After the arranged marriage, she farms and survives under the tutelage of the villainous boss.

"Are you really confident?"

Jiang Zhiwan suddenly grabbed his collar, "Xu Ping'an, promise me, are you really confident?"

Are you sure you won't let other things affect your studies and cause you to skip the exam?

“…No.”

Xu Ping'an felt a little guilty, wondering what was going on.

Does Jiang Zhiwan know something?

But judging from the current situation, it doesn't seem like they know anything. The more I think about it, the more uneasy I feel, as if something is missing.

"What's wrong, my wife?"

Xu Ping'an was still testing the waters at this point, and if Jiang Zhiwan found out, things would get complicated.

It's normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines, but the family is poor now, and Jiang Zhiwan is jealous, so who knows what might happen if she causes trouble.

Anyway, the problem is very tricky now.

He'd already thought about divorcing his wife.

After considering countless possibilities, Jiang Zhiwan held his hand and said earnestly, "Peace, peace, I just hope you will have a peaceful and smooth life. I hope you won't be affected by me."

"Waaah..." she said, tears streaming down her face. "Jiang Zhiyun is so vicious. Not only did she not help me, but she also spoke ill of you at this time. She said you'll never be able to pass the exam in your entire life."

"I'm really scared, I'm really scared that you'll be affected by her evil aura."

Jiang Zhiwan dared not say too much, and could only explain such things by talking about ghosts and gods.

Hearing this, Xu Ping'an breathed a sigh of relief. So they had no idea about his time at the academy!

That puts my mind at ease. I was so worried, thinking I had to cut things off quickly.

"It's okay, don't listen to Jiang Zhiyun's nonsense. She's just targeting you and envies you for being married to me and living a good life."

"You tell me, this woman, with her man away for long periods of time, often struggling on her own, how could she not envy you for having such a good husband?"

“Yes.” Jiang Zhiwan nodded. “That’s what I think too.”

"This Jiang Zhiyun is really hilarious. Does she really think she's a fortune teller who can know what will happen to us?"

"Don't worry, my wife. I'm very confident that I can become the top scholar. I just need to keep studying and taking exams. Remember, if I want to pass the exam, don't bother me when the time comes."

Jiang Zhiwan nodded, then asked somewhat bewilderedly, "Did Mother come to see you today?"

"That's why you came back."

"Yes." Xu Ping'an nodded. "I heard that my wife was in trouble, how could I not come back? If you have any problems in the future, just tell your mother. She cares about you so much and has always kept you in her heart."

"Otherwise, you wouldn't have come to me this time. You're often all bark and no bite, and you're always good to me."

"..." Jiang Zhiwan couldn't bring herself to say anything against her will, but this time it was indeed her mother-in-law's feigned kindness.

That's how she finally met Xu Ping'an, whom she had been longing for.

She nodded: "I understand."

"Don't worry, my lord. Just focus on your studies at the academy. Leave everything else to me. I'll find a way to support the family."

"At that time, I hope I can give you whatever you want."

The main reason was that Jiang Zhiwan discovered that Jiang Zhiyun was good at everything.

There are rules for everything we do.

She was also reborn, and at this point she'll probably try to do something bad to Xu Ping'an.

If Xu Ping'an could get into the academy, a woman like Jiang Zhiyun would never be able to.

Therefore, Jiang Zhiwan felt at ease there.

She breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good. Hope you don't run into Jiang Zhiyun when you come back."

"Ah."

Hearing his wife's eyes filled with concern for him, Xu Ping'an felt even more proud.

What women? Women are just undignified things.

They come when called and leave when dismissed.

Jiang Zhiwan is just being cheap; she has no real skills, so he doesn't care about her.

"Then I'll be going, my wife. I'm going to the academy to study. The teacher will scold me if I'm late."

"Very well, my lord, you shouldn't waste your study time looking at me."

"Right now, all I want is for my husband to pass the imperial examination with top honors."

"Mm." Xu Pingan nodded.

This woman is really obsessed. How could it be so easy for someone to become the top scholar?

Others study hard for so many years and still fail, but Xu Pingan did nothing and still passed the exam.

The more I think about it, the more ridiculous it seems.

But she still said, "I understand, I will do my best."

He only wants to take shortcuts.

Once I've won over my junior sister, securing an official position in Bianjing will be a piece of cake.

These things were no big deal to Xu Ping'an.

He previously thought Xie Shuheng was no good.

However, after they came into contact with reading, none of these scholars looked down on military generals.

But when it comes to Xie Shuheng, everyone admires him to the extreme.

He was skilled in both academics and martial arts, and excelled in both. He was more capable than anyone else, and students regarded him as a role model.

Even during exams, people would still pray to his portrait.

At first, Xu Pingan also scoffed at it.

He's just his brother-in-law, what's so great about him? This kind of person is arrogant and has never respected his brother-in-law.

If that's the case, why should Xu Ping'an even bother with him?

However, after ranking last in the school's first exam, Xu Ping'an became more obedient.

After that, he would bow to Xie Shuheng before every exam.

This can be considered an alternative form of piety.

Originally, I loathed Xie Shuheng to the core, and to some extent, I even felt a deep grudge against him for stealing my wife.

But as I continued to worship the God of Examinations, my sense of awe and reverence grew stronger.

He couldn't utter a single bad word about Xie Shuheng.

Before leaving, Xu Pingan said to Jiang Zhiwan, "You can hate Jiang Zhiyun, but don't speak ill of Xie Shuheng."

"Xie Shuheng is an extremely humble student who has had a very bumpy road to success. Among scholars and literati, everyone regards him as a role model who dares to be the first."

"Therefore, my dear stepmother, you must know in your heart what you must not do and what you can do."

Hearing these words, Jiang Zhiwan didn't feel the same way Xu Pingan usually did when he disciplined her; instead, she was stunned.

"So, you all think he's good?"

"Yes, he survived exile and even managed to rise to the position of General of the Southwest through his own abilities. Others may have connections, but Xu Ping'an definitely didn't."

"He offended the most powerful person in the imperial court."

Xu Pingan felt a sense of pride when he said this.

Jiang Zhiwan's hands and feet were trembling the whole time.

Things are different before and after rebirth.

Xie Shuheng's reputation was never good in his past life.

The title of General of the Southwest Cavalry was not obtained in this way.

Nowadays, being able to gain the love of the people and simultaneously control military power is indeed a win-win situation.

Thinking about these things, Jiang Zhiwan felt extremely bitter.

Xie Shuheng has changed. Xie Shuheng is more humane now, better than in his previous life.

So, was her unhappiness in her past life her own fault? ...