Chapter 71: My benefactor, be careful, I am afraid “Rotten wood cannot be carved, and summer insects cannot discuss ice.” The students within several miles, each full of confidence, found a sense of superiority in Zhu Ping’an’s presence. They all seemed to believe that they were destined to achieve the highest honors this year. With […]
Chapter 70: Once bitten by a snake, birds will cry everywhere The Ming Dynasty placed considerable importance on infrastructure, inheriting the traditions of the Qin and Han dynasties. Basically, in every region, a long pavilion was built every ten miles and a short pavilion every five miles, providing travelers with a place to rest. In
Chapter 69: The Cursed Candidate The dim red curtains exude the fragrance of sandalwood, while the cloud-patterned satin weighs down the embroidered bed. The room is exquisitely decorated, showcasing an air of luxury while also brimming with the youthful charm of a girl’s life, with scattered handkerchiefs used by the daughter throughout the room… This
Chapter 68: Morning Exercise In the early morning, the cold wind was fierce, and with the snow still not melted, the people of Xiahe Village were all curled up in their warm blankets, either sleeping in or playing some interesting games with their spouses. In short, the entire village was silent. The door to one
Chapter 67: Snow and Green Bamboo The slices are thin as paper, simple to eat, and delicious in taste. Leaving the wealthy Li family’s house, it was around noon. The snow and wind outside were still fierce, but just thinking about the mutton hotpot he had just eaten gave Zhu Ping’an a feeling of spring
Chapter 66: Even a Toad Wants to Take the Imperial Examination What an unlovable little brat! Zhu Ping’an shook his head slightly, shifting his gaze away from the scheming girl Li Shu and ignoring the spoiled girl who had been pampered by her family. He then noticed the baozi maid Hua’er still looking at him
Chapter 65: Snow, Sweet Potatoes, and Music Go Well Together Time flies, and the years pass like a shuttle; how many times have flowers bloomed and withered, and the fragrant grass turned green? How many times have snowflakes and plum blossoms graced the scene? … Just like that, several years have passed, and winter has
Chapter 64: New Life Just a light breeze can cause tremors. In the evening, Zhu Ping’an stood in the desolate and barren yard, looking at the two old thatched houses trembling in the wind, unable to utter a word; it was truly desolate and unprotected from the wind and sun. “It’s all my fault for
Chapter 63: The Poor Family, Let It Rise The door of the Old Zhu family’s house was closed from the inside, isolating them from the curious gazes of the neighbors. Only faint sounds could be heard, muffled and indistinct. Inside the courtyard, the atmosphere was even more tense. Under the relentless questioning from everyone, First
Chapter 62: Clearing the Father’s Wrongs “Is Zhu Shouyi at home? Today, some of my subordinates hurt you without knowing their limits, so I’m here to apologize, old brother.” Just then, a domineering voice came from outside the door. Though it claimed to be an apology, the tone was filled with a threat. As the