The Transmigrated Li Jin's Daily Farming Life (Translated With Mtl)

Chapter 68

Finally done with the county exam, Chen Xiran released all mental burdens and slept soundly until mid-morning.

When he woke up, the little book boy cautiously approached and asked, "Young master, how did the exam go?"

Chen Xiran replied, "Not bad."

"And what about Master Li?"

"I don't know, but he submitted his answer sheet half a day in advance."

By the time Chen Xiran sat down for a meal, the little book boy had already joined the group returning to town and had to deliver the news to the master and madam first.

The little book boy wanted to ask about Li Jin's exam to take the message back together, but Li Jin had already left early in the morning and went out again after coming back for a meal.

He never found the right opportunity.

Mr. Song, seeing Master Chen bringing the book boy with him, knew that they had a message to deliver.

Quickly standing up, he asked, "How did they do?"

Master Chen, excited yet somewhat melancholic, asked the book boy to repeat Chen Xiran's exact words.

"Young master said he did well, but as for Master Li, he submitted his answer sheet half a day in advance."

Mr. Song almost dropped the cup in his hand!

"Li Jin, he... can't write?"

It was a widely held belief that those who submitted their answer sheets about an hour before the deadline usually achieved top rankings in the imperial examinations. They were considered capable of finishing early due to their extensive knowledge.

On the other hand, students who waited until the last moment to submit their papers usually wrote average responses, and their chances of passing were uncertain.

However, if someone handed in their paper only half a day into the exam, there were only two possibilities: either they were exceptionally skilled or they had submitted a blank paper.

When the county official saw Li Jin submitting his paper at noon, he discreetly glanced at it, worried that this remarkable young man had handed in a blank sheet.

With only this information, Mr. Song felt disappointed. After all, Li Jin was a student he had high hopes for.

Although Master Chen felt sorry for Li Jin, he valued his own son, Chen Xiran, more. So, there was still some joy on his face.

But Mr. Song clearly preferred Li Jin, who was diligent, hardworking, and intelligent.

Therefore, he showed more disappointment. He couldn't even eat that night, and before falling asleep, he murmured, "How could A Jin not know something?"

He had covered all the topics that would be tested in the county exam! Li Jin had perfectly memorized them.

Mr. Song's wife said, "Maybe A Jin wrote quickly. Don't worry too much."

But even with this possibility, Mr. Song couldn't find comfort. He didn't sleep well that night, and the next day, while giving his lecture to the students, his eyes carried dark circles.

Huang Xiucai, having received news that all three of his students performed well, specifically came at noon to share the good news with Mr. Song.

The anxiety on Mr. Song's face is evident, noticeable to anyone observant.

Huang Xiucai asked a couple of questions, but Mr. Song simply waved his hand and remained silent. Huang Xiucai didn't press for further information, but he had a hunch that Mr. Song's student didn't perform well in the exam.