Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 640 - 641: Making It Big (1)_1

Chapter 640: Chapter 641: Making It Big (1)_1

Qin Kun’s expression finally eased a bit, then he asked again: "Have our dispatched mountain bandits made any other moves recently?"

"Sir, do... do we need to keep this up?" The governor asked. These "mountain bandits" had been causing havoc for nearly a month, causing countless deaths and injuries, as well as significant losses. The governor couldn’t bear to see it any longer, and only hoped for a cessation.

"Of course we must continue the operation, I will kick up a storm until the elite soldiers arrive!"

"Then... where should we take action next?"

Qin Kun’s expression turned cold: "In the Provincial City, let’s make something big this time!"

"Ho-how do we do that?"

Qin Kun’s face darkened, a fierce light flashed in his eyes: "Since my retirement, hasn’t the Emperor moved the imperial examination to this year instead of next? His goal is nothing but to cultivate some fresh talent to serve him. In that case, I will..."

The governor’s legs gave out in fear.

...

Since ancient times, scholars have been highly respected by the court. Those in the countryside who labelled them as "poor talentless scholars" were just those who were envious. The Provincial Academy where Wenxuan currently lived proved to be quite unique.

Most scholars who travelled to the Capital City for exams paid their own way. But some were recommended by regional authorities, just like Wenxuan and his group.

In this group, some had just passed the preliminary imperial examination, while others were promising scholars sent over from various counties. They had already been living here for over two months, spending their time studying diligently, aside from the occasional moments when they taught or practiced their compositions.

After a while, they would be sent to the Capital City to take the examination. If any of them placed well, even if they didn’t secure the top spot, it would bring honour to their families. Once they returned to the province, they could also secure a minor government post and serve the prefecture.

At this moment, Wenxuan was studying by lamplight. The night had grown late, and when his eyes felt dry, he’d prick his thigh with the scissors on his desk. The pain wouldn’t be excruciating, but was enough to keep him awake.

He had always been a diligent scholar. From the moment he realised that education was his ticket out of the village, he maintained strict standards for himself.

Many people said he was talented, but only he knew that he wasn’t a genius. His achievements thus far were a result of his own hard work and perseverance. During his time at the private school in Clearwater Town, he was more diligent and earnest than his peers. The children at school would pretend to study diligently when the teacher was around to avoid punishment, but once the teacher left, they would become mischievous again. They thought that knowing a few words was already commendable for country folks, and no amount of hard work would get them to the capital.

Wenxuan was different. He was ambitious and extremely diligent. While other children played or plotted pranks on the teacher, he studied fervently. Even when the other kids were sleeping, he was studying. The teacher at the private school was very fond of him and provided him with a lot of assistance. This is how Wenxuan gradually achieved his present success.

Wenxuan was also very pragmatic. He knew what he needed most at the moment and what he should do. For instance, about his feelings for Nan Feng, he would not cling on relentlessly or try to contrive any chance encounters with her.