Mingda, Changyu and Manbao sat on the observation floor together, while Baishan and the others went to class.

The palace people did not dare to neglect the two princesses, so they were brought fruits and snacks as soon as they sat down.

When Mingda saw Manbao and Changyu each taking a piece of fruit, he couldn't help but smile and asked, "Manbao, aren't you going to the Imperial Hospital and the Imperial Medical Office?"

Man Bao shook his head and said, "There are no classes at the Imperial Medical Office today. I'm not on duty there. I won't go if no one comes to call me."

There are only a few mistresses in the harem, and usually the imperial doctor on duty can take care of them if they are sick. If not, someone will naturally come to call her.

She said: "I want to stay here at Chongwen Hall to revise books."

She is not only an imperial physician at the imperial hospital, but also an editor at Chongwen Hall.

Changyu asked while eating the fruit: "Then you are still sitting here."

"I'm looking for inspiration here. Besides," Man Bao looked at the two of them, "You really don't want me to accompany you?"

"It's best to have you with us," Chang Yu smiled and asked, "How long will you stay with us?"

Man Bao thought for a while and then said: "In a while."

She said it was just a while, but she had been sitting in the observation building to kill time with them. Mingda looked condescendingly in the direction of Chongwen Hall, and seemed to hear the sound of them reading aloud, and sighed: "I don't know how sure Bai Er is.

I can pass the exam."

Chang Yu said: "Wei Yu will definitely pass the exam anyway."

Man Bao was surprised, "So confident?"

Chang Yu said confidently: "Wei Yu's studies are not bad, his talent is outstanding, and he is not only my consort, but also Lord Wei's son. I don't believe anyone will fail him."

She turned to Mingda and said: "Father loves you, Bai Cheng doesn't look like a fool, he should also be on the list."

Man Bao knew that reputation was very important to candidates, and he also knew that external situations had an impact on candidates, but he did not know that the impact would be so great.

Jian Changyu spoke confidently, and Mingda did not refute. Manbao knew that things might really develop like this.

She thought for a while and then said: "It seems Bai Shan still has to make a name for himself."

Mingda smiled and said: "I think it's too much for him not to use it. Now he has a reputation for loyalty and filial piety, as well as a reputation for talent. His reputation is a real good one. As long as the test papers are not bad, not only will he be admitted, but his ranking will also be different."

It will be low.”

In fact, Wei Yu's articles and his previous talent and reputation are not bad, but now he is not only the son of Prime Minister Wei, but also the consort of Chang Yu. These two identities have overshadowed his talent and reputation.

Therefore, for Wei Yu, this "famous reputation" would do more harm than good, while for Bai Erlang, it was just the opposite. However, Ming Da thought clearly and did not say this out loud to avoid worrying Chang Yu.

But even though she didn't finish her words, Man Bao still heard it, and she nodded thoughtfully.

This year many people have decided to take the Jinshi Examination. Over at the Imperial College, Ji Hao, who had no idea at all, also participated.

As soon as he participated, Wei Chen and others, who had just come from the government school to enroll, immediately clamored to join together.

Anyway, they are Imperial College students and are eligible to take the Jinshi examination directly, unlike others who have to go through the provincial examination before they can qualify.

Bai Shan and the others got together with them after taking a rest, and simply gave them a copy of the homework assigned by the gentlemen of Chongwen Hall.

Although the test questions have not yet been determined, the person who asked the question is likely to be Kong Jijiu and several gentlemen under his command. Although they also teach in the Imperial College, Kong Jijiu is still the Imperial College Jijiu, but it is difficult for them to get into the position of Kong Jijiu.

class.

It is completely different from Bai Shan and the others who have to attend Kong Jijiu class every other day.

Not to mention Wei Chen, even Ji Hao felt that they were likely to get the first-come-first-served, so he did not refuse the homework they sent, but took it back and studied it carefully.

Three months passed, and Zhou Dalang took time out of his busy schedule to come back with Xiao Qian. He and Man Bao went to visit Liu's house. After returning, they immediately began to perform the six rites.

Because they felt that Liu Sanniang would be very promising in the future, even more promising than their son. After all, she would be an imperial doctor in the future, while Da Tou was still just a farmer, and occasionally went out to do business with the fourth child, which seemed to make more money.

But it doesn’t matter whether the little money she earned was as much as that of her future daughter-in-law. Even if she did, it was earned by leaving her hometown, and it was far less dignified than Liu Sanniang’s job as an imperial physician.

So in order to prevent their son from feeling too guilty, Zhou Dalang and Xiao Qian calculated all the money in their houses. Only after doing this did they realize that they had saved a lot in the past two years.

Zhou Dalang said: "You have to have a bowl of water. If you have a big head, you have to leave some for the three heads. Although the family will still make money in the future, he is still studying now. It costs money to repair and buy books and paper and pens. I Last time, I heard him and Li Gu talking about what kind of books they should copy to make money, and each book only earned twenty-five copper coins."

So Zhou Dalang picked out two pieces of silver from a pile of money and said, "I'll weigh them to see how much they are."

"Twelve taels, otherwise just keep these two. If you only pay Shuxiu, it will be enough for four years. Including pens, ink, paper and some books, it will be enough for two years. How can we save it after two years?" Some."

Xiao Qian said: "San Tou is already fifteen, so it's time to get married in two years, right?"

In fact, if you are in someone else's family, or if you are in a family before, you should start seeing each other at the age of fifteen. After one or two years of seeing each other, you can get married, which is just right.

But since Liu Lang, the children in the family have been getting married later and later, but no matter how late, they should start getting married at the age of seventeen.

Since they are planning to get married, they have to set aside some money for the preparation and consummation of the marriage. Even if they can make money, it will be difficult for them to earn enough money for a son to marry a wife in two years.

So Zhou Dalang scratched his head and asked, "Then... the betrothal gift from Datou's side should be smaller?"

"Let's give it less," Xiao Qian actually felt a little guilty, but they only had so much money, and now they still had two sons who were not married, so they had to have a bowl of water to keep things balanced.

So Zhou Dalang began to share some broken silver and copper coins to the other side. Thinking that the two of them could still make money in the next two years, they still divided a little less.

Xiao Qian thought the same thing, so he agreed with his method of dividing the money and began to count the pile of money. Most of them were copper coins, and the broken silver pieces were still the money shared by his parents.

At this time, Zhou Dalang remembered Zhou Lang's good fortune and muttered: "Silang doesn't know when he will come to the capital. He won't get any share of the money he earned last year."

Xiao Qian said: "If you want to divide it, it should be divided between your parents. It's useless for Silang to be here, and the second and third children are still in their hometown."

Zhou Dalang thought it was true, so he started talking to his parents, "I don't know when my parents will come to the capital."

At this time, Lao Zhoutou also looked at the tea leaves that Zhou Lang had taken back and said, "Did you spend all the money you earned last year to buy tea leaves?"
Chapter completed!