The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

Chapter 293

"Very good, Muyang, I support your decision to study medicine."

The moment the man opened his mouth, Zhu's heart sank to the bottom!

"Muyang, your grandfather supports your decision to study medicine."

"Yes, after going through so much, you still need to have a skill to rely on."

They encountered a plague in the northern desert years ago, but fortunately, the medicine sent by Chunnuan saved them from the disaster.

Because of Chunnuan's method of saving lives, the family gained respect, and their work became easier, with everyone taking care of the Xiao family.

If one were to enter officialdom, one would ultimately serve the emperor, and serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. The Xiao family only needs one Chun Ning to follow this path.

Eggs cannot be put in one basket.

This is the conclusion the Xiao family has reached over the years.

After a discussion, the final decision was to agree to let Chun'an and Muyang study medicine.

They didn't need to find a teacher; they felt that Chunnuan was the best teacher.

"In that case, I will write a letter to Nuannuan and tell her about the arrangements at home."

The results are about to be released, and the Xiao family is a little nervous.

In contrast, Chun Ning remained calm as she worked in the pharmacy with Chun An and Mu Yang, making pills.

"It would be excellent to learn my sister's medicine-making skills," Chun Ning said to Chun An and Mu Yang. "Do you know why Young Master Zhu, Young Master Zhao, and I were able to walk out of the examination hall looking so energetic?"

Students all know that they'll feel a lot of stress and pain after the next exam.

Most students fainted as soon as they left the exam room, and some even had to be carried out of the exam room.

However, Chun Ning, Zhu Haodong, and Zhao Minglang not only walked out, but also chatted and laughed with high spirits.

"Whether we did well or not, our spirit alone surpassed that of many students."

"Uncle Ning, how come you are so amazing?"

"It was because of the pills your second aunt made for us that we each ate one before the competition; and also because of the dried meat and candied fruit your mother made for us, which were far better than other dry rations."

"Uncle Ning, wouldn't it be great if we made these pills and sold them?"

“No.” Chun Ning shook her head: “Not all pills are suitable for sale. Everyone’s needs are different, and not everyone is suitable to take this kind of pill.”

Especially for students, if they experience any problems after taking this pill, even if the pill itself is fine, they will blame it on the pill, which would be a situation where they can't clear their name no matter what.

Moreover, this secret recipe should not be passed on; it can only be used within one's own family.

"Mu Yang understands."

At such a young age, Xiao Muyang immediately grasped the key point of this joint.

"So I support you in studying medicine. My sister has mastered the essence of our Xiao family's medical skills and ancestral secret recipes. It is up to you to carry them forward."

Chun Ning herself knows a little bit, but only a superficial understanding.

He thought that if he couldn't be a good prime minister, he would be a good doctor, and this proved true in his own life.

On the day the results were released, the students waited early in the morning.

"The results are out! The results are out!"

Everyone eagerly waited, pushing and shoving.

Chun Ning, Zhao Minglang, and Zhu Haodong agreed to sit in a private room on the second floor across the street, and their pageboys had already squeezed in.

The three of them calmly drank their tea, each knowing in their hearts that their exam results shouldn't be too bad.

"Brother Zhao, I heard you already have a girl you like. Now that you've passed the imperial examination, are you going to propose marriage?"

Zhu Haodong wanted to get some affirmation from others, thinking about his own affairs.

"Yes, if the opportunity arises, I will invite official media to visit."

Zhao Minglang smiled slightly as he thought of the girl he admired; he had been waiting for this day for a long time.

To make this day come true, he studied late into the night countless times, almost to the point of hanging himself by his hair and pricking his thigh with an awl.

"Brother Zhu, are you engaged? Wouldn't it be a double celebration?"

"I have such an idea," Zhu Haodong said with a smile, "it just depends on whether God will grant it."

Chun Ning... My two older brothers are getting old; they have the chance to achieve academic success and have their wedding night.

He... well, his mother is also saying it's time to talk about marriage.

Suddenly, I thought of that girl… In the end, we were destined to be apart. Just then, I saw Zhu Haodong's servant run in.

"You've passed! Young master! Young master, you've passed the imperial examination!" the servant shouted excitedly.

"Where are Brother Zhao and Brother Xiao?"

Zhu Haodong felt that the servant was being inconsiderate, and it would be awkward if his friend didn't win and called out like that.

"You've passed, young master, you've also passed the imperial examination."

"He passed! My young master passed too."

The servants from the Xiao and Zhao families rushed over: "Young master, you've both passed!"

All three of them got it right. Zhao Minglang was the best, followed by Chun Ning, and Zhu Haodong was right behind Chun Ning.

Congratulations! Congratulations to you too!

The three brothers were very happy.

They also went to pay their respects to Headmaster Tian.

The headmaster told them some relevant information about the palace examination.

"The three of you are my most promising students. I wish you all the best."

The Xiao family, the Zhao family, and the Zhu family were all filled with joy.

However, there has been no celebration yet; we are waiting for the palace examination.

During the palace examination, the young emperor looked at the candidates, some old and some young, and nodded with satisfaction.

The new emperor personally set the questions, which tested many candidates.

They never expected that the new emperor would introduce policies related to people's livelihood.

Zhao Minglang and Chun Ning both deeply felt this.

He wrote with divine inspiration, wielding his pen with ease, producing two lengthy policy essays.

Zhu Haodong's strategy is somewhat weaker.

Fortunately, he studied diligently and was able to write some down.

On the day the results were posted, Zhao Minglang was the top scholar, Chun Ning was the second-ranked scholar, and Zhu Haojiang was a second-class scholar.

"Third Young Master, the Second Young Master has become the top scholar in the imperial examination."

The birthday celebration was filled with cheers and shouts: "The second young master has become the top scholar in the imperial examination!"

Zhao Minghua... Is this bookworm really that capable?
Who is the runner-up?

"The second-place scholar is Young Master Chun Ning of the Xiao family."

"That's quite good," Zhao Minghua said. "Prepare gifts and send them to the Xiao family as congratulatory presents."

Didn't the second young master bring glory to the Zhao family?
"If Chun Ning hadn't been delayed in Changzhou for seven years, there would have been no chance for Zhao Minglang to become the top scholar."

Birthday celebration...Young master, who is closer to you?

The Xiao family celebrated joyfully at the Xiao residence.

"What's the sound outside?"

Madam Huang asked the maid beside her, "Is it New Year's again?"

"No, Third Madam, it's not the New Year. It's because Young Master Chun Ning passed the imperial examination with the second-highest rank, and they're setting off firecrackers at the gate to celebrate."

"Chuning came in second place?"

"Yes, Third Madam."

"In a few years, my Chun'an will be the top scholar in the imperial examination." Madam Huang said calmly, "I don't care if they become the second-place scholar, my Chun'an will be the top scholar..."

Huang kept muttering to herself, and the maid didn't argue with her.

The Third Master said that whatever the Third Madam says should be allowed to be said, and that one should go along with her and not make her angry.

Actually, Young Master Chun'an has long since stopped attending school and is now studying medicine. This is something that cannot be told to the Third Old Madam.

Chun Ning passed the imperial examination with the second-highest score, and the Xiao family was going to hold a banquet.

People from the Li, Xu, Xu, and Huang families all came.

It was only after people from the Huang family arrived that they learned that Madam Huang was ill, and Madam Huang was heartbroken.

"Have you seen a doctor? Why didn't you send us a message when you were sick? How did you get sick?"