After being reborn as a man, the woman improved her family's fortunes through education.

The next day, after sobering up, Dong Jin was bewildered by his brother-in-law's sudden kindness towards him.

When he was handed a large wooden box, he was even more bewildered.

Wow, this is so heavy! This is a gift from my brother-in-law, a whole big box!

Then the gift he gave to his brother-in-law yesterday seemed inadequate! What should he give him to make up for it?

Jiang Xiaoqi just smiled and remained silent. He didn't care what Dong Jin was thinking. Anyway, this guy was bound to an auxiliary system, so he had to be thoroughly dealt with!

Since he had the guts to marry his sister, he should be prepared to face the consequences.

Look, aren't your wife's grandfather and father older than you? They're still preparing for the provincial examination!

Once you become the son-in-law of the Jiang family, you're part of the family, and a family should naturally be united.

On one hand, it's about accumulating points; on the other hand, Jiang Xiaoqi also hopes that her older sister can have a better future.

While a woman's family background is important, ultimately, a woman's well-being depends on her husband; there's no way around it, that's just the way things are.

Jiang Xiaoqi wasn't worried that Dong Jin would get arrogant if he really passed the imperial examination. After all, by the time her brother-in-law passed the examination, she herself might have already passed the imperial examination and become an official. She wasn't afraid of not being able to keep her brothers-in-law in check.

Dong Jin returned to the courtyard where he and his wife lived separately in the Jiang family's house and excitedly opened the wooden box.

"The Provincial Examination Preparation Guide", "Provincial Examination Past Papers Simulation", "Three Years of Autumn Examinations and Five Years of Simulation", "Compilation of Past Provincial Examination Papers"...

Jiang Xiwen looked at Dong Jin's ever-changing expression and chuckled inwardly, but said seriously on the surface, "My husband is overjoyed."

That's true. My younger brother only gave these things to my father and grandfather; you're the third."

Dong Jin opened his mouth, was he moved? He was too afraid to move.

Sigh, I must have been drunk and talking nonsense again yesterday, spouting grand ambitions about passing the imperial examination?

Sigh, what can you do if you've already said something?

His brother-in-law had eagerly brought him exam preparation materials, and he couldn't possibly be ungrateful for such a kind gesture.

He had experienced the provincial examination and had friends who wanted to participate in the provincial examination, so he naturally knew how rare and precious these materials were.

Oh well! It's just a roll of paper, right? Anyway, his father-in-law and grandfather are there to keep him company!

Dong Jin looked at Jiang Xiwen helplessly, "Yes, I'm overjoyed. I need to prepare another gift to thank my brother-in-law."

Although his family was not as wealthy as the Jiang family, they were still landlords with modest assets. After he passed the imperial examination at the county level, his family could barely be considered a family of farmers and scholars.

Although the Chiang family is a branch of the Chiang clan, they still have officials in the family, while the most powerful person in my family right now is myself.

This is why he felt somewhat inferior; fortunately, he was his only son.

From now on, everything in the house will belong to him and his wife, which can be considered one of his virtues.

To be honest, the brother-in-law is also an only child. As only children, they do not have the hidden worry of being contested for the family property, but they are also really weak and powerless.

The reason why my brother-in-law works so hard in his studies is probably because he has six older sisters who are waiting for him to support him.

He did indeed do it. Wasn't it because the Jiang family had three scholars in the family that he had gone to propose marriage with such shamelessness?

With such outstanding elders and younger brother in the family, the Jiang family's daughter must be exceptional.

After he mentioned it to his parents, they were more than willing, but like him, they felt that his family was a bit too good for him.

However, since their son has brought it up, the parents have to work hard. If their family background is not as good as others, they should strive to narrow the gap.

You can't assume that just because you're weak you're right, yet you want to climb the social ladder while failing to see your own place, thinking that other people's daughters owe your family something and that they have to be yours.

The Dong family knew how to conduct themselves appropriately, and they asked a respected lady from Xinghe Prefecture to help them make the connection.

