The Prime Minister’s Darling-Chapter 520 - 261 Truth (Second Update)

Chapter 520: 261 Truth (Second Update)

Chapter 520: 261 Truth (Second Update)

Unable to defend his case, he was tongue-tied, his mind had never been this messy, not even during the imperial examinations.

When the carriage arrived home, Xiao Liulang practically escaped from it.

Gu Jiao tilted her little head, happily took out her little notebook, flipped to the last page, and wrote down an important diary entry: The first day my husband wanted to sleep with me.

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The day to report to Hanlin Academy was in late May. After the second and third rank examinees completed their tests in the Guozijian, Xiao Liulang practically didn’t need to go there except for handling the transfer formalities.

Yes, entering Hanlin Academy was ostensibly to become an official, but it actually involved studying and taking more exams to gain qualifications.

Though Gu Jiao had never studied in ancient times, from what Xiao Liulang explained to her, entering Hanlin Academy was roughly equivalent to studying for a research degree on government funds in their previous life. The top three scholars were guaranteed a spot in the academy and the honor of becoming civil servants. The rest had to retake the exams three years later.

If they passed, they would become civil servants. If they failed, they would have to go back where they came from. With a bit of luck, they might secure a county magistrate position. The unlucky ones might end up teaching in a state or prefecture school, but only if they were good at teaching.

Du Ruohan’s academic level was undeniably high. It was quite certain that he would pass the exam, but Fen Lin and Lin Chengye were in some danger, and they visited Xiao Liulang daily for guidance.

Xiao Liulang guided them tirelessly, and occasionally, when the old priest was over here cooking for the old lady, they would also get some tips from him.

Fen Lin whispered to Xiao Liulang, “Liulang, your uncle is really amazing. For the problem just now, I felt he explained it even more thoroughly than you did.”

This was actually a high compliment to Xiao Liulang. After all, Fen Lin had studied in Guozijian, where the most top-notch teaching resources of Zhan Country were at his disposal. Yet, Fen Lin still thought Xiao Liulang was the best teacher.

Fen Lin had met scholars who were just as knowledgeable as Xiao Liulang. Xiao Liulang was a genius, but he was only eighteen. His life experience and academic foundation were obvious, but his teaching methods and perspectives helped Fen Lin the most.

The only person Fen Lin deemed better than Xiao Liulang was his uncle.

“Yes,” Xiao Liulang thought, “He was once the headmaster of Guozijian. How could his teaching not be impressive?”

Fen Lin sighed, “Your uncle’s knowledge is a great asset. It’s such a pity if he doesn’t take part in the imperial examinations.”

Xiao Liulang thought: Do you know what a Six Top Scholar is?

The only person in the history of Zhan Country who got every top scholarship.

At the moment, however, Zhan Country’s top scholar was diligently tying his apron and busying himself in front of the stove–the old lady wanted to eat brown sugar glutinous rice cakes sprinkled with white sesame seeds.

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Gu Jiao went to the Medical Hall early in the morning. The business there had been booming recently. One the one hand, they had gained fame and attracted many patients. On the other hand, the pharmaceutical factory was overflowing with orders, and they were almost too busy to handle them all.

Jiang Shi was pretty much healed. He had just been bedridden for too long and had undergone a few surgeries, so he needed some time for rehabilitation therapy.

Gu Jiao showed Dr. Song the rehabilitation exercises and methods, and Dr. Song was to guide him through the exercises twice a day.

“After big brother recovers, will we have to leave?”

Dr. Song was overseeing Jiang Shi’s rehabilitation in Gu Jiao’s courtyard, and Little Jiang Li, who was watching from the side, suddenly asked.

Jiang Shi’s body stiffened slightly.

Dr. Song smiled and asked, “Does Little Jiang Li not want to leave?”

“Yeah.” Little Jiang Li nodded seriously.

She and her brother had been wandering for too long, sold from one place to another, often going hungry and cold, and beaten by others.

After arriving at the Medical Hall, she had the happiest days of her life. Nobody bullied her or her brother. She ate well every day, slept well and everyone there was kind.

“I can work. Can I stay?” Little Jiang Li asked.

Dr. Song was speechless. Even though he was very fond of the siblings, it wasn’t up to the Medical Hall whether they could stay. They were unregistered citizens, and according to the law, they should be deported back to their original place of residence after discharge. The Medical Hall had no authority to grant them a residence registration.

Jiang Shi told Little Jiang Li, “Stop talking. Go and play.”

Little Jiang Li sighed, “Okay.”

Little Jiang Li went to the counter to help fill prescriptions. Gu Jiao was seeing patients today. After receiving dozens of patients in the morning, she finally managed to finish with the last one when another distinguished guest showed up.

“Miss Gu.”

It was the muted sound of the Prince Rui’s wife, who she had not seen for many days.

The Prince Rui’s wife was four months pregnant now, had become a little plump, her cheeks filled out, and her complexion ruddy, but her clothes were loose and didn’t reveal her pregnant figure.