Don't move, this child bride is not easy to mess with.

It's passed.

Now that they have decided to move, everyone in the Su family has become busy.

Yu still felt a little regretful about the half-year rent, and the furniture that Su Mulan started to buy, which cost about ten taels of silver at that time.

Yu worked with Su Mulan and saved hundreds of taels of silver in the past two years. But who still thinks money is so hot?

Mrs. Yu knew that Su Mulan didn't care about this, so the next day she went to inquire about furniture stores, small utensil makers, and even pawnshops.

After going around, Mrs. Yu knew all this, and went to the dental shop where she rented the shop to discuss it. She was very busy.

While Yu was busy outside, Su Mulan was looking at the young man in front of her.

Yesterday, Su Xiaobai spoke for Li Fan and wanted her to help this young man from a poor family continue to study. How could Su Mulan be willing to do such a stupid thing?

Unable to stand Su Xiaobai's disappointed expression, Su Mulan finally felt a little soft-hearted, so she asked him to bring Li Fan over to have a chat in person.

Li Fan is still as thin as when we first met him, with a childlike look on his fair face, but the tight corners of his mouth reveal a hint of stubbornness and self-esteem unique to young people.

"You are Senior Brother Xiaobai, and you are good friends with him. Don't be polite when you come to the house. I heard Xiaobai said that if you don't get the scholarship this year, you plan to give up your career?" Su Mulan saw that Li Fan was a little embarrassed and said with relief.

"Well, that's true. Our family is financially poor, and we have tried our best to support my education. However, I have failed the imperial examination three times, let alone a scholar. So..." Li Fan said sadly.

"Xiao Bai must have told you. I received news that Xiao Bai passed the imperial examination this time. You studied earlier than him and are more knowledgeable than him. There must be no problem in this imperial examination." Su Mulan said calmly.

"Even if I get Tongsheng, it's too difficult for me to be a scholar. Even if I get a scholar, the cost will only be higher. I really can't afford to continue studying hard." Li Fan said with some reluctance.

"This is the truth. County students are also divided into three, six, and nine grades. There are only twenty county sponsors. The provincial examination is the most difficult, and you need to wait longer." Su Mulan also nodded and sighed.

"Actually, my parents only wanted me to learn a few words so that I could find many ways to make a living in the future. They didn't expect me to go far in the imperial examination." Li Fan said as if he was resigned to his fate.

"That's true. I had the same idea when I sent Xiaobai to the school. If you have the opportunity to continue your career, but need to support yourself, would you be willing?" Su Mulan said straightforwardly.

"Of course I am willing! With my little knowledge, I can only write documents, family letters and other things for others, which is not enough to support my studies." Li Fan had been reminded by Xiaobai early, and knew that Su Mulan wanted to help him, so he told the truth.

"Senior Brother Li, you are too humble. Of all the classmates in the school, Master has only praised you! Eldest sister, Senior Brother Li is also good at math." Seeing that Li Fan was too self-restrained, Su Xiaobai quickly helped.

"Oh? So you still know how to learn mathematics?" Su Mulan asked with her eyes shining.

"I'm just interested in arithmetic. However, there is no arithmetic in this dynasty, so it's useless." There was a hint of anger in Li Fan's words.

Originally, during the Sui and Tang Dynasties, there was indeed a regular subject dedicated to mathematics. However, Confucianism became popular and all subjects were unified, leaving only the Jinshi subject.

Mathematics classics are often only studied by deacons and officials from the Ministry of Revenue, the Department of Water Resources, and the Qin Tian Supervisor. Furthermore, Master Qian Gu regards mathematics as a major and specializes in it.

"There are several ways, it depends on which one you are interested in. First of all, we can arrange for you to go to the county government to work as a mathematician, or a calligrapher. But you know, you can't continue the scientific examination." Su Mulan said.

"This -" Li Fan was startled when he heard this, but he didn't know how to reply.

The so-called scribes and calculators are miscellaneous clerks hired by the six-room clerk of the county government to write documents and calculate money and grain. The four categories of people, "prostitutes, elites, soaps, and slaves," were not allowed to participate in the imperial examination.

Similar to the calligrapher and the mathematician, there are the fast hand, the catcher, and the blower. Those with lower status include horsemen, kufus, umbrellamen, trackers and other handymen.

These people all belong to the category of Zaoli and cannot participate in the imperial examination. They work in the government and have the opportunity to cheat in imperial examinations, so they need to avoid suspicion.

But even these official jobs are not something that people from a family like Li Fan can get. Although these people have meager or no salary, they have a lot of gray income.

"You don't have to answer in a hurry, I haven't finished speaking yet. Secondly, I need a bookkeeper. If you can do it, I can earn one tael of silver per month, and you can study in your spare time." Su Mulan said seriously.

"I do! It's just that - I only know calculations, and I haven't learned the details of accounting." When Li Fan heard the accountant, he hurriedly responded, but hesitated to tell the truth.

Li Fan was good at arithmetic, and of course it was more than just a hobby. He had also hoped to use this skill to make a living as an accountant to support his career.

However, Mr. Accountant doesn't just need to know arithmetic, there are many things he needs to learn. With his little ability, he can only work as an apprentice for a few years before he has a chance.

But if you become an apprentice, how can you go to school? Moreover, apprentices are not paid, and they even have to pay filial piety to their master.

Li Fan had given up the idea long ago after hitting the wall many times. Unexpectedly, Su Mulan was willing to ask him to be the accountant, so she was naturally overjoyed.

"My business is just a small business, and I don't need you to be very rigorous. And I will teach you a new accounting method. It's better if you don't know how to keep accounts." Su Mulan said with a smile.

"Anyone who inherits the great virtue of his employer will work diligently in the future to repay his deep kindness." Li Fan bowed deeply with some excitement.

"Don't rush to thank me. In fact, you have a third choice, study with my brother Xiaobai. I can help you with all the expenses of the school, but I won't provide wages." Su Mulan added.

A reading companion is different from a book boy.

Reading companions only study together and take care of one or two things in daily life. The book boy had to sign a contract of sale and was equivalent to a domestic slave.

Although the book boy also needs to be a companion, he is more responsible for taking care of the owner's food and daily life, and even some unspeakable things.

"Reading with you? I'm willing to do that. It's just..." Li Fan said a little tangled.

"Eldest sister, can't Senior Brother Li be a companion and accountant at the same time?" Seeing Li Fan in trouble, Su Xiaobai knew that he was reluctant to part with the accountant's one tael of silver.

"Well, I don't need you to keep accounts here. I can let you do both for now. But I also have a condition: even if you become a scholar in the future, you must take care of my brother." Su Mulan shook her head.

It seemed that Xiaobai really liked this Senior Brother Li, so she could only give in one more step. But it is not unconditional.

Li Fan seems to be quite talented, and he is also practical and willing to learn. Juren dare not say that, as long as there is support, it will not be difficult for him to pass the exam to become a scholar.