"Just bring some food for my mother, he has to go back to haul goods again."
"Yes, the goods in the prefectural city are almost sold out."
Zhao Xiaoyu blinked. She wondered how Xiao Lei's preparations were going.
After he returned, he was busy with his studies, and she didn't ask about the matter because of many things at home.
However, Xiao Lei asked her for some money on the day she returned. So, did this mean it started or not?
That night, the two lay in bed. Zhao Xiaoyu propped her chin up and turned to the side, asking, "Did you do the escort mission to the south?"
"Not yet. The people have been bought, but they still need some training to improve their skills. I've already found two skilled people to train them."
"How many people did you buy? How's their training going?"
Zhao Xiaoyu was surprised; he thought he hadn't even started yet.
“I’ll take you and the child to see them another day when we’re off work. I’ve been selecting these people for a long time, so I’ll give you my opinion. However, it will probably take several more months to ask the South. Human lives are important, so we need to make sure they have the ability to protect themselves.”
You're right.
"Honey, I'll support you and the kids. When you go south, give me some advice on what things they should bring back to sell well."
“Of course,” Zhao Xiaoyu said with a smile, poking his shoulder. “I’ll make a list for you. If Youfu can do so well in business from the prefectural city to the county town, ours will definitely be just as good.”
"I hope so. If I can earn money, you and Dad will have an easier time. You do all the housework, and it makes me feel bad every time I think about it."
Zhao Xiaoyu smiled and said, "These people must be training harder now. The harder they train now, the more likely they are to save their lives later."
"I know." Xiao Lei took her hand and rubbed it in his palm. "With you here, I feel at ease."
Where are the people you bought now?
"I rented a courtyard in the west of the city, and we usually train on that wasteland outside the city."
"Okay," Zhao Xiaoyu yawned, "Go to sleep, we have to get up early tomorrow."
Xiao Lei blew out the light, and the two fell asleep in each other's arms.
The imperial examination for scholars passed in a flash, and while Zhao Dawen and his son waited for the results, they also looked for a house.
This house is not suitable for them to live in. If they want to study conveniently, they still need to rent a place near the academy.
"Dad, are we really not going home? I'm afraid I won't pass the exam this time, and I'm worried Mom and the others will have something to say if we don't go back."
After taking the exam, he realized how difficult the Xiucai exam was. He couldn't say he knew nothing at all, but he could say he knew most of it. He just guessed and wrote down the parts he didn't know; passing it was simply a pipe dream.
He now greatly admired Zhao Dashu and Xiao Lei. They had actually passed such a difficult exam, especially Xiao Lei, who had done quite well.
Father was right to have him pester Xiao Lei; his talent far surpasses Xiao Lei's.
Sigh, I don't know if he's just naturally stupid or if his third uncle and the others are just too good. Why are they so amazing even though they started learning so late, while he's not?
To be honest, he was very frustrated after the exam and felt ashamed to face his parents or go home.
Zhao Dawen now wants to stay in the prefectural city even more than his son. Only after leaving did he realize how comfortable and carefree he was without Wang Shi.
“We’re not going back. No one can stop us from going back. Going back would be a waste of two years if we don’t pass the exam. We’ll just study in the prefectural city. I think it must be because I didn’t teach you well enough that you didn’t pass. As for your brother, I’ve taught him everything I needed to. He just needs to study on his own.”
He didn't plan to go far; he focused his energy on practicing calligraphy and copying books. The family didn't really need us, so it would be best if we stayed in the prefectural city.
"Okay, Dad, remember to send a message home."
If he doesn't want to go back, he doesn't want to go back. Not only does Dad not want to go back, but he doesn't want to go back either. The villagers will laugh their heads off when they find out he didn't pass the exam.
"Absolutely."
What if my wife comes to the prefectural city looking for me if I don't send a message?
The sky really fell; he definitely couldn't stay in the prefectural city any longer.
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