Looking at the retreating figures of Dongfang Yunni and Dