She hasn't read the Four Books and Five Classics in a long time.
"How much longer until the imperial examination?" Hou Xiangxiang was on the verge of tears.
Her dream back then was so big that she had to use her hair to make up for it.
"The imperial examinations are still half a year away," Huo Xiaolong replied.
"Don't worry, Miss Hou, I will definitely tutor you and Zixi well for the next six months."
Sun Zixi, filled with joy and hope, finished reviewing the official documents that Da Nier had accumulated over the past month, and was skipping and hopping toward the Prince's study with them in her arms.
After doing all this, she can finally take a vacation. She hasn't had a vacation in two months, and she's determined to take it all this time.
"Here you go, Dani'er, it's all approved. If you see no problems, just stamp it."
The girl's bright eyes sparkled with longing and anticipation for freedom.
The dark-skinned girl was a little embarrassed. She took the official document and nodded. Surprisingly, she took out a silver ingot from her purse and handed it to Sun Zixi.
"Give."
Sun Zixi subconsciously took it and asked
"What's this? What is this thing?"
"A fee for your hard work in approving my reports."
"Oh, I'm so sorry, we're like family, we grew up together."
The girl was polite in words, but practical in actions; the silver ingot landed in her purse.
Watching Da Nier leave the study, Sun Zixi sat down and heard the first piece of bad news of his life.
"Next year, you and Lijian and Xiangxiang will take the imperial examination together. Lijian will come back tomorrow night and give you both a lesson."
This was the first time Sun Zixi had used such a legitimate reason to reject Huo Xiaolong.
"Women cannot take the imperial examinations."
The girl in red in front of him smiled but didn't say anything.
Looking into Long'er's earnest eyes, her bright eyes gradually turned into despair.
"Can you wait a few days so I can finish my vacation?"
Before Huo Xiaolong could speak, Li Jian stood up and said...
"No, it's crucial to strike while the iron is hot. We don't need to do it tomorrow; let's start tonight."
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