Dad, we are so stable, should we do something?

Time passed like water in a cup, and soon the county issued a notice on the time of the county examination. The second brother Tian Yuheng had been reviewing his lessons since the New Year holiday, and the eldest brother Tian Yuyu also provided his previous study notes. According to the schoolmaster, the county examination would not be a big problem for Tian Yuheng, and he was almost certain to pass it, but the second brother remained calm and memorized his lessons every day.

The second brother found five classmates who were on good terms with him and signed a guarantee agreement with him. He also got the guarantee letter from the applicant, and the list was sealed in the county government. The exam basket was prepared by his younger sister Tian Fuer for the second brother.

Finally, the day of the exam has arrived. Today, mother Xu specially brought Aunt Liu to see Tian Yuheng off. After all, it is the big day of Aunt Liu's biological son's first imperial examination. These days, Aunt Liu has been burning incense and praying at home every day, and she also went to the temple to ask for a talisman. Today, all the family members are present, except for County Magistrate Tian and Tian Yuyu. After all, the eldest brother Tian Yuyu has to prepare for the provincial examination in August by himself, and this exam is just an ordinary county exam, so there is no need for the whole family to attend so grandly. In addition, the county exam requires County Magistrate Tian to be arranged to preside over it in another county, so he did not appear in the crowd.

"Heng'er, you must study hard for the exam. We will wait for you outside." Aunt Liu said calmly.

"Go ahead, don't worry about us, just go and line up and do well in the exam." Mrs. Xu ordered.

"Second brother, come on, you are the best." Tian Xing'er also cheered.

"Second brother, we are waiting for you here. Do your best in the exam." Tian Yuze believed in his second brother's ability and did not say anything more.

"Second brother, come on." Tian Fuer was so excited that he didn't know what to say for a moment, so he imitated Tian Xinger and said come on.

"Okay, son, I'll go line up." After saying that, Tian Yuze turned around and walked towards the scientific examination team with the examination basket.

The line was very long, and after waiting for an unknown amount of time, it was Tian Yuze's turn. Souzi searched his entire body and arranged for him to enter. There were four county exams in total, and this was only the first one. However, the county exams were all held on the same day, so there was no need to stay overnight, which was much easier for the candidates.

"Mom, why don't you go back first? We'll just wait for second brother here." Tian Xing'er suggested.

"No need, let's just wait together. Have you made a reservation at the teahouse across the street? Let's go there together."

"Yes, mother (Madam)." Tian Xing'er and others responded.

There were many stalls and teahouses on the street opposite the examination hall. After the candidates entered, the people who came to see them off slowly began to disperse and walk across the street.

The Tian family quickly went to the teahouse, where there was a storyteller. The family sat there. Madam Xu played a few games of chess with Aunt Liu, but Aunt Liu was a little absent-minded and kept losing. It was boring. At lunchtime, the family ordered tea and snacks to eat and drink here. Several children couldn't sit still and ran out to go shopping. When the time was almost up, everyone found a seat outside the examination room and started waiting. The servants also came with the meat porridge.

By the evening, the number of people who handed in their papers reached about 50, and the county magistrate released the seal and opened the gate.

Tian Yuheng was among the first 50 people to place the first card, followed by the second card, the third card, and the last card.

When Tian Yuheng comes out, he is usually energetic and looks in good condition.

"Brother, how did you do in the exam?" Tian Yuze asked.

"no problem."

"That's good. Get in the carriage quickly and eat some hot porridge to warm your stomach. Your aunt is still waiting for you." Mrs. Xu ordered.

"Yes, mother."

The family returned home together.

The first test was two essays from the Four Books and one five-character six-rhyme poem. As long as you memorized the books and prepared some poems, you could pass the first test. It was relatively easy compared to the later tests. After 3 days, the first test was released (the test results came out), and Tian Yuze's name was naturally on the list. This result was not surprising.

The second exam was held the day after the incident. Only those who passed the first exam could take the next exam. The content of this exam was one question on the Four Books, one question on an fu, and one question on a poem.

The third round was one question from the Four Books, one test question, and one discussion question. Four steamed buns were also distributed.

The last exam is about one of the Four Books. Those who take the fourth exam usually pass the county exam without any surprises. After handing in the papers, the county magistrate invites the candidates to dinner. Each table has eight dishes, but everyone has to pay for their own food and drinks. After everyone finishes eating, they all go away. —-《The content of the county exam is quoted from the sharing of Xiaohongshu netizens in the wild》

About 4 days after the last exam, the county government released the results of the entire county exam. Since the first exam, all candidates have opened their sealed papers and issued their names. Tian Yuze ranked 7th, one of the top ten. The top ten in the county is also an honor. The first place is the first place, and if there is no major accident, he does not need to take the college entrance examination and can directly obtain the title of scholar.

The whole family was very happy when the results came out.

"Heng'er, Auntie is really happy for you. It's all thanks to Master and Madam's cultivation. Come on, kowtow to Madam."

Tian Yuheng was pulled down to his knees by Aunt Liu.

"Hurry up, we are a family, what a mess. Heng'er still has to prepare for the college entrance examination." Mrs. Xu pulled the mother and son up.

"Thank you, Madam." Tian Yuheng and Aunt Liu stood up and thanked together.

Seeing this kneeling, the brothers and sisters suddenly felt a little uncomfortable. Madam Xu's children did not have a clear status distinction towards Aunt Liu's two children like in other families. They had always treated each other sincerely, and they were siblings. Aunt Liu's kneeling was like forcing them to be master and servant.

"Madam Xu, notify everyone in the mansion to distribute the monthly bonus today to celebrate Brother Heng's passing the county exam. Okay, Brother Heng, go back and study, and the rest of you should stop disturbing your second brother. Everyone, go down."

"It's my wife."

Shortly after the results of the county examination were announced, Tian Yuheng packed his luggage and took a carriage with his servants and several guards to the provincial capital. His family had bought a two-story house for his eldest brother in the provincial capital. Usually, his eldest brother was alone there, and there were many vacant rooms. His eldest brother had already asked someone to clean up a yard, so Tian Yuheng could move in directly and get guidance from his eldest brother.

During this period, my eldest brother no longer went to the academy, but studied at home by himself. Occasionally, he would make appointments with his classmates to discuss things in a teahouse. Usually, my eldest brother would invite his classmates to his home, but since Tian Yuheng was about to take an exam, it was not convenient to bring anyone over for fear of affecting him.

When they were not going out, the two brothers read, studied and discussed together, and Tian Yuyu provided a lot of help.

Tian Yuze took the provincial examination in April accompanied by his eldest brother. No other family members came this time. The provincial examination consisted of three parts: Scripture Post, Miscellaneous Essays, and Policy Essays. Tian Yuze had been following his father for a long time and had a good understanding of current political affairs. Tian Yuheng asked his teacher to help him look at it, and it was certain that there would be no problem.

Soon the three exams were over. While waiting for the results in the city, Tian Yuheng continued to study with his elder brother, preparing to take part in next year's college entrance examination.