Chapter 209 The Little Devil Looks at Xu Wan

Zong Wenxiu was also answering questions seriously. Unlike the relaxed little devil, he was so nervous that his hands were shaking, as if he was really taking the boy's exam.

But he knew that this was not the case. This was just a key class exam. There were no examiners from the Ministry of Rites, and there was no real Tongzi exam paper that would decide life or death. But if he couldn't do well on a mock exam like this, how could he do well on the Tongzi exam?

When Xu Wan came in, she saw Zong Wenxiu wiping the sweat off his hands while answering questions nervously with a frown on his face.

As for the two guys next to him, one was extremely confident, while the other was very calm, thinking that he would not pass the exam anyway.

It's true that people are different.

The burning of the incense for the first test paper has ended.

The little devil had finished writing in half the time, and took the time to write a normal test paper so as not to waste half an hour in a daze. His time was precious now.

He Zheng also finished it in half the time, but because he had not learned a small part of the questions, he had to leave them all blank.

Zong Wenxiu handed in his paper at the appointed time. He had finished answering all the questions, but his body looked like he had been in a fight. He was so nervous that he was sweating and even felt like he was steaming.

Xu Wan said softly, "Master Zhao, please bring Wen Xiu's test paper over to me."

When Zong Wenxiu saw that his aunt called for him, he immediately tensed up again, feeling a little overwhelmed.

He Zheng was still confused, but the little devil had already stood up and shouted in dissatisfaction: "Why do you only look at my brother's and not mine? Don't you care about me? Do you still remember that I am your only son? Am I still your favorite child?"

Xu Wan: “…”

She held back and added, "Master Pan, please bring Jincheng's test paper as well."

The little devil then sat back down with satisfaction and said, "That's pretty good."

He Zheng didn't have any requirements for these, as long as he could have books to read. Cheng Zhidong took the three of them to review other knowledge points.

In the corner, two private tutors handed her the test paper.

The little devil answered the test paper very well, which was considered a normal performance. As long as it was the knowledge point he had learned, he had a solid grasp of it. His handwriting was also good, and there were basically no shortcomings.

Pan Hongzhi said: "Jincheng ranked 16th in his last exam for the Tongke class. Three months have passed. He should not only be in the top three at Qingbo Academy, but also in the top tier at Hanlin North Academy. There is hope."

Xu Wan nodded and looked at Zong Wenxiu's test paper. He answered all the questions perfectly, but there were some problems with his handwriting, as if he was too nervous to control the strength of his writing.

Zhao Yin was worried, "Wen Xiu was ranked 10th three months ago, and Jin Cheng was chasing him more and more closely. Now their levels should be about the same, but Wen Xiu is too nervous. I'm worried that he will not perform well next time."

There are still three days left until the boy's examination.

Because they will be taking a five-day exam at Gongyuan and staying for three nights, Xu Wan and Baili Weihong have been helping their three children pack their bags these days. They are very young and have never lived outside for such a long time, which makes them worried.

While checking things, Xu Wan reminded, "You have to check carefully. Don't let Jin Cheng bring in some messy stuff, or people will think he wants to cheat."

Bailiweihong didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "We really need to be careful. Jincheng has too many tricks up his sleeve. If we don't pay attention to him carefully, something bad will happen. It's really worrying."

Xu Wan smiled and said, "As for Jin Cheng, I will talk to him. As for Wen Xiu, you may have to go and talk to him."

"Wen Xiu?" Bailiweihong was puzzled.

Xu Wan nodded and said, "He is too nervous. This will not be good for the exam. We need to let him relax and not set too high standards for himself. The Tongzi Examination does not require a ranking, as long as he can be on the list. Moreover, the Tongzi Examination is held every year. Even if he fails this year, he can continue to take the exam next year. Just follow the steps, there is no need to rush."

Baili Weihong laughed when she heard the last sentence, "I remember you told Wenxiu before that if everything goes according to plan, then what is the meaning of the Tongzike? What is the motivation for officials to climb up?"

Xu Wan: “…”

How come these people have such good memories?

Baili Weihong couldn't help laughing when she saw that she was speechless. Xu Wan knew at once that she was teasing her and her face turned red immediately.

Baili Weihong smiled and said, "I understand, sister-in-law. I will talk to Wenxiu about it."

Xu Wan said with a wooden face: "When I hear you calling me sister-in-law now, I always feel like you are laughing at me."

“Haha…yeah.”

“……!”

With Baili Weihong, his closest person, to persuade him, Zong Wenxiu's condition has improved significantly and he is not as tense as before, but he still can't be as relaxed as the little devil.

Oh no, the little devil was even eager to give it a try. As soon as the class was over, he chased Pan Hongzhi to ask what the Gongyuan looked like inside.

But after hearing the description, I was disillusioned.

The eldest young master curled his lips and said listlessly: "It turns out to be a small dark room. It's so small, and I have to stay there for three nights. It's really a hardship..."

Fortunately, Pan Hongzhi was able to comfort people: "You are still young now. The boy's exam only lasts five days and three nights. Our exam lasts nine days and seven nights, and it is even more devastating to live in a hotel."

Little Devil: “…”

Okay, some have been comforted, but the teachers are even worse.

The day before he left, Xu Wan made a special trip to Zong Jincheng's courtyard and checked the items in his bag one by one. She only packed them back for him after making sure there were no problems.

The little devil was sitting on the stool next to her, his hands on the table, staring at her figure with his dark eyes without blinking.

So careful, he even checked the buttons on the clothes.

But he didn't have any bad ideas this time. The boy's examination was so important that he wouldn't think of any tricks at this time.

As the eldest son of his clan, he knows the difference between big and small matters.

Xu Wan was still explaining: "You need to bring the mugwort leaves. There are fewer mosquitoes in March. Put the nails and hammers for the exam basket separately down there so they won't get hurt easily. Oh, by the way, has he learned how to use the nails?"

"I've learned it. Master Cheng learns this very quickly." Shunzi replied.

Xu Wan said "oh" and continued, "In addition to the dry food, take some seven-flavor cakes and seal them tightly to prevent them from going bad too quickly. Check the dry food as well, and don't bring any food that he hasn't eaten before, to avoid getting an upset stomach."

"Take your medicines with you, too. Medicines for diarrhea, fever, colds, and sores from bumps and bruises. Put them all in a small medicine box. Find the lightest box."

"yes."

The little devil was still lying down obediently, his head pressed on the table, his two little hands holding the tabletop, his legs kicking. His eyes followed Xu Wan's busy figure, wherever she went, he saw her. The little guy just watched quietly without saying anything, but his heart was warm, as if being blown by hot wind, warm but not burning.