Chapter 467: Jing Mingmei's request
"Which one did Sister Mingmei mention?"
"It's the peach-scented one for Jiang Rou'er." Jing Mingmei said frankly, "To be honest, ever since Jiang Rou'er was kicked out of the house, that old man has been coming to my house frequently, and I'm fed up with it.
It’s better not to bother two people with the same problem, so let him continue to harm Jiang Rouer.”
Wen Yanmei's heart skipped a beat.
This is how you use "two masters for one thing"!
However, Wen Yan knew that her purpose was not so simple.
But she didn't ask any further questions. They had been in the same boat since the first time she had fumigated Jing Mingmei with incense.
They have the same goal, and she is happy to lend a hand no matter what Jing Mingmei wants to do.
Wen Yan readily agreed: "I'll go back and prepare it for you, and send someone to deliver it to your house tomorrow."
"Then I'd like to thank you first." Jing Mingmei said with a smile. She didn't beat around the bush and continued with the second thing, "My son passed the exam and became a scholar."
"Really? Such a big happy event, why didn't you tell me earlier?" Wen Yan's face was filled with joy, but then he blamed himself, "It's my fault! My nephew's provincial examination is a big deal, and I didn't pay any attention to it. I deserve to be punished!"
It has been more than a month since the provincial examination ended, almost two months.
Jing Mingmei held her hand and said, "You manage several shops, and your husband has won the first place in the imperial examination. You are very busy all day long, so I didn't cause any trouble for you.
I came to you specifically this time to ask for something."
"Sister Mingmei, you can say whatever you want."
Jing Mingmei said: "My son Jinxing has not been well-liked by the old man in recent years. He pretends not to like studying on the surface, but he has worked hard in private.
Two years from now, there will be a new round of provincial examinations. We want to prepare early and get a good ranking so that we can take on our responsibilities."
Wen Yan nodded in agreement.
“You are also aware of the Huo family’s situation.
Although Huo Yaoxing failed in the imperial examination last year and failed to pass the imperial examination, which greatly disappointed the old man.
But he is the eldest son after all, and the old man has carefully trained him for more than ten years. It is impossible for him to really give up on him because of those things.
If he is allowed to wait until the next imperial examination three years later, he may have a chance to turn things around.
Huo Yaoxing is a very evil person, and no one knows how he will turn things around in the next three years.
The three of us, mother and children, are having a hard time and cannot afford any disturbance or mishap.
That old man has always been wary of the three of us, mother and daughter. This is our last chance." Jing Mingmei couldn't help but tighten her fingers into fists when she said this.
After hearing this, Wen Yan had almost guessed her real purpose today.
Wen Yan poured her a cup of tea and said comfortingly, "We have the same goal. I will never refuse any help I can provide."
"Since you said that, I won't be polite." Jing Mingmei waited for the assurance she wanted, took a deep breath, and then revealed her true purpose. "Actually, I came here for Ying Zhuangyuan. More precisely, I came for Wutong Academy."
Every educated person knows how valuable Wutong Academy is.
However, if you want to study at Wutong Academy, you don't just need to be rich, powerful, and have a high status.
The conditions for recruiting students at Wutong Academy are confusing.
He set up various examination questions, and only those who passed them could enter the academy.
Of course, many of the students who were eliminated didn’t even know the reason for their elimination.
Jing Mingmei naturally knew these rules.
Back then, she had also sent Huo Jinxing to try it.
The group climbed the mountain for half a day, exhausted and sweating. In the end, they were told that they "did not meet the admission requirements" and were sent down the mountain.
The mother and son still haven't figured out the reason for the elimination.
"Don't worry, I'm not trying to force Jinxing into Wutong Academy. Instead, I'd like to ask Ying Zhuangyuan to ask his classmates if they have some free time to give my son some advice.
Of course, money isn't a problem. As long as it helps my son in the provincial examination two years from now, I'm willing to spend any amount of money. "The Jing family in Shu were so poor that they only had money left.
"I can't make the decision on this. I can only ask him to ask for you." Wen Yan didn't take on too much responsibility, but only agreed to help her pass on the message.
It would take several years for Jing Mingmei's son to successfully enter the officialdom, and perhaps he would need Ying Zhilin's guidance by then.
The Jing family is so rich, which will be of great help to Zhilin's career.
Jing Mingmei heaved a sigh of relief. "It's great that you're willing to help."
She then took out a painting tube and handed it to Wen Yan, "Here are a few articles written by Jin Xing. Take them back and you'll have a reference for the top prize."
"Okay! I'll try my best." Wen Yan responded and accepted the things first.
Jing Mingmei breathed a sigh of relief.
I chatted with Wen Yan about other things for a while.
When it was almost over, Jing Mingmei suddenly took out a box, put it on the table, and pushed it to Wen Yan.
"What is this?" Wen Yan opened the box.
Inside was found a set of necklaces and bracelets made of red coral.
"This is something my brother got from another country while doing business. I think it will suit you very well."
Wen Yan quickly closed the box again and pushed it back: "No, this is too expensive."
“You gave me a lot of gifts during festivals.
Last year, you helped my brother to set up a match, which is something that no amount of coral beads could replace.
Not only you, I've prepared something for Miss Meng as well."
Favors are earned through interactions, so Wen Yan accepted it.
Jing Mingmei put the bracelet on her personally.
Wen Yan suddenly thought of something: "Has your brother been summoned to the capital by the emperor?"
Jing Mingmei nodded. "When my brother received the letter, he was helping Jinyang Prefecture collect grain. He immediately rushed to the capital."
Jing Mingmei looked worried.
At this time, being summoned suddenly, I don’t know whether it is good or bad.
Wen Yan patted her hand and comforted her, "Don't worry, it's not a bad thing."
"Do you know the inside story?" Jing Mingmei asked curiously, "Can you tell me a little?"
Wen Yan said, "The Emperor has a plan that will bring him great profits, and he wants your brother to complete it.
If your brother succeeds in this matter, your Jing family will probably have to change its status in the future."
Wen Yan spoke half-heartedly.
Jing Mingmei became even more curious.
She pulled Wen Yan to find out what was going on.
Wen Yan said mysteriously, "That's enough. I can't say any more."
Jing Mingmei couldn't get any more information out of him. She was so hooked that she pounced on Wen Yan and hugged her and tickled her.
The two laughed and joked for a while before leaving one after another.
Wen Yan came downstairs after Jing Mingmei left for a while.
It was already past lunch time.
There are no more guests in Qingfenlou.
The waiter was dozing off on the counter.
Hearing footsteps, he woke up alertly.
Immediately send someone to drive Wen Yan's carriage to the door.
Wen Yan had just left Qingfen Tower and was about to board the carriage when a man suddenly jumped out from the side and blocked her way: "Wen Yan, what a coincidence! I run into you here."
Wen Yan turned her head and saw that it was Huo Yaoxing.
People can't help but talk about it.
I just whispered about him with Jing Mingmei, and then I met him when I came out.
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