The lady who was entrusted to the household was a scholar's wife. Although she was not an official, she was still very respectable.

However, the key factor that ultimately brought this marriage to a close was an unexpected event.

Before the scholar's wife could even visit, trouble struck the Dong family.

The Dong couple wanted to find more nice items to present to their son when they proposed marriage.

The styles in Xinghe Prefecture are all familiar. The Jiang family also lives in Xinghe Prefecture and they are not short of money. What good things haven't they seen?

To show their sincerity, they need to find some rare styles. Since their family's resources have a limit to the value of these items, they need to put their heart into them.

So the Dong couple decided to go to Jinxiu City in the neighboring province to find a suitable gift.

Since it wasn't too far away, they didn't hire any bodyguards, but only took a few servants with them and set off.

The embroidery and brocade products of Jinxiu City are the most famous, and many discerning families will go to great lengths to purchase gifts here.

The Dong couple did indeed take a fancy to many exquisite items, including a screen with a dragon and phoenix design and clothes and handkerchiefs with delicate needlework.

The couple shopped all the way, filling two carriages with their purchases.

It was because he had flaunted his wealth in Jinxiu City that he was targeted as soon as he left the city.

The thief did not attack as soon as he left the city, but followed him all the way until they reached a sparsely populated area where he drew his blade.

The servants had no weapons, only wooden sticks and whips, so of course they couldn't withstand real swords and spears.

The Dong couple looked on in despair, alas! They were about to die here!

At this critical moment, a white figure descended from the sky and clashed with the bandits.

"Clang!" The sound was jarring, but to the Dong couple it was like heavenly music.

The newcomer was agile and had superb swordsmanship. He wielded his twin swords so skillfully that they were impenetrable, and in just a few moves, he defeated the thief.

After being rescued, the Dong couple mustered their courage and stepped forward to thank the righteous man who had saved their lives.

Upon approaching, it was discovered that although she was dressed in men's clothing, she was actually a spirited young woman.

At this moment, the chivalrous woman was wiping the blood off her twin swords. She wiped the swords on the unconscious bandits, saving herself the trouble of using a cloth. She was truly efficient and unrestrained.

Normally, Madam Dong would never have been able to stand seeing a woman act like this, but now, seeing it, she felt nothing but admiration, her eyes filled with the filter of a benefactor.

At that moment, she felt that even the way the person in front of her sheathed their sword was extremely handsome: "Heroine, thank you so much for saving my life! Please accept my bow!"

"Oh dear!" Jiang Xiwen quickly pulled Madam Dong up, preventing her from bowing down.

"Sister, you don't need to be so polite!" Jiang Xiwen said calmly, as if she hadn't done anything extraordinary.

Madam Dong was taken aback: "Sister? Is this girl twenty? You call her sister?"

Madam Dong had forgotten her earlier fear. She reached out and touched her face. She was indeed well-preserved, but surely she shouldn't be mistaken for "elder sister"?

Little did anyone know that, influenced by her younger brother, Jiang Xiwen's sweet talk skills had increased several notches.

She always remembered what her younger brother said: call women who look old enough to be called "grandmother" "auntie" and women who look older enough to be called "auntie" "sister". In short, it's always right to call someone younger!

Madam Dong had to address her as "elder sister," and seeing Jiang Xiwen made her feel even more radiant.

"May I ask your honorable name, heroine? Where do you live? I will definitely pay you a visit another day to properly thank you for saving my life."

That won't do! If we go to visit her, we'll be exposed to Grandma!

"Uh! No, no need, no need to come! We've only just met, so let's part ways here!"

With a few swift movements, it disappeared without a trace from the grass, vanishing from the sight of the Dong couple.

"Oh my, she's really amazing! If we had another son, we would definitely marry her." But now there's no chance. The son is still thinking about the Jiang family girl.

Master Dong thought his wife was obsessed. How could such a free-spirited knight be content to stay in the inner quarters?