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

After taking medicinal diets every day, the three prospective scholars were all radiant with health benefits within a few days.

When Jiang Lan'er and her sisters heard that they could also go to the provincial capital, they could hardly believe it.

"Third sister, is this true?" Jiang Lian'er's eyes sparkled, and she even pinched herself.

"Ouch, why are you pinching yourself? Doesn't it hurt?" Jiang Lan'er thought her younger sister was being silly.

"Hehe, I can't believe it's true~ The farthest I've ever traveled in my life is the road from Changshou Village to Xinghe Prefecture."

"I haven't been to any farther places yet. I used to envy my older sisters who could travel anytime. Now we can even go to a place as far away as the provincial capital. It feels like a dream."

"It's all thanks to my seventh brother. It was my seventh brother and grandfather who suggested it. Otherwise, why do you think we would have had the opportunity to go to such a far place as the provincial capital?"

Besides, this is such an important event as the provincial examination for Father and Grandfather; we should thank our younger brother for enabling us to go.”

Jiang Lan'er picked up the coming-of-age gift Jiang Xiaoqi had given her, an extremely exquisite glass hairpin. She decided to use this hairpin on her coming-of-age day.

"It's so beautiful, Third Sister. Seventh Brother is so good to us. When I come of age, he will definitely give me a beautiful hairpin too."

"Of course, when has Seventh Brother ever shown favoritism? He has always treated us all equally, and this has been the case for many years without any change."

Jiang Lan'er is no longer jealous of her eldest and second eldest sisters. The distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children has been greatly weakened in their family. Having read so many books, she is no longer the narrow-minded young lady of the inner quarters.

Jiang Lian'er felt that her third sister was right; their lives were the envy of countless young ladies in the inner quarters.

Leaving aside clothing, even the simple matter of hiring a female tutor for one's daughter is something that many high-ranking officials and nobles would not specifically hire a private tutor for their illegitimate daughters at home.

The eldest sister is already married, and the second sister is about to get engaged. This female tutor is basically instructing these illegitimate daughters.

I had thought that if my two older sisters stopped coming to class, they would fire Master Su. But to my surprise, not only did he not fire her, he also had Master Zhao teach them how to ride horses.

They are now young ladies who can ride horses, so they no longer need to envy their older sisters' heroic figures on horseback.

The two packed a few light clothes, not planning to bring any jewelry. They had decided not to take a carriage, but to ride horses this time, which would also be a good opportunity to test their skills.

As they were packing their luggage, Jiang Xiaoqi came into their yard: "What are you sisters chatting about that makes you so happy?"

"Seventh Brother! Come in quickly, we were saying that we don't want to take the carriage this time, we want to ride horses to the provincial capital."

"Of course, is that what Fifth Sister and Sixth Sister think too?"

"They don't know, we'll go ask them in their yard later."

"The journey isn't short, so if you sisters are determined to ride horses, you should be prepared." Jiang Xiaoqi nodded after looking at the simple luggage the two had packed.

"I have some time these next couple of days, so I'll go out and buy a couple of men's outfits. There's no time to make them now."

"Men's clothing? Little brother means...we should travel in men's clothing? That makes sense. Riding a horse is going out in public, after all. I remember the last time Second Sister went south with you, she was also dressed in men's clothing."

"Don't worry, Seventh Brother, we'll go buy men's clothes tomorrow. Then we'll call each other brothers when we're out. You can call me Fourth Brother," Jiang Lian'er said, jumping up and down.

"Alright, Fourth Brother, Third Brother, I won't disturb you packing your luggage any longer. I'll go to Fifth Brother and Sixth Brother's place now and talk to them as well."

"Hahahaha, good. People who don't know this will think that our Jiang family has many young masters. I'm not the only son in four generations anymore. You have brothers now!"

Jiang Lian'er was lively and active, and she did have some boyish traits. Jiang Xiaoqi thought that such a girl was very vivid.

A few days later, the group set off for the provincial capital. Along the way, the Jiang sisters rode their tall horses, not wanting to miss any scenery; everything on the road was new and exciting to them.

The twin sisters, Fifth Sister and Sixth Sister, ultimately decided to ride in a carriage and didn't want to wear men's clothing. Jiang Xiaoqi didn't think anything of it; it's normal for people to have different preferences.

Some people like liveliness, while others prefer peace and quiet; he respects everyone's preferences.

"Sixth Sister, do you think Seventh Brother will be angry with us?"

Jiang Feier was filled with anxiety. Even after getting into the carriage, she kept asking her twin sister questions, trying to put her mind at ease.

"No." Jiang Weier replied succinctly.

"Sixth Sister, can't you say a few more words? It's fine when you're at home, you just keep uttering one word at a time, but now that we're out here, why are you still like this? It's so boring."

"No." Jiang Weier shook her head gently, without the hair ornaments on her head shaking at all.

"You're really something, really something, you're infuriating! I should have gone horseback riding with my third and fourth sisters. I chose to ride in the carriage because I was worried you'd be lonely, but you don't even chat with me."

I regretted it. It's not like I can't ride a horse. I can enjoy the breeze and scenery outside. Besides, I look so handsome in men's clothing.

Jiang Feier talked on and on, while Jiang Weier remained silent, holding a book and occasionally turning a page.

Same face, same clothes, one in motion and one still, an eerie harmony.

The sound of horses' hooves approached from outside the carriage, followed by Jiang Xiaoqi's voice: "Fifth Sister, Sixth Sister, are you alright inside? If you feel unwell, please tell me."

The carriages of the Jiang sisters were at the back of the procession. The landlord Jiang and Jiang Wenqing rode in one carriage, driven by the second son of the Wen family. Dong Jin and Jiang Xiwen rode in another carriage, driven by the Dong family's coachman.

"We're doing fine, Seventh Brother. The carriage has thick cotton cushions, so it's not bumpy at all. Apart from being a little boring, there's nothing wrong with it."

Jiang Weier glared at her fifth sister, put down the book in her hand, tugged at Jiang Feier's clothes, and signaled her to shut up.

"What? Why are you pulling me? I'm already bored, and you won't let me say anything?"

Jiang Xiaoqi realized that there were no entertainment options at this time, and being locked in the carriage without being able to look at the scenery outside was very depressing.

He could draw the playing cards and teach the two sisters how to play, but it seems like two people wouldn't be able to play well together; Dou Dizhu (a popular Chinese card game) requires at least three people.