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

In the end, they still couldn't produce the ancient version of playing cards before arriving at the provincial capital.

After all, there were no suitable materials available on the road; cardboard was quite rare, so he had to solve the material problem first.

If cardboard is unavailable, thin bamboo strips can be used as a substitute, but that can wait until after the provincial examination begins. In the next few days, his attention should be focused on the three candidates.

"Hey? The carriage has stopped. Have we arrived?" Jiang Feier lifted the curtain on the carriage window and glanced outside. She saw that her seventh brother had already dismounted.

After putting down her half-eaten snack, Jiang Feier was about to get off the bus when her sixth sister grabbed her by the back of the neck, holding onto the mirror.

"Sixth Sister, what are you doing?" Jiang Feier pouted in dissatisfaction.

"Seventh Brother hasn't even told us to get off the bus yet. What kind of behavior is it for you to get off so recklessly?" Jiang Weier said seriously.

Jiang Feier sat down angrily, but her eyes were fixed on the outside of the window. When she saw her seventh brother walking towards the carriage, she lifted the curtain again.

"Sisters, we've arrived at our accommodation in the provincial capital. You can get off now."

The group alighted from the carriage as instructed and followed the servants into an exquisite courtyard. The courtyard was filled with blooming flowers and a small pond.

Although it only has two small courtyards, it is a courtyard near the provincial examination hall, which can be considered an ancient "school district house", and its price is naturally incomparable to that of Xinghe Mansion.

Jiang Feier looked around curiously. Although she was in the courtyard, she had already decided where to go later. She had just passed a pastry shop and would definitely go back to see if there was anything new and delicious.

He was tired of the pastries and dried fruits from Xinghe Prefecture. The ones from the provincial capital were definitely better than those from Xinghe Prefecture. Just as he was thinking this, Jiang Weier gently tugged at her, signaling her not to lose her composure.

Jiang Feier didn't shake off her sister. She pulled herself out of her thoughts and followed the maid who was leading the way toward their courtyard.

After settling in, Jiang Feier couldn't wait to find Jiang Xiaoqi and said, "Seventh Brother, I want to go out for a walk."

"Having traveled such a long way, doesn't Fifth Sister need to rest?"

Jiang Xiaoqi had to admire his fifth sister's boundless energy. Although he wasn't tired, he had no interest in going out for a stroll.

"I'm not tired, I've been sitting all the way, what's there to be tired about? Seventh Brother, are you tired? Let's go out again tomorrow, you should rest well today."

Jiang Feier is not a willful person; she is just like Jiang Lianer, somewhat lively and active. In terms of personality, the two are more like sisters.

In contrast, the sixth sister, Jiang Weier, is the most composed among the sisters. It's unclear who she inherited this trait from.

"Okay, let's settle Fifth and Sixth Sisters in first. Tomorrow, we'll go out with Third and Fourth Sisters to familiarize ourselves with the streets and alleys of the provincial capital."

"Okay, okay, it's a deal!"

Hearing Jiang Xiaoqi say this, Jiang Weier nodded slightly and managed to utter a single word: "Okay."

The two were used to their sixth sister/sixth younger sister being quiet and reserved since childhood. As sisters, not liking to talk wasn't a big problem.

The next morning, Jiang Feier got up excitedly and carefully selected a beautiful outfit.

Seeing her sister's excited expression, Jiang Weier couldn't help but smile. She decided not to wear the same clothes today, since she really couldn't stand her fifth sister's peacock-like outfit.

After everyone gathered, they set off. Jiang Xiaoqi went out with her five older sisters, while Jiang Xiwen, being a married woman, naturally felt embarrassed to come out with her younger siblings.

Although Jiang Xiyue is getting older, she is not engaged yet. She feels that she should make the most of her time before getting married and doesn't want to miss the opportunity to go out and have fun.

The streets were bustling with activity, and all sorts of novelties dazzled the eyes.

Jiang Feier rushed to the pastry shop she had seen yesterday. The dazzling array of pastries and dried fruits emitted an enticing aroma, making her eyes light up.

The group bought a bunch of pastries of various kinds. Just as they stepped out of the pastry shop, they heard the sound of horses' hooves, and the crowd scattered in panic.

Several horses galloped past, knocking over a roadside food stall, scattering the food all over the ground.

The stall owner was also knocked to the ground. After being helped up with great difficulty, he looked at the mess on the ground and felt as if the sky had fallen. This was all the money he had made from selling his goods!

