Unlike the Jiang family, the Mu family was harmonious and happy.
"Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, I didn't pass away."
Mu Xuan felt a little embarrassed, as he had disappointed his elders.
"If you didn't pass, you didn't pass. There are countless paths in life, and studying isn't the only one."
"You didn't pass the exam. What about Shao Ming? How did he do?"
Mr. Mu was easygoing; his son, Mu Ziyi, had studied for so many years, yet he still hadn't passed the imperial examinations.
However, my eldest grandson is quite talented, hardworking, and diligent.
"Shao Ming has passed! He's in first place!"
Mu Xuan grinned; his cousin was quite impressive.
"Grandpa, Grandma, Father, Mother, I don't plan to go to school anymore."
Mu Xuan shared his thoughts with his grandparents and parents.
Have you thought it through?
"I've made up my mind. I want to go to the school on my aunt's estate to study."
I don't need to learn to read and write, but I want to start learning arithmetic and planting from scratch.
I borrowed a lot of books from my aunt, including agricultural books and other kinds of books.
My uncle said that even if we give up the imperial examinations, we cannot give up studying.
Shao Ming and Shao Yun's study has many books, not only those on scientific research, but also many on other subjects.
During his time at his aunt's house in the prefectural city, Mu Xuan figured out many things.
Seeing the efforts of Shao Ming and Shao Yun, he felt ashamed of his own shortcomings.
"Shao Ming and Shao Yun are working very hard, and they may go further than their father in the future."
Now that you've made up your mind, do your best to do it, and don't be indecisive.
Looking at his grandson, who was taller than himself, Mu's father felt gratified.
Whether you study or farm, knowing what you want is what matters.
"Grandpa, Grandma, Father, Mother, I don't want to get married so early."
"Why?"
"I'm still young, and I feel I can't shoulder the burden of a family."
I also want to have the opportunity to go out and explore, not confined to this one place.
Read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles.
Grandpa, Dad, I want to go out and see the world.
"Look at the ice and snow of the North, go see the water towns of the South. When I've truly grown up, I'll then choose a husband, get married, and raise my own children."
When Mu Xuan was chatting with Shao Ming, he heard him say that if he passed the county-level exam and became a Xiucai (a successful candidate in the county-level exam), he wouldn't be in a hurry to pass the provincial-level exam.
I want to travel extensively before I grow up.
They read the most famous travelogue of the Dali Dynasty, and found many unseen landscapes in places they didn't know.
"We'll think about this. You shouldn't be against the marriage."
For a man to settle down, start a family, and establish a career is a natural process, something that will happen naturally.
Mr. Mu didn't say anything else, and told him to go and rest first.
“Father and Mother, during my time in the prefectural city, I also learned some things from Yi’an.”
Yi'an is very capable; she manages the family's fields, shops, and accounts very clearly.
The children are all very well taught.
We will not force children to do things based on their preferences.
The five children of the An family have different personalities and each has their own strengths. However, whether it's the four boys or Chuyue, they are all poised and generous, and act with reason and logic.
Sister-in-law Mu couldn't quite put her finger on it; she didn't know how to put it, but the An family's children seemed happier and healthier.
“I understand what you mean. Mu Xuan’s marriage is not in a hurry for now. Let him learn some skills first.”
Mu Lin is fourteen years old now. He usually does well in his studies, and he will try out next year.
Mu Hui is eleven years old now; she needs to work harder in her studies.
Brother Mu was thinking about his other two sons. His second son was doing better in school than his eldest son, and he couldn't tell much about his youngest son yet.
"I understand, Father. I will be careful. Tomorrow, I will take Muxuan to the school on the estate first, so that he can learn some skills."
The Mu family settled things amicably, and they are unlikely to make any major changes in the short term.
After Jiang's eldest brother and his wife finished talking, they went to Jiang Shaoqin's room.
"Father, I just feel a little sad and ashamed."
I started school earlier than my second brother, and I also came to the county town several years earlier than him, and now…”
Jiang Shaoqin was heartbroken, and his voice trembled with tears.
"Dad understands how you feel."
Just like your second uncle and me, I started school early and worked very hard, but I just can't compare to your second uncle.
He passed the county-level imperial examination at a very young age, although he took the provincial-level examination three times before finally passing.
However, he passed the imperial examination on his first try, and before he turned thirty, he had already become a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) on two separate lists.
Shao Ning has a higher aptitude for studying than you; that's something you're born with and can't change.
Your father has seen your hard work over the past few years.
If you don't like it, it's okay, you can just choose another path.
As your grandfather once said, if one path is blocked, don't go down that path blindly; you can try another.
You're seventeen now, practically an adult. Take these next few days to think carefully about what you want to do.
Whether you want to continue your studies or learn another skill, that's fine with you.
Brother Jiang understood Shao Qin. He couldn't understand why he and Shu Yun, who both studied hard, were so much worse off.
Later, he came to terms with it: just because you put in the effort doesn't guarantee a reward, and just because you work hard doesn't mean you'll get a good result.
People shouldn't get stuck on trivial matters; otherwise, they'll only make themselves suffer.
Looking at his eldest son, whose eyes were full of confusion, Jiang Shuheng also felt regret.
When my child was young, all I wanted to do was study hard and pass the imperial examination to become a scholar.
The discipline of the children was neglected, resulting in each of the four children having their own problems.
He only began to adjust his thinking after seeing how Shuyun interacted with her children, witnessing the harmonious relationship between father and son, father and daughter, and husband and wife. He then began to understand and discipline his children.
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