Elsewhere, Li Yuxin waited anxiously. Sheng Wei had been taking the college entrance exams for the past few days, and except for the first day when she dropped him off, she hadn't been able to leave the house. Today was the last day, and Butler Song had gone out early to fetch Sheng Wei. Old Master Sheng, looking a little better, sat nearby, waiting.
Sheng Huaizhong's leg had completely failed to heal, and two days earlier, he had been carried to a courtyard in the inner courtyard, where he was served by two concubines and several maids. The entire Sheng family waited for Sheng Wei's entrance exam, but there was no sign of him. Li Yuxin had long since given up on the idea, leaving Old Master Sheng furious. Under Li Yuxin's guidance, Sheng Wei had learned to disregard Sheng Huaizhong's indifference and headed for the exam with a relaxed demeanor.
"Mom, big brother will definitely pass the exam. Please stop walking around. It makes me dizzy." Hong'er and Yun'er were also waiting on the side. Seeing Li Yuxin turning around in a hurry, they tried to persuade her.
Li Yuxin hugged Hong'er and let her snuggle up to her side. She tapped her nose and said, "You little adult, you talk so much. Let's test your knowledge tomorrow during the Mid-Autumn Festival."
Hong'er hugged Li Yuxin's neck, giggling and nodding. Yun'er also joined in the fun, sticking to Li Yuxin's other side, hugging Li Yuxin's arm and saying, "Mom, Yun'er knows a lot of words too."
Li Yuxin put her face close to Yun'er and said with a gentle smile, "Yes, yes, our family can produce two talented girls."
Sheng Huaizhong had a concubine's daughter, a year younger than Hong'er, who was always sick and never left the house. Three years earlier, they had a concubine's son, who died shortly after birth. Li Yuxin didn't care about concubines, but after some thought, she decided to give Sheng Huaizhong the medicine Xu Wen had sent her last time. With more offspring came more conflict, so why not give the family fortune to the child she had sired?
"I got it, I got it!" Liu Gui came in jogging to report the news, and his voice was heard outside the door.
Li Yuxin kissed her two daughters happily, and the two daughters stood up and sat back in their seats.
When Liu Gui came in, he knelt down and bowed to Mr. Sheng and Li Yuxin. "Congratulations, old man, congratulations, Madam. Young Master Wei has passed the Tongsheng exam and will be back home soon."
Old Master Sheng stroked his beard, also with a look of delight, and said, "Look, the eldest son's wife is preparing a family dinner tonight to celebrate for Wei'er." Li Yuxin responded with a smile on her face.
Within two quarters of an hour, the announcement of Young Master Wei's arrival came from outside the door. Sheng Wei entered first, followed by Butler Song. As soon as Sheng Wei entered the room, he knelt down with a thud, cupping his hands and saying, "Thank you, Grandfather, for your guidance." He kowtowed three times. Then, turning to Li Yuxin, he also said, "Thank you, Mother, for your guidance." He kowtowed three more times.
Li Yuxin quickly stepped forward to help Sheng Wei up, wiping away tears as she said, "Wei'er, child, all of this is due to your own dedication to your studies. There's really no need to be so polite."
Sheng Nan said sternly, "Mother, I was able to concentrate on studying literature thanks to you taking care of all the household affairs. Grandfather hired famous teachers to teach me, so I could understand the meaning of the books. Although I only passed the examination as a student, I have entered the imperial examination. I must thank you for your guidance."
Old Master Sheng was delighted and exclaimed three times, "Great, great!" "This child will surely continue the glory of our Sheng family!" "Butler Song, please take out two pieces of Hui ink and a piece of Cheng paper from my storeroom." He then took off his ring and took Sheng Wei's hand and placed it on top. Sheng Wei's face flushed and he wanted to refuse, but Old Master Sheng stopped him with a reassurance that he could not refuse.
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