This is similar to modern-day elder care, where those with money contribute money and those with strength contribute their labor.
“Father, Mother, we are also in the county town. If anything happens, just have someone call us.”
Jiang Shuwen couldn't be left behind either; in this situation, the eldest brother would provide the labor, and the second brother would provide the money.
He can't just not contribute money or effort, or people will criticize him behind his back.
"Yes, I know, you also bear some responsibility."
Looking at his three sons and then at his grandson outside, Jiang's father felt happy.
"Second brother, my husband is taking the imperial examination this year. Can you help him? This is the third time he's tried."
"How do you want me to help? Last time I went to the prefectural city, I organized a lot of books and practice books for him. The imperial examinations are something he has to do himself; I can't take the exams for him."
As a teacher, Jiang Shuyun finds these kinds of family members of test takers the most annoying. They don't consider the actual situation and just ask for help without thinking.
There are never any shortcuts to reading.
"I... I didn't mean that. I'm just a little anxious. This is the third time I've taken the test. If I don't pass this time, do I have to keep taking it?"
Jiang Lan was genuinely at a loss. If she passed the imperial examination and became a Xiucai (a scholar who passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations), at least her social status would be different.
"That's something you need to think about yourselves. Throughout history, many people have continued taking the exams, while others have given up halfway through."
How to choose is a decision you and your husband, along with your in-laws, should make together.
Jiang Lan wanted to say something, but she didn't know how.
"Second brother, could my husband study at your academy?"
"No, our academy has a rule that only those who pass the county-level imperial examination can be admitted."
"Second brother, you are a teacher at the academy, can't you make an exception?"
Jiang Lan didn't want to give up; the status of a scholar's wife and a child scholar's wife was different.
"No, not only am I just a teacher, but even the headmaster cannot change this rule."
Jiang Lan looked utterly hopeless. Why couldn't it work?
"Alright, everyone's had a long day and must be tired. Let's all go home."
When Jiang's father spoke, the others breathed a sigh of relief; they were really tired.
Jiang Shuyun and the others went back to their own homes and did not stay there.
Jiang Shuwen also took his wife and children home. They live nearby now, so they can come again later.
Jiang Lan wanted to say something, but in the end, she could only take her daughter back.
Jiang's parents were also tired and went back to their room.
Sister-in-law Jiang was overjoyed; she felt like she was dreaming to live in such a big house in her entire life.
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