Chapter 83 Men cannot take the scientific examination, but you are the only Mr. Shi
Song Tingran looked at the caught hand and just smiled. Shi Yan looked away in embarrassment and then looked over firmly.
He is the patriarch of the family, and he must set an example for his brothers below him in every word and deed. Sometimes I really envy Qiao Jinshu, who can express his emotions as he pleases.
Today, he also did it once.
"Okay, I agree."
Shi Yan happily moved back and forth in his position, feeling that even his teeth were itching. Under Song Tingran's urging, he started to eat.
Because they had too much food on the table, some customers who entered the store liked the atmosphere and asked for the same food when they saw it.
The waiter was a little embarrassed. It was because of Song Tingran's status that he specially prepared it for Song Tingran. There was no such menu in the store. He was originally because Shopkeeper Lin was pitiful. Even though he was a man, he could still make a living here. If Because this matter was messed up, there was no place in Ping An Town to take him in.
When the waiter was in a dilemma, Song Tingran called him aside and said: "Don't feel embarrassed, as long as you make money, shopkeeper Lin won't punish you, just do this..."
Song Tingran said, and the waiter's eyes lit up as he listened. After getting permission from the store steward, he hurriedly prepared to go.
"Master Wife, is it because of us..."
"Don't think about it. I just asked the waiter to divide the original breakfast portions evenly, just like ours, and create a full series of set meals. If we sell them at the original price, there will be no difference. If we raise the price slightly, we will make more money. "
Shi Yan didn't know much about business, so when he heard this idea, he praised it frequently.
From time to time, passers-by would pass by and see something new inside. They would take a look when they passed by, and Song Tingran was unequivocal, as if chatting along the way, and helped introduce it.
Shi Yan had a great time eating, savoring the flavor of every dish and not wasting anything.
After the meal, Song Tingran left the money on the table, and the two held hands and left to wander around the street.
"There is a Four Treasures Store here. Let's go in and have a look."
Song Tingran didn't seek advice, but directly pulled Shi Yan in. Both of them were dressed up today, and they looked very good together.
"Pick whatever you want. The pen and ink we have here is famous in Ping'an Town. All the candidates taking the scientific examination this year will buy it here."
The shopkeeper of the Four Treasures of the Study Shop was elegantly dressed. Seeing Song Tingran and Shi Yan, he seemed to misunderstand that she was a scholar.
Song Tingran responded easily: "Okay, let's take a look."
Shi Yan watched it carefully, yes, just watch it. He didn't lack these things. Song Tingran had bought them for him before, but he couldn't get enough of the things he loved.
"Shi Yan, pick whatever you like. If I have the money, I'll buy them all for you."
Shi Yan quickly looked around to make sure there was no one there, and said, "My wife, I have enough for everything. I just look at them and think they look good."
"Oh, does this brush look good?"
"Yeah, it's very textured."
"Bought it."
Shi Yan was stunned and was just about to think of something to say when Song Tingran pointed to a stack of rice paper and asked, "Is this paper good?"
The rice paper was naturally good, but Shi Yan had just experienced it and was afraid that the shopkeeper of the Four Treasures of the Study would hear it, so he said in a very low voice: "It's okay."
"Bought it."
Shi Yan was helpless. In the end, in order to buy less things, he didn't care about it and just shook his head or said bad.
Song Tingran observed his expression, and there were only two words left in his mouth: bought.
When paying the bill, the owner of Wenfang Sibao shop was fiddling with his abacus quickly, smiling so much that the wrinkles on his face were obvious.
"This young lady is really discerning. She chooses all good products, especially this blue and white brush. It is complicated to make and is used in the homes of dignitaries in the city."
"It's really good. Wrap it up for us."
This blue and white goat hair brush was what Yan Ju was staring at when he entered the door. Song Tingran couldn't tell how good the brush was, but he could see that he liked it, and that was enough.
The shopkeeper of the Four Treasures of the Study felt that he was very destined to Song Tingran, and kept talking about it here and there.
"I'm just asking, are you preparing to take the scientific examination in early spring next year?"
Song Tingran was a little confused. Although she had modern knowledge and could memorize ancient poems and other poems, she had never wanted to take the scientific examination. She only wanted to make money from farming and enjoy life to support her husband.
"These things are just bought..."
Before Song Tingran could finish speaking, the boss of the Four Treasures of the Study pointed his hand and said: "There is a notice about the scientific examination posted by the government over there. Seeing that you are not old, you'd better go and take a look carefully. Don't worry about small things when the time comes. Suffered a loss."
Song Tingran had no choice but to say thank you and quickly pulled Shi Yan away. He was holding the things he bought with an inexplicable expectation in his heart.
"My wife, where are we going now?"
"There is a Huamei Clothing Store in front, let's go shopping."
"Master wife."
Shi Yan stopped and Song Tingran also stopped and looked at him. He didn't understand what was going on at all. All he wanted to do was take him shopping.
"Let's go see the notice about the scientific examination."
Song Tingran stared at Shi Yan closely and understood what he was thinking. However, men were not allowed to participate in the scientific examination, so she never considered it.
"Okay, let's go take a look."
The notice was posted next to the gate of the government office. There was no one around at this time. Song Tingran and Shi Yan stood at the front.
The scientific examination is in the spring, and this year's examination has already passed. Ping'an Town has not produced a single child for many years, let alone a scholar.
The county magistrate was also anxious, and made it clear on the notice that those who could pass the Tongsheng examination within three years would receive a separate and generous reward from Ping'an Town.
"Shi Yan, the imperial court has begun to encourage men to study. It must not be too far away that men can take scientific examinations."
Shi Yan pretended to smile nonchalantly and was surprised by his wife's bold idea.
"Master Wife, I have a good father and mother who allowed me to experience a reading experience that other men cannot have. With your support, I actually became a teacher. My dream came true and I am satisfied in this life. If I say I still have If I can go to the scientific examination, it may take a hundred years or a thousand years. The sun and the moon are rising, but I’m afraid I won’t be able to catch up.”
Song Tingran was slightly silent. Shi Yan made sense. This was an extremely difficult thing, but she was willing to complete what he wanted to do within the scope of what she could do.
"It doesn't matter. We will buy whatever books you want to read. If they are not sold in Ping'an Town, I will take you to the city to buy them. Also, I heard that many scholars will participate in gatherings and poetry creations. It is not convenient for you to go. , I can take you to gain experience, and by then our Song Family Book School will become bigger and bigger, and you will be the only Mr. Shi."