The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family

Pei Qin also thought that Pei Wendong was too young. Academic honors are earned in one go, and with a good performance, one can pass the examination. To pass at such a young age was not only an honor but also meant attending the annual year-end review. If he failed that review, there was a risk of being stripped of his Scholar title. If he were to gain and then lose such status, she feared he wouldn’t be able to handle it. Old Pei’s House spent no small sum on Pei Wenli’s annual reviews, yet she would not pay for her son to simply pass.

At first, Pei Wendong was also excited, but after the excitement waned, and he heard the outside discussions, he became gradually more composed. In the past few months, he truly had been pushed beyond his pace by his elder sister’s husband, solidifying his foundation, mostly learning examination techniques. And his brother-in-law’s predictions were very accurate; the policy essay he wrote in the examination had been thoroughly refined after his brother-in-law’s guidance.

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His true knowledge and abilities were not yet sufficient to sustain his title as Scholar, especially with the annual review at year’s end. But it was this title that he wanted! With a year’s time, he would certainly study diligently to enhance his knowledge!

Seeing Pei Wendong’s calm and steady demeanor, Old Scholar Fang nodded approvingly and looked over his examination papers, "Your learning has greatly improved since last year. A good student indeed comes from a good teacher. This Scholar title may weigh somewhat heavily, but you are not unworthy of it!" It was rare for the boy to remain grounded, not becoming arrogant or overly proud upon achieving the Scholar title at such a young age. This was good.

Grandma Fang, Lady Yu, and Lady Ruan all praised Pei Wendong on the side, saying that passing the examination for Scholar at such a young age was more glorious than others. Being a male child of the house, he would be the future pillar of the family, bringing glory to his three sisters, holding up the family honor!

In his heart, Pei Wendong was indeed happy to have passed the examination; at the very least, it quelled those of Old Pei’s House who talked nonsense! Moreover, with Pei Wenchen failing, their family’s anger would only be fueled further. Now, with a title to his name, he was a grown-up! Should any issue arise, he now had the right to speak, and he could stand up for his sisters. No longer would anyone treat him as a mere child!

Xiao Yong, seeing everyone gathered around Pei Wendong, stepped forward and said, "Not just Wendong, I didn’t fail either! We both passed the examination together! From now on, both Wendong and I are men of title!"

All eyes then turned to him.