Flowers in full bloom

Chapter 105: Imperial College Releases News

On the eighth day of the eighth month, the Imperial College announced that it would recruit one hundred peasant children for a civil examination this year. Along with the announcement of the Imperial College, the registration date and examination time were also announced at the same time. Registration was on August 11, the examination was on August 13, and the admission list was released on August 20. It was a very tight schedule.

As soon as the news came out, the whole city of Shangjing was in an uproar. Especially the students of some private schools in the suburbs of Shangjing, who were ecstatic, but also beat their chests and stamped their feet. They had never thought that there would be an additional civil recruitment exam this year, and they were not prepared at all.

So, while there were still a few days left before the exam, everyone started to cram for the exam and review their lessons all night long.

Hualei also returned to the mansion early to take care of Xiaoyuan. Hualei couldn't help much with schoolwork. Master Ji was very serious and careful in tutoring Xiaoyuan and Rongjue.

Rong Jin would take advantage of his ten-day break to help Xiao Yuan and Rong Jue check their knowledge and summarize the key points. He would also occasionally give them some pointers on possible test questions, difficulties, and coping methods.

In terms of food, Rong Jue's mother, Madam Ruan, took even more care of them. Every day, she asked the kitchen to prepare delicious food for the two little ones. The ingredients were a combination of meat and vegetables, fresh and delicious. In addition, they drank fresh milk in the morning, had snacks with fruits in the afternoon, and occasionally had midnight snacks in the evening.

So after two months, even though the schoolwork was very heavy, Xiaoyuan not only did not lose weight, but his face became even rounder.

Before Hua Lei returned to the Marquis' Mansion, she first went back to Qingyun Lane and carefully checked all the information Xiaoyuan needed for registration. She brought it to the Marquis' Mansion and prepared to leave directly from the Mansion on the day of registration.

After returning to the Marquis' Mansion and putting away the materials, he went to Xiaoyuan's courtyard in the front yard. Recently, Rong Jue and Xiaoyuan have been studying together in the study here. When he entered the courtyard, Qinglu came to greet him.

Since Xiaoyuan moved to the front yard, Qinglu and Qingshuang also came over to continue taking care of Xiaoyuan's daily life. In addition, Old Madam Pei assigned two servants, Qingcheng and Qingyue, to come over and usually stay with Xiaoyuan.

"Miss, Young Master Hua and Young Master Rong Jue are in the study, and Young Master Rong Jin is also here. They are all taking a day off today." Qinglu said softly.

"Okay, I got it. I'll go in later." Hualei turned around and went to the main room in the yard, while Qinglu went downstairs to make tea.

Hualei looked at Qingcheng standing at the door and asked softly, "How has Xiaoyuan been eating recently? Does he have a good appetite? Does he sleep well at night? Is there anything unusual in his mood?"

"The young master eats well, and his appetite is the same as usual, nothing special, but he feels that he has not slept well in the past two days. He tosses and turns in bed every night and has a hard time falling asleep. Even if he falls asleep, he will wake up. But it doesn't happen often.

I can't tell from his emotions, he still talks as usual, not a lot." Qingyang replied seriously.

Hualei nodded. It seemed that Xiaoyuan still felt nervous after the news about the Imperial College was announced. It was the same when she took the college entrance examination in her previous life. She didn't feel very nervous when she was studying and reviewing. But on the eve of the college entrance examination, after receiving the admission ticket and getting familiar with the examination room, she became more nervous. But this is also a normal phenomenon. Just guide her well.

After sitting for a while, Rong Jin came over. When Hua Lei entered the courtyard, Rong Jin saw her coming in. Tomorrow, the Imperial College will register, and Hua Lei will definitely come. It has been a long time since the last meeting of Jiuqu Fenghe.

Knowing that Hua Lei had bought another farm, he has been busy at the farm every day during this period. He rarely comes back even on holidays, and even if he does, he mostly goes to Qingyun Lane.

Rong Jin looked at Hua Lei. Today she was wearing a lotus-colored dress and had her hair tied in a simple bun without any decorations. Her face looked a lot thinner and her eyes seemed to have become bigger and rounder. However, she was in good spirits and looked radiant.

"Are you back? How are things on the farm going?" Rong Jin asked softly.

Hualei nodded, "Well, Xiaoyuan will sign up tomorrow, so I'll be back first. Things on the farm are almost done."

"All we have to do is wait and count the money then." Rong Jin joked.

Hualei also smiled, "That's not the case. There are still many things to catch up with. How are Xiaoyuan and Rongjue? Are they studying well?"

"It's very good. Xiaoyuan has learned very well and Rong Jue has also become much more down-to-earth. Now I am asking them to do a mock test paper, which should take another quarter of an hour." Rong Jin said.

"Okay, I don't have anything to do, I just came to take a look."

"Well, Xiaoyuan will register tomorrow. Is all the information ready?"

Hualei nodded, "Everything is ready."

"Butler Pei will accompany you there tomorrow. You will need to sign then. Bring all the documents with you, don't leave them behind. I need to go to the Imperial College early, and the students in our Class A will be maintaining order in various places in the Imperial College. I may not be able to take care of you tomorrow, so you better be careful." Rong Jin said worriedly again.

"Okay, it's okay, just do your thing."

"Try to go early and get a number and queue up." Rong Jin reminded again.

"Yes, OK, got it." Hua Lei responded obediently. She had studied for many years in her previous life, so she was very familiar with the registration process, so she was not nervous. Rong Jin looked at her obedient appearance and couldn't help but smile.

The two were talking quietly when Rong Jue's mother, Ruan, came in from the gate. Seeing Rong Jin and Hua Lei in the main hall, she came over. Rong Jin and Hua Lei stood up and saluted. Mrs. Ruan held Hua Lei's arm.

"Miss Hua, let's not be so formal with each other. During this period, Rong Jue has made a lot of progress in his studies following Xiao Yuan. I really should thank you."

"Madam, you are too polite. It is Hualei who should thank you. Madam, I have troubled you to take care of Xiaoyuan's diet during this period of time."

"That's not true. It's the same for one person and two people, and I didn't do anything. By the way, are you going to take Xiaoyuan to sign up tomorrow?"

Hua Lei nodded and said yes. The registration for the newly added civilian recruitment was on August 11, while the registration for this year's official recruitment ended on August 6. Although the registration time was different, the examination time was the same, both on August 13. It was estimated that the examination papers for the official and civilian recruitments this year should be the same.

Ruan nodded and took the tray from the maid behind her. "Today I prepared fresh milk and mung bean cakes for the two little ones. I knew you were here, so I prepared a few more. Come, have a try."

Ruan placed two portions of milk in front of Hua Lei and Rong Jin respectively, and also put a plate of mung bean cake on the table.

Just then, Xiaoyuan and Rongjue in the study room finished their papers and came out. They drank milk and ate a few green bean cakes together. Ruan cleaned up the dishes and went back first.