Why marry someone when you are reborn?

As soon as Xu Yun said this, not only were everyone stunned, but everyone also had the same thoughts: No, why do you say that?

Only Gao Yu was stunned for a moment, then immediately said firmly: "Ah Yun must have a reason for saying so! I should have said so earlier!"

Ni Yunhui turned her head to look at Gao Yu, with a dazed expression on her face.

Xu Yun felt embarrassed by this, but suddenly he understood why Gao Yu, who was so bad, could still run rampant without restraint - after getting to know her, she was still very likable.

Luo Zhan was unlucky to miss Gao Yu!

Pretending to be calm, she forced out a smile and explained, "This matter does have more disadvantages than advantages. For us female students, it seems like an opportunity, but in fact, it is more like an illusory dream. It looks good, but it is difficult to touch."

"First of all, the guarantee thing will block all women. They will have no chance to participate in the imperial examination."

Xu Yun talked about his own experience before: "It will also let those young students who support women's imperial examinations be noticed, so that in the future we can directly eliminate the opportunity for women to continue to participate in the imperial examinations."

“Now is actually not the best time.”

"The wealthy and powerful families even exclude poor students, let alone women?"

"Besides, there are few educated women in the world now. Even among those who take the imperial examinations, there are only a few. And most of them are probably from aristocratic families."

Xu Yun smiled with shame: "In terms of background, I can be considered to be from an aristocratic family."

Therefore, the only truly poor woman present here is probably...

Everyone looked at Luo Li.

Then there was silence.

Four out of the five are from wealthy families, which is great.

Xu Yun said softly: "So, the court's decision to allow both men and women to take the imperial examination this time will do more harm than good. It will not achieve the desired results, but will instead spark conflicts between men and women."

No one spoke anymore.

Even Gao Yu frowned and thought.

In the end, Luo Li smiled bitterly and said, "That's true. For us female candidates, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages."

She asked Xu Yun curiously, "Why do you want to take the exam this year? In two years—"

Xu Yun couldn't say that she knew there would be no such opportunity next year, maybe there would be one in a few years, but she would not take the risk.

So, in the end, Xu Yun decided to pretend.

She smiled calmly and said in a calm tone: "There will always be someone who is the first to try something new. If I can carve out a bloody path, I can also show those who come after me that this path is feasible."

But Xu Yun felt that he had gone too far and even felt a little uncomfortable, so he tried to make amends by saying, "Of course, I am doing this for myself in the end. I want to stand out and become an official like a man."

Originally, Luo Li and the others looked at Xu Yun with admiration, and felt a little ashamed in their hearts.

But after hearing these words, everyone became much more normal.

Ni Yunhui is the youngest and the most confused at this moment: "But, even if we pass the exam, can we become officials?"

Gao Yu knew the answer to this question, and she answered it immediately: "Of course. Even if it is not an important official position, it must be possible. After all, there are many female officials now. Do you know Xiao Zheyue? That is a fourth-rank official position! She is so young, maybe she can be promoted directly to the second rank in the future!"

These words gave Ni Yunhui and the others a lot of confidence.

Xu Yun did not discourage them - Xiao Zheyue had everything, right time, right place, and right people, so it was hard to compare. The female officials who passed the imperial examinations would most likely be demoted to become county magistrates, and then rise step by step.

Seeing that Luo Li was not very energetic, she took the initiative to speak: "Okay, let Luo Li take a rest. Gao Yu, come with me to read a book."

Gao Yu followed Xu Yun out.

Before they even reached Xu Yun's study, Gao Yu suddenly said, "Ah Yun, if you are sent out in the future, I will go with you."

She touched the whip at her waist, and suddenly her expression became serious: "I can protect you. I will never let you die on the way to taking office."

Xu Yun: ...Thank you for your good wishes.

But it was rare for Gao Yu to be so serious, so Xu Yun did not reject her. Instead, she smiled and said, "Okay, if we encounter criminals, I will run first and you will cover the rear!"

Gao Yu was satisfied.

Then when Xu Yun took out the thick book, her expression froze. She looked at Xu Yun in disbelief.

Xu Yun smiled and nodded: Yes, I am really reading.

Gao Yu immediately said goodbye.

However, Xu Yun caught up and handed the book to Gao Yu: "Read more books, it's good for you."

Gao Yu finally left with a blank expression on his face.

Xu Yun smiled and saw him off.

After Gao Yu left, Xu Yun went to find Hong Yu.

Hongyu was kneading the dough to prepare for steaming buns.

When he saw Xu Yun coming in, he asked, "Would you like some hot water or some snacks?"

Xu Yun sat down at the table, looked at Hongyu, and asked softly, "Did your mother say something to you?"

Hongyu didn't say anything, she lowered her head and kneaded the dough. After a while, she said softly, "Madam is right. I just feel a little guilty. Ah Yun, didn't I embarrass you?"

Xu Yun smiled: "Why is it embarrassing? Our Hongyu is so capable, she can weave cloth and spin yarn, cook and steam cakes. Mother just feels that there are more guests at home now, and many things need to be paid attention to."

Hongyu was in better spirits, but still said, "How about I go to the next door to learn from Ah Shu?"

Xu Yun was immediately amused by this remark: "Why are you looking for Ah Shu to learn from? Ah Shu is not even as good as you."

Hongyu was embarrassed: "Then who should I look for? I don't know anyone else."

"No need to learn." Xu Yun said decisively: "Hongyu, you and us have a different relationship. If you want a good servant, just buy it. Just do what you like. Haven't you always liked dyeing cloth? Now we are not short of money, and we are not afraid of dyeing it badly, so let go and give it a try!"

Hongyu was stunned. Her eyes sparkled, but she quickly pursed her lips and said softly, "Ah Yun, don't indulge me like this."

Xu Yun smiled and said, "There are only three of us in our family, whether it's my mother, me or you, I hope we can all do what we want to do."

Just because Hongyu followed them out, didn't tell on them, didn't betray them, and had suffered with her since childhood, Hongyu was worth it.

After leaving Hongyu, Xu Yun turned around and went to look for Xie Wanqing.

Xie Wanqing is weaving.

Xu Yun had learned how to use a loom, but he couldn't weave cloth at all. I don't know if it was a matter of talent or something else.

Xie Wanqing was quiet and serious when she was weaving.

She can sit there for a whole day. I don’t know where she has such good concentration.

Xu Yun didn't say anything for a while, and Xie Wanqing smiled and said, "What's wrong? You come here but don't say anything?"

Since Xie Wanqing asked, Xu Yun also spoke: "Mother, what do you think of Hongyu?"

Xie Wanqing was stunned by this sudden question. After a while, she frowned and asked, "What did Hongyu tell you?"