Qin Yuan smiled and said, "Otherwise, why would I have Heng-ge'er invite my elder brother here?"

Seeing her confident demeanor, Qin Siyuan understood and immediately stood up and bowed deeply, saying, "If my younger sister can help me obtain this opportunity, I will definitely repay her in due course."

Qin Yuan quickly stood up and stepped aside, refusing the courtesy, saying, "Brother, you are too polite. We are both from the Qin family. If I don't help you now that we have this opportunity, why would I help someone from another family?"

With her guidance, Qin Siyuan and Qin Heng should be better off than in their previous lives, and they will become her help in the future.

As for Lin Ziqi...

Qin Yuan concealed the gloom in her eyes and said, "Brother, please sit down quickly."

After Qin Siyuan sat down, Qin Yuan shook the round fan in her hand and said softly, "There is naturally a way. I have thought about it for a long time. Brother, you are well-versed in poetry and books, but you are a little lacking in resourcefulness."

Qin Siyuan nodded. He was able to pass the imperial examination because he was well-read.

Qin Yuan continued, "When it comes to composing poetry, as long as the tones and rhymes are correct, the key lies in the choice of words. If the words are well chosen, the poem will have a spirit. After all, good lines are hard to find. Many people have written thousands of poems, but only a few are widely known and praised."

Qin Siyuan nodded.

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "There is another clever way, which is to enhance the artistic conception. If the theme is high, it doesn't matter if the choice of words and sentence structure is ordinary. Why don't you put some effort into this, brother?"

Qin Siyuan sighed and frowned, saying, "But my ideas are either not novel enough or not lofty enough. Even my uncle says my word choice and sentence structure are clichéd. If my younger sister can go, what is there to worry about?"

He wasn't afraid to write policy essays.

However, this dynasty places particular emphasis on poetic talent, and composing poems and essays is the most important subject in the imperial examination.

If you excel in poetry and prose, you can gain fame for your talent, which will make you memorable to influential people and increase your opportunities.

This is already common knowledge.

Qin Yuan smiled: "Brother, how can you say such discouraging things? I've already said I have a way. Think of it this way, brother: at this time of year, there are only so many topics at Yuyuantan Park that can be used for composing poems. If you can't come up with anything in a hurry, you can always write one or two good ones if you prepare in advance."

Upon hearing this, Qin Siyuan's eyes lit up, and he looked at Qin Yuan.

Qin Yuan added, "I have some tips for writing poetry. Cousin, why don't you think about what topics you can use to express your aspirations in poetry? I am not very talented, but I am willing to lend you a hand."

Qin Siyuan pondered for a while and then understood. Since she wanted to leave a deep impression on the important person, besides the elegant verses, it was naturally what she had said: to elevate the theme and express one's aspirations through objects. She couldn't help but say happily, "Thank you so much for teaching me so generously. With such a wise teacher as you, I am sure I will be able to write good poems."

He then stood up and bowed, saying, "Since you are my teacher, I should perform the disciple's rites."

Qin Yuan couldn't help but laugh, but didn't move. She accepted the greeting and said, "Then brother must seize the opportunity and send the poem as soon as possible. I am a very strict teacher."

"I understand, I understand. A piece of jade cannot become a gem without being carved."

Qin Siyuan was not such a rigid person, and he had always admired Qin Yuan's poetic talent, so he didn't feel offended at all.

Seeing him so open and at ease, Qin Yuan thought back to her past life when she had to carefully protect Lin Ziqi's self-esteem while also knowingly praising his poetic talent along with everyone else. She felt exhausted just thinking about how she had to do it.

Qin Siyuan was in a hurry to go back and organize his thoughts on the topic and compose a poem, so he said, "Little sister, I won't pay my respects to the elders this time, but please give them my regards."

Qin Yuan said, "Alright, brother, it's important to go back and write your poems. I'll write some here too. Come find me when you're done, don't delay."

Then he had the maid bring out the prepared fabric and said, "As the saying goes, clothes make the man and a saddle makes the horse. Brother, you have a handsome and upright appearance, which makes people like you. If you dress up properly that day, you will be more likely to catch the eye of an important person. Please do not refuse, brother."

Knowing that her cousin was struggling financially and was still wearing hand-me-downs from her father, she prepared several sets of clothing, hoping he could dress up and make a name for himself.

Qin Siyuan's eyes welled up with tears, but she quickly smiled and accepted the offer, saying, "Thank you for your help, little sister. I will certainly not let you down."

Qin Yuan nodded, "It's getting late, brother, you should go back now, I won't keep you for dinner."

Qin Siyuan didn't stand on ceremony and took the package home. When he got home, he saw his mother and said, "Mother, this is the fabric my younger sister gave me. She said she wanted me to make two nice outfits so she could introduce me to some important people."

Second Aunt took the fabric, touched it, and exclaimed, "Your eldest aunt is truly blessed! This fabric is so good that even your uncle probably only has one or two pieces, and she gave it to you first."

Qin Siyuan appreciated Qin Yuan's kindness even more, but fearing that his mother might not keep her mouth shut and make things difficult for Qin Yuan, he said, "It's not good to praise her like that. However, my younger sister has always been shrewd in her work. Qin Heng only returned from the Marquis's mansion today, so I'm afraid he didn't lose anything."

"Of course, would I go out of my way to upset your aunt?"

Second Aunt was overjoyed. When she opened it and looked closely, she found that there was more than one outfit. Even the shoes had feet. She pointed it out to her son and said, "She is really generous. Last time when you returned to your parents' home, the gifts from the Marquis's mansion made your aunt happy for days. I was right about Yuan-jie. She is a thoughtful person. You must remember her kindness in the future."

Qin Siyuan absentmindedly replied, "I still need to do some homework. Mother, you go ahead and do your work."

"Okay, okay, okay."

My second aunt kept pressing the fabric against her face without lifting her head, preoccupied with figuring out how to make clothes and shoes.

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