My younger sister insisted on marrying me and made me the Marquis' wife.

Chapter 91 This Jinshi is a good thing
Facing Madam Gu Liu's probing eyes, Qin Yuan shook her head and said, "Seventeen has not responded yet, and the Marquis has just gone to the camp. It's not good to disturb him because of such a small matter. If Sixth Brother's wife has any news, just tell me."

Madam Gu Liu immediately smiled and said, "Of course."

She shook the round fan in her hand and wondered whether she should just buy some pepper and store it away.

Not to mention anything else, just the fact that the price of pepper has been raised so much in just a few days is enough to make people excited.

Aunt Rong waited until the two of them were silent, then she pushed the two children's backs and said softly, "Why don't you call someone?"

Madam Gu Liu seemed to have just noticed Cheng Ge'er and Yu Jie'er and asked with a smile, "Why are you two both living in the upper room?"

Cheng Ge'er and Yu Jie'er paid their respects to Qin Yuan and Madam Gu Liu.

Cheng Ge'er lowered his head, a flash of disgust across his face.

Yu Jie'er made no secret of her dislike for Qin Yuan and bowed perfunctorily.

Qin Yuan didn't care. She treated them as passers-by and would not receive any respect from them in the future, so it was enough to save face.

It’s just that Madam Gu’s expression looked a little unhappy.

Xiaohong glanced at her worriedly, while Madam Gu Liu laughed and fanned herself at the joke.

Rong Madam said, "Madam Zhao is ill, and the old lady is worried that the children in Fengxuan Pavilion will delay her recovery, so she helps take care of them for two days. Now that the two children are here, the old lady's place is much more lively."

Madam Gu Liu smiled and said, "The old lady is the most loving and kind. These two little families are so blessed. Our Kang'er and Fu'er are still complaining that they don't want to go to the Imperial Academy to study. It would be great if they could serve the old ancestor for a long time."

That's what I said.

Madam Gu couldn't help laughing and said, "Those two monkeys kept complaining about me being fake. I'm afraid they just don't want to go to the Imperial Academy. Liu Lang is weak, and they were afraid that there wouldn't be many children, so they urged you to have children. He still complains about delaying his studies. He puts all his energy into the child. I think he must push you to produce a Jinshi."

Qin Yuan just laughed.

Madam Gu Liu talked about her son's studies, so she grabbed her and asked, "Third sister-in-law, your family is in charge of the Imperial College. Can you tell me, is there anything special about passing the imperial examination?"

Sister Yu, who was sitting nearby, was fiddling with the handkerchief in her hand out of boredom.

Cheng Ge'er pricked up his ears and listened.

Qin Yuan saw this and smiled, "Although my father is in charge of the Imperial College, he can't guarantee that my brother can pass the imperial examination. But my cousin has some chance. He passed the imperial examination in his hometown, so he went to Beijing to take the imperial examination and entered the Imperial College."

Madam Gu said, "That's right. If you can pass the imperial examination by entering the Imperial College, that would be great. Not everyone can enter the Imperial College."

Madam Gu Liu sighed and said, "I raised my children too delicately when they were young. I didn't dare let them fall or fight, and they never learned martial arts. Master Liu insisted that they enter the Imperial Academy to study literature, saying that if he didn't pass the imperial examination in this life, he must make his sons pass. Don't worry about Third Sister-in-law laughing at you. If he doesn't pass the imperial examination, I don't know what Master Liu will do."

The nephews and nieces of the Dingbei Marquis's mansion naturally have the quota to enter the Imperial Academy, but no one can guarantee that they can graduate. What will they do if they are neither good at literature nor martial arts?

Qin Yuan was able to hear some truth in her words, so he answered seriously.

"Sixth brother and sister-in-law, it's great that the child can grow up healthily and not become a prodigal or disobedient. Parents should always think of ways to plan for their future, but there is no need to be stubborn about these things. Those who can pass the imperial examination at the age of 35 are called young imperial examination candidates. In the past dynasty, there were several people who were still taking the imperial examination in their 70s and 80s. Not to mention the imperial examination, I have heard of many people who were still taking the tongsheng examination in their 50s and 60s."

"Oh my God," Old Madam Gu slapped her thigh and sighed, "When I think of Kang and Fu, whose beards are all white, still taking exams with the other kids, I feel sick. They can take whatever exams they can. If our children don't have that kind of talent, it's enough for them to just study and understand things. Don't push Liu Lang too hard, aren't there many fathers and sons taking exams together? Liu Lang should set an example for his sons and study hard together."

Madam Gu Liu burst out laughing.

"It would be great if our Sixth Master could stay at home and accompany his two children to study for the exams." Qin Yuan also smiled.

Madam Gu asked: "Am I wrong?"

Qin Yuan said, "That's right, that's right. What mother said is similar to what my father said. My father always said that my brother was not very good at studying and he didn't expect him to learn anything, but he had to learn to read and know etiquette, otherwise he would be no different from an animal. If he is not talented enough, he can always find a way to make a living by studying harder. Now he is being restrained, fearing that he will learn some bad habits and change his character. There is no parent who doesn't worry about their children. Everything will be fine when he grows up."

Old Madam Gu felt that she had the same knowledge as Qin Jijiu, and she immediately became happy.

Cheng Ge'er was stunned after hearing this.

When he was in the northern frontier, no one told him these things. After he entered the marquis's mansion, his mother and the people around him never told him these things either.

But his adoptive father has been talking about sending him to study at the Imperial College recently.

Does he want to study?
Cheng Ge'er pricked up his ears to listen to Qin Yuan's words, but he was awkward and didn't look at her, for fear that she would see him.

Madam Gu talked to Qin Yuan for a while, and then asked about Qin Siyuan's age and preferences. Knowing that he was not yet engaged, she asked, "Do you have to wait until you pass the imperial examination before getting married?"

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "My second cousin's aunt said that my cousin is handsome and has passed the imperial examination at a young age. It would be better to wait a few more years. If he passes the imperial examination, he can get a better husband. My father said that there is a custom in the capital to catch a son-in-law from the list. If a talent like my cousin is not arranged to marry early, I am afraid he will be caught. By then, it will be too late if my second cousin is not satisfied."

That is true.

Madam Gu wanted to meet Qin Siyuan and said, "Next time your cousin comes, let us see him and see how handsome he is."

Qin Yuan knew that Madam Gu was going to prepare a gift for the meeting, so she smiled and said, "That's for sure. He will come again in the next two days."

Mrs. Gu Liu was jealous when she heard this and wanted to go and see it too.

She also has two nieces from her mother's side, so maybe she can get the upper hand by being close to her.

Cheng Ge'er and Yu Jie'er had never heard of these family gossips and human interactions, and they were stunned for a moment.

After Qin Yuan and Madam Gu Liu left, Cheng Ge'er quietly asked Xiao Hong, "Is studying really that important?"

Xiao Hong also whispered, "Of course, those who can read are the upper class. I learned a few words from my grandfather. Those who came with me were illiterate and could only sweep the yard. I was chosen to serve the old lady. How can this be the same?"

Cheng Ge'er asked again: "What kind of person can marry a Jinshi?"

Xiao Hong was stumped, and after a while she said, "Then you have to ask Aunt Rong. I think it should be your young lady."

Cheng Ge'er said, "Since you can read, can you help me write a letter? I want to tell my adoptive father that I followed his advice and went to study at the Imperial Academy. I want to take the imperial examination."

This Jinshi is a good thing.

He wants it too.

His sister also wants to marry a Jinshi.

Let those who look down on them take a good look.

　It’s the end of the month and I’m going to rush to the list. I need the monthly tickets from you guys. Please give me some tickets (⊙o⊙)…

　　
　
(End of this chapter)