is already in the ground. You're really good at talking. My sister is married, so don't even think about it."

When Lin Hongzhi made the cane last time, he mentioned Lin Shuyun's marriage.

Matchmaker Wang was stunned for a moment, "Married? Married but still a virgin? That can't be, can it?"

Having worked as a matchmaker for so many years, she's developed a keen eye; she can tell at a glance whether someone is a young girl or a mature woman.

This girl is clearly inexperienced.

"I'm really married! Who is Matchmaker Wang here to arrange a marriage for?"

Lin Shuyun couldn't help but laugh at the beautiful woman's makeup and styling.

Was that big mole on your face removed by a scalpel?

She wasn't actually that old-fashioned, but her outfit was extremely exaggerated and ugly.

"Oh dear, seeing such a beautiful girl almost made me forget about the important matter."

Matchmaker Wang slapped her thigh.

"Qiaoqiao, the family I'm telling you about this time is really good. You'll regret it if you miss out."

"You can marry him yourself. I'm not marrying him. My father only has one daughter, so he wants to find a son-in-law to live with him." Lu Qiaoqiao's face was not good.

"Finding a son-in-law to live with us is also an option; I have several candidates in mind..."

"Matchmaker Wang, can't you see we have guests? Get out, get out, get out!"

Lu Qiaoqiao looked impatient and immediately started to kick people out.

"Isn't she your sister? What kind of guest is she? Let me tell you about the Zhang family..."

"Matchmaker Wang, I'm also here to introduce someone to Sister Qiaoqiao. You see, there's always a first-come, first-served order, isn't there?"

Lin Shuyun's smiling face is very pleasant to look at.

"Which family did you introduce? Tell me, and I'll tell you. There's no family in Wuyun Town that I don't know."

Matchmaker Wang touched the flower in her hair, her tone arrogant, her lips as red as if she had eaten a child.

"This is my brother, whom I'm introducing!"

Just as she finished speaking, Lin Hongzhi came out from behind. Lu Qiaoqiao blushed instantly and lowered her head, completely losing her previous shrewish demeanor.

Seeing this, the matchmaker clutched her heart. "Well, so you're already taken! I told you, girl, why didn't you say so earlier after all those good matchmakers you recommended? I'm not going to make any money as a matchmaker!"

"Sister, what are you talking about? What matchmaking?" Lin Hongzhi asked, looking completely bewildered.

Lin Shuyun smiled and said, "I told you to ask Matchmaker Wang to arrange a marriage for you later."

Lin Hongzhi blushed and stammered, "Why...why are you, a little kid, worrying about this?"

“I’m already married, but my older brother still doesn’t have a wife. Doesn’t that make you worry? Does my older brother have someone he likes? After we sell our dried apricots, we’ll have Mother ask a matchmaker to come and propose marriage.” Lin Shuyun deliberately dragged out her words.

"You...you're talking nonsense, no...no..."

Lin Hongzhi stammered, unable to utter a single word.

His gaze, however, involuntarily drifted towards Lu Qiaoqiao.

Wang, the matchmaker, was an experienced woman. She slapped her leg and grinned with exaggerated red lips, "Oh, you little girl, remember this! You must ask me to be your matchmaker sometime!"

The man and woman are clearly in love; she's come several times before, so why is she acting like she's blind and can't see it?

"Okay, definitely."

The matchmaker, having received confirmation, left happily.

Lin Hongzhi blushed and ran off to do carpentry work, and Lin Shuyun followed him curiously.

With a radiant smile, Lu Qiaoqiao took out the blue silk flower and put it on her head.

The flowers made of silk looked rather crude, but Lu Qiaoqiao was overjoyed.

Carpenter Lu suddenly appeared behind Lu Qiaoqiao, his face dark. "Look at you, so pathetic. You're afraid others won't see through your little scheme. Didn't you want to find a son-in-law to live with you? Does the Lin family allow anyone to come to their door?"

"Oh dear, Dad, you scared me to death! Can't you make a little noise when you walk?!"

Lu Qiaoqiao was startled and pouted, saying, "I'm not talking to you anymore, I'm going to cook."

"It's true that daughters grow up and can't be kept at home; trying to keep them only brings sorrow."

Lu the carpenter looked up at the brother and sister chatting and laughing not far away, then resumed his hunched back and carving.

……

……

Lin Shuyun had lunch at the Lu family's house. Lu Qiaoqiao's enthusiasm was so overwhelming that she left after lunch.

The first thing I did was inquire about Mishan Academy.

Recently, Mishan Academy has become quite famous. Lin Shuyun casually found a stall, sat down to drink tea, and found out what Mishan Academy was all about.

Conditions are harsh in the north, resulting in a significant difference in the number of test takers between the north and south this year.

The imperial court began to value students from the north and planned to establish academies in all prefectures to cultivate talent for the country.

There used to be a small academy in Wuyun County called Wuyun Academy, which was where Jiang Changtian studied.

It was called an academy, but it was really just a large one with a few teachers and a lot of students. It was quite famous and similar to a large private school.

Now that officials from the imperial court have arrived, they have established the Mishan Academy and recruited these teachers. From now on, there will only be one formal Mishan Academy in the entire area of ​​Wuyun County.

Simply put, it refers to public schools run by the state.

However, not just anyone can get into these public schools; you have to pass an exam to get in.

After finding out what was going on, Lin Shuyun bought some food and supplies and went home.

Meanwhile, Mishan Academy was also inquiring about Jiang Changtian.

"Master Li, why isn't this student named Jiang Changtian on the list for this exam?"

Master Feng had reviewed the past essays of Master Li's students, and among them, the student named Jiang Changtian was the most outstanding.

However, Jiang Changtian's name was not on the list of candidates for this entrance examination.

Master Feng came directly from the capital with Dean Bai. I heard that he was a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations), while Master Li, who was only a Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial imperial examinations), immediately paled in comparison to him.

Master Li frowned and said, "Master Feng, the student you asked about was indeed quite outstanding before, but he was not a good person and got into some trouble later. He has now gone home and I'm afraid he won't be able to study anymore."

When Jiang Changtian was mentioned, Master Li spoke with a tone of regret.

He then told Master Feng, who was in charge of admissions, about how he had fallen off a cliff and become paralyzed during his trip.

Master Feng also felt regretful upon hearing this, saying, "What a pity..."

Having obtained the student list, Master Feng left Master Li's residence.

Across the street from the door, a woman in pink was standing there.

When the woman saw Master Feng come out, she wanted to go forward, but then stopped.

“Miss, please don’t bother. Even if you beg Master Li, Jiang Changtian will not come back to study.”

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