In order to eat, I signed a contract with the system

He calmed down and answered the questions seriously, and time passed quickly. When the gong sounded, Jia Lang realized that it was time to hand in the paper.

She stopped writing and sat in the cell waiting for the bailiffs to come and seal her name. Seeing that it would take some time for the bailiffs to arrive, Jia Lang's eyes turned, and he planned to use his predictive skills to see in advance how he would perform in the exam.

Jia Lang had predicted that she would pass the exam without any surprises, and after passing, she would go to take the prefectural exam in April. The prefectural exam was hosted by the officials of the prefecture, and required three consecutive exams. Those who passed the county exam could be called Tongsheng, and then could take the academy exam hosted by the provincial education officials or the schoolmasters.

"Would you like to know the questions for the provincial examination in advance?"

Jia Lang was eager to try, but to be honest, she could hold back her excitement. The reason he didn't know the test questions for this county exam was because he was proud and wanted to test his true level. But since the result was qualified, it meant that Jia Lang was still capable.

Confused, Jia Lang opened his eyes and looked around. The candidate opposite him looked to be already thirty years old, and was dressed fairly neatly. Looking at another candidate to the side, although he was still relatively young, the clothes he wore were washed white, and even had patches on some places. Looking at the candidate on the other side, his eyes were damaged from reading, and he could only squint and get close to see people...

Compared to them, my situation is already very good. Forget it, I'd better not do such cheating!

Jia Lang had heard a lot about the ancient imperial examinations and the stories of scholars who worked hard, such as Fan Jin who passed the imperial examination and the centenarian student.

In the past, Jia Lang could only sigh a few words, but he didn't have any special feelings in his heart. Now, after seeing with his own eyes these scholars who persisted in the imperial examinations, Jia Lang finally felt the reality.

"Forget it, since I can pass the county exam on my own, I can pass the prefectural exam on my own!"

Jia Lang finally decided to respect these scholars and not use his predictive skills to cheat. For him, this was just an interesting task and it wouldn't affect anything even if he failed. But for these people, if he cheated to get a passing spot, they would have one more failing spot. This made Jia Lang feel like he was a rich man who had to steal a poor man's only job.

Alas, the moral sense is too strong! I have to admire the education in modern Chinese society. Even a spirit like me has been educated to be a good spirit with normal values.

While Jia Lang was daydreaming, the bailiffs happened to arrive. Several of them covered Jia Lang's name in front of him and took away his paper.

After returning home, Jia Lang slept soundly for three days. Then he was called to the school by the teacher and started to recite his own essay. The other four classmates who took the county exam did the same as Jia Lang. The five of them handed in their recited essays to the teacher, and then the teacher sent them back home to review their lessons.

"Alright, alright, hurry back and study."

"After the results come out, those who have passed will have to take the prefectural exam. Although there is still more than a month left, we can't waste this month!"

"Yes, teacher." Several people looked at each other, and looked at the teacher who was holding the articles they had written down to "correct". After agreeing tacitly, they went home together.

Jia Xing and Jia Lang lived in the same direction, so they naturally went back together. On the way, Jia Xing asked Jia Lang how he felt, but Jia Lang didn't say much, just talked about how it felt to live in the dormitory.

This resonated with Jia Xing, who agreed with him. The two chatted and laughed as they returned to the Jia clan's land. When they were about to part, Jia Xing put away his smile and suddenly asked Jia Lang, "Brother Lang, did you know that someone came to Rongguo Mansion in the capital a few days ago?"

Someone from Rongguo Mansion? Jia Lang really didn't know.

She shook her head. Jia Xing stared at Jia Lang for a long time before continuing, "I heard from that person that she is the steward of the wife of the housekeeper of Rongguo Mansion."

"The steward of the Rongguo Mansion's housekeeper's wife?"

Jia Lang was puzzled. If it was someone close to Wang Xifeng, it would be reasonable and emotional for her to come and see him. It was not that Jia Lang was narcissistic, but Wang Xifeng was a smart person. Ever since she learned that Jia Lang was actually quite valued in the Jia family that year, she had sent him every holiday gift and New Year gift from Jinling.

After thinking for a while, Jia Lang asked, "Xing'er, do you know what that man is here for?"

Jia Xing seemed to have finally confirmed that Jia Lang knew nothing about this, so he let down his guard and replied, "I heard from the elders that the steward came to sell the land."

"What? Selling your land?"

Jia Lang was now certain that it must be the Second Wife who had done something behind the scenes. It turned out that the Second Wife had pawned the registered land at this time in her previous life. No wonder the people in the Jia family could not return to the clan land later. You must know that for the ancients, the registered land was the foundation of a clan. For a clan member like Jia Xing who had a talent for studying but was from a poor family, the registered land was the foundation for the clan to support their studies.

Pawning the registered land would cut off their support and make them lose the hope of studying. No wonder no one from the Jia family passed the exam in Jinling in the previous life. Jia Lang originally thought it was because the Jia family's morals were bad, but now he thinks it should be related to the registered land.

"I know about this. I'll write a letter to the capital when I get back!"

Jia Lang neither mentioned the identity of the steward nor promised Jia Xing anything, he just said that he would inform the capital. But Jia Xing immediately guessed from Jia Lang's reaction that there must be something else going on. After all, although Jinling is far from the capital, the things between the first and second houses of Rongguo Mansion in the capital were also known to Jinling because of Jia Lang.

"Okay, with what you said, Langge, we now know what's going on."

After returning, Jia Lang decisively told Aunt Li about this matter, and immediately wrote a letter and asked someone to send it to the capital. Soon, Jia's mother in the capital received the letter from Jia Lang. She was very happy at first, after all, Jia Lang stayed in Jinling all year round and could only communicate through letters.

After reading everything written in the letter, Grandmother Jia's face changed completely.

She glanced at Yuanyang and said, "Go and ask your Second Madam Lian to come over."

When Wang Xifeng arrived, she noticed something was wrong when she saw Jia's mother's expression. She quickly put away her smile and stepped forward to ask earnestly, "Old lady, did you ask your granddaughter-in-law to come here for your instructions? Who has made you unhappy?"

Grandmother Jia was not joking with Wang Xifeng. She handed the letter to her and said, "Brother Feng, take this letter and have a look!"

Wang Xifeng took the letter and read it carefully. Her expression changed immediately. She knelt down and swore to Grandmother Jia: "Old lady, this was really not done by my granddaughter-in-law. Even if she is not sensible, she knows how important the land is to the family."

"Old lady, you believe in your granddaughter-in-law!"

Grandmother Jia carefully observed Wang Xifeng's expression and confirmed that she was not lying. Then she relaxed her expression and smiled a little: "I believe you, but your brother Lang is a person of integrity. It is impossible for you to joke about such things."

"I called you here to find out who this woman who claims to be the chief steward of the housekeeper's wife is. And find a way to solve this matter quickly. Otherwise, the reputation of Rongguo Mansion in Jinling will be ruined!"