Ye Panjiu smiled, "I'll also have Jiujiu Lu tell you about these things. I wonder if the imperial court still publishes an official gazette these days?"
Bai Zhiyuan frowned. "The morning report?"
Ye Panjiu understood. "I suppose there are now official gazettes between the capital and the provinces, mostly containing official documents. Master, what do you think if we printed more of these documents and posted them on the streets so that ordinary people could see them?"
She added, "If it's about removing a corrupt official from office, an official document would probably be issued much faster than a new official or an imperial edict."
Bai Zhiyuan nodded vigorously, "That's right, that's right. It can also prevent the people from being swayed by rumors. I will consider it carefully and write a letter to His Majesty immediately!"
Ye Panjiu strongly agreed, believing that in ancient times without the internet, the widespread dissemination of newspapers would have had excellent results and immeasurable impact.
Bai Zhiyuan quickly sat down at his desk, bent over and began to write, ignoring everything else.
Ye Panjiu smiled, stood up and walked out.
Ye Ming and Madam Sun just returned.
"Second sister-in-law, will you come with me for dinner again tomorrow?"
She had just discussed these important issues with Dean Bai, which was quite mentally taxing, and she was also hungry.
I also want to chat with Ming'er for a bit.
"Okay, Auntie, this way." Ye Ming was very happy.
He spends all his time reading, whether he's sleeping or eating.
It feels great to be able to spend time with my family now.
"Ming'er, if you encounter any problems at the academy, just let us know," Ye Panjiu said.
Ye Ming smiled and waved his hand, "Don't worry, Auntie, Ming'er only has books in his eyes all day long, nothing else matters."
Ye Panjiu nodded, "It's good to focus on studying, but physical health is the key to how far you can go. I see that Ming'er doesn't look as strong as he did before he entered the academy."
Before entering the academy, Ye Ming worked in the Ye family every day. He was energetic and looked full of vitality.
When I saw him again today, he not only looked thinner, but also seemed less energetic.
Sun waved her hand, "That's right, I saw him arm wrestling with his brother now, and he couldn't beat his brother even with both hands!"
Ye Ming looked around and saw that the scholars passing by on the academy road were all like this. They only cared about studying all day long, so their bodies were naturally a bit weak and frail.
However, one should naturally think carefully about what one's aunt says.
“Even with the county, prefectural, and provincial examinations, how good can one’s results be if one’s health is poor? One won’t be able to handle it,” Ye Panjiu added.
The imperial examinations were very strict. Once the gates were closed, everyone had to eat, drink, and relieve themselves inside. In the cold Northwest, many people would sit there writing without moving and get feverish from the cold.
They are also competing physically.
Looking at him with a worried expression, Mrs. Sun said, "Your aunt is right, health should always be the most important thing!"
Ye Ming scratched his head. "Okay, okay, I'll listen to my aunt."
Ye Panjiu nodded, "Then just set aside half an hour each day to practice martial arts. The county examination is approaching, so it's good to practice for a few more days."
"good."
Afterwards, the aunt and niece chatted about the possible questions for the county examination. Sun was confused and remained silent.
During the time it took Ye Ming and Ye Panjiu to have a meal together, Ye Ming felt as if he had been drawn into a more macro perspective, looking beyond the major problems and important policies encountered last year, and thus began to have some ideas about the possible questions for the county examination.
Ye Panjiu asked about many past exam questions, all of which were set by Su Yan and Ning Xuan.
Issues such as the causes of order and chaos throughout history, and the way to achieve long-term stability and security, were discussed. One year, a small scene was set up where candidates' answer sheets were examined, and another year, the top ten candidates in the imperial examination debated in the court, with the winner becoming the top scholar.
As they talked more deeply, they unknowingly walked back to the entrance of the house at the head of the courtyard.
Ye Ming wanted to continue accompanying her, but Ye Panjiu raised her hand to stop him.
"Ming'er, don't put too much pressure on yourself. We must always have the resilience to start over after a failure. Go and study. We'll come to pick you up early on the third day of the Lunar New Year to take you to the county exam."
Ye Ming nodded and bowed to the two women, "Mother, Aunt, Sister Hengtong, please take care. I'll be going now."
After saying that, he turned and went into the house.
The door was closed, but Mrs. Sun was still watching.
"Let's go, Second Sister-in-law. We'll see each other again in the third year of junior high. She also said she'd stay home for a few days after the exams." Ye Panjiu pulled her down the mountain.
Tomorrow I'll be going to the academy, which will be a boarding school. I won't see them even once a week anymore; they'll come monthly.
As she left the academy, Mrs. Sun twisted her handkerchief in her hands, feeling distressed.
Ye Panjiu comforted her, "Second sister-in-law, isn't tomorrow about earning you an imperial title? In two years, after you pass the imperial examination, you'll be able to see him every day. In these two years, you should work hard to earn money."
Thinking about her current bulging wealth, Mrs. Sun felt much better. "Little sister, you're right. I'll listen to you. After the county exam tomorrow, we'll open another shop and make money!"
Ye Panjiu smiled and nodded.
After returning home, Ye Panjiu went to find Liu Shi.
Liu was tidying up the kitchen. She was diligent, and the kitchen was always kept clean and tidy.
Cuihua was also helping out in the kitchen, and she worked efficiently.
"Sister-in-law, Cuihua, I have something I'd like to ask you for help with," Ye Panjiu said with a smile.
The mother and daughter kept working, and Liu said to her, "Little sister, you're too kind. Please speak."
"Nowadays, Bailu Academy also accepts girls to study there. Princess Shengping also attends court every day to discuss and govern with His Majesty and his ministers."
Ye Cuihua was a little confused. "Auntie, these places are so far away from us. How can we help?"
Ye Panjiu looked at her and said, "Cuihua, you're only nineteen this year. Don't you want to go to the academy to study and find something you want to do? Like Taohua who practices martial arts, Guihua who loves literature, and Ling'er who loves jade?"
Ye Cuihua paused in wiping the table, and after thinking for a while, she said, "Aunt, I think it's good that I'm running the shop with Mother now, and I can see Hao'er, Nannan, and everyone else every day."
After six years of suffering in the Wu family, all her rough edges were worn down, and she was glad to be able to live like this now.
She didn't want to go to the academy and be criticized.
When Ling'er went to the academy, the villagers didn't understand and gossiped a lot behind her back. However, because of the help the Ye family had given to the villagers, they didn't say it to her face.
She just wanted to live her life quietly. Besides, she wasn't interested in being literate, or in any of the arts like calligraphy, painting, music, or chess.
Ye Panjiu smiled and patted her shoulder, "It's good that you've thought it through yourself. There's nothing wrong with that. It's just a bit of a hassle for you, Sister-in-law Cuihua, to tell the customers about these two things at Jiujiu Lu."
How one wants to live their life is different for everyone, based on their own experiences and desires. Just decide what suits you best.
She didn't think Cuihua was doing badly now.
Without asking why, Liu agreed without hesitation, "Okay, I'll talk to Aunt Tian about it on the way there tomorrow. She'll definitely be able to handle it well."
She and Cuihua were both not very talkative, but Tian was different. In the shop, she would chat with everyone she met, making the place lively and bustling.
“Exactly, this is something Aunt Tian has to do,” Ye Panjiu said with a smile.
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