The head of the Mu family

Chapter 199 The Women's Imperial Examination is Set

Hahaha~ Okay~ Okay~

Well said! Well said!

"Your humble servant is unsure whether what I said was good or not."

But I know that Your Majesty should rest.

The people of the world need a wise ruler like you; your health is of utmost importance.

"What Physician Mu said makes sense. Your Majesty has worked hard all day."

I urge Your Majesty to take good care of your health!

Grand Tutor Peng, who had just supported the idea that women should not participate in the imperial examinations, immediately called out "Medical Master Mu" and accepted this wave of flattery.

Mu Huaisheng's ears perked up, and he secretly sighed:

That rich lady's father is quite the sly old fox!

How could there be a daughter like that of a noblewoman, with such a pure and kind nature?

As soon as they stepped out of the palace gates, they saw Qianyan.

Qi Luan then let the couple ride in his carriage.

Once inside the carriage, Qi Luan asked Qian Yan if she had any good methods for promoting women's examinations.

Even after the law was enacted, very few women actually participated.

He cannot compare to those men who can ignore everything else and focus solely on studying the classics.

The two discussed it for a long time, but were at a loss for what to do.

The next day, after Qi Luan finished his court session, he summoned Qian Yan and Huai Sheng again.

The two ladies took Huaisheng and the child away.

Third Master and Qianyan discussed their strategy while playing chess.

After careful consideration, he continued working without stopping.

"Third Master, no matter what happens, it's always difficult to make a difference alone."

Many people row a large ship, but not everyone who rows on the ship is a sailor.

If there are many women willing to participate in scientific expeditions next year.

Regardless of how well she does on the exam, other women in the world will take her as an example.

If quality can't be guaranteed, then find a way to boost quantity first.

"Yes! That makes sense. We should first encourage women from all over the country to participate in the provincial examinations, and proceed step by step."

"Putting everything else aside, my wife is a role model in this regard."

In our Mu family, everyone is as young as six or as old as seventy.

After signing the indenture, it was made clear that once one entered the Mu family, one would have to learn to read and write.

Seeing that everyone else was doing the same thing, people got used to it.

Not everyone is exceptionally learned, but most people aren't completely blind.

"Hmm~ Huaisheng does have many unexpected methods and ideas."

Her words in the main hall this time.

Before His Majesty, it surpasses all the years I've spent battling those stubborn fools.

"The reason why her words had such a great effect is because Third Master's efforts over the years have laid the foundation."

My wife is benefiting from this; His Majesty doesn't take her seriously, but when he speaks through her, it's sometimes more effective than what the Third Master and Grand Tutor said.

Furthermore, the fact that she was able to say those words was also related to the many years of careful guidance that Third Master had given her when she was young.

You reap what you sow; the cause you did back then has led to the result you have today.

"You know, you've been influenced by her all these years, and your speech has become more pleasant to hear."

I still miss your arrogant and disdainful nature from the past.

What happened to you?

From what I've observed, Huai Sheng's tone is somewhat harsh, while yours is rather soft.

"I've been through some things, and it's really not convenient for me to talk about them with you."

"Then I won't ask. If you have any difficulties, just say so."

After being pulled away by the two ladies, Huaisheng asked his youngest son to take the two children to play.

The two ladies held Huai Sheng's hands and smiled:

"The first thing we need to ask here is..."

"Ladies, please speak freely."

"What kind of face cream are you using? Look at your skin!"

Madam Liu reached out and gently pinched Huaisheng's chubby cheek.

"Hehehe~ I thought it was something serious."

Ladies, I'm using a face cream that I made myself.

And their daily diet is also coordinated.

"No wonder~ We did the math, and you're thirty-one this year."

But looking at you, you're almost from a different generation than us.

"You two ladies are exaggerating~"

The facial moisturizer is actually pretty much the same as the ones sold outside. I'll take a break from my diet later.

The two ladies chose what they liked to eat, and after a period of time, they observed the effects.

"That's excellent~"

I should have asked you a long time ago, sigh~

The three of them talked about some private matters between women, and soon after, a maid called for dinner.

The two families enjoyed their dinner together and discussed the method Qianyan had suggested.

Huai Sheng swallowed a mouthful of milk cake and casually remarked:

There were originally no roads in this world.

My heart skipped a beat:

Oh no, I didn't think it through!

I spoke too quickly and quoted a famous saying.

Stubborn brain, hurry up and share this!

I want to make sense of that statement in my own words!

"Well...

People in this world didn't even know that meat could be cooked and eaten.

It's simply that many people pass through a place, and only after walking there many times does a road become a road.

Many people have tried cooked meat and know how delicious it is, which is why everyone wants to eat it now.

After saying that, he picked up the meat from the bowl, stuffed it into his mouth, and began chewing it without any decorum.

Qianyan looked at her with bright eyes, then reached out her sleeve to cover her mouth.

After she swallowed, she took her sleeve off.

"These few words, though spoken casually, certainly contain great wisdom."

Madam Liu sighed, and Qi Luan nodded in agreement.

Huai Sheng was a little embarrassed by the praise and blurted out:

"I wouldn't dare, as long as Mr. Qi doesn't punish me with a ruler~"

Everyone laughed, and after finishing their dinner, they headed home.

Huai Sheng then went back to encourage the women of the Mu family to try their luck in the competition.

They went to find the noblewoman and Jingtang, who encouraged the book-serving sister to participate.

Shi Shu is almost forty and is a little embarrassed to leave the stage.

“Sister Shishu, Jiang Ziya was only given an important position when he was eighty years old.”

You're only a few years old, yet you use your talent to set an example for women everywhere!

During the disaster, you helped so many people.

But those women are just a drop in the ocean compared to all the women who suffer in the world.

"Maybe if you become an official, you can help more women change their fate!"

"That's right~ Shishu, you've been following me for so many years, it's really a waste of your talent~"

Upon hearing this, Shi Shu's eyes gradually lit up.

"Alright~ then I'll give it my shot!"

"This time, there should also be some daughters of officials participating, and they are all outstanding among them."

"Sister Shishu, what book do you want? Come to my house and find my husband."

"Hmm~ I'll go tomorrow!"

"Please help me sort this out, Mr. Cui, as I know absolutely nothing about the imperial examinations."

“Okay! No problem. I’ll have Qingyue and the others join in and add to the scene. You can discuss a time and work together.”

"Don't be modest, Qingyue is a good person, and so is that Miss Qingxue~"

"Then I wish Sister Shishu all the best in winning the top prize, and that the rest of them will also make the list!"

Everyone laughed when they heard this, and Huaisheng went back and told Qianyan about it.

Qianyan immediately devised a study plan for them, first assessing their abilities and then determining which plan was most suitable.

First, we need to hurry up and take the imperial examination for the lowest degree.

Only then can one participate in the autumn provincial examination, and only after passing the provincial examination can one participate in the spring provincial examination the following year.

In the homes of various noble families, the matriarch held real power.

They all encouraged their daughters, or the women in their clan, to study hard and take the imperial examinations.

One day, after everyone finished dinner, they chatted about the various shops.

Huai Sheng asked Yuan Su to participate next year as well, and Rong An asked in confusion:

“Master, Yuan Su is good at studying. He was confident before, so why did you let him go out with us?”

Are we going to let him participate in the imperial examinations next year?