Chapter 579: Finished the Exam (4)_1
After Yang Rusong’s last visit home, when he found everything in disarray, he pondered over it, only to be left more perplexed. Wasn’t the eldest household’s duty simply to attend to their chores? Why had they stopped? Didn’t they realize that if he became an official one day, he could make them hold their heads high?
It must be said that Yang Rusong had indeed been taught to be quite selfish and self-centered by the Yang Family people.
With these thoughts in mind, Yang Rusong studied very diligently every day, determined to win the title of Scholar. He dreamed of the day when Yang Dani would regret leaving to set up her own household.
Guan Qingshu from the same academy knew about the village affairs, but the boy was decent enough not to gossip. He, too, was striving hard, equally determined to achieve the title of Scholar, and he was resolved to earn Yang Dani’s respect.
It must be said that these two youngsters were both spurred on by Yang Ruxin.
The county examination required traveling to the county city and enduring three consecutive days of testing, with all eating, drinking, and relieving oneself taking place within partitioned areas. The ancient imperial examinations were not only a test of knowledge but also, to a great extent, a test of physical endurance. Many could not withstand the three days, and those who did often emerged as if they had shed a layer of skin.
Yang Rusong went to the county city on the first day, checking into an inn to better prepare for tomorrow’s entry into the examination hall. It was Feng Caie’s father, Feng Laoxuecai, who had personally delivered his grandson there.
Yet, when a worn-out Yang Rusong stepped out of the examination venue, he saw Yang Baixiang and couldn’t help but frown slightly, "Uncle Wu, why is it you?"
"Rusong, your grandfather sent me to pick you up," Yang Baixiang said with a smile, "Come on, a lot has happened at home. I didn’t tell you before for fear it would affect you..."