Peasant Woman’s Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 2554: Chapter 2551: Secretly Referencing

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“Come on, get inside quickly, it’s alright,” Old Master Chu said with a smile, turning his gaze to Nuanbao. “Nuanbao, come, let your grandfather hold you for a moment.”

Nuanbao obediently raised his arms and hugged Old Master Chu.

The family cheerfully entered, since Chu Ziluo was actively preserving her pregnancy, Ye Muyu simply sent someone to invite her back and incidentally feel her pulse.

The reunion banquet of the family was very lively.

Since Old Master Chu and Madam Liu settled in the capital, Ye Muyu has been more relaxed.

The old couple’s flower shop continued to operate, and Old Master Chu, having free time, would go to see the children in the family school reading and learning characters. Sometimes he listened and learned to write along with them. Although the progress was slow, within a month, he could recognize a few characters.

Aside from this, there was the competition hosted by Chu Jin.

Following two months of publicity, it was very lively. This time, everything was under his control, and he managed it more strictly. Although there were disputes and disturbances, they were quickly resolved. His attitude was firm, and a few people who took advantage of the situation and tried to incite trouble were promptly subdued.

After Chu Jin screened a batch of good talents through a competition, the reform of the official appointment system was quickly implemented.

Closely following, it was the February examination.

This year’s examination in the capital had a noticeably higher number of candidates compared to previous years, mostly older in age.

The exam questions were prepared by Elder Zhong.

During the examination, many candidates fell ill and fainted in the examination hall.

For a time, the capital was filled with anguish and grief.

Chu Jin awaited Chu Sheng outside the examination hall.

“Sheng,” Chu Jin waved outside.

Chu Sheng appeared to be in better shape compared to other scholars, owing to his strong physique.

“Jin, why are you here?” Chu Sheng asked, somewhat surprised.

“Now that you’ve finished the exam, you don’t have to hide it from the family, right? If I hadn’t seen you last time, I wouldn’t have known you came to the capital. You’re too daring, why didn’t you contact me?” Chu Jin said.

Chu Sheng, slightly embarrassed, touched the tip of his nose: “I just wanted to give it a try, didn’t have much confidence. Moreover, with so many candidates this year, but I couldn’t bear not to personally take the exam. I just feared my parents would have great expectations, so I didn’t tell them.”

“Jin, can you help me keep it a secret? I want to wait for the results to come out before saying anything,” Chu Sheng knew he would definitely have to visit the two uncles after the exam.

On this matter, he did not shirk.

“Sure, come on, Sheng. If you don’t mind, stay at the residence. There are many books in the family school; you might like them.”

Chu Jin invited Chu Sheng to the Chu family residence, explaining to Ye Muyu and Chu Heng that Chu Sheng wanted to experience the situation in the capital.

Initially, Ye Muyu didn’t think much, but after hearing what Chu Jin said, there was a moment of unease.

She had a bit of a suspicion and shared it with Chu Heng.

“I suspect he secretly came for the examination. Since the kids don’t want to talk about it, we shouldn’t expose it to avoid too much pressure. Although elder brother and sister-in-law aren’t bad people, they inevitably hope for their child to succeed.”

“Hmm, I understand. In that case, let’s not intervene.”

“By the way, once the palace examination is over, it’s time for the evaluation, right? You only need to be responsible for the selection of talents for the Ministry of Industry Office? What about the Ministry of Revenue?”

“Elder Zhong is overseeing the Ministry of Revenue, so there shouldn’t be any major issues. Of course, that doesn’t mean Minister Qi won’t privately try to sway hearts.” Chu Heng squinted his eyes: “However, the Ministry of Industry Office is the most crucial now. If things collapse here, the commercial sector will crumble, and that would truly impact the livelihood of the people.”