Since then, Shen Xiaoniang's wish has changed. She used to just want her son to learn to read and write, but now she hopes her son can pass the imperial examination.
Her son could help the family by studying hard and taking imperial examinations, but she didn't know how to repay the kindness of Dong Shuangyan and her son.
When she had nothing to do, she would show off some handkerchiefs in her yard and try to give them to Dong Shuangyan.
After Dong Shuangyan discovered that Shen Xiaoniang had excellent embroidery skills, she called her over to discuss the matter and allowed her to make money in Dong's clothing shop through her embroidery skills.
In winter, clothing stores only sell cotton-padded clothes. Now that the weather is getting hotter, almost no one is buying cotton-padded clothes.
But the store couldn't be empty even if it was closed, so I sold some cloth and thin clothes inside, as well as some ordinary handkerchiefs and silk.
Before the exam.
"Son, study hard and do well in the exam. I'm waiting for you. Take this pastry with you. I didn't put too much oil in it, so it won't upset your stomach."
"If you don't want to eat pastry, there are also white steamed buns."
If she had only relied on the meager monthly allowance from the government office, she would definitely not have been able to make such oil cakes, but with the money she earned from selling handkerchiefs, it would be enough if she saved up a little.
Shen Xiaoniang prepared food and drinks for her son, and An Jingzhi and his mother prepared writing materials and an exam basket for An Chunming.
"Here."
They were all top-quality items, and I spent five taels of silver to buy them.
"Try hard in the exam and don't put too much pressure on yourself. If you don't pass, just consider it as gaining experience." An Jingzhi said with effort.
An Chunming was very nervous. Although the teacher had said that he had a 90% chance of success, there was still a 10% chance of failure.
On the day of the exam, he said goodbye to his family and entered the examination room with his heart still pounding.
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