Splendid peasant girl busy farming

Chapter 11769

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Changping Village, Wanghai County.

After putting her two sons to sleep, Yang Ruoqing left Rong Gu in the room to keep them company before returning to her own bedroom.

To be honest, although Yang Ruoqing seemed very calm and relaxed when talking to her elders about the rules of the imperial examination, she didn't seem worried about Dazhi at all.

Even when Sun and Wang Cuilian couldn't help but have some unpleasant worries, such as worrying that Dazhi might suddenly fall ill, worrying that the cell would be cold at night, leaky, or infested with rats, worrying that they slept too soundly at night and the candles would fall over, and other worries...

If we're locked up in a cell, we'll be completely helpless and won't be able to call for help. What will we do then?

When these thoughts crossed their minds, Yang Ruoqing offered guidance and reassurance, telling them not to worry unnecessarily. She explained that it was a place for selecting talent for the Great Qi Dynasty, and that in the past, all candidates who took the exams were successful candidates in the imperial examinations. She also assured them that all security measures would be in place, and there would be patrols outside the examination cells, so the situation they were worried about would not occur...

But now that everything was quiet, everyone was asleep, and Yang Ruoqing was all alone, she couldn't fall asleep at all.

Sitting on the stone bench in the small courtyard in front of the door, the stone bench was icy cold on this night.

She looked up at the Big Dipper, the location of Changhuaizhou. She was going to take the exam early tomorrow morning. She wondered what Zhi'er was doing tonight, at this very moment.
Are they burning the midnight oil, making a final push before the exam?

Are they still sleeping, conserving their energy?

This child has been precocious and thoughtful since childhood, so he probably doesn't go to bed early and may even suffer from insomnia.

Despite repeatedly telling him not to put too much pressure on himself and to just do his best, it's easier said than done.

If you care about something, are concerned about it, and want to achieve something, you will inevitably face pressure.

The greater the expectations, the greater the investment, the greater the responsibility, and naturally, the greater the pressure.

In later generations, those who study and take the college entrance exam are young people who haven't started a family. But in this world, everyone has already started a family, with wives, children, parents, and extended family. Studying and taking the exam is no longer just their own business; they carry the hopes of an entire family on their shoulders. The pressure they face is unimaginable.

Sigh, as her mother, there's nothing I can do right now. I can only hope that Zhi'er can adjust her mindset and get through this on her own!
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At this moment, Changhuai Island is nearly 300 miles away from Changping Village.

Inside the governor's family quarters in the backyard.

The light in Dazhi's study was indeed still on.

Xiao Qiao came in from outside, carrying a tray with two bowls on it. The bowls contained boiled egg flowers in milk, with a spoonful of sugar added for flavor.

"Has Uncle left?" Xiao Qiao looked at the desk in the study and found that Da Zhi was the only one left in the study.

My uncle came over earlier and talked to Dazhi for a while, sharing some of his exam experience and reminding him of some important things to note.

When Xiao Qiao saw this, she left the study to them and quietly retreated to the kitchen to prepare a midnight snack for Da Zhi.

Of course, she didn't just prepare one bowl; she also prepared one for her eldest uncle.

"My uncle has already gone back. He has an exam tomorrow, and as the governor, he has a lot of things to do. I felt bad asking him to stay any longer." Dazhi was tidying up the books and notes on the table while responding to Xiao Qiao in an orderly manner.

"You eat your midnight snack, and I'll help you tidy up." Xiao Qiao placed the tray on the table beside her and walked towards the desk.

Dazhi shook his head. "There are some things you don't understand. I have to do them myself. You should sit down and rest."

"Just tell me what needs to be organized. I may not understand, but I can understand your instructions."

"Come on, listen to me, eat your food first. This milk and egg custard has to be hot, otherwise it will taste fishy."

Xiao Qiao came over and took Da Zhi's arm, pulled him back to the table, pressed him down onto the stool, and put a spoon in his hand.

"I'll be taking the exam tomorrow. For the next three days and two nights, I'll only be able to eat steamed buns, cornbread, cold boiled eggs, and a little bit of fruit."

"You absolutely must drink this milk and egg custard tonight; it's something your aunt specifically instructed me to do!"

Dazhi originally wanted to say that he was an adult and didn't need to drink milk. He suggested that milk should be left for the children, such as Feng'er, Fuwa, and Jun'er, especially Feng'er, who was at the age where he was growing.

As a result, his aunt took the initiative, and Dazhi had no choice but to obey, not daring to let down the care from his elders.

"Did you remember everything your uncle told you before?" Xiao Qiao asked softly while tidying up her desk.

Although she didn't say it, she was very nervous inside, but she didn't dare to show it, afraid of adding to Dazhi's mental pressure.

Therefore, she could only hope that her uncle and his family could encourage Dazhi more, since her uncle was an experienced person and his words carried weight.

Dazhi took a few sips of steamed egg custard, looked up and said to Xiao Qiao, "I know what you want to say. Don't worry, even if my uncle didn't tell me, I know all about the exam process."

"Also, after I enter the examination hall tomorrow, it will be three days and two nights before I come out. At that time, don't overthink things at home."

"Eat what you want, drink what you want, do what you want. Don't let your mind wander to the exam room just because I'm in it. There's absolutely no need for that!"

"But...I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself, I'm worried about you, I'm afraid something will happen to your health..."

"Hehe, whether I'm healthy or not, others may not know, but you're the person next to me in bed, don't you know?"

Who says scholars don't understand romance? Many poems and articles about intimate moments that have been passed down through the ages all came from the pens of these literary figures.

When scholars get really flirtatious, there's no limit, and most people can't handle it. Look, even Dazhi's question made Xiao Qiao blush instantly.

"What time is it? You're still joking around? That's inappropriate!"

Xiao Qiao blushed and spat at him, then turned around to continue tidying the table. Strangely enough, the worry and tension that had increased as the exam approached had gradually dissipated.

Dazhi put away his previous 'frivolity', looked at Xiao Qiao with a fixed gaze, and said gently, "Don't worry, you have faith in your husband."

"For you, for Nini, for Mother... I will also try my best to pass the exam, earn a degree, help Father, help Chen'er, support the Luo family, and take care of my younger brothers and sisters. This is my responsibility as the eldest brother!"

"Okay, I believe you."

"Just trust me," Dazhi said, putting down his bowl and extending his hand to Xiao Qiao.