The house has been bought, but it still needs to be renovated. We'll be living here for decades, so it must be kept in good condition.
This house cost a lot of money.
The main building of the mansion, including the servants' quarters, covers nearly fifty acres.
The house was large, but the most valuable thing was the old scholar's house full of books.
Mu Yi'an felt sorry for the old scholar, but there was nothing he could do.
Dynasties change, and even emperors cannot truly live forever, let alone a family.
Mu Yi'an is not a god, and she cannot guarantee that her descendants will not decline.
Why worry about so much? As long as she can ensure that she lives to see her children grow up healthy and well, both physically and mentally, that's enough for her.
As for what happens after she dies, she has no time to worry about it; the moment she closes her eyes, it's all over.
With Steward Li looking after the new house, all she had to do was keep the red deed safe.
In June, the entrance examination ended, and the results were released.
Jiang Shaoning and Mu Yang were on the list, but Mu Lin did not pass the exam.
This was to be expected; Shao Ning had some talent for studying and was also hardworking.
Mu Yang has been in Jiangnan for the past few years, where the learning environment is better, and his foundation is very solid.
After the results came out, Shao Ning and Mu Yang returned to Xinyuan County together.
Mu Lin should continue his studies at school. Diligence can make up for lack of talent, and he cannot waste time.
He knew that his older brother was interested in farming and could inherit the family's land in the future.
His younger brother was interested in business and had enjoyed helping out at his maternal grandfather's oil shop since he was a child, especially with the abacus.
He wasn't interested in either of those things, nor was he like Jiang Shaokun, who enjoyed wielding weapons... Sigh, he couldn't rely on his brothers for the rest of his life; the only way forward was through studying.
Leaving aside the praise the two newly appointed scholars received upon returning home, preparations for the triennial autumn imperial examinations were in full swing in the prefectural city.
Mu Ziyi, Mu Ziyu, Zhou Zilin, and He Chengwen are all going to participate in this year's autumn examination.
Shao Ming has made his decision; he will participate in the next autumn imperial examination.
Three years later, he will only be seventeen years old, so there's no rush.
In early July, Shao Ning returned, but Mu Yang did not come. The person Mu Erge sent to pick him up was already on his way.
Lord Zhao was promoted this time during his performance review, and he was still in the Jiangnan region.
In August, Mu Yi'an had the examination baskets packed up and watched Mu Ziyi and the others go to the examination hall.
The autumn imperial examinations were far more grueling than the provincial or county examinations; they were truly grueling.
Mu Yi'an prayed silently, hoping that all four of them would get good grades.
After Jiang Lan offered incense and prayed to Buddha again at the Zhou family home in Xinyuan County, she returned to her inner room to let off the smell of incense and candles.
"Did Young Master Jun cry or make a fuss?"
"Second Madam, Young Master Jun is not crying or making a fuss."
The wet nurse quickly answered the second mistress's question, fearing that the second mistress would be displeased.
Yes, Jiang Lan finally gave birth to a son as she had wished, and felt confident and empowered.
If her husband passes the imperial examination this time, she will be a scholar's wife, and from then on, she won't have to be inferior to her sister-in-law.
She burns incense and kowtows every day, hoping that her husband will pass the imperial examinations with flying colors and be on the list of successful candidates next spring.
Not only Jiang Lan, but other families with students taking the exam also secretly burned incense and prayed to Buddha, though no one knew which deity they were praying to.
The autumn imperial examinations have ended, and the gates of the examination hall have opened.
Mu Yi'an and his men waited at the entrance of the examination hall, wondering if Zi Yi would suffer from heatstroke, as the weather was extremely hot.
“Madam, I’ve seen Uncle. I’m going to meet him.”
"The Zhou family's son-in-law has also come out!"
Butler Li directed his servants to fetch the uncle and the Zhou family's son-in-law, both of whom looked rather unwell.
"Sister, I've finished my exam."
Mu Ziyi felt like he had gone bad and really didn't want it to happen again.
"Hurry up and get on the carriage. There's mung bean soup inside. Have some."
After having someone help Ziyi into the carriage, Zhou Zilin also arrived nearby.
"Second sister-in-law, thank you for your trouble."
"Stop talking about that, hurry up and get in the car, have some mung bean soup."
Your brother-in-law is waiting at home; he'll take your pulses.
Once the person was picked up, Mu Yi'an hurried back.
He Chengwen and Mu Ziyu both had family members to pick them up, so Mu Yi'an didn't care anymore.
Mu Ziyi's family had previously wanted him to move in, but Ziyi's family's house wasn't very big, and they had quite a few people living there.
Moreover, to be honest, Mu Ziyi wasn't very familiar with the Yue family members.
After he got married, he studied at the academy, while his wife and parents stayed in the county.
Over the years, Mu Ziyi felt he had let his wife down.
If he passes the imperial examination this time, even if he fails the next spring examination, he will still bring his wife and children over.
The status of a Juren (a successful candidate in the imperial examinations) is different now.
There aren't many courses at Bailu Academy anymore, so you don't have to live at the academy.
The carriage returned to the Jiang residence, where Doctor Chu took their pulses. They had mild heatstroke; some mung bean soup and a good night's sleep would do the trick.
Because he had a lot of things to do at the clinic, Dr. Chu didn't stay long.
After washing up and eating some light food, Mu Ziyi and Zhou Zilin went to bed.
I slept for a whole day and night.
The results of the autumn examination will take a few more days. There's nothing much going on these days, so the two of them haven't gone out to attend gatherings with other students.
It's too hot, I don't want to move.
When the results were announced, Mu Yi'an asked Butler Li to prepare congratulatory money in advance.
Mu Ziyi and Zhou Zilin both filled in her home address. If they win, a government official will come to announce the good news.
Mu Ziyi and Zhou Zilin have already gone outside the examination hall to check the results.
When the sun was high in the sky, the sound of gongs and drums rang out at the entrance.
"Madam, it's a success! Your uncle has won!"
"Okay, don't forget the lucky money!"
Mu Yi'an was very happy. Zi Yi was four years younger than her and was twenty-seven years old this year.
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