Lin Renping, who is two years older than Lin Shuangyu, holds the book and memorizes it hard. But his memory is not as good as that of his sister Lin Shuangyu. Lin Shuangyu can memorize the same article after reading it ten times, but Lin Renping may have to read it twenty times.
Thinking of his sister, Lin Renping felt more and more that the words in the book could not be read at all, and he wanted to throw the book out with some discomfort, but considering that he had put a lot of effort into this book, he didn't know how many meals he had treated him to.
I just got it, but I can’t part with it anymore.
Lin Renping was upset and angry. Originally, he was not under so much pressure. Even if he didn't pass the exam next year, there would still be time later. The Lin family only has two sons. Lin Renping's younger brother is eight years younger. He also likes to dance with swords and sticks, and is interested in reading.
He was not interested, and he was not afraid that his younger brother would catch up with him. Who knew that things would suddenly change this year, and the new emperor actually asked women to take part in the imperial examinations with men like them, and his sister Lin Shuangyu also came with him.
Lin Shuangyu studied better than him since childhood, but because she was a woman, she never put pressure on Lin Renping. Lin Renping was also willing to treat his sister well to express himself and please his parents. If Lin Shuangyu gets admitted next year, he will not
If he passes the exam, his father will definitely treat Shuangyu differently, and may even use all the family connections on Shuangyu. So what should he do?
It's all her fault, why don't you think about him as the eldest brother and insist on being in the limelight?
Because of this idea, even if Lin Renping got Magistrate Su's previous books, he read them secretly and had no intention of sharing them with his sister.
No matter what, he can't lose to her.
He forced himself to cheer up and continue to endorse.
Because people had been keeping an eye on Lin Shuangyu, Lin Renping soon learned that Shuangyu spent an extra hour studying every day. This news made his eyes darken, and he couldn't help but grit his teeth.
Is Lin Shuangyu crazy? He was already under a lot of pressure, but when she did this, the pressure became even greater. He couldn't stay awake for twelve hours and study day and night.
"Master, with the temper of the eldest lady, if she takes the lead, I'm afraid she will squeeze you out of your position in the family."
The speaker was Lin Renping's young servant Wei Liu. Wei Liu was rescued by him some time ago and was loyal to him. It was he who desperately tried to find out the whereabouts of the books in the hands of Magistrate Su, so that he could get these books.
Therefore, Lin Renping valued this servant even more than the confidants who had served him since childhood, and felt that the other servants were not as caring and smart as Wei Liu.
His face became increasingly ugly - the words he said hit his heart hard and revealed his greatest fear.
"What can I do? If dad knew that she was so diligent, I don't know how happy he would be."
Growing up, he was very happy that his aunt had only one daughter. As the eldest son of the Lin family, he had the opportunity to enjoy the best resources. Being accustomed to such preferential treatment, how could Lin Renping allow his own salary to decline. His father was in Shuangyu.
Ever since I was a child, I have always regretted that she was not born a man...
"The test questions for next year's county exam are set by my master."
Lin Renping interrupted him and said, "Dad can't leak the questions." This is the first women's scientific examination. If dad does it well, it will be a great political achievement, and he may be able to go further with this.
The boy showed a mysterious smile, "Of course I know that the master will not do such a thing. But what if the master knows that the miss is trying to steal the paper?"
Lin Renping frowned, "You're overthinking it. Shuangyu has always been proud. It's impossible for her to steal test questions."
The servant continued: "If a servant next to Miss Shuangyu makes such a mistake, do you think I will believe that she is innocent?"
Lin Renping finally understood what he meant. Wei Liu wanted him to frame Shuangyu. If his father found out, he would definitely be very disappointed with Shuangyu, and he might even not let her sign up for next year's county examination. No, even Shuangyu might
From then on, he was unable to take part in the imperial examination.
Lin Renping's face changed constantly, and he was hesitating in his heart whether he should do this. After all, Shuangyu was also his sister. Although he was dissatisfied with her a lot, it would not go to the extent of completely cutting off her future.
Wei Liu said in a low voice: "I feel sorry for you too, young master. You are the elder brother of the young lady, and this is the first time you have been dismissed this year. If the young lady misses you even a little bit, she should not steal your limelight."
Lin Renping pursed his lips and said nothing.
Wei Liu gave the final blow, "My aunt went to the kitchen yesterday to ask for bird's nest porridge, but the kitchen was unwilling to give it to her, saying that she didn't have the opportunity to do so."
Lin Renping's expression changed. My aunt gave birth to her and was a hero of the Lin family. What's wrong with eating some bird's nest porridge? The kitchen didn't even give her a little face. Do you think he must be inferior to Shuangyu? This is too much!
With his aunt's longing face in his mind, Lin Renping finally made up his mind. If he couldn't get ahead, his aunt might have to suffer more in the future. For her sake, he had to risk everything.
He looked at Wei Liu and said, "The people serving Shuangyu are all arranged by my aunt, so it would be so easy to betray her."
Wei showed a somewhat embarrassed smile, "I rescued Chunhong, a rough maid in Miss Shuangyu's yard some time ago, and she has a good impression of me."
"Just to steal the test papers, we have to do it ourselves. Chunhong will definitely not be able to do it by herself."
Lin Renping paced back and forth, thoughtfully. This matter was not difficult for him. Uncle Zhang, who was serving his father's study, had been showing goodwill to him in the past few years and planned to give his daughter to him as a concubine.
If he had been the internal coordinator, it might have been successful.
If he could see the test paper... maybe he could pass the exam with top score this time.
Thinking of this, Lin Renping became even more excited.
Wait, his talent and learning have not reached that level, and he will be doubted by his father if he really takes the first place in the exam.
Well, when the time comes, try to get a score that is at the top but not too outstanding. If you know the test questions in advance and study them slowly, it will not be difficult.
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Wei Liu soon found an opportunity to secretly leave the Lin family and go to a shop in the city that sold the Four Treasures of the Study.
"Sir, I have followed your instructions." In the dark room, Wei Liu said respectfully to the man in green.
The man in Tsing Yi nodded with satisfaction, "Well done."
Wei Liu asked in confusion: "I don't understand why we have to go in such a big circle when doing things."
Wouldn't it be enough to just steal the test questions from Magistrate Lin?
The man in Tsing Yi said calmly: "Because we still need to use this matter to attack Magistrate Lin and Su Yueling. Being involved in the imperial examination fraud will have a great impact on Su Yueling's reputation."
Wei Liu was confused when he heard this. Anyway, he just had to follow his master's instructions.