Several burly women stood guard around the table.

Some people nearby were discussing, "This year's county exam will definitely see Zhiyuan Academy take the lead again!"

"Yes, my cousin's daughter's aunt studied at Zhiyuan Academy!"

I heard that all the teachers were renowned scholars invited from the prefectural city!

That scholarship is truly extraordinary! I staked all thirty taels of silver I had left on Zhiyuan Academy!

"Do you know how many years it's been since I've heard of a woman from Mingjing Hall passing the imperial examination and becoming a scholar!"

"Yes, but I'm afraid there aren't many, and they're not as famous as Zhiyuan Academy."

"I heard that the most popular candidate this year is Ms. Liu from Zhiyuan Academy. She is the future daughter-in-law of the county magistrate!"

"How could the magistrate be so mistaken?!"

"Yes, yes, I've heard of her too. With her knowledge and demeanor, she's a renowned talented woman at Zhiyuan Academy!"

After a barrage of praise and confident assurances, it was as if someone had just spoken of Cao Cao and he appeared.

The once bustling teahouse fell silent for a moment after Liu Jingyao entered.

"Oh, so this is Lady Liu!"

"She's quite a handsome young woman; no wonder the magistrate chose her as his daughter-in-law!"

She approached calmly, and when she looked up and saw Han Zixuan, she was slightly taken aback.

He then smiled faintly, "Oh, Lady Han, Lady Ji, you're here too?"

Han Zixuan said coldly, "Why is this place booked by Lady Liu? Just because you're here doesn't mean we can't come?"

That's right! Liu Jingyao also took the exam, but it seems I didn't run into her.

Liu Jingyao's expression was strange. "No, no, this is a teahouse, of course anyone can come. I'm just a little curious."

Are you two just here to join the fun? Planning to bet against Zhiyuan and Mingjingtang?

He looked at the two of them with a mocking gaze, waiting to see how arrogant they would be after the exam results came out!

She was very confident about the county-level examination this time.

Han Zixuan remained calm and didn't respond at all. "Since Lady Liu has come to join in the fun, we naturally have to come and see too!"

The two secretly competed, but Liu Jingyao couldn't gain the upper hand in front of Han Zixuan.

He could only resentfully go to the table at Zhiyuan Academy.

He placed the fifty taels of silver on the table, took the ticket, and left.

They didn't even glance at Ji Xiao and Han Zixuan as they passed by.

Ji Xiao quickly came over, "This Liu Jingyao is extremely arrogant!"

Han Zixuan quickly grabbed him and handed the silver note from her sleeve to the person writing the ticket.

The woman took it with a smile and asked, "Where does this lady intend to place her bet?"

Han Zixuan said calmly, "Five hundred taels for Mingjing Hall!"

Not only was the woman writing the ticket surprised, but Ji Xiao was also stunned.

He quickly grabbed Han Zixuan and said, "Zixuan, I know you also have confidence in our Mingjing Hall!"

But isn't this a bit too much?

Han Zixuan slowly turned her head, looking puzzled, and said, "Didn't you say that you can't be defiant when you lose? My confidence is strong enough, isn't it?"

Ji Xiao stammered, "This is enough... but isn't it... a bit too much!"

"A little gambling is harmless fun, but excessive gambling is harmful to health."

They originally planned to bring Han Zixuan over to help establish Mingjingtang's reputation.

I never expected my sister to be so impulsive, going straight for the big one!

Seeing Han Zixuan's determined look, he leaned closer and whispered an inquiry.

"Zixuan, tell me, are you very confident about the county exam? Are you sure you'll get first place in the county?"

If her sisters were confident, she would bet all of her family's assets on it.

Han Zixuan looked at Ji Xiao with a suspicious expression, seeing right through her!

"Cough cough, no, I'm just a little tipsy!"

If she said she was confident, this guy might dare to stake their house on it.

The owner here will just run away with all the money!

Ji Xiao ended up bankrupt again.

"I'm somewhat confident, but not too much. And you? I haven't asked you how your exam went."

Han Zixuan suddenly changed the subject, diverting Ji Xiao's attention.

As expected, Ji Xiao immediately became worried.

"I don't know, I'm a little panicked! I don't know if I'll fail!"

My mother and father eat vegetarian food and chant scriptures every day! They will be very disappointed in me if I don't pass the exam.

Her mother ate only rice porridge every day from the day she entered the examination hall.

She's lost several pounds now. If she doesn't pass the exam, her mother's weight loss will have been for nothing!

Han Zixuan frowned, and could only offer gentle words of advice.

"It's alright, we've done our best! Now we just have to wait for the results to be released in two days!"

"Yeah, I know, that's why I'm doing this to cheer myself up!" Ji Xiao pointed to the table next to her.

Han Zixuan sighed, "So you're just trying to comfort yourself?"

Ji Xiao nodded!

The next day, Han Zixuan stayed home and focused on making perfumes and various soaps.

Spring has arrived, and all kinds of flowers are blooming in competition.

She began experimenting with various flower-themed creations, using peach blossoms, pear blossoms, and cherry blossoms, which Ji Xiao collected in large quantities.

It's turned her home from a simple cleaning job into a processing plant!

Bags of fresh flower petals were piled up in the woodshed.

All the cotton quilts in the house, including those belonging to Xiao Beiyan Gong, joined in!

However, it couldn't keep up with the sales speed of Ningxiang Pavilion, and in just half a month, the profit reached 60,000 taels.

Everything that had been used by Ningxiang Pavilion underwent an astonishing transformation.

Those husbands are the ones who understand this best.

At tea parties and flower appreciation gatherings, groups of people observe and discuss each other.

"Hey, look at my skin lately, isn't it much fairer and smoother!"

"Hehe, yes, Mr. Chen, how do you maintain your youthful appearance!"

She looks radiant!

"Yes, yes, I've noticed it too. Tell me, my complexion has been terrible lately."

My wife says I look haggard! We're all brothers, so I can't keep my beauty secrets to myself!

"Yeah, yeah, tell us!"

The husband surnamed Chen proudly took out the skin care water he had bought at Ningxiang Pavilion!

He brought it out specifically to show off today.

"I use Ningxiangge's skincare water. It's a bit pricey, but the effects are really good!"

"As you know, just half a month ago my complexion was sallow and wrinkled."

When Ningxiang Pavilion opened, I bought some to try, and I didn't expect it to work so well.

After using it for only three to five days, the dullness on my face has faded by half, and my skin is getting better and better.

My wife even said I look ten years younger!

"Really? As long as it works and makes my skin smooth and fair, I'm willing to pay any price!"

"Yes, my face is also dry and flaky, and it gets even more uncomfortable and stinging during this season."

No matter how much rouge and powder I use, it's no use. I can only wash my face with warm water every day, which is really making me very worried!

"Since this water works so well, can I try it?"

"If it's useful, I'll go buy two bottles later!"

Chen Fulang couldn't guarantee it would work on his face.

"Then give it a try!" Soon, several people curiously gathered around.

Chen Fulang dripped a little skin care water onto the man's face.

Gently spread it on his face, and the man exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, it feels so cool and comfortable!"

There was no stinging sensation.

Once the water on his face had been absorbed, the person gently touched his cheek.

Overjoyed, she exclaimed, "My skin isn't so dry and itchy anymore! This lotion is really effective. I'll have someone go and buy some right away."

"Is it that good? Let's buy some too!"

"Yes, let's go together! Let's go!"

A large group of people headed towards Ningxiang Pavilion and ransacked the place.

They liked every single one they saw and picked them all up, exclaiming, "Wow, this one is so pretty! That one is nice too, I could give it as a gift!"

Behind each person, Xiao Si was carrying large and small bags.

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