Transmigrating To The Ancient Times With Lu's Convenience

Chapter 143

Chapter 143: To Pass the Imperial Examinations at the Provincial Level

In the County Yamen.

"Father," Yuan Bao jumped off the swing as he saw Lu Lin walking in, he was so bored.

"You are alone! Where's your Little Uncle? Aren't you guys each other's shadow?" Seeing that Yuan Bao sitting all my himself on the swing, Lu Lin was surprised.

"Little uncle is studying," Yuan Bao puffed up his cheeks like a chipmunk.

Lu Lin gently pinched Yuan Bao's chubby cheeks.

And Lu Lin was so impressed by Xiao Cai this time, he thought this studying thing was going to be a 3-minute passion for Xiao Cai again, but Xiao Cai seemed to be really devoted this time.

"Did your little uncle receive another letter?" asked Lu Lin curiously.

Yuan Bao nodded and said, "Yes! Father, how did you know?"

Lu Lin nodded with a meaningful smile. Xiao Mai would disregard meals and go without sleep on the first day he received Ji Yun An's letter, and slowly he would reduce his study time until he got another letter.

Yuan Bao looked at Lu Lin and said sullenly, "Little Uncle said Brother Ji who is going to take part in the imperial examination held in autumn, father, do you know what that exam is?"

Lu Lin stroked Yuan Bao's hair gently and said, "The Autumn Imperial Examination is very important, Brother Ji and other young students who have high aspirations all want to attend that exam."

"What's so special about that exam?" Yuan Bao bit his finger and asked.

"You can become a government official if you pass that exam," Lu Lin said.

Yuan Bao widened his eyes and asked, "Really? All officials have to pass that exam? Father, have you also attended it? Did you do well in the exam?"

Lu Lin smiled dryly, 'Here we go, I know he is going to ask me this question one day.'

"As a matter of fact, no, Yuan Bao, I paid good money for my official post though."

Yuan Bao tilted his head and blinked. "Father, I believe it is called reaping without sowing."

Lu Lin shook his head, "I've worked just as hard as those students for the money I paid for the post, you see, some people choose to study for the title, some people choose to pave the way with money."

Yuan Bao blinked and said, "Then I will buy my post as well, I don't like studying."

Lu Lin showed a doting smile, 'Yuan Bao, you can do whatever makes you happy, I won't force you to do anything.'

Lu Lin rubbed Yuan Bao's head and said, "Well, you can start your own business when you are older."

Yuan Bao clapped his hands with excitement and said, "I want to open a lot of shops and restaurants like Second Uncle. I can just go to whichever restaurant and have a feast without paying! How great is that!"

"Yuan Bao, do you want to start your own business or you just enjoy having a feast without paying anyone?"

Yuan Bao blushed and said, "Father, I... I like both."

Then Yuan Bao turned around and ran away. Lu Lin smiled at Yuan Bao'e retiring figure. 'Yuan Bao seems to have grown up a little! He never blushed when I used to tease him.'

Chen Xiao Mi came out and said helplessly, "I've heard what you just said, telling a kid that he can buy an official post with money? Really?"

Lu Lin made a face at Chen Xiao Mi and said, "I was just being honest with him, so he knows he still has a way out even though he is not interested in study."