But the more he read, the more he realized that knowledge is as vast as the ocean, and he knew very little about it.
In half a year, he came to feel close to and rely on his master from the bottom of his heart.
Faced with this situation so suddenly, I felt very distressed.
Bai Zhiyuan looked at him, his mind flashing back to the nine disciples in front of him.
Upon hearing his words, Su Yan bowed and left. After becoming the top scholar in the imperial examination, he immediately returned to Bailu Academy and, disregarding Su Yan's obstruction, used the silver bestowed by the Emperor to erect a statue for him.
Su Yan has always thought this way; he only cares about what he thinks. Gatherings and separations are inevitable, but it is up to him to decide when they will end.
Duan Jingcheng grew up in a prestigious family, and surprisingly, he didn't develop the habit of judging people based on their power and influence. Having experienced a lot since childhood, he simply asked if he had done something wrong that displeased his master.
After explaining everything, he bowed and thanked them before leaving.
Bailu is just a short period in their lives; once they leave this place, the world is still vast.
Of all these disciples, only Ye Ming had the softest heart.
This young apprentice has great kindness in his heart; he is so compassionate.
If I encounter unkind people on the road ahead, it will be difficult, but fortunately, I have enough resilience.
Ye Ming knelt down and respectfully kowtowed three more times, his throat choked with emotion, "Meeting you, Master, is like being given a second life. Once a teacher, always a teacher. Tomorrow I will certainly not disgrace your school."
Bai Zhiyuan picked up the now-cold tea and drank a cup, suppressing his discomfort. He quickly stood up and helped him up. "The capital is just a short journey, day or night. If you miss your master, just come back to see him. Why do you keep kowtowing like that, kid!"
Ye Ming raised his hand and vigorously wiped his cheek. He sniffed, wanting to say that he had only ever knelt before his master, but he didn't say it.
Bai Zhiyuan sighed and patted his back, "Your master is right here, watching you from afar, don't be afraid."
Ye Ming nodded, his eyes red-rimmed. He stood up, bowed respectfully, and turned to leave.
Baek Ji-yeon watched the door of the room open and close, remaining motionless for a long time.
This is the bitterness of being a teacher: no matter how much you like your students, you must eventually send them off on their journey.
After Ye Ming arrived in the capital, Su Yan was too busy to teach him, so he specially selected a famous teacher from the Hanlin Academy to give him some guidance every day.
When he has a rare free time, he will also ask questions and offer guidance.
Time passed slowly, and the imperial examinations arrived in March.
It's still one exam every three days, three exams in a row.
However, the examination halls of the Ministry of Rites in the capital were much better and more rigorous than those in the prefectures.
Because of Shengping, although Minister of Rites Di Yushu was not favored by His Majesty, he was not dismissed. Therefore, the Ministry of Rites was particularly cautious when dealing with issues related to women.
For example, women from various prefectures and counties who participated in the imperial examinations, including Luo Qian, the top scholar from Shuzhou, were given preferential treatment while ensuring fairness and strict investigation.
A woman was being examined, and Di Yunxin led a group of people to supervise the exam.
Even the notoriously unpleasant latrines in the examination hall were fitted with curtains, with female staff stationed inside to supervise them.
This was already a huge concession, and the female candidates did not say anything more.
Once the imperial examination began, the entire capital city became somewhat tense.
When Ye Panjiu went to her Jiujiu Braised Food Shop, she could feel that everyone was speaking in hushed tones.
In the streets and teahouses, everyone was talking about the imperial examinations.
After arriving in the capital, the second brother, his sister-in-law, and Guihua each chose two locations and opened six small shops in the capital.
Living in the capital is extremely difficult. The shop is about the same size as one in Qingshui County, but the price is more than ten times that of Qingshui County.
But Ye Panjiu knew that investing in shops in the capital would definitely not result in a loss.
If it weren't for the fact that Jinxiu Pavilion's profits increased more than tenfold, she really wouldn't have had enough money to buy six shops at once.
Prices continued to rise. There were simply too many people in the capital. The shop opened in July, and in less than half a year, she not only earned back all the initial investment, but also had more than double the money she had before.
She could even buy ambergris, but she had no interest in such extravagant indulgences.
"Little sister! What brings you here today?" Madam Sun was standing outside the shop, chatting with a regular customer, when she spotted Ye Panjiu at a glance.
Ye Panjiu smiled and took her hand. "The weather's fine today, let's go for a walk. How's the shop doing?"
Ms. Sun first patted the hand of a regular customer, saying, "Eat it while it's hot, and we'll chat again later."
She then pulled Ye Panjiu inside, saying, "It's all good. We'll listen to you. We've already completed the necessary paperwork at the Shuntian Prefecture and informed all the constables. If anyone causes trouble, no matter who it is, we'll just go to the Shuntian Prefecture."
Ye Panjiu waved her hand, "This was Su Yan's suggestion. I don't really understand the specifics of things in the court. Since there's nothing going on at the shop, why do you keep coming here?"
"Sigh, I was so anxious at home, I wished I could rush to the examination hall and jump straight to tomorrow's provincial and palace examinations to pass them. I was so anxious that I felt like ants were crawling all over me."
Ye Panjiu asked doubtfully, "If you're not at home, aren't you in a hurry at the shop?"
Sun lowered her voice and leaned close to her ear, "That person just now, her husband owns a jewelry shop, they have more money than they can spend, and she loves to listen to gossip all day long. I've never heard her repeat herself!"
Ye Panjiu raised an eyebrow; the regular customer had looked exceptionally dignified.
"My brother-in-law is the most gossipy. Don't be fooled by his prestigious family background and long-standing traditions; there are many unspeakable things happening behind those high walls!"
"That house across the street, their wall is high enough, but it still can't stop the people inside from finding ways to climb it! They say their eldest grandson grew up surrounded by maids; those dark circles under his eyes...you know what I mean. So young, yet so weak he has to stay in bed! How are the wife, the third wife, and the concubines supposed to cope?"
Ye Panjiu listened with great interest, poured a cup of warm tea for Madam Sun, and then grabbed a handful of melon seeds to eat.
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