The most important thing for the Jiang family right now is for Jiang Shaoming to take the entrance exam for Bailu Academy.
Shao Yun and the others consciously refrained from disturbing Shao Ming's reading.
The group split into several teams: Shao Ming studied on his own, while Shao Ning and Mu Lin had to complete the homework assigned by the teacher.
Shao Yun took Shao Kun and Gu Zheng to Master Guan to learn wilderness survival skills.
Mr. Liang would occasionally tell them things, but he never expected that the general's youngest son would come here.
Gu Zheng no longer remembers Mr. Liang; he was too young at the time.
Mr. Liang didn't tell him any of this; it was all in the past. He had left the Northwest Army and was no longer a military advisor.
Everything in the Jiang family was in perfect order, and Jiang Shuyun even suspected that Gu Zheng's mischievous deeds were just a legend.
Zhou Zilin arrived three days before the official exam at Bailu Academy.
"Madam, Mr. Zhou has arrived."
"who?"
Mu Yi'an couldn't immediately recall who Fang's sister-in-law was referring to.
"Jiang Lan's husband, Zhou's son-in-law."
"Ah! Please come in, this is quite unexpected."
Mu Yi'an didn't expect Jiang Lan's husband to come to her house. Their two families had a casual relationship, unlike the close relationship she had with Jiang Qi's family.
Zhou Zilin followed Steward Li into the inner courtyard, where he instructed his page to set aside the gifts he had brought.
"Second sister-in-law, I'm sorry to bother you for a few days. I'm here to take the entrance exam for Bailu Academy."
"It's not an inconvenience, there's room at home. Butler Li, prepare a guest room in the outer courtyard for Mr. Zhou."
Your second brother is still at the academy. We'll have dinner together when he gets back tonight.
Butler Li, have someone prepare toiletries for Young Master Zhou. Sister-in-law Fang, have the kitchen prepare some light meals; the boat trip must be tiring.
Mu Yi'an and Zhou Zilin were not familiar with each other, and in ancient times, it was not customary for female relatives to entertain male guests for extended periods of time.
Zhou Zilin knew the rules, so after saying hello, he went to the outer courtyard with Steward Li.
Mu Yi'an thought that since Zhou Zilin had come to the prefectural city to take the exam, the youngest son of the He family should also be here.
However, the He family has a house in the prefectural city, so she doesn't need to worry about it.
In the evening, Jiang Shuyun returned home and learned that Jiang Lan's husband had arrived. She then had dinner with him in the outer courtyard.
Mu Yi'an ate with her child in the inner courtyard. Her family usually eats together, but they can't eat together like this when guests come.
Except for Gu Zheng, he is still a child.
Jiang Shuyun tested Zhou Zilin's studies, and he had learned quite well.
"Zilin, your foundation is very good, but you should broaden your reading scope."
As you yourself know, the exams at Bailu Academy also include some advanced knowledge.
"Yes, I know, Second Brother. I've tried to make up for it before, but I still haven't read enough books."
Zhou Zilin had taken the exam twice already, so he had a general idea of Bailu Academy's admission requirements.
Although the exam questions are different every year, they generally cover similar aspects.
"Okay, you still have a few days. You can read more books when you have time. There are quite a few books in the Foreign Languages Department's study. Although they are all handwritten copies, they have been proofread."
Jiang Shuyun also hopes that Zhou Zilin can pass the exam, although his relationship with Jiang Lan is just so-so.
However, Zhou Zilin has studied hard for many years and has a good character, so we still hope that he will get better and better in the future.
"Thank you, second brother. I'm sorry to have troubled you and your wife."
"Is Shao Ming still in school?"
"Yes, he's still studying at school."
Everyone has an equal chance of getting into Bailu Academy, and he can't be 100% sure he'll pass.
If he doesn't get into Bailu Academy, he will continue studying at his current school.
Although Shao Ming had made many preparations, no one could guarantee that the result would be good until the exam results were released.
"That's true, but Shao Ming has a good talent for studying, so his chances of passing the exam are high."
Second brother, you've had a long day, go and rest.
I can manage on my own. If anything happens, I'll have someone contact my second brother.
"Alright, if you need anything, there are servants on duty in the outer courtyard. Have your page go find him."
After giving her instructions, Jiang Shuyun went into the inner courtyard.
"Is Mr. Zhou taking a break?"
"No, he's studying. His foundation is good, but the range of books he reads is relatively narrow, which puts him at a disadvantage when applying to Bailu Academy."
However, he knows the reason himself and should have made improvements; this time, perhaps he can succeed.
Mu Yi'an didn't know much about Bailu Academy, while Shao Mingshu had read a wider variety of books.
"It would be best if you could pass the exam, so that Jiang Lan won't have to ask you for help every time."
"Jiang Lan is still inexperienced. Unlike Jiang Qi, she doesn't know where she's lacking and can learn and make up for it. Her medicinal cuisine is already quite good."
Jiang Lan has been married for so many years, and apart from wanting to have a son, she hasn't made any progress.
The housekeeper is Zhou's eldest daughter-in-law, but she hasn't taken the initiative to learn.
"As Zhou Zilin progresses and rises in rank, the gap between them will only widen."
Mu Yi'an knew what Jiang Shuyun was saying, but since she and Jiang Lan weren't close, she didn't want to remind her.
Whether they appreciate it or not, they might even think she's meddling in other people's business.
“Everyone has their own priorities. Jiang Lan wants to have a son to rely on, which is not wrong. In any case, she is Zhou Zilin’s first wife and has a child to rely on, which is enough.”
"That's true, that's what people talked about in ancient times, not feelings."
"What's the point of talking about feelings? It's normal for men to philander, visit prostitutes, and take concubines. When a bunch of women are fighting over one man, what's the point of talking about feelings?"
Therefore, I never instill the idea of one love for life in Chuyue.
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