When Wei Xi informed the results, the system immediately calculated the reward for Shen Cui.
Last year, Wei Shu ranked twelfth and was given 500 points.
Today, Mei Ruochu and Wei Xi won first and second place respectively, and the rewards were very generous, a total of 1,800 points.
Chen Cui has been really 'poor' lately, and has only since then had some more money.
But in fact, it is not that relaxed. After all, the college entrance examination will be held in June and July.
She also had to work hard to make up for Wei Xi's lost physical strength. Mei Ruochu lost dozens of points in the test, and all his "stock" had been used up. In the future, just for participating, not counting any special circumstances, he would lose 40 luck points, so he had to replenish his "stock" during this period.
After a simple celebration, Wei Xi and Mei Ruochu wrote down the test questions and their own answers, and handed them to Lao Buyu for evaluation.
Wei Xi had already answered the paper very well, and Lao Buyu was able to give him some pointers.
When he saw Mei Ruochu, Lao Buyu was at a loss for words again. He didn't know what to say except to say "good".
Later, when Wei Shu, Wei Xi and Mu Erpang looked at the paper, their admiration for Mei Ruochu was beyond words!
So it was no wonder that Wei Xi didn't mind losing to him. First of all, they were all family, so it didn't matter who got first place. Secondly, just looking at the content of the answers, Mei Ruochu was far better than him in both wording and content, so he really accepted the defeat with conviction.
Mei Ruochu was not at all proud, and only said: "I am much older than Xiao Xi, and I have done the test questions for who knows how many years. This time it was really just luck."
They ignored his humble words and encouraged him to show his true level in the college examination and even get a "small double digit"!
Soon the excitement was over and the teenagers started to busy themselves with their own things.
Shen Cui was sitting at the table in the corridor writing a letter to the old headmaster.
They were already so happy that Mei Ruchu got such results in the exam. If the old headmaster knew about it, he would be even happier than them!
When she was almost done, Chen Cui put down her pen and looked up to see Mei Ruochu coming out. She smiled and said, "You must have written a letter to your headmaster as well? Have you sent it out? If not, send it out together with this letter of mine."
"I wrote it before I came back, but I thought you would also send a message to our headmaster, so I haven't sent it yet."
As he spoke, Mei Ruochu handed over the letter he had written.
Chen Cui hung the letter paper out to the wind to dry the ink. She then folded the letter paper in half several times and put it together with Mei Ruochu's letter into an envelope with the Hongle Academy emblem.
After finishing everything, she turned around and found that Mei Ruochu had not left yet, so she asked him if he had anything to say.
Mei Ruochu nodded and made a 'please' gesture.
The two of them left the main hall and went to the corner of the yard.
Chen Cui really didn't know what he was going to say. Although she could see his mood value, Mei Ruochu had developed a strong heart due to the hardships he had experienced earlier. He had almost died under the horse's hooves before, but his mood value didn't even drop.
So Shen Cui didn't make any guesses and just waited for him to speak.
"What do you think? Should I take the college entrance examination later than the previous one?" After saying this, a blush appeared on his fair face.
In fact, when he returned to the village, he was really embarrassed. Fortunately, Wei Xi took the initiative to make him laugh and liven up the atmosphere.
After spending so much time together, Mei Ruochu knew that Wei Xi was not the type to be talkative. She probably really noticed his inner embarrassment and did it on purpose.
But the more he said this, the more Mei Ruochu felt guilty - he had indeed studied hard for many years and had some talent, but how could he take part in the provincial examination so smoothly and perform at his true level so smoothly on his own?
He knew in his heart that it was all thanks to the things Shen Cui made for him that helped change his luck.
He changed his luck with Cuiwei's help, but turned out to be the second place among other serious students... The three people behind him will take the college examination together. It's not that he is arrogant, but if it goes as smoothly as the prefectural examination, it is very likely that he will surpass Wei Shu and Wei Xi again.
Anyway, he took the exam several years late, so it wouldn't matter if he took it a little later.
In the free time, he can truly take on the responsibilities of an assistant coach and wholeheartedly help Lao Buyu teach Mu Erpang, as a small token of his gratitude in return.
He didn't need to explain these in detail, Shen Cui would know them with just a little thought.
Of course, Shen Cui would definitely not agree with this, so Mei Ruochu changed the explanation and continued, "I was thinking that if I passed the college entrance examination and performed well like this time, then according to the rules, I could go to the prefectural school. By then, there, away from Cuiwei and you... I'm afraid I will become the unlucky guy again, so I can't go. The qualification for admission to the prefectural school is so precious, but I'm taking up a place for nothing, blocking the way for others to go to school."
