Zhiyin spent the entire afternoon pondering various food-related ingredients and their ancient counterparts, the construction props for haunted houses, and NPCs dressed as ghosts, etc.
"Sigh, ancient times are so troublesome. Many raw materials have to be made at home, but thankfully rice noodles are available!"
The confidant was talking to himself silently.
The next second, accompanied by the sound of hopping and skipping, Zhihua darted in, shaking her head.
Seeing that Zhiyin was in a daze, she immediately tilted her head and waved her hand in front of her, "Hehe~ Sister, I've finished my exam, let's go home!"
"good!"
Zhiyin suddenly woke up, smiled and rubbed Zhihua's fluffy little head, straightened her clothes, and took her hand to walk outside.
…
Two days later, Zhiyin learned that Zhihua had passed the imperial examination for the first degree.
Wow, we're really good at drawing!
Zhiyin gave a thumbs-up, and Yu Yourong proudly patted Zhihua's head, his eyes shining even brighter.
She glanced at Yao Yulin, who was equally excited and lost, and raised an eyebrow at her. "Mom, it's your turn to make a move. Tell the village head, Aunt Xu, and all the villagers you're close to the good news. They can all come and enjoy a free feast on April 1st!"
"Oh, and we can also invite the helpers along."
"Okay, okay!! I'll go right away."
Yao Yulin was so excited that she almost danced with joy, her face flushed, and she kept bowing with her hands clasped together in front of her deceased husband's memorial tablet.
Upon hearing this, he couldn't wait to run out and share the good news with everyone.
"thump…"
"Ouch…"
Whether due to excessive nervousness or excitement, Yao Yulin accidentally tripped over the threshold, her legs buckled, and she fell to the ground, letting out a soft scream.
"Mother, are you alright?"
Zhiyin and Zhihua immediately rushed over to help the person.
"It's alright, it's alright, Mom is just happy. Oh my, this is double happiness for our family!! Painting is such a great achievement for Mom!"
Yao Yulin, however, seemed drunk, her face flushed, and waved to the two of them nonchalantly before standing up and quickly running outside.
"Mother, slow down..."
Seeing Yao Yulin so unusually excited and energetic, Zhiyin couldn't help but smile, feeling very pleased.
She knew that for people in ancient times, passing the imperial examination to become a child prodigy was an extraordinary achievement.
Not to mention that Zhihua was just a little girl!
That's truly amazing!
"What's the next exam in drawing?"
Zhiyin couldn't help but look at Zhihua with curiosity and asked.
"In December, we will take the provincial examination. If we pass the provincial examination, we will officially become scholars and can enter the palace school to study. We can also receive the government's monthly grain allowance."
Zhihua already knew all about these things, so she immediately spoke up, but then couldn't help but feel disappointed and said, "However, the academy exam is not so simple. It's possible to take it for several years."
"It's okay, I believe you can pass the exam. Keep going! If you don't succeed the first time, try again. I can afford to support your education."
Zhiyin immediately praised and encouraged Zhihua, and then looked at Zhihua intently and added seriously, "If you need any help from your older sister, be sure to tell her. Don't be shy about asking her for help."
"Okay, thank you, sister. I love drawing the most, sister."
Zhihua's eyes sparkled, and she was so moved that she threw herself into Zhiyin's arms and wiped away her tears.
"Oh, we're so good at drawing!"
…
When the village head heard that there was another student in the village who had passed the imperial examination, and that she was a girl, he was incredibly excited!
His face flushed red, and he immediately said "good" six times!
"Yulin, your family is really talented in painting! You've brought honor to our village. She must be the first girl in the whole area to be awarded this title! We should have a big celebration for her!!"
He stared intently at Yao Yulin, his voice filled with pride and smugness.
It's no wonder he was so excited; after all, there is competition and rivalry between villages.
If a village has more educated people and a better social atmosphere, then families from other villages will be more willing to marry their daughters to that village.
And it is very encouraging for the other children in the village.
Overall, it's a wonderful thing!
"By the way, village chief, we don't have any relatives in our family. We would appreciate it if you and my second uncle could help us preside over the event."
Yao Yulin had calmed down considerably by this time and immediately spoke.
"Okay, okay, no problem, that's exactly what we should do!"
The village head readily agreed with a wave of his sleeve. He couldn't wait, after all, it would be a source of pride to be able to take charge of matters for Tong Sheng's family.
…
As everyone knows, secrets can't be kept in a village, let alone Zhiyin and the others. Instead, they openly told their close neighbors.
Therefore, when the villagers heard that Zhihua had actually passed the imperial examination, they were all in an uproar. The once quiet village instantly came alive. Whenever they saw someone, they couldn't help but whisper and talk to each other in surprise.
"Good heavens, did you all know? The little girl from the branch family of the Zhi family has made something of herself! She passed the imperial examination and became a student!"
"Yes, yes, yes, not only the little girl is doing well, but look at the older girl too, her new house is so nice! So big and so bright."
"And I heard they've even opened several stores in the county! That's incredible!!"
"This old Zhi family has really lost a treasure this time!"
…
Some people praised it, while others expressed envy, jealousy, and resentment.
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