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

"Grandpa, it's just the county exam, there's no need to rush to throw a big banquet. Let's celebrate together after the prefectural exam!"

"That won't do. The county exam is the county exam, and the prefectural exam is the prefectural exam. We can hold another one after the prefectural exam!"

Jiang Xiaoqi had no choice but to head to the prefectural city immediately to prepare for the prefectural examination while also urging his grandfather and father to prepare for the provincial examination.

"Grandpa, I still want to try my luck at becoming the top scholar in the prefectural examination!"

Upon hearing this, Landlord Jiang's smile froze, then was replaced by immense surprise, his eyes widening like copper bells.

"Really? Really? Are you sure?"

"We're not entirely confident yet, but if we hurry to the prefectural city to prepare for the exam, the chances might be better!"

"Let's go, let's go now! Let's pack up and head to the prefectural city!"

Landlord Jiang made the final decision decisively and swiftly.

"Not going back to the village again? Why the change of heart?"

"What do you know! You're so short-sighted! There's no time when you can't hold a banquet!"

"Do you think you can just get what you want by wishing for it? You have no sense of propriety! When are you going to stop asking me this nonsense?!"

"Okay, okay, I'll shut up. Wherever you say we're going, we'll go!"

After packing up at the inn, the group rushed to the prefectural city with lightning speed.

We traveled without stopping, only occasionally stopping to relieve ourselves when we needed to use the restroom.

The journey that should have taken two days was completed in less than a day and a half. Once they arrived in the prefectural city, there was no need to stay at an inn, since Jiang Xiaoqi owned property there.

Both Jiang Wenqing and Landlord Jiang were visiting the mansion in the prefectural city for the first time. One was a nouveau riche who was shocked by his son, while the other sighed at the hardships his grandson had endured.

It's hard to imagine how hard it must be for a child to support a house all by himself at such a young age, and he also has to study hard every day. It's really tough on the child!

A thousand people will have a thousand Hamlets; the same house can evoke vastly different feelings in a father and grandfather.

After having Steward Wen arrange accommodations for everyone, Jiang Xiaoqi immediately began organizing books and materials, not for himself, but for the other two students.

During this time, Landlord Jiang wanted to help, but was persuaded by Jiang Xiaoqi to go back to his room to rest.

Jiang Wenqing, on the other hand, excitedly wandered around the city, looking east and west. With silver in his purse, he felt quite pleased.

However, he is no longer as extravagant as before. After all, he had experienced a period of hardship and knew the value of money.

He only paid for things he could actually use or that were extremely cost-effective; he ignored anything that was flashy but impractical and useless.

Money dwindles the more you spend, but it's something you have to spend, so you have to be careful with your spending.

You can never teach someone to learn something from a person, but you can learn something from a single experience.

Jiang Wenqing experienced being betrayed by his classmates and extorted by brothels before things began to change slightly.

But if this person wants to make a big change and completely transform themselves, they will need to encounter some major upheavals.

He probably won't have that chance. His father protected him in the first half of his life, and he'll most likely have to rely on his son in the second half.

A person might only grow up instantly and become mature, stable, and responsible if both their father and son are no longer available.

As night fell, the hardworking Jiang Xiaoqi finally finished her busy day.

The study floor was piled with stacks of copied college entrance examination materials, including analysis of past college entrance examination questions, the latest version of college entrance examination mock questions, and college entrance examination precautions.

There was even a lot of information about the examiners for the provincial examination a few months later, such as their hometown, hobbies, age, zodiac sign, taste preferences, favorite colors, and so on.

This is the only thing that requires me to pay points to copy everything by hand, since it's all confidential information. The price of 100 points is acceptable.

The most outrageous thing is the scripts recommended by the system about the examiners, such as:

"The Story of Chief Examiner XXX and My Mother," "After a Chance Encounter on the Cliff, My Father and the Chief Examiner Became Life-or-Death Friends," and so on...

Let's leave those aside~~~~

After listing out the useful information, I copied it down one by one, since the free materials and books that don't require points are all printed versions like those in later generations.

If you want the ancient version, you need 100 points to redeem a copy.

It doesn't sound too expensive, but the quantity is just too huge.

What he needs most right now is points. He'll be tired, but at least he can reduce his points deficit.

Anyway, even if I write for five or six hours now, it won't be too tiring. If I finish it in one day, I won't have to keep thinking about it.

Although she wasn't tired, Jiang Xiaoqi still stretched symbolically. After all, Wenbin and Li Mo were helping to organize the books and materials, so it was her turn to be "tired" when it was time to be "tired".

Having this information alone is far from enough. With only a few months left until the provincial examination, he must supervise the other two "child scholars" even more rigorously.

Young scholar Jiang Wenqing: Grieving the loss of the title of father.

The young scholar, Jiang the landlord, lamented the loss of his grandfather's title.

He didn't have much to prepare for the prefectural examination anymore, since he had been working non-stop while others were asleep.

From today onwards, he will adjust all his preparation time for the prefectural examination to the night, and concentrate on keeping an eye on the two candidates during the day.

Let them relax for another day. Whether they want to rest and catch up on sleep or wander around shopping, he won't interfere today.

However, after today, one can no longer freely leave the Jiang family's gate...

Jiang Xiaoqi called Lin Feng and Zhao Shengnan over and explained to them that the access control system would be implemented the next day.

The two of them were far more skilled in combat than the six men hired by Landlord Jiang. Even if Landlord Jiang wanted to force his way in, he would have to defeat the two masters first.

Jiang Xiaoqi chuckled, and Lin and Zhao shuddered. How could such a cute and handsome young master have such a terrifying smile...

“Starting tomorrow, everything will be in the care of the two masters. Apart from my father and grandfather, the servants and guards in the house will not be subject to the curfew and can go out to run errands and make purchases at will.”

My father and grandfather are the only ones who can't step out of the door. Alas... I didn't want to do this, but time was tight and the task was heavy, so I had no choice but to resort to this...

"Gentlemen! Whether the Chiang family can change its social standing and advance further depends on your strong support this time!"

Upon hearing this and seeing the solemnity on Jiang Xiaoqi's face, the two of them suddenly felt a great responsibility. This job was too crucial, too important, and too great!

The two clasped their hands in a salute, somewhat excitedly accepting this arduous and great task!

Nothing more than a burning sense of responsibility!

Ahem, I definitely don't mean to look at the master and the old master like prisoners~