The Comeback of the Charming Farmer's Wife

Chapter 2066 - 2068: The Delayed Spring Examination

Ye Zi’an thought to himself that he hadn’t taken leave yesterday, so he might as well do so today.

"What’s the big deal? Everyone gets sick from time to time, right?"

Adjusting his collar, he bent down to give Yang Chuxia another kiss, "Alright, your husband is leaving now. You go back to sleep for a bit."

After Ye Zi’an left, Yang Chuxia no longer felt sleepy. She lay down for a while and then got up.

After breakfast, Yang Chuxia organized the items Ye Zi’an had instructed her to prepare, putting them in two separate baskets to be taken along later.

When Ye Zi’an returned from court, he carefully checked everything again and added the mosquito repellent that was missing.

"Once you’re inside, don’t be nervous. Ignore what others are doing or whatever happens, just focus on doing your own exam paper well."

In the evening, Ye Zi’an reiterated his instructions to them once more.

"Brother-in-law, I understand," Yang Qingtong obediently nodded.

"For goodness’ sake, don’t fall asleep again; don’t embarrass me." As he turned, he noticed Qingtong yawning, and Ye Zi’an couldn’t help but scold him again, "This time the examiners are officers from the Capital City. If you fall asleep, it won’t just affect you. Within a day, the entire Capital City will hear about how my brother-in-law fell asleep in the exam hall. It might even reach the Emperor, which could affect your future examinations."

"Brother-in-law, rest assured, I won’t fall asleep again. Now, as soon as it’s exam time, the first thing I do is make tea."

Yang Qingtong thought to himself that he could never wash away his past blunders.

"Alright, I’ve said all that needs to be said. Make sure you both go to bed early tonight."

"Good night, Brother-in-law!" "Good night, Brother-in-law!"

After the Yang Qingrui brothers left, Ye Zi’an instructed Ye Wu to make a trip to the imperial temple, and only then did he leave the study.

Early the next day, everyone at the Ye Residence got up unusually early. Yang Chuxia was up bright and early to ensure the kitchen was preparing meals so the Yang Qingrui brothers could eat before heading to their exams.

Ye Zi’an didn’t attend court either, planning instead to personally escort his two brothers-in-law to the exam hall.

He knew well that before entering the exam hall, there would be various inspections, and every year, this was when many improper dealings came to light.

Some people deserved it due to their malicious intent, but others were wronged. Some scholars would use underhanded methods to eliminate their competition, such as slipping a note into someone’s bag in front or a book into someone’s bag behind.

While Ye Zi’an couldn’t do much else, at the very least he could help resolve any issues that arose.

"With your brother-in-law going with you, I won’t go. After your exams, Yunyun and I will pick you up."

"Alright, sister, we’re heading out now."

After saying goodbye to Yang Chuxia, the three of them, accompanied by a servant, headed to the exam hall.

By this time, a lot of people were already waiting in front of the exam hall, and many were standing on guard.

After waiting for about two quarters of an hour, the doors of the exam hall opened.

The examinees began to line up and were let in only after passing an inspection.

The Yang Family brothers followed at the back of the line.

Just a short while into the inspections, someone was dragged out, "That’s not my stuff, it’s not mine, big brother, please let me in."

"Not yours? The pen holder is hollow, with such a long piece of paper stuffed inside. What do you call this?"

"This is your pen; if you didn’t stuff it in there, did I do it?" The inspecting soldier was quite exasperated; there were always people like this at each exam, "Take him away, take him away, next!"