"Ugh—Pah!" Shen Manman pushed his folding fan away, puffing out her cheeks in anger.
Why should people shut up?
“Your bed is only 5 feet wide (about 1.6 meters), and it's cramped even with two extra blankets. After August, the weather becomes unpredictable, so you can't just take the blankets out of the closet when it's cold today and put them back in when it's hot tomorrow.”
"The bed is bigger now, so when it's hot we can pile the blankets to one side instead of constantly stuffing them into the closet, which is such a hassle. We should also be considerate of Granny Feng's old arms and legs once in a while."
Shen Zhiyan tilted her head: "Oh, you mean this."
"What else?" she asked, looking bewildered and curious.
"It's nothing, let's just make it bigger."
Ye Caiping chuckled: "How big should it be? How about 6 feet (about 2 meters)?"
"Then six feet."
"Okay, I've got it."
Shen Zhiyan opened his folding fan halfway, pressed it to his lips, and coughed lightly: "It's getting late, I'll take my leave now."
After saying that, he dragged Shen Manman away.
Ye Caiping escorted the father and daughter to the door before turning back.
...
After Li Jiaojiao and her family of four left, they drove their donkey cart home.
When they returned to the county town, Li Jiaojiao said, "Mom and Dad, you go back first. My brother and I will wander around the county town."
Having just spent 6.8 taels of silver from Li Jiaojiao, Li Zhiyuan felt embarrassed and quickly nodded, "Good sir, let's go shopping."
After getting off the oxcart, Li Jiaojiao raised her eyebrows and said, "Father, don't be fooled by how much money the Ye family has made now. All other professions are inferior; only studying is noble."
"In the provincial examination the day after tomorrow, my brother will surely be the top scorer. And in this provincial examination, Father, you should prepare to win the title of Jieyuan!"
After saying that, she pulled Li Ziming away quickly.
Li Zhiyuan was stunned. Ever since Li Jiaojiao returned with the money she had earned, he felt like he was dreaming.
Seeing him staring blankly, Zhang Shuiniang slightly pursed her lips:
"What, you don't believe Jiaojiao? Let me tell you, Jiaojiao is no ordinary person. She is a person with great fortune and will definitely become a person of high status in the future."
"Since she said that Zimo and you can both get into high school, then you definitely can. Otherwise, why would she say something like that?"
"She was the only one who found ginseng before! She was unlucky and went through a period of hardship, but now her luck has returned."
Li Zhiyuan quickly smiled and said, "You don't need to tell me these things. Some time ago... I was confused and made you and your daughter sad."
"Water Maiden, thank you for forgiving me."
As he spoke, he held her hand tightly.
Zhang Shuiniang pouted haughtily, "You know that's good enough. If you bully me again, I'll never forgive you."
"Okay, okay, I swear."
After Li Zhiyuan finished speaking, even he was moved.
He's not the kind of heartless man; he's always been devoted to Shui Niang.
Too many things happened recently, all because of that wretched woman Ye, and that old woman Zhao stirring up trouble.
Otherwise, why would he treat Shui Niang and Jiao Jiao that way!
It's all the fault of those despicable people!
He will definitely treat them, mother and daughter, well from now on.
Furthermore, his current good fortune has made him more determined about his future.
When Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it will first test their will and strengthen their body!
His current good life further proves this point; he has overcome his hardships and is about to succeed!
Li Zhiyuan was so excited that he practically turned the donkey cart into a war chariot, as if his future of being ennobled and appointed prime minister lay ahead of him.
...
Li Jiaojiao and Li Ziming arrived at a place not far from the yamen and stood under a tree.
She only told Li Ziming about her X-ray vision ability because she didn't dare go to the casino alone, and she also needed someone's help to steal exam questions.
Li Ziming lowered his voice and said:
"The county magistrate and two randomly selected candidates would set the questions together. After the questions were set, the two candidates would be kept under guard and not allowed to have contact with outsiders."
"The exam questions would also be sealed away and guarded day and night by the constables."
"Our new magistrate of Yue'an County hasn't taken office yet. It's said that the exam questions were personally set by the prefect. Anyway, they're all sealed here."
Li Jiaojiao nodded: "Is it that room?"
"Yes, that's where the county government keeps important books."
On the high wall, a slightly reddish tiled roof was visible.
Li Jiaojiao raised her eyebrows: "The distance is less than five zhang, I can see it!"
He chuckled smugly, "Even if they send a thousand men to guard against me, they can't stop my Heavenly Eye!"
Li Ziming clenched his fists nervously: "Jiaojiao, hurry."
"good."
Li Jiaojiao narrowed her eyes, a glint of light flashing within them, and then exclaimed excitedly, "I saw it! Brother, quick! The first question is..."
Li Ziming excitedly took out a blank notebook and pen from his sleeve and began to take notes.
The two men's behavior was somewhat strange, but since they didn't get close to the government office, no one would have thought they would be stealing exam questions from a distance.
In no time, Li Ziming had memorized it.
"Let's go!" Li Jiaojiao said urgently.
The brother and sister left excitedly, went to a carriage shop, rented a donkey cart, and hurried towards the prefectural city.
Soon, they arrived at the home of a scholar who had passed the imperial examinations.
The two knocked on the door and were invited inside.
Li Jiaojiao had prepared well in advance for the exam, having shortlisted several outstanding scholars. She even arranged to meet them beforehand, exchanging knowledge with them and befriending them.
After Li Ziming went inside, he asked the scholar for help with one of the questions. Seeing that he was eager to learn, the scholar taught him.
After learning one problem, the two left the prefectural city and went to a neighboring county to ask another person for help.
That night, the two didn't go home but stayed at an inn. The next morning, they continued to seek advice.
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