In the end, Wen Nan took over the top money shop in Jiangnan. Wen Nan did not make things difficult for Wen Zhongxin, at least leaving him some food to eat.
Life just isn't as good as it used to be.
Since then, Wen Zhongxin has lost his backbone and money, and has become increasingly decadent, while also fearing that Wen Nan will make things difficult for him at every turn.
He returned all of Shen Qing's remaining dowry.
Including the Wen family mansion.
Wen Nan did not break her promise; she indeed changed the Wen residence to the Shen residence.
It caused a stir.
Wennan expanded its industries. Businesses are thriving.
Before they knew it, the day arrived for Lu Yanqing and Zhang Ruyu to take their exams. The air was filled with the fragrance of osmanthus blossoms in August. The provincial examinations were being held in August.
Early in the morning, Wen Nan prepared everything for Lu Yanqing and Zhang Ruyu, as they were to enter the examination hall and not be allowed to leave during this period.
You need to prepare dry food, water, and so on.
Lu Yanqing wasn't particularly nervous, but Wen Nan was busy running around, escorting him into the examination hall.
Next came the waiting. The provincial examination was held every three years.
When the time came, Wen Nan waited at the door, surrounded by people coming and going, all waiting for the examinees.
Wenzhou City also arrived. He glanced at Wennan, then at the gate that hadn't been opened yet. The Gongyuan gate hadn't opened yet; they had been waiting here for a long time.
"Sister, will brother-in-law be able to pass the exam..." Wenzhou Cheng muttered softly.
According to the original plot... he will be able to pass the exam, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will be number one.
Jieyuan (top scorer in the provincial examination).
Wen Nan tilted her head and said, "I think so." But her eyes were full of determination.
Wenzhou thought about it for a moment. Although his brother-in-law wasn't a very good person... and he was always competing with him for his sister's affections, he was doing quite well in school.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to teach Zhang Ruyu and him.
As soon as the gates of the examination hall opened, the candidates poured out.
There were many people, so Wen Nan pulled Wen Zhoucheng to a less crowded spot. Just like every time before, she stood in a corner, near the wall.
Lu Yanqing saw her as soon as he came out. Wen Nan held Wen Zhoucheng's hand and walked up to Lu Yanqing. She tilted her head and said, "Husband, you've worked hard. Let's go home."
Her voice was flat, and she didn't ask Lu Yanqing how the exam went.
But Lu Yanqing knew that she had faith in him.
Zhang Ruyu's parents are waiting outside; they won't need to wait for Zhang Ruyu when they go back today.
...
After the exam came the long wait for the results, and Lu Yanqing, as always, was reading in the study.
Autumn has arrived, and it's getting a little chilly.
That day, Wen Nan sat at her desk, looking at the calligraphy practice book that Lu Yanqing had assigned her, and irritably rubbed her hair.
She shouldn't have... let Lu Yanqing teach her. Wen Nan's irritable movements were noticed by Lu Yanqing.
He reached out and stroked Wen Nan's hair.
"What's wrong? Don't want to write?" The man's voice was like a mountain stream.
"How could that be? I'm willing to write it." Wen Nan smiled and looked at Lu Yanqing with a sweet expression.
Lu Yanqing almost laughed.
He gently ruffled Wen Nan's hair. "Take a rest, write tomorrow."
He knew she didn't want to write, and she wouldn't admit it, so he found another way to let her rest.
She's been very tired these days managing the money exchange. She's often busy until midnight.
Life gradually became more comfortable, but he thought that if he worked a little harder, she wouldn't have to work so hard.
The sounds of gongs and drums came from outside, creating a noisy scene, and Lotus Village was in full swing.
The village chief, beaming with delight, led a group of officials into Wen Nan's house.
Lu Yanqing passed the exam, ranking first among all candidates.
Lotus Village is overjoyed. Lotus Village was very poor and had no money before, but now, because Wennan grows crayfish, although they are supplied to the Wen family.
But it was much more profitable than growing wheat before. Gradually, they became quite wealthy and decorated their home.
Lotus Village is no longer the impoverished village it once was; in fact, it is now much wealthier than the surrounding villages.
Now that another scholar has emerged, how can we not be happy?
Yang Sheng, the son of the village chief, also won the lottery, as did Zhang Ruyu.
They just didn't get a good ranking.
Next up is the imperial examination in spring.
At the suggestion of Princess Shen, Wen Nan and her family moved into a house under Princess Shen's name, but Wen Nan paid for it.
Even if Princess Shen didn't want it, Wen Nan insisted on giving it to her.
After a day's carriage ride, Zhang Ruyu went along. Wen Nan had also become wealthy and rented a large villa.
Princess Shen didn't even return to the Prince's Mansion and moved directly into Wen Nan's courtyard. Wen Nan stopped renting and bought the courtyard outright.
In Beijing, you can buy a courtyard house on a whim... except in Wennan.
Lu Yanqing and Zhang Ruyu still have to participate in the provincial examination and the palace examination.
Wen Nan also took the opportunity to expand his business in Beijing, and his life got better and better.
The story quickly moves into the capital city, where the current court is a decadent and corrupt institution.
Lu Yanqing will soon discover that this court is not one he can be loyal to.
Lu Yanqing won first place in the provincial examination and then topped the list in the palace examination.
On that day, Lu Yanqing wore the robes of a top scholar and rode a tall horse, walking through the streets and alleys.
He achieved the highest honors in all three examinations: the provincial examination, the metropolitan examination, and the palace examination.
During this period, many imperial physicians came to treat Lu Yanqing's leg. However, it would take some time for him to fully recover.
Lu Yanqing was granted a rank. His Majesty personally bestowed upon him the title of Compiler of the Hanlin Academy, a sixth-rank official, while the second and third place winners were appointed as Compilers of the Hanlin Academy, seventh-rank officials.
Life went on, but Lu Yanqing came home later and later, often spending the whole day in his study.
Later, Lu Yanqing said that the chaotic country was invading, and the court was preparing to cede three cities, so they were unwilling to fight.
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