Transmigrating as the Buddha-like Main Consort of a Power Minister

Chapter 61: The Top Scholar Succeeded

Starting from the first day of the lunar year, Xiao Qingming resumed his studies. After the New Year, he worked even harder than before, sleeping only two hours a day and spending the rest of his time either reading books or writing articles.

In fact, Xiao Qingming could have slept longer, especially at night...

One evening, Ji Wan'er couldn't help but advise him, "Husband, aren't you pushing yourself too hard by sleeping so little every day? How about sleeping a bit more at night so you'll have more energy for studying during the day?"

Xiao Qingming gently stroked Ji Wan'er's black hair and, upon hearing her words, he slightly paused and looked at her.

"Two hours are enough," Xiao Qingming replied succinctly.

"But..." Ji Wan'er hesitated for a moment, then continued, "You could definitely sleep a little longer."

Xiao Qingming understood Ji Wan'er's meaning and his expression changed slightly. "Are you criticizing me, my dear?"

Ji Wan'er lightly tapped him and said, "How could that be? I just think you're working too hard, and I don't want you to be so exhausted."

A faint smile curved on Xiao Qingming's lips as he lowered his head slightly and whispered in Ji Wan'er's ear, "For me, this is a pleasure. It not only doesn't tire me, but also makes me even more spirited."

Ji Wan'er's face blushed instantly.

She shouldn't have mentioned this to him.

Well, it's not her who is tired anyway. He surely has his own plans, and she won't bother about it.

In a few months, Xiao Qingming will be heading to the capital for the imperial examination. After he finished the exam, Ji Wan'er would definitely go to the capital as well. So, during this period of time, although the three shops were running smoothly, she didn't plan to manage another one. She thought to herself that it would be enough to make these three shops thrive and keep the customers satisfied.

Recently, Ji Wan'er had been focusing on the newly opened shop, often visiting and making necessary improvements.

Ji Wan'er originally thought that Xiao Qingming would leave in February, but to her surprise, at the end of January, he told her that he was going to the capital.

This caught her off guard.

"Why are you leaving so early?" Ji Wan'er asked in astonishment.

Xiao Qingming explained, "The teacher suggested that I first go to the prefectural city to pay respects to his old friend before heading to the capital. I won't be coming back in between."

Although Ji Wan'er didn't participate in the imperial examination, she still had some understanding of it. Success in the examination didn't solely depend on how much knowledge one had retained. The quality of the written essay also played a crucial role, and each person had their own subjective judgment.

Although she felt reluctant, Ji Wan'er still said, "Alright. Let me pack your luggage ahead of time."

Seeing that his wife was not in high spirits, Xiao Qingming gently stroked her hair and comforted her, saying, "I'll be back no later than April."

Ji Wan'er couldn't help but feel heartbroken. She reached out and embraced his waist, pressing her face against his chest.

"I know," Ji Wan'er said. In fact, she thought to herself that if Xiao Qingming truly became the top scholar as described in books, he might not return. In that case, she would have to go to the capital.