She looked at Zhao Wanzi solemnly, gave her a comforting hug, and said, "Hurry up and go in. Last-minute cramming is not enough; it mainly depends on your usual study and accumulation."
Zhao Wanzi nodded blankly, clearly not understanding the meaning of the first half of the sentence.
Well, let's just assume it was her mother encouraging her.
The exams at Hongxiu Academy last for one day. To prevent leaks or other issues, candidates are not allowed to leave the premises, even at noon.
Therefore, students who go to take the exam in the morning have to bring their own dry food to fill their stomachs.
After seeing Zhao Wanzi off, He Tiantian didn't wait at the academy gate any longer.
On such a cold day, she can still help out a little when she goes back to the shop.
Just as they were about to reach the shop, they ran into He Shitou and Zhao Xiaohe, who were pushing a cart back home.
The two appeared very excited and full of energy.
He Tiantian knew that their small business had been doing quite well recently. By relying on small profits and quick turnover, the two of them had earned a decent amount of money over the past six months.
Zhao Xiaohe and He Shitou obviously saw He Tiantian as well, and greeted her loudly, "Sister, you're back."
He Tiantian nodded and quickly followed.
Zhao Xiaohe asked curiously, "How's Maruko-chan doing? Will she finish her exams today?"
He Tiantian nodded, "I should be back around evening."
The two then asked many more questions about the academy. After all, when the entire Changning County went to see it a while ago, they had been too busy running their small business to attend.
Originally, Zhao Tingzhang sent Zhao Xiaohe to school hoping that someone in the family would become a scholar. However, things didn't go as planned, and in the end, he became a groom.
After discussing the exams, the three of them went to the shop and talked about their plans to buy horses.
They plan to start by raising foals, and with their current savings, buying two foals shouldn't be a problem.
However, the two of them were still unsure how to raise and care for the horse after they bought it.
Although they had learned a lot, they still lacked practical experience.
There are certain rules to follow when buying a horse at the horse market.
These days, He Shitou and Zhao Xiaohe would secretly go to the horse market to study whenever they had free time, and they did learn quite a bit.
He Tiantian suggested that the two of them choose a sunny day to buy the horses, so that they could easily lead them home afterward. Otherwise, in such cold weather, walking back would be unbearable for both the people and the horses.
The most sensational event in Changning County today is undoubtedly the arrival of the daughter of the Li family and the son of the Cheng family.
Both families were renowned and prominent in Changning County. The marriage was a grand affair, causing a sensation throughout the entire county.
To outsiders, Li Fangfang's marriage was a stroke of good luck.
I don't know what kind of incredible luck Li Fangfang had to find such a good husband.
Those young ladies who had previously gotten along well with Li Fangfang, and those who hadn't, smiled to her face, but were secretly filled with jealousy.
In short, they all felt that they were a thousand times better looking and in better shape than Li Fangfang.
So what if her family background isn't as good as hers? It's not a big deal.
On Li Fangfang's wedding day, no one was happier than Gao Yinzhi. The dowry alone for her daughter amounted to dozens of large chests.
Of course, the betrothal gifts from the Cheng family were also quite substantial.
Li Fangfang herself was also very excited. While sitting in the sedan chair, she heard the envious words of the people along the street.
All these words implied that the Cheng family was wealthy and that the young master Cheng was a handsome and talented man.
The girls who want to marry Young Master Cheng could circle the entire Changning County.
Of course, that's already quite an exaggeration.
However, Li Fangfang is currently in the honeymoon phase of her relationship, and she is happy to hear any nice words, so she doesn't bother to think about whether they are true or not.
Inside the Cheng residence, the entire mansion was filled with joy.
The maids and servants were so busy they barely had time to breathe, and guests came and went in an endless stream.
Madam Cheng and Master Cheng were greeting guests in the front hall, while the two pavilions in the backyard of the Cheng family mansion were heavily guarded by the family's servants.
If you didn't know better, you'd think they were guarding a prisoner.
Inside lived Cheng Taotao and Cheng Zhizhi, who had already given birth to...
Cheng Fang's child.
The good news is that both of them had a son who was a rich young master.
It was precisely because of this that Cheng Taotao and Cheng Zhizhi's lives in this mansion became slightly easier.
Thanks to her son, the mother gained status, and the couple lived a wealthy and comfortable life, a thousand times better than when they were in the village.
Moreover, nowadays, whenever Cheng Fang returns to the mansion, he will take the time to visit his two sons and, incidentally, the two girls.
The old lady would occasionally send someone to bring the children over for a visit. However, she disliked Cheng Zhizhi and Cheng Taotao from the bottom of her heart.
Cheng Taotao and Cheng Zhizhi were well aware of this. Because, when the two of them entered the house in such an unseemly manner, the old lady had sent someone to warn them.
Let the two of them have the baby in peace; the Cheng family will at least provide them with food. If they harbor any improper thoughts, don't blame her for being ruthless.
Cheng Zhizhi stood in front of the window of the attic, watching the servants bustling about in the mansion, and felt somewhat unhappy.
She glanced at the two sleeping babies in the cradle, then at her older sister who was doing embroidery nearby, and said with dissatisfaction, "Sister, what are you doing? There are embroiderers in this mansion who can do needlework."
Cheng Taotao shook her head. "It's different."
This was made by her own hands as a mother. Can the embroiderer's work compare to hers?
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