Jiang Feier frowned, wanting to help the stall owner argue, but those people had already disappeared.

Jiang Wei'er quickly stepped forward and pulled Jiang Fei'er back, worried that they might get into trouble.

"Do not impulse!"

"Hmm? Sixth Sister! You actually said three words this time! That's progress!"

"Is this the time to talk about this? Fifth Sister, were you about to rush out?" Jiang Xiyue blocked their way.

"Those people are so domineering! Look what they've done to the stall! So many fragrant and crispy sesame cakes, all ruined!"

I was planning to buy some things to take home, but now they're all gone!

"Are you reluctant to part with the sesame cakes, or do you want to stand up for justice when you see injustice?" Jiang Lian'er couldn't help but tease.

"It's a bit of both~ But those people are really despicable. They work so hard to make a living by setting up a stall, it's not easy for them!"

“That’s right, it’s really outrageous that they’ve ruined someone’s livelihood and then disappeared without a trace!” Jiang Lan’er chimed in.

The pancake stall owner, crying his eyes out, cleaned up the mess on the ground, while other stall owners who were not badly affected came forward to help.

"Little brother, we..."

"Second sister, please take the sisters back to the manor first. The streets are too chaotic right now. Let's go out for a stroll another day."

Jiang Xiyue understood immediately: "Alright, then I'll take them back first. Little brother, you must be careful too."

"Ah."

The sisters, whose shopping trip was over before they even started, didn't ask any more questions and, with the help of their maids, boarded the carriage one by one.

"Third sister, why don't you ask second sister and seventh brother why they sent us back to the manor immediately?"

Jiang Lian'er was clearly puzzled, but she didn't ask her seventh brother herself.

"Seventh Brother has his reasons for making this arrangement. We should just listen to him and do as he says, so as not to cause him any trouble. It's not like we can't come out after this. What's wrong with going back today? We've already bought some snacks, dried fruits, and candied fruit. We can take some back to Father and Grandfather, and also to Eldest Sister."

"Oh, okay, I already bought a little extra, enough for my older sister and the others, don't worry~"

In the other carriage, Jiang Feier had already unwrapped one of the oil paper packages, picked up a piece of candied fruit, and put it in her mouth, ignoring her younger sister's eyes that were about to pop out of their sockets.

She knew her younger sister would accuse her of being unchaste and of eating improperly. She didn't care what her sister said; she wouldn't change anyway. She was the older sister!

After seeing his sisters off, Jiang Xiaoqi secretly asked A Niu to give the pancake stall owner a tael of silver. However, he did not ride his horse to catch up with the culprits as his second sister Jiang Xiyue had thought.

He wanted to get rid of his older half-sisters, but that was secondary. His main concern was getting rid of his second sister. After all, his other sisters, who were weak and helpless, could only say a few words, while his second sister would draw her sword and chase after him to fight.

While the others were talking, he saw his second sister's hand already gripping the hilt of the soft sword. Luckily, he noticed it himself.

His feint attack worked quite well; his second sister probably thinks he, her younger brother, has already drawn his sword and given chase. Well, let's just assume that's what she thinks.

With the provincial examination just around the corner, we absolutely cannot afford any unforeseen complications. Acts of chivalry and justice don't necessarily have to involve those surnamed Jiang.

Right now, everything should prioritize the safety and reputation of the three students taking the exam. Ensuring their smooth entry and exit from the exam is of paramount importance.

It seems I was wrong before; I still need to make the bamboo stick playing cards before the provincial examination.

At least this will keep a few of my older sisters occupied for a while, allowing them to have fun at home and not get bored so they won't always be thinking about going out.

The provincial government is more chaotic than I thought. Recently, people from all over the country have gathered in the provincial government to take the exams, so it's inevitable that some people want to cause trouble.

Fortunately, her father, grandfather, and brother-in-law were not famous, so they wouldn't be targeted by some people.

However, those who already have a reputation for talent are probably in danger. The provincial government area will only become more and more chaotic, so it's best to keep people out as much as possible.

After the results of the provincial examinations are released, we can stay a few more days to let everyone relax and enjoy themselves.

"Young master, we've given it all, without revealing our identities."

When Ah Niu returned to report, he had indeed learned his lesson. When the young master asked him to remain anonymous, he covered his face, leaving only his eyes showing, making him absolutely unrecognizable.

"Yes, well done. Go back now."

The group of people who had been galloping on horseback stopped in front of a large mansion. The old servant guarding the gate opened the door, and the group dismounted.