Chapter 186
Other families were very nervous about sending students to take the exam, but the atmosphere of the old Wu family was quite the opposite.
Everyone, including Liu Cuihua, didn't think that Wu Xiyuan could pass the exam. His going to the provincial examination was just about participating and accumulating some experience for the future.
Wu Xiyuan was otherwise full of confidence in himself and felt that it was impossible to fail the exam. He didn't even touch his books the day before the exam.
In the eyes of his parents, his actions showed that he had given up already.
The old couple also knew that their son had been a fool for so long and delayed his studies. He must feel bad now.
Everyone tacitly didn't to mention the exam, and Wu Xiyuan was also happy to be left alone.
Just as Wu Xiyuan was about to leave, Liu Cuihua pulled Su Jiuyue and asked, "Jiuyue, did you had a dream yesterday?"
Su Jiuyue shook her head, "no, mom."
Liu Cuihua was relieved and comforted her instead, "it's good that you didn't dream. Our Xiyuan has always been smart since childhood. Even if he didn't pass this time, he will next time."
Su Jiuyue knew what she meant and said with a smile, "Mom, I see."
Liu Cuihua patted her hand, and it was needless to say anything else.
Wu Chuan came out of the room and shouted at Liu Cuihua, "wife, you take out some big money and I'll buy a piece of meat. Today, our third son is going to take the exam. It's a big day, so we should add a dish for him."
Liu Cuihua would definitely agreed. She hurried back to the house to get money for him, but Su Jiuyue stopped her.
"How can I ask you to pay? I've earned some money from embroidery these days. I'd better go and buy the meat."
This was why Liu Cuihua liked her. Maybe children in poverty mature early. The wife of her third son is not only capable, but also never asked for money from the family.
She was independent and self-improving, and Liu Cuihua adored her for that.
"Well, keep your little private money for your own life! Let your parents dote on you today."
As she spoke, she turned to his husband and said, "go quickly and buy half a kilo of meat!"
When the dinner was prepared, Wu Xiyuan came back. He seemed to be in good condition. Anyway, there was no trace of worry and excitement in his face.
Liu Cuihua subconsciously asked, "Xiyuan, how did you do in the exam?"
Wu Chuan immediately pulled her sleeve. Liu Cuihua realized and hurriedly said, "no asking, no asking, you just eat first! We have all been waiting for you to come back!"
Wu Xiyuan was going to tell them that he did very well in the exam, but now he was blocked by his mother's words.
Well, just eat first.
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Ten days have passed, and the life of the Wu family has not changed much.
Su Jiuyue was just thinking that March 3rd(a festival) was drawing near. She could made several purses for sale. She shall be able to sell them for a lot of money.
She has decided on the place. It was by the river of Mount Ale. There must be many young ladies who would come out for an outing on March 3. It was really a good place.
Just as she was bustling to make purses, suddenly there was a hurried knock on the door outside.
Before Su Jiuyue answered, Black was already barking with a soft voice.
Su Jiuyue laughed, bent down and picked it up, touched its small head, and then walked towards the door.
"Who is it?!" She asked.
"Ms. Li!"
Ms. Li was the landlady of the cloth shop. Because Su Jiuyue often went to her place for some embroidery job offers, and she has also testified for Su Jiuyue, their were getting closer and closer.
She was also Su Jiuyue's first friend in town.
Hearing that her came, Su Jiuyue immediately opened the door happily and looked at her who was standing outside the door, "Ms. Li, why are you here suddenly? Aren't you busy now?"
Ms. Li's face was full of joy, and she looked as happy as if something wonderful had happened to her.
"Big news!"
Su Jiuyue was very flattering and asked, "Oh, what's the good news for you?"
Li gave her a annoyed look, "how can it be my good news? This is your family's good news!"
Su Jiuyue was stunned and shook her head, "what good news could we have?"
Li stretched out her finger and poked heavily on her forehead, "can you care a little about your husband? Did you not know that he took the provincial examination a few days ago?"
"How could I not know? But what does this have to do with the good news?"
Li saw that she had said so much, Su Jiuyue still didn't understand. She really wanted to open her silly little head and have a good look at what was inside!
"What does it have to do with the good news?! My dear, the county government released the rankings, why don't you care at all? Your husband has passed!"
Su Jiuyue came back to her senses, "what? Xiyuan passed?!"
Li nodded, "this should be the name. I heard you talk about it before. When the county government released the rankings today, I happened to be by the side. I thought I would tell you the news and it would make you happy. He has passed the provincial examination in high ranking. Maybe he can be become a Tongsheng (a scholar without Xiucai degree) this year."
Su Jiuyue was ecstatic, "Wow! Xiyuan is really awesome!"
Li saw her plainly praise her husband, and clicked her tongue, "you young couple really just say anything. How would others know if your husband is awesome? Only you know!"
Innocent little Jiuyue didn't realize her tease, and said with a serious and proud face, "of course I know, my husband has been a fool for more than half a year, and he can still pass the provincial examination, which is really awesome!"
Li was not annoyed that Jiuyue didn't understand it. After being invited into the house to drink a bowl of tea, she continued to say, "OK, I have delivered the news, so I'll go back. I' needed in my store!"
Su Jiuyue sent her out of the door and sat in a daze until Wu Xiyuan came back from school. Seeing her goofy look, he asked, "why are you so goofy? What are you thinking?"
Su Jiuyue heard his voice and immediately turned back.
It was the first time that Wu Xiyuan had been looked by her like this. Her eyes were bright, as if she looking at some treasure.
"Xiyuan! You have passed the exam!"
Wu Xiyuan knew he could, and this was no surprise.
If he couldn't even pass the provincial examination, wouldn't he have been a bachelor for so many years in vain?
"Well, yes."
"You already know? No wonder you're so calm. Xiyuan, you're great. You haven't studied for so long, and you can still pass the exam."
Looking at the adoration on her face, Wu Xiyuan was extremely satisfied, "well, now you know your husband is awesome!"
Su Jiuyue nodded in praise, " really awesome!"
"Then do you remember what you promised me before?" Wu Xiyuan had a smile on his face. At this moment, he was like a confident hunter, watching beside with satisfaction as the little prey fell into his trap bit by bit.
Su Jiuyue certainly remembered, "it's just a handerchief! I'll make it for you today!"
[The price system of the Ming Dynasty used in this article is not like that shown in TV shows, in which one can easily spend thousands of liang of sliver on something. The annual salary of Jiupin official was about 66 shekels of rice, about thirteen thousand yuan. In the Qing Dynasty, xthe annual salary of Jiupin official was 33 taels of silver and 40 hu(1200 kg) of rice. The annual salary of Yipin was only 180 taels of silver and 180 hu(2400 kg) of rice. If you don't know, just ask. Don't bicker blindly.]