On the opening day, business was exceptionally good, and by the time the accounts were settled in the evening, the turnover had reached more than three ounces.

Even after deducting half the cost, the net profit is still more than one or two ounces.

Of course, this is only the first day of business, and it's half price, so I wonder what the sales figures will be like later on.

Regardless, the women of the Zhao family were incredibly excited.

"I can earn money to support you now." This is the common sentiment of the four wives in the Zhao family.

The Zhao family has always been a family with some feminist views, and now that the women can earn money, their confidence has increased even more.

"My lord, it's time to study."

After counting the money, Tian Xiaolan stared at her husband with a sinister look.

Zhao Yonggeng immediately felt a tightness in his scalp.

"Wife, today is a good day, can't you let me be happy for a while before bringing this up?" Zhao Yonggeng said, feeling wronged.

Tian Xiaolan knew all too well what kind of person her husband was; he was a bookworm who didn't like to read.

"My dear husband, you must know that the great task of revitalizing our second branch of the family is entrusted to you. You must take the lead. Otherwise, how can our son work hard?"

Just think, if you all could pass the imperial examination and become scholars, how much would our family save on land tax alone each year?

Moreover, if one were to pass the imperial examination and become a successful candidate, not only would the land tax be waived, but there would also be a monthly stipend and rice allowance.

Think about it, is it possible to make money by reading?

My dear husband, I've always thought you were the smartest one in our family.

Look at you, you did a fantastic job hosting the opening ceremony today. No one else is as capable as you.

You must believe in yourself. I absolutely trust you. My husband, whether I can become a scholar's wife depends on you.

Tian Xiaolan's coaxing and persuasion left Zhao Yonggeng completely bewildered.

I feel a bit unsteady, but something doesn't feel right.

"Wife, are you just making empty promises to me?"

Tian Xiaolan looked as if she had been struck by lightning.

"How can you distrust me like this? I trust you completely, don't you even have that much confidence?"

After saying that, she didn't forget to make a pitiful expression.

Even after all these years of marriage and several children, Zhao Yonggeng still can't resist his wife's coquettishness and tantrums.

After looking at it for a while, he said, "Okay, honey, I'll go study now."

Fortunately, there were many rooms behind the shop, so the Zhao family decided to stay in town tonight.

After Zhao Yonggeng returned to his room to study, the group of people who remained in the main room burst into laughter.

After they had laughed enough, all the boys, regardless of age, went to study.

I just watched the second wife and her husband flaunt their love; I couldn't let the show go to waste.

Zhao Qianci then gave a few more instructions on which direction to strive towards.

After everyone in the main room had left, Madam Huang stared intently at Zhao Qianci.

Based on his years of experience, the old man had a strong feeling that nothing good was coming.

He asked tentatively, "Old woman, what's wrong? Tell me!"

Huang chuckled.

"Old man, why don't you go and take the exam too?"

Zhao Qianci looked blank, and finally asked with great hesitation, "Old woman, am I still your favorite brother Qianci?"

Huang retorted, "How could it not be? You always will be. Why do you ask me that?"

"You know I always run into trouble during exams, ranging from getting sick to getting injured. When I was younger, it was alright, at least I was healthy. But now I'm in my fifties or sixties, can I still take any more of that?"

Huang's eyes flickered.

"Old man, have you forgotten? We have a precious daughter. Think of her as a fairy. What if you go on an imperial examination now and get lucky?"

If you don't participate, wouldn't you be wasting a great opportunity? Even the Master said you're talented enough to pass the imperial examinations!

Which man doesn't want to achieve great things? Which man doesn't want to pass the imperial examinations?

Zhao Qianci considered himself an ordinary person, and naturally he also wanted to take the imperial examinations, and was even somewhat obsessed with it at one point.

Now, with his wife's encouragement, he's really tempted to give it a try.

"Well, how about I try again? But you have to stay by my side the whole time, old woman."

Even if something unexpected happens, you can still save me. Let's find another doctor, and we'll check each other's pulses every few days.

I just don't believe it. Why should I always mess up on exams?

While it seemed like he was trying to convince his wife, he was also reassuring himself!

Mrs. Huang smiled.

She knew what the old man's obsession was in his life. Since the family now had the means to let the young and old try, why not let the old man give it a shot?

It's only a matter of 5 taels of silver.

To participate in the preliminary examination for children, one needs a guarantor who is a scholar, and the cost is usually five taels of silver.

Furthermore, they have their own military support and the "miracle drug" of their beloved daughter as a guarantee.

Gua Nan had lived in the future, and in Huang Shi's eyes, her medicine was undoubtedly capable of bringing the dead back to life and healing bones.

Fortunately, Zhao Qingyan was unaware of Huang's thoughts, otherwise she would have definitely exclaimed that it was nonsense.

Regardless of the process, from today onwards, everyone in the Zhao family, young and old, has begun to study hard and strive for progress.

Even little Da Bao has at least memorized the Three Character Classic; he can recognize it but not write it. The child is too young to hold a pen properly.

Zhao Qianci is undoubtedly the most learned, followed by Zhao Changgeng, then Qingyang, and fourth is Zhao Minggeng.

This was something Zhao Qingyan hadn't expected; it turned out that her biological father and younger brother were both academic achievers.

To show their support, the Zhao family prepared exceptionally good meals every day, with a variety of dishes.

A month later, Zhao Qianci made a decision to start studying at the private school ahead of schedule, instead of waiting until after the New Year.

If possible, let these family members participate in next year's entrance examination for children.

"Having this idea, even if you don't insist on passing the exam, at least by participating, you'll know the gap between yourself and the imperial examination system."

This doesn't mean you don't need to work hard; don't forget, it costs money.

Earning money in our family isn't easy. Think about your wives and children, working hard from dawn till dusk every day, selling steamed buns and dumplings. Can you bear to let their hard-earned money go to waste?

The answer must be that I can't bear to part with it.

As men, especially chauvinistic men, the men of the Zhao family couldn't bear to see the women in their families suffer.

And so, they all worked with even more enthusiasm.

The following day, all the men of the family went to Wang Xiucai's house to become his apprentices.

Wang Xiucai looked up at the sky, puzzled.

"The sun didn't rise in the west today! I've never seen anything like it before."

The oldest was over fifty and the youngest was four. This Zhao family alone could support the teaching staff of his private school.

After testing him, Wang Xiucai concluded that Zhao Qianci's scholarship was indeed excellent.

When they learned why they hadn't been able to participate in the imperial examinations all these years, they couldn't help but sigh.

I never imagined there could be such an unlucky person in this world.

Having no chance of passing the imperial examinations, that's all there is to it.

That little guy, Da Bao, was also very much liked by Wang Xiucai.

As a teacher, no one can resist a smart and studious child, especially such a young one.

Small means infinite possibilities.