"Girl, Mrs. Cui from Bac Ninh Women's Academy is here." Dianjiang ran in from the outside and said, "In the inner hall, Madame called you over." ”

Zhao Ruxi stood up: "Why is Master Cui here?" "Grab your skirt and walk out.

When she arrived in the inner hall, she saw Mrs. Cui talking to Zhu, and both of them were smiling.

Zhao Ruxi went in and saluted: "Master." ”

"Come, sit down." Mrs. Cui beckoned to her, looked at her carefully, turned her head and smiled at Zhu, "My face is still as good as ever, so I'm relieved." ”

Because of her status as a widow and the administrator of the college, she has always been serious and unsmiling in front of the students, and the other students are a little afraid of her. But in front of Zhao Ruxi, Mrs. Cui has always been very kind.

"Not really. She's a big-hearted person. I couldn't eat or sleep during her exams, and I was several years old in those days. But she is good, so hard, so stressful, but she should eat, sleep, and sleep, and she is more energetic than me when she comes back after the exam. Zhu smiled.

"That's good, that's great." Mrs. Cui said.

After saying this, she explained to Zhao Ruxi: "It's okay for me to come. I just don't worry, come and see if you're okay. ”

When the painting training class ended near the government exam, Zhao Ruxi did not go to the Bac Ninh Women's Academy and chose to read books by herself at home.

Later, she took the government exam and waited for the release of the list. After releasing the list, she wanted to give herself a few days off and relax for a few days, so she didn't go to Bac Ninh Women's Academy for a while, and only sent Qingfeng to ask for leave for her.

After all, Mrs. Cui hasn't seen her for more than half a month.

"It's fine, just like my mother said, I can eat and sleep." Zhao Ruxi said, "I just want to be lazy, and I'm going to rest at home for a few days before going to the academy." ”

"Do you want to get some rest? Who can stand this continuous rotation? Some time ago, I was so busy that my feet didn't touch the ground, and everyone lost weight. Zhu said distressedly.

Her words were also a subtle reminder to Mrs. Cui not to push her daughter too hard.

Zhao Ruxi took the county examination in February and the government examination in April, during which he had to give lessons to the students of the painting training class, and Zhu was distressed. Now that I have finally finished the government examination, the painting training class has ended. Zhao Ruxi was about to take a break, but Mrs. Cui came to the door.

As a mother, although she respects and appreciates Mrs. Cui very much, she inevitably has two complaints in her heart.

Mrs. Cui also heard the meaning of Zhu's words, and couldn't help but apologize a little - it was indeed that she was too anxious.

In this way, she can't say what comes to her mouth.

However, Zhao Ruxi saw her intention and took the initiative to say: "Master, don't worry, I will rest for two days." I'll go back to the academy the day after tomorrow. At the end of May, I plan to take the college exam. I have to go back to the academy and ask the masters to read the article for me. ”

The imperial examination time of the Great Jin Dynasty was different from the ancient time and space where Zhao Ruxi lived. I don't know if it was originally like this, or if it was reformed by Empress Shengyao, the township examination and the general examination are held once every three years, while the children's examination and the hospital examination are held every year.

In other words, Zhao Ruxi obtained the qualification of a child after passing the county examination and the government examination. If she is willing to take the test for talent and fame, she can participate in the college examination at the end of May.

Mrs. Cui came here to ask about this.

But Zhao Ruxi took the initiative to say it, she hesitated again and asked, "Will it be too urgent?" It's too tiring, and you can postpone it until next year. ”

Although the three tests are held every year, many people feel that they are too stressed and tired, so they often go in two steps. In the first year, students will be examined, and in the second year, they will be examined. If you rush into the game when you are not ready, after falling off the list, it will affect your self-confidence and lead to poor performance in the second year.

For example, Xu Chongwen, after being admitted to the Tongsheng examination, he chose to stop, preparing to study for another year, and then take the Xiucai exam next year.

Zhao Ruxi didn't have to take the test to show off her talent and raise people to support the family's lintel, and Mrs. Cui was really embarrassed to let her take the test continuously.

But she was very worried that Zhao Ruxi would pick her son halfway.

You must know that this summer, Zhao Ruxi will be in a hurry, and family affairs will soon be on the agenda. This year, she will not take the college exam, and next year she will discuss her relatives, and maybe she will change her mind and not plan to take the exam.

"Sister Xi, if you really want to take the test, just finish the test in one go this year." Zhu said suddenly.

Mrs. Cui looked at Zhu in surprise.

She didn't expect that Zhu felt sorry for her daughter on the one hand, and encouraged her daughter to turn around on the other. She really didn't understand what Zhu was thinking.

Zhu's idea was simple.

She knows Zhao Ruxi's temperament. Decide what to do, and that's something that nine cows can't pull back. Instead of stretching the battle line so long, it is better to finish the test at once. Regardless of how well it goes. Anyway, after passing the test, there are no regrets, and Zhao Ruxi will not remember it.

After the imperial examination, next year, I will honestly propose to her to marry her.

Zhao Ruxi knew what Zhu was thinking. However, she didn't bother to argue, and nodded: "Yes, I will finish the exam this year." I will take the hospital exam in May, and if I can pass it successfully, I will take the township exam again in August. ”

As for next year, she didn't say.

Plans often don't keep up with change. She's planning well now. Perhaps after the battle this winter, the court will be in turmoil, and the situation will change dramatically, and then her plans will change accordingly.

"Okay, okay." A big smile appeared on Mrs. Choi's face.

"When I went back, I asked a few masters to sort out the examination papers of the past years. You rest for a few days, and when you've rested enough, you can go back to the academy and look at the test papers. If there is anything weak, make up for it while you have time. She said.

"Well, that's what I plan." Zhao Ruxi nodded.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

"By the way, how is the newspaper doing?" Zhao Ruxi asked.

During this time, she was so busy that she didn't have time to pay attention to the situation in the newspaper.

At the mention of the newspaper, the smile on Mrs. Cui's face disappeared.

She sighed, "It's not as good as we thought." ”

Then she talked about the sales of the newspaper.

They originally planned to run a monthly magazine, but later found that they were in a hurry to collect manuscripts, typesetting, proofreading, printing, and sales, and later simply changed it to a monthly magazine.

Therefore, since the end of the Chinese New Year, they have only run four issues of the newspaper.

The first issue was printed in 300 copies, but the eldest princess of Shangde held a banquet, and the attendees of the banquet each gave a newspaper, and almost 100 copies were delivered. The remaining 200 copies were bought by the students and masters of the Bac Ninh Girls' Academy, and each was sold for 30 wen.

She still printed 300 copies of the second issue, but she no longer gave them away. Students at the girls' academy are also free to purchase. The person who wants to buy it sends someone to buy it at Bac Ninh Girls' College.

As a result, only more than 180 copies were purchased, of which 100 were purchased by teachers and students of Bac Ninh Girls' College.