Adorable Kids in Space: Lucky Wife is So Carefree

The next day, the three brothers got up early, and Pingzi was sure to follow. All three were dressed neatly.

After Ruxiu finished washing up, they had already finished breakfast. Originally, she planned to bring just the two of them, but seeing that Pingzi had also finished breakfast, she decided to bring him along as well, hoping to broaden his horizons.

They weren't asked to carry backpacks for the time being. Instead, Xige carried a small book basket containing the two of them's writing materials. I had heard that the test would be divided into an interview and a written test, so it was better for them to bring these things with them, just in case they came in handy!

Le Ge, unlike his usual carefree self, walked with a proper and solemn demeanor, and Pingzi followed along without saying much.

The test was scheduled for 9:00 AM, but registration began at 7:00 AM.

Those who lived nearby thought they had arrived early, but to their surprise, even before the academy was open, a large crowd had already gathered at the entrance. School-aged children and their parents had formed a large circle, and most of the people in the town knew each other, greeting each other and chatting—it was quite lively.

There are many parents and few children. Just like when a modern kindergarten starts, parents and grandparents all come to join in the fun. Many parents take care of one child. It is unheard of for a parent like Ru Xiu to take care of three children.

The children who came for the test were all quite young, about the same age as Le Ge.

"You must be Lady Ruxiu who lives in Moyuan. Our houses are only two rooms apart."

Ru Xiu had met this woman before. They would just exchange a smile and a greeting when they met, but they never really had any serious dealings. Her second aunt said that her husband was a minor official in charge of the yamen runners in Qinghe Town, and everyone called him Yan Shoucheng.

Looking at the tall, thin, and somewhat reserved woman with a long face, she had a kind of slender beauty. She was about the same age as me, but she was very shrewd and seemed very warm.

"Is this Madam Yan? Is your child also starting school?" Ru Xiu greeted her warmly, and the three children politely called her aunt.

"This is my second son. He's usually very naughty at home, so I want him to learn to read a few words as soon as possible." The boy was slightly taller than Brother Le and also had a clever look on his face.

"Auntie, my name is Yan Song. Pingzi and I have been to your house." Ru Xiu had just been wondering how this child had suddenly become friends with Pingzi and Le Ge. It turned out they knew each other before.

"The children will have companions from now on. They can play together and study together. It's always good to have more playmates."

Ru Xiu believes that children should interact and play with other children their own age more often, otherwise they are prone to becoming withdrawn. In the past, in Tangjia Village, due to poverty and being mistreated by the Jiang family, the children didn't even have time to play, so they were somewhat self-conscious and had no idea how to make friends.

"That's what I think too. We should visit our neighbors more often so they'll have more company when they go to school, which will put our minds at ease."

Lady Yan's family has no servants, so she has to do everything herself. Although she doesn't live with her parents-in-law, she still has a lot to do. She would feel much more at ease if her children stayed with Brother Xi and Brother Le.

"Everyone line up, one parent with one child, the rest stand aside, and enter the room to register in order."

The gatekeeper finally opened the gate, revealing a large courtyard with several large trees, resembling a modern school playground.

Parents led their children in orderly queues, while Ru Xiu, without any hurry, followed behind Yan Niangzi into the courtyard with her three children.

Two tables were set up under the big tree, and each table was staffed by older students who were registering students. Ru Xiu followed Yan Niangzi to the table with the fewest people in line.

The registration process is pretty much the same for all schools. They use a notebook to record the children's names, ages, home addresses, parents, and other information. Most of the children who come are school-aged, so the registration process is quick.

The students were responsible for recording the information, taking into account that many parents were illiterate. After registration, each child was given a wooden tag with a number written on it.

Those who received the badges were then led by a few slightly younger students to the designated classroom for testing.

Seeing that Ruxiu had three children with her, two of whom were school-aged, she asked Xige about their situation.

I heard that they had studied at home, but they didn't say anything and just gave them a number tag.

After registering Le Ge, the student in charge of registration looked at Ping Zi and asked, "This little brother looks quite young. Does he also want to register?"

Hirako dared not speak for fear of being kicked out.

"We need to register together, so please register us too."

Hirako did indeed enter against the rules; children who do not participate in the test are not allowed to enter. Since Ruxiu thought that since Hirako had already entered, she might as well let him take the test as well. After all, he had been learning for so long, and he was better than those children who knew nothing at all.

Anyway, even if they are admitted, whether or not they attend is up to Caifeng and the others. It doesn't matter if they aren't admitted, since they plan to study there next year anyway.

This made Le Ge and Ping Zi very happy. Ping Zi was only six years old after the New Year, and he was a little down because he couldn't go to school with Le Ge. Although they could still be together sooner or later, he was still a little depressed.

The classroom for the test wasn't very big. Ancient houses didn't have much of a frame structure, and the span of the houses wasn't very large. A classroom that could accommodate twenty students was already quite a lot.

Several benches were placed outside the classroom for waiting children to sit on. Only children whose numbers were called could go in for the test. Parents were not allowed to accompany their children. The children were quite well-behaved and did not cry.

Ru Xiu looked at the children who went in ahead of her. They all followed their seniors in respectfully and obediently. Although some of them looked a little timid, none of them made a fuss about having their parents come with them.

After the test, you have to wait outside for the final result.

"Children who are just starting out don't need to take a written test. At most, they'll be asked a few questions, and they might be asked to memorize a passage or two or try to write a few words. Anyone who's quick-witted can be admitted." Yan Niangzi's eldest son, Yan Qian, was also studying at the academy, so he was naturally quite clear about this.

Ru Xiu used to think it would be difficult to get into Wenhua Academy, but after hearing what Yan Niangzi said, she understood. After all, they were all around seven years old, and even in modern times, most of them were just beginning to learn to read. How could they possibly ask too many difficult questions?

Wenhua Academy's fees are already much higher than those of private schools. If the entry requirements are too high, it's not certain that it can attract more students, since Qinghe Town isn't very big.

Most of the students who came to register were beginners. There were four like Xige. After talking with the parents, two of them had studied in a private school for two years and were introduced by their former teachers because of their good grades. One wanted to enter Class B and the other wanted to enter Class C. The other two came from families with poor circumstances, which delayed their studies. Now that their situation has improved, they want to send their children here, so naturally they want to start from scratch.

In ancient times, it was normal for students in the same grade to be several years apart in age. This was even more true for those taking the imperial examinations. Many people were in their thirties or forties and still hadn't passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations. Therefore, it was normal for students in academies to be of varying ages.

When Ruxiu lets Xige and Lege go in for the test, they should boldly tell the teacher which class they want to join. Especially since Lege is so young and wants to skip a grade, the teacher won't think of it if he doesn't bring it up himself.