Chapter 395 Ning Bao Refuses Fortune Telling (Bonus Chapter)
Ning Bao refused them all, even though she could indeed calculate the results.
But she felt that if she knew about it beforehand, there would be no surprise.
Anyway, the children in their village don't have much schooling time. Their success in this exam is entirely due to talent and luck, and it's normal if they don't succeed.
If you calculate in advance whether you will pass the exam, wouldn't that just negatively impact the candidates' emotions?
If people know they won't pass the exam beforehand, they might lose motivation.
If you know beforehand that you will pass the exam, but don't perform well during the exam and only focus on being happy and excited, you may end up failing.
Wouldn't that damage her reputation?
The signboard is a big deal, and Ning Bao doesn't want to ruin it easily.
To be on the safe side, Ningbao didn't even bother calculating the numbers for her own brothers, let alone the villagers.
The imperial examinations in Longyuan Kingdom consisted of four levels: Tongsheng (child student), Xiucai (scholar), Juren (provincial graduate), and Jinshi (advanced scholar). Each examination lasted three days.
Only the preliminary examination for students was held annually; the examinations for scholars, provincial graduates, and imperial graduates were held every three years.
There is no age limit for the imperial examinations in Longyuan Kingdom. As long as you have the ability, whether you are a three-year-old child or a ninety-year-old man, you can take the exam.
The youngest examinee in Chuyun Village this year is Mu Chengye, who just turned six.
The preliminary examination for the imperial examinations will be held in Pingchuan County, and we will be setting off for the county seat tomorrow.
Shen Yuzhen came to Mu Chengye's room and sighed as she packed his luggage. She looked at her youngest son with heartache.
"Chengye, you're still young, only six years old. We're not in a rush to take the exam. How about we skip it this time and take it in two years?"
Mu Chengye shook his head seriously.
“Mother, although I am young, my knowledge is no less than that of my brothers.”
The Master said that as long as I perform well, I should be able to pass.
Shen Yuzhen looked at Mu Chengye with doting eyes.
"Mother knows you are smart and your studies are no worse than your brothers', but you are too young. I'm afraid you won't be able to endure staying in the examination room for three days."
Mu Chengye put down his book and went to his mother's side, pulling on her arm and acting coquettishly.
"Mom, I know what you're worried about. Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself and try not to cry or wet the bed at night."
Shen Yuzhen: "………………"
She felt increasingly panicked.
Shen Yuzhen was never worried about whether Mu Chengye would pass the preliminary examination for the imperial examination. After all, Mu Chengye was still young, and it didn't matter if he didn't pass. There would be plenty of opportunities in the future.
She used to teach children to read; she was, in a sense, their first teacher.
This youngest son is arguably the most intelligent among the children. As long as he doesn't get nervous and performs normally during the preliminary examination, he should have no problem.
But he was too young, only six years old, and he had never left her side since he was a child.
The preliminary examination for the imperial examinations would last for three days, and Shen Yuzhen was genuinely worried that he wouldn't be able to persevere.
But looking at her son's determined little face, she hesitated again.
"Chengye, you are still young."
"Mom doesn't want you to work so hard."
Mu Chengye shook his head seriously.
"Mother, your son doesn't feel bitter."
I am very happy that I can read and write. As the older brother, I want to set a good example for my younger sister.
As long as I study hard, my sister will definitely study diligently in the future.
Who knows, our Ningbao might become the most talented woman in our Longyuan Kingdom someday.
Shen Yuzhen looked at her youngest son with a strange expression.
"Chengye, I think your wish is a bit difficult to fulfill. How about we change our expectations?"
Mu Chengye shook his head.
"No, my son thinks his sister will definitely love learning."
"Achoo! Achoo!" Ning Bao, who was dozing off at the girls' school today, suddenly sneezed twice, waking herself up.
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