Chapter 2256 The Old Lady Who Triumphed
Shu Rui took a couple of deep breaths, then looked up at Meng Yunzheng with sparkling eyes.
"Second brother-in-law, I passed the imperial examination and became a student."
Meng Yunzheng smiled and said, "Yes, I've heard about it. You did a good job."
Upon receiving affirmation from his brother-in-law and tutor, Shu Rui was overjoyed. "But brother-in-law, you are even more amazing. You achieved the highest honors in six consecutive imperial examinations. The news has spread throughout the entire county. From now on, your academy will never have to worry about students."
He jumped around as he spoke, “These past few days, I’ve been back in Shangshi Village, and people from many surrounding villages have come to inquire about me. Some have even brought gifts, saying they want to study at your academy.”
The Shangshi Village and the surrounding villages are now very different from what they used to be.
Ever since Shu Yu started buying sunflower seeds, at least half of the people in this area have started planting sunflowers, and some even work directly in Lu Ji's workshop.
There were also some who did manual labor, following Lu Erbai to work everywhere.
With money in their hands, everyone's lives gradually became more comfortable. In addition, a major prerequisite for hiring people at Shu Yu's Lu Ji was that they had to be literate, and such employees were paid higher wages and had easier opportunities for promotion.
Having witnessed the benefits of reading and writing, some far-sighted parents naturally wanted to send their children to school. Coincidentally, the top scholar had returned to open an academy. Perhaps their children, under his guidance, would also pass the imperial examinations like Shu Rui, becoming scholars or even provincial graduates, right?
Shu Yu came out of the main room and heard Shu Rui's words with some helplessness, "So you went back to the village or you couldn't avoid it?"
"Second sister." Shu Rui chuckled, then turned around and saw that the old lady and the others hadn't gotten close yet, so she quickly said, "Although we couldn't avoid it, my grandma is very happy. These past few days, she hasn't stopped smiling."
The old lady would be happy if it brought honor to the family.
Those who used to look down on her and secretly mock her three good-for-nothing sons now have to come to her with smiles and ask for favors. She's finally regained her confidence and walks with a swagger.
"What bad things are you saying about me behind my back now?" The old lady walked quickly and had already reached behind Shu Rui. She raised her hand and tapped him on the head.
Shu Rui shrank back and hid behind Meng Yunzheng.
The old lady looked at the two people in front of her and was overjoyed. "Good, it's good that you're back. There are only twenty days left until the wedding. We need to hurry up."
Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng helped her into the room, one on each side.
Ruan walked on Shuyu's other side and said softly, "I've made your wedding dress. Come back to my room later to try it on. If it doesn't fit, we can still alter it."
Shu Yu leaned her head against her shoulder and said, "Thank you, Mother. You're so kind."
Other brides embroider their own wedding dresses. But the Lu family did it perfectly, giving Shuyu no trouble at all.
Madam Ruan touched her face. "Have you lost weight?"
"No, I eat well and dress well, how could I lose weight?"
The return of the two brought a lot of life to the Lu family, and everyone chatted for a long time before returning to their rooms very late.
Shu Yu tried on the wedding dress, and it fit her perfectly and looked beautiful, especially the embroidery, which was all stitched on by Ruan Shi herself.
Previously, Ruan was skilled in sewing and tailoring, but not in embroidery. Later, she studied under the embroiderers recruited by Yiren Pavilion for a long time. It must be said that Ruan does have some talent in this area, and now she is qualified to be an embroiderer.
(End of this chapter)
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