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

Chapter 140 END

Even though Li Jin was mentally prepared, he couldn't help but feel an immense surprise at the bottom of his heart upon hearing Xiao Fulang's words.

There was a time when he never imagined that he could stand out in the imperial examinations.

In his first year after crossing over, Li Jin thought that if he didn't pass the scholar examination, he could find a medical clinic in town to practice medicine. With a monthly income of three taels of silver, frugal living would suffice for his family. Leading a simple life seemed perfectly fine.

Yet, in just five short years, he had astonishingly passed the capital's examinations.

Next, Li Jin faced the most crucial event: the palace examination in ten days.

This year's examination had fewer candidates due to it being an Enke year. Therefore, after the capital's examination results were announced, all successful candidates were to gather at Chengtian Gate on March 15th. After being searched by the Jinwu Guard, they would enter the palace under the guidance of the Vice Minister of Rites.

In previous years, some candidates would take the capital's examinations at Jiangnan Gongyuan and wouldn't arrive in the capital for the palace examination until mid-April.

Consequently, the palace examination would naturally be postponed.

Normally, candidates are expected to take part in the palace examination of their respective year unless unforeseen circumstances arise such as sudden illness or parental mourning which necessitate returning home for recuperation or observance of filial piety. Only then are they permitted to participate in the palace examination three years later.

Under normal conditions, every new candidate must attend the subsequent palace examination without deferral or withdrawal.

Qin Muwen was not very familiar with the rules of the imperial examinations, and books in bookstores did not specifically analyze them.

Seeing Xiao Fulang's keen interest, Li Jin carried him on his back on their way home and explained in detail about the upcoming palace examination requirements.

"The palace examination lasts only one day?"

Li Jin nodded affirmatively, "To be precise, it spans two to three hours. Early submission is allowed. The final mandatory collection time is at sunset."

After pondering for a moment, Qin Muwen said: "That's good; you won't have to endure the cold."

Hearing his childlike tone, Li Jin couldn't help but laugh: "How could I be cold wearing clothes you've sewn?"

Qin Muwen's ears turned slightly red; as a child, he disliked learning needlework.

If one were to list two things Xiao Qin Muwen disliked most, they would be practicing calligraphy and needlework.

Qin Muwen reflected on how his father employed numerous methods to ensure proficiency in these skills.

Yet who could have predicted that within just over a decade, his favorite daily activities would become copying his husband's calligraphy and sewing clothes for him and their children?

Not long after they returned home, an official messenger arrived with good news.

Li Jin hosted him for two days with generous hospitality before asking him to deliver messages back to Pang Lao, headmaster of Ningxing Academy, and Hongyan Village.

The messenger happily agreed. Why wouldn't he be pleased to deliver joyous news on behalf of Huiyuan Master Li Jin?

Moreover, Li Jin was known for his generosity; even his money bags were filled with silver!