Amidst the confusion of the three, Han Zixuan brought a plate of roasted chestnuts to them.

"Come and have a taste, eat it while it's hot, just peel off the outer shell."

Han Zixuan taught them how to eat chestnuts.

He placed the first peeled fruit in his hand near Shen Qingxi's mouth.

Shen Qingxi smelled the aroma of chestnuts and stared intently at his wife's actions.

The wife actually peeled it for him to eat herself, while his father and brother Jinglan were watching!

Under the gaze of the others, Shen Qingxi still cautiously opened her mouth.

After eating the chestnut and putting it in my mouth, the initial taste was smooth and slightly powdery.

Then, a sweet taste spreads freely on the tip of the tongue, the rich and mellow sweetness, accompanied by a unique fragrance, lingering on the taste buds.

Shen Qingxi's eyes widened as she looked at the group in surprise!

"Mmm, this is so delicious!"

Han's father and An Jinglan also tried it and received a lot of positive feedback!

"Mmm, delicious, sweet and tasty," Mr. Han couldn't help but praise.

An Jinglan nodded silently, "I don't think I've ever seen food like this before!"

I never expected this to be so unique and delicious!

Han Zixuan saw that they couldn't stop eating, only An Jinglan was still a little reserved.

However, there was a pile of chestnut shells in front of him.

"Cough cough, you should eat less. Eating too much will cause indigestion."

I have plenty at home; I can make some for you in a while!

The group stopped after hearing this. "These chestnuts can be boiled, roasted, or added to dishes."

"It has a unique flavor!" After hearing this, Mr. Han looked on with suspicion. "Xuan'er, how did you know there are so many ways to eat chestnuts!"

Xuan'er had never cooked before, so this one or two times was already quite a shock to him.

And he can even rattle off the names and cooking methods of several dishes!

Shen Qingxi and An Jinglan also turned their gazes over, their faces full of curiosity, wanting to know the reason.

Han Zixuan's eyes flickered; she'd gone too far with her smugness!

He mumbled, "Oh... this is from a travelogue I saw before."

Yes, it was written in the travelogue, I just remembered it!

I just wanted to give it a try, and it actually worked! This sugar-roasted chestnut is one way to enjoy it!

Han's father nodded in agreement. "I see. It seems that studying really does have its benefits!"

His wife is very knowledgeable!

Shen Qingxi looked at her with admiration; his wife was truly amazing.

An Jinglan looked suspicious, her eyelids lowered, and she didn't say anything more.

Seeing that the others didn't ask any more questions, Han Zixuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It would be better to be more careful in the future. The next day, Han Zixuan planned to go to Mingxi County to inquire about the college!

They also mailed An Jinglan's letter, and the streets remained bustling with activity.

After mailing the letter, Han Zixuan ate at a noodle shop!

He casually asked, "How long have you been running this shop in this county town, boss?"

The noodle shop owner is a neat and efficient middle-aged woman!

There was also a tall man, who appeared to be her husband.

He smiled kindly and replied, "Hehe, to be honest, my shop has been open for more than ten years."

In Mingxi County, everyone knows Zhang San Niang's noodle shop!

Zhang San Niang was very proud; she was very proud of her noodle shop.

Han Zixuan nodded in agreement, "Boss, your noodles are indeed exceptionally delicious!"

He then changed the subject and asked, "Boss, I'd like to inquire about the schools in Mingxi County and what their situation is!"

After hearing this, Zhang San Niang looked smug and said, "Your Majesty, you've come to the right person!"

There's nothing in Mingxi County that I don't know.

There are three schools in Mingxi County: Zhiyuan Academy, Mingjing Hall, and Yuying Hall.

Zhiyuan Academy, located at the east end of Nanmen Street, has become very famous in recent years.

It has produced several top scorers in the county examinations, and most of the students are from wealthy families, with extremely high tuition fees.

The academy has more than 380 students, making it the premier academy in Mingxi County.

However, Mingjingtang was not bad either. Although it had never produced a county-level top scholar, it had produced quite a few people who passed the county-level examination.

The tuition fees were slightly lower than those at Zhiyuan Academy.

Among the teachers at the school was a scholar who had passed the imperial examinations, but he was extremely strict.

However, to enter the Mingjing Hall, one must first take an exam and pass it.

Therefore, there weren't many students in Mingjing Hall!

The last Yuying Hall was only for children under ten years old to receive early education, and it was said to be quite good.

"I wonder if Your Majesty intends to take the imperial examinations or to begin the education of the children in your household?"

There are generally only two ways to inquire about the academy, and quite a few people ask about it at her noodle shop as well.

She would be happy to help if she could.

Han Zixuan chuckled, "It's my own desire to take the imperial examination. I plan to participate in the county-level examination next February."

Zhang San Niang's eyes widened in realization, "Oh, so the original Queen was a scholar. Then we don't need to consider the Yuying Hall!"

It is true that Zhiyuan Academy is the number one academy in Mingxi County!

Let me tell you the truth, if our family isn't very well-off, then Mingjingtang is the better choice!

Although the Master was strict, every student who graduated from the Mingjing program was excellent in both character and academics!

It wasn't that she was deliberately praising him, but it was a fact. Over the years, she had seen quite a few students in Mingxi County!

They knew a little about the people doing business on this street.

Upon hearing the introduction, Han Zixuan couldn't help but think of the female lead, Liu Jingyao, who seemed to be studying at Zhiyuan Academy.

And he will be the top scorer in the county examination next year, making him famous overnight!

Han Zixuan listened calmly and said, "Thank you for telling me so much."

I'll think it over. This is payment for the noodles; I wish you great success in your business!

"Oh, thank you so much for your kind words!"

Zhang San Niang happily accepted the money, and her smile became even brighter when she saw the extra three coins!

Using this method, Han Zixuan also gathered information from several other stores.

The information was inconsistent, but it was somewhat similar to what Zhang San Niang had said.

After thinking for a moment, Han Zixuan went to Zhiyuan Academy to take a look.

Hearing about it is one thing, but seeing it for yourself is another.

Arriving at the entrance of Zhiyuan Academy, it was still during class time.

Therefore, only the gatekeeper and the academy's steward were present.

A plump woman in her thirties was wolfing down a roast chicken when Han Zixuan approached and cupped her hands in greeting.

"Hello, manager!"

The fat woman frowned, looked up, and glanced at him, her face showing displeasure at being disturbed.

He mumbled, "What are you doing? What are you doing? This is the academy! Don't bother me while I'm eating."

Han Zixuan was speechless. She knew it was an academy, and it wasn't that she couldn't read.

This person actually chased her away without even asking any questions. Although Han Zixuan frowned, she still spoke calmly.

"Manager, I know this is the academy. I came here to study!"

Hearing that they had come to study, his expression softened slightly, and he put down the roast chicken in his hand!

His tone remained icy: "To enroll, you must first pay twenty taels for tuition, five taels for student uniform, and five taels for monthly meals."

Thirty taels in total. Write down your name and ancestral home, and prepare a writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.

There are also books like the Four Books and Five Classics; you can come to school tomorrow!

Alright, if you want to study, you must first pay thirty taels of silver!

We don't even know what's going on, yet we're being asked to pay money!

Han Zixuan frowned and asked again, "Could the steward please tell me what courses are offered in the academy?"

Who are the teachers in this academy?

The manager, somewhat impatient with Han Zixuan's incessant questions, said...

"The courses will be arranged by the academy. You'll know once you've paid the money and entered the academy tomorrow!"

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