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In her most painful and humiliating moments, the men who should have belonged to her were sweetly involved with others. How could Liang Shuer's selfish nature endure such an outcome?
From now on, no one in the capital, not even from prominent families, would want her as a daughter-in-law. With this reputation, she was destined to have no good marriage prospects for the rest of her life.
Unless the Liang Family continued to thrive, Liang Shuer's fate was predictable.
However, this outcome was precisely Yang Yichen's arrangement. This malicious woman repeatedly sabotaged his relationship with Liu Qingxi; how could he tolerate her continuing to live freely?
After their wedding night, during their happiest moments, he intended to make that woman experience the feeling of falling from grace into hell, ensuring she would never have a chance to rise again.
For a person, the most painful torment is not physical suffering or taking a life, but watching someone they despise be happy, enduring the inner turmoil day and night.
Of course, once things were set in motion, Yang Yichen did not concern himself further; he barely had time to be affectionate with his own wife, let alone pay attention to others' troubles.
For the Yang Family and Liu Family, it was a day of great joy filled with cheerful vibes. However, in the court, the atmosphere was unpredictable. After returning from their wedding leave, there was a significant change in mood, filled with a stifling tension.
The only thing that could dispel this oppressive atmosphere was this year's examination results.
This hard-earned opportunity brought joy to many students, and the outcomes were indeed favorable.
In the court, the lack of talent had officials lamenting. The acting regent Dugu Hao was an absolute doer; unlike previous arrangements that placed the Provincial Examination in autumn after the County Examination, this time it would proceed directly after the County Examination results were announced.
Consequently, all serving officials were dispatched to support the selection of talents for governance.
From the end of the exam to the announcement of the results, more than half a month had passed, and at this moment, Liu Qingxi's wedding day was behind her.
Early that day, a servant from the Liu Family stumbled in, exclaiming, "Congratulations, Young Master! You placed sixth among the candidates in the County Examination in the capital!"
The servant could hardly contain his excitement and immediately rushed back to report this good news to Liu Qingyan.
A smile that could not be hidden appeared on the young man's mature face; all those years of hard work in studying had not been in vain.
He couldn't wait and quickly headed next door.
At the Yang Family, newlywed Liu Qingxi had not yet gone to the construction site. She and her mother-in-law were leisurely strolling around, enjoying the scenery. Just then, when Liu Qingyan came running over, they were watering flowers.
"Sister, Aunt! I passed! I passed!"
He excitedly reported his ranking.
After hearing this, Liu Qingxi was so happy that she almost shed tears.
No one could understand the hardships that the siblings had endured; only they knew. Now, Liu Qingyan's success in passing meant he had taken the first step toward success in the imperial examination.
Although placing seventh could not compare to Yang Yichen's three consecutive top honors, for thirteen-year-old Liu Qingyan, it was already an exceptional achievement.
Describing him as talented was no exaggeration. Moreover, given the high quality of education in the capital and the number of students, his age promised a bright future ahead.
"Great news! I knew you would do well! Just wait; today I will personally cook something delicious for you." Without waiting for Liu Qingyan to refuse, Wen Family began to busy herself in the kitchen.
The siblings exchanged a glance, both understanding the joy reflected in each other's eyes.
At the same time, the residents of Shili Pu Village, who lived in the newly built house of Liu Qingxi, erupted in cheers: "Our village has produced another scholar! Who knows, we might have a top scholar in the future!"
Zhang Wuliang clasped his hands together and paced back and forth, a smile spreading across his face, creating subtle wrinkles that did not diminish his good mood.
The other villagers were equally excited: "Our Ten Li Pu has good fortune; we have produced a high-ranking official like Lord Yang, and now we have Liu Qingyan. I must go home and encourage my son to study hard and learn from these two!"
With each passing moment, the fire of ambition within them grew stronger.
Just then, Zhang Wuliang suddenly slammed his hand on the table and made a decision that would change the fate of Ten Li Pu: "When we return, we will establish a school!"
What? Establish a school?
This news exploded in their minds like thunder. A school—what a sacred term! What a sacred place! The village chief made such a decision just like that?
They felt as if they were dreaming. For these villagers, having money meant sending their children to school to learn as much as they could, but they had never regarded education as an absolute necessity.
However, at this moment, they deeply realized that education was the best path forward—not only for fame and fortune but also for its impact on future generations.
Moreover, Ten Li Pu now had the capability and financial resources to do so.
"We will do this when we get back!" Zhang Wuliang decisively concluded.
Although the others did not possess the same determination as Zhang Wuliang, they were willing to support when someone took the lead.
The next day, at the Yang Family, Zhang Wuliang came to visit: "Qingxi, you have married Lord Yang. It seems unnecessary for us to linger here. How about we pack our things and prepare to head back?"
"Village Chief, please don't rush. After the examination, Scholar, let's celebrate together," Liu Qingxi said, lowering her head slightly in thought. "There is one more thing I would like to discuss with you."
Zhang Wuliang looked into Liu Qingxi's eyes, filled with trust: "Qingxi, go ahead."
"Village Chief, you must know that I have been in the capital for over half a year now. The preparations are nearly complete, and I have houses ready to be worked on. It would be quite troublesome to cultivate new talent, especially since they are not our own people."
"You want to use our own people?" After working together for many years, they had a strong understanding of each other, and Zhang Wuliang immediately guessed Liu Qingxi's intention.
Upon seeing Liu Qingxi nod, Zhang Wuliang quickly gave a clear response: "Qingxi, as for our own people, you can use them anytime. I will arrange it as soon as I return."
"Thank you for your hard work, Village Chief. However, please rest assured that if anyone is willing to come to the capital to help me, the treatment will be generous. For those with families, I can arrange accommodation and work."
"That would be wonderful! By the way, I've been so busy with other matters that I haven't congratulated Qingyan on passing the Scholar examination."
Liu Qingxi wholeheartedly accepted the villagers' sincere blessings; there was nothing more joyful than this.
For the next two hours, Liu Qingxi and Zhang Wuliang discussed the details of arranging for people to come to the capital.
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