Chapter 672 A Dream of Youth 204
"Since someone has signed up, just fill it out. What are you hesitating for?"
The academic officer in charge of filling out the forms was startled and quickly bowed, saying, "Chancellor Han."
Xie Ning also bowed.
Han Jijiu nodded slightly, then turned and entered the Imperial Academy.
The instructor breathed a sigh of relief. "Miss Xie, please hand over your information so I can fill it out for you."
After the forms were filled out, the examiner handed over the exam registration forms and pointed to a person at the gate, saying, "Miss Xie, just go in with that person. Someone will arrange your exam later."
The boy at the next table, who had argued with Xie Ning, snorted coldly, "Then let's see who's the best in the exam!"
The instructor shook his head. Before he even sat down, he saw a group of young women running towards him from afar. Some of them wore veils, while others showed their bright faces. Each of them had a mix of nervousness and excitement on their faces.
"We're signing up too!"
The young lady at the head of the group was dressed in a bright and luxurious dress; she was none other than the young princess of Princess De'an's family!
The young princess ran up to Xie Ning with a beaming smile, "Young Lady Xie, after the exams are over today, we must go to my half-acre garden to roast venison together!"
"good!"
Everyone was stunned. No one expected that someone would actually follow Xie Ning and sign up for the children's examination.
Most of these young ladies were daughters of powerful and wealthy families, and were extremely pampered.
Those families were actually willing to let their daughters come out!
In fact, after the selection of female officials was announced, some people opposed it, some were interested, but most people were watching and weighing the pros and cons.
Xie Ning originally planned to go to the imperial examination alone, but after returning home from the pharmacy that day, he saw the steward sent by Princess De'an to deliver a thank-you gift.
He also gave Xie Ning an invitation to attend a chrysanthemum appreciation banquet at the princess's residence, where Xie Ning met the young princess of Princess De'an's family.
During this time, Princess De'an learned that Xie Ning had participated in the imperial examination for children. She then had her youngest daughter, Princess Jiayue, step forward and said that her little princess was doing quite well and could take the exam with Xie Ning.
Xie Ning naturally understood what Princess De'an meant: firstly, to repay Xie Ning's kindness, and secondly, to stand beside the emperor and express his stance.
As the eldest princess, she naturally represented the attitude of most of the imperial family. Therefore, after the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet that day, many people contacted her, all talking about the imperial examination for children.
She also asked if she could become a female official if she passed the preliminary examination for children.
Xie Ning made no definitive statement, because in her mind, even if those young girls passed the preliminary examination, they should never be appointed as officials, because both the girls and boys who participated in the preliminary examination were too young.
Although he has some knowledge, he is not yet mature enough to be appointed as an official.
The fact that the imperial examination for children was repeatedly suspended and reformed in previous dynasties shows that it had many drawbacks.
"Bao'er, I... I have to participate in the children's examination too!" Chen Yuncheng watched as Xie Ning took another book basket from the maid, his eyes widening even more.
"Ahem, it's Cousin Yun Sheng's idea. When the time comes, Cousin Yun Cheng will either do it or he won't. It'll just be a formality."
She'll handle the rest.
Chen Yuncheng is indeed not very good at poetry and classical texts, but he has a rare talent in mechanical engineering.
Therefore, Xie Ning specifically talked to Chen Yunsheng and Xie Wangzhi, and she believed that while Chen Yuncheng was learning some basic knowledge, he could focus on his talents and receive specialized training.
Regarding Chen Yuncheng's studies, Xie Ning also emphasized the importance of cultivating specialized talents.
Then she was delighted to receive a policy essay.
Chen Yuncheng secretly glanced at the school official and couldn't resist taking out a bean from his purse to eat. It was a snack made by Grandma Xie. It was crunchy and fragrant with each bite, making it hard to resist eating one after another.
Seeing Xie Ning's pained little face, she handed him a handful of beans. "Baby, want some?"
It smells so good, he was completely mesmerized by the aroma!
Then a shadow fell in front of the two of them.
Xie Ning silently moved a few steps away, turning his head away from Chen Yuncheng's aggrieved little expression. All the beans in his pocket had been confiscated!
The instructor gave a soft hum and left, carrying his small purse.
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