Chapter 1975 - 1977: Taking the Imperial Exam

Chapter 1975: Chapter 1977: Taking the Imperial Exam

A month later

A lot of people gathered at the Yang Family’s gate. Everyone in the village who could come did, not for anything else, just to send Yang Ming off.

Because in a few days, it will be the triennial Autumnal Exam.

The village has only this one scholar, and although he’s not a relative, the community here is like this: if Yang Ming succeeds, everyone feels proud, standing taller, and it might even bring benefits to the village.

So everyone takes it very seriously.

If he passes this time, he can participate in the metropolitan exam next February. If the metropolitan exam is passed, he can enter the court exam.

If not successful, then it’s back to the drawing board to try again three years later.

The exam venue is the Provincial Capital, the Capital City!

It’s about two days’ journey south from here.

Xiaoxiao will accompany him this time because she has never been to the Capital City.

While loading things onto the carriage, Yang Ming’s mother started to nag again, "Third son’s wife, have you packed all the necessary items?"

"Everything’s packed, mom, don’t worry."

"Did you bring the pens? Did you pack extra medicine? And what about the silver? Did you bring that?" Yang Ming’s mother continued to remind.

"All packed, mom, rest assured. If anything’s missing, we can buy it there. Don’t worry, we’ll be back right after the exam. Just please help me take care of Little Liufu for these few days," Xiaoxiao said.

"Alright, alright, as long as you manage yourselves well, don’t worry about home. I will definitely take good care of the child," she assured.

Seeing his son finally going to the exam hall, Yang’s father was almost in tears, feeling both relieved and worried. As old farmers, they knew nothing about studying, unable to help their child at all, leaving the burden entirely on him.

Unable to help, he voiced some comfort, "Third son, don’t stress yourself too much."

"Dad, don’t worry, I will strive hard to meet the expectations," Yang Ming replied.

Upon hearing this, Yang’s father nodded repeatedly.

Others in the family also started advising.

"Dad, rest assured, the third son knows what he’s doing, this time he’ll surely pass."

"Yes, dad, don’t worry."

"Exactly, the third son is smart; he’ll surely succeed this time."

"..."

"..."

Listening to everyone’s encouragement, Yang’s father said, "I don’t ask for anything else; whether he passes is another matter. As long as he returns safe and sound, that is enough."

"Dad, don’t worry, we’re just going for an exam, not a fight, there’s no danger," Xiaoxiao said with a smile, feeling her father-in-law was overly anxious. She was a bit excited; this was like a travel opportunity for her. Previous outings were always for something or another, but this time she intended to have a proper look around.

Moreover, she wasn’t the only one accompanying.

Wang Kui was also accompanying them on this trip, and with his robust build, who would dare to bully them?

Originally, they wanted to find a coachman since Yang Ming needed to rest well for the exam, so the carriage driving wouldn’t be his task.

Also, Yang Qiu and Wang Kui were still newlyweds, and taking Yang Qiu along could serve as a honeymoon trip, so they decided to let Yang Qiu and her husband go.

Indeed, Wang Kui chimed in, "Dad, mom, rest assured, as long as I am here, there will be no problems."

After getting everything ready and chatting briefly with the Village Chief and villagers who came to the gate, they climbed into the carriage, and Wang Kui flicked the reins, sending the carriage away.

Watching the carriage depart into the distance, the Yang Family lingered at the gate with the villagers for a while before heading back to the house.