Chapter 365 Nangong Jingyan is here again, Chen Xinghe takes part in the county exam
In the spacious and magnificent mansion, Xiao Ying was staring intently at a pile of white papers on the table, with a hint of joy on his face.
There have been so many good things happening lately!
I just heard yesterday that toilet paper and printed books are selling very well in other states and counties, attracting more merchants to pick up the goods.
Unexpectedly, Qingyu came in person today and brought freshly baked writing paper.
This is white paper made from tree bark. After several months, this paper finally came out!
"It's fair enough, but the smoothness could be improved."
"The ink smudges easily, which is not very conducive to writing. This also needs to be improved."
"The thickness is just right. Just follow this from now on."
Xiao Ying gave a fair evaluation, pointing out both the advantages and disadvantages.
Qingyu's heart was beating fast and he kept her words in mind.
Seeing that she was not angry, I felt relieved.
"Please rest assured, we will continue to improve and strive to make better paper."
Xiao Ying nodded approvingly: "The first batch has such quality, it shows that you have put in a lot of hard work."
"When we make something that meets the standards, each person will be rewarded with three to five taels of silver and given a three-day holiday."
"As long as you do your job well, I will definitely not treat you unfairly."
Qingyu's eyes immediately lit up and he was overjoyed.
"Madam Renshan, thank you for your reward! We will continue to work hard and strive to produce qualified paper as soon as possible!"
"Yeah." Xiao Ying smiled. "Then we won't have to buy paper from outside when we print. We can use paper we make ourselves."
This way, costs will be reduced again.
Qingyu suddenly felt a great sense of responsibility. When the printing workshop could use cheap paper depended on when they could produce it.
Xiao Ying was thinking that this time he could open the shop in the provincial capital.
The Xia family has been silent for too long, and she is not used to it. Maybe she can use this opportunity to test it out.
"Madam, that Tang guy is here again, saying he's here to apologize."
Not long after Qingyu left, He Changgui came in to report, his brows full of disgust.
Xiao Ying frowned when she heard this. She hadn't heard Tang Jing causing any trouble for a while and she almost forgot about him.
I didn't expect it to pop up again at this moment, it's so annoying.
"No, drive him away."
She didn't want to be disgusted again.
Last time, this person also apologized in the name of apology, but ended up turning evil into evil and actually targeting her.
She won't be fooled again.
"Yes, ma'am."
He Changgui breathed a sigh of relief, but seemed also afraid that she would be disgusted again.
After a while, He Changgui came in again, looking very confused.
"Madam, that Tang guy won't leave. He said he wants to teach at the academy. I hope you can agree."
Xiao Ying sneered, "Let him go. The academy doesn't need a philandering scum like him."
Still want to go to the academy and harm the students? Don't even think about it!
Outside the house, Nangong Jingyan, who was rejected again, looked lost and extremely sad.
"How come I'm a philandering scum?"
"At most, I was a little enthusiastic towards the girls, but I didn't do anything to them. What's wrong with that?"
"Yushu, tell me, is Xiao Yiren jealous and deliberately using this to provoke me?"
Yu Shu: “…”
Yu Shu: "Sir, can you please be normal? Have you forgotten why you came here?"
All I think about all day is Xiao Yiren, Xiao Yiren, and now I even imagine that she is jealous.
Oh my god! Could it be that the young master really has a crush on Xiao Ying?!
Nangong Jingyan's eyes were filled with resentment, and Yu Shu's scalp tingled and goose bumps appeared all over her body just by looking at him.
Suddenly, the other party's expression changed, all the loss and resentment were swept away, and he instantly returned to his dissolute and evil appearance.
"I say you're stupid, but you're really not smart. How can your son hide his identity if he doesn't pretend like this?"
Yu Shu was immediately shocked: "So you were just pretending, sir. I said you couldn't be in love."
Hahahaha... Now I can rest assured.
"I'm in love with you!"
Nangong Jingyan couldn't help but twitch his mouth and hit him on the head.
Yu Shu rubbed his head which was hurt by the blow, but a happy look appeared on his face.
He suddenly frowned and asked curiously, "But sir, your identity has been hidden, but Xiao Yiren doesn't even want to see you. What should you do?"
Nangong Jingyan fell silent.
He seemed to have overdone it.
Well, but it shouldn’t be a big problem. I can remedy it later.
Yu Shu couldn't help but complain in his heart, so the young master really forgot the purpose of coming here!
Xiao Ying didn't bother to care what Nangong Jingyan thought.
Early the next morning, she took Kang Ruolan to the county town.
Also traveling with them were Chen Xinghai, his brother and his sister.
The reason for such a large mobilization this time is that Chen Xinghe is finally going to take part in the county examination.
The county examination is the first of the Tongsheng examinations. Only after passing the county examination can one go to Xizhou Prefecture to take the prefectural examination.
If you pass the provincial examination, you can become a student.
County examinations are usually held within the county, presided over by the local county magistrate, and supervised by instructors from the Confucian Academy.
The county examination in Yue State consists of five examinations, one each day, which means it lasts for five consecutive days.
During the exam, students have to stay in the dormitory the entire time, eating, drinking, defecating and urinating all in that small room, which is a torture both physically and mentally.
Those who are not in good health simply cannot stick to it.
Fortunately, Chen Xinghe is a cultivator, so there is naturally no problem with his body. The only thing to look at is his psychological endurance.
"Don't worry, mom. I'm fine."
The day before the exam, all the academies gave their students a holiday, and Chen Xinghe was naturally at home.
Hearing his mother's careful instructions, he couldn't help but feel warm in his heart.
Xiao Ying smiled and said, "In any case, just relax. Mother doesn't ask you to reach any heights. Just do your best and don't regret it."
"Even though my mother said that, I still hope to get good grades."
Chen Xinghe smiled. His mother had given so much for him, and he hoped to give something in return.
Reading is not something that requires much brainpower for him, and he feels that he has some talent in reading.
He wanted to grow up as quickly as possible. He wanted to help his mother with things instead of just being taken care of.
The thirteen-year-old boy is mature and sensible, with his back straight like a green bamboo.
"Second brother, you will definitely pass the examination to become a Tongsheng, and later you can also pass the examination to become a Xiucai, Juren, and even become a high-ranking official!"
Chen Xingyue smiled brightly and had a mysterious confidence in her second brother.
Chen Xingyun also agreed: "Second brother is very good at studying, he will definitely pass the exam."
Chen Xinghai patted his shoulder with an encouraging look on his face.
"We will all bless you and do our best."
"I will."
Chen Xinghe's eyes lit up. These were his dearest family members.
The next day.
Before dawn, Xiao Ying and others sent Chen Xinghe out of the examination room.
They had arrived early enough, but the place was already packed and there was a long line.
Some people were shivering in the cold wind, but they could not hide the fire of hope in their hearts.
"Mom, I'm going to queue up too."
Chen Xinghe carried the exam basket, smiled calmly, and walked towards the team.
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