As he spoke, he observed Chen Cui's expression, "I wasn't going to participate in this year's provincial examination. I'll wait until the next provincial examination, when I can take part. I'll take the college examination first, then the provincial examination, and I won't have to take up a place in the prefectural school."
Chen Cui didn't know as much about the details of the imperial examination as he did. After all, this book on the imperial examination was about a fictitious dynasty. Although the imperial examination system was complete, it did not belong to any known dynasty in history. It was more like a mixture compiled by the original author.
After being tangled up in his words, Shen Cui was really confused, so she said, "Just get ready first, I need to think about it."
After he left, Shen Cui looked for an opportunity to call Wei Shu over and asked him whether there was such a thing as taking up a quota in the provincial school.
Wei Shu explained to him in detail that the college entrance examination is divided into annual examination and subject examination. The annual examination is what everyone commonly calls the examination for the position of a scholar. After passing the test, one can enter school, that is, become a student of the imperial court and can enter the county school or prefectural school. Among them, according to their level, they can be divided into students who enjoy imperial subsidies, students who are granted additional status, and students who are attached to the end of the students. There are quotas for the number of students on government stipends and additional students.
With Mei Ruochu's level, Wei Shu felt that as long as he was not as unlucky as before, it would not be a problem for him to pass the exam and become a first-class student on government scholarship.
But it would be a pity if he didn't go to the provincial school. In this dynasty, financial and food subsidies were only given to students who entered the provincial and county schools, and generally no one would miss such a good opportunity to enter the provincial school - the provincial school had one professor and four instructors, all of whom were well-versed in ancient and modern times and had profound knowledge.
Not to mention the opportunity to come into contact with figures like the Governor of Education, the chance to make friends with various talented and learned classmates, and accumulate connections for the future... Any one of them is a very valuable resource.
And as mentioned before, there is another subject test after the annual test. Only after passing the second annual examination can one be qualified to take the provincial examination.
Both of these sessions were hosted by the Superintendent of Education. How could one obtain first-hand information if one did not go to the provincial academy to study?
He gave a good lecture, and Shen Cui's mind became more and more confused. After a while, she finally digested it and said, "So, what Ruo Chu said is correct. If he passes the exam to become a student on government stipend but does not enter the prefectural school, there is a quota there, which means he has taken up a precious place that can receive subsidies for nothing, right?"
Wei Shu nodded, and then Shen Cui continued to talk to herself: "So the solution is that he takes his exams and enters the prefectural school after passing. But he doesn't have to separate from Cui Wei... Well, it doesn't seem to be a big problem."
When the academy was upgraded earlier, the system had already opened up the function of changing the location of the academy.
If she really didn't want to be separated, she could just move Cuiwei to the provincial capital.
But now is not the time to bring up this matter. Firstly, everything is taken for granted now. Mei Ruochu, Wei Shu and Wei Xi have not actually taken the college entrance examination yet. Secondly, Mu Erpang still has half a year to take part in the first county examination.
The best result would be that the first three people all passed the college entrance examination and entered the provincial school, and Mu Erpang would pass the county examination next year, so there would be no need for him to return to the county town and then determine the time to move the academy.
If you really decide to move, you have to choose a location in the capital, inform the Shen family, and get the consent of your mother's family.
In addition, Lao Buyu had agreed to teach for free for three years, but there was only half a year left in the three-year period. He had to ask whether Lao Buyu would follow them after half a year or had other plans.
There are many things to do, and no conclusion can be given in a short time. Anyway, let's wait and see the results of the college entrance examination.
As for Mei Ruochu's claim that she couldn't take the college entrance examination, Shen Cui rejected it. She didn't explain anything, but turned to look at Wei Shu and Wei Xi and said, "Ruochu doesn't want to leave."
Shen Cui could guess Mei Ruochu's real intention, and of course Wei Shu and Wei Xi could guess it as well.
Can the brothers sit still after hearing this? One or two of them said no.
"I am convinced of losing to Brother Mei, but I don't want to lose to someone else."
"That's right. If Brother Mei doesn't participate, won't the pressure of being the first in the examination fall on us?"
The two brothers sandwiched Mei Ruochu in the middle and refused to let him go until he gave his consent.
Lao Buyu added in a shy voice: "My senior brother taught a student who won the 'Little Three Prizes'. I am still jealous of him. Although Ruochu is a student of Hongle, he got good grades during his study in our academy. If he can win the 'Little Two Prizes', it will really bring honor to me!"
Mu Erpang let out an exaggerated "ouch", "The master has high standards now, and only the 'first place' can bring honor. What should I do? I will be the only one taking the next imperial examination, and the pressure is on me!"
After a round of laughter, Mei Ruochu had no choice but to surrender and never mentioned again the fact that he would not be able to leave in the future.
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