She instantly understood what Yang Zhen meant.
However, it was merely using the "Discourse on the Equality of Things" to advise her to broaden her mind and not to be bound by romantic love, thus causing herself suffering.
This is likely a more in-depth answer to the question she raised at the teahouse that day.
It must be said that Yang Zhen was an extremely intelligent person, no wonder he became famous at a young age.
Su Wanwan replied with a smile, "It seems that Young Master Yang will pass the imperial examination this time."
Madam Yu smiled, her eyes crinkling:
"My master said that the examiners for this imperial examination were..."
Grand Secretary Liang highly praised an article and intended to designate it as the top-ranked candidate in the provincial examination.
She lowered her voice, but couldn't suppress her inner joy:
“My husband heard about it, and it must be the article that Xiu wrote.”
"That's truly a joyous occasion. If one can achieve the highest honors in all three categories, that would be second to none in our Great Liang Dynasty!" Su Wanwan praised sincerely.
Mrs. Yu smiled modestly and covered her mouth:
"Such a joyous occasion is something I only dare to dream about."
Yang Zhen was the top scorer in the provincial examination. If he were to be first in the metropolitan examination as well, he would only be missing the title of "Zhuangyuan" (top scholar) in the palace examination.
To achieve the highest honors in all three categories is a rare feat, a "prodigy in the imperial examinations" that only comes around once in a century.
The first person in the Great Liang Dynasty to achieve the "Triple Crown" was Shang, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet during the reign of Emperor Xianzong.
This shows how prestigious this honor is.
If Yang Zhen were to enter the cabinet in the future, the story of "father and son both serving as cabinet ministers" would surely be a timeless tale, a peak that scholars would love to talk about.
After Madam Yu left, Su Wanwan had someone place the silk rabbit lamp on the table in the living room, next to the ancient bronze cauldron.
As Guli wiped the table, she glanced at it a few more times out of curiosity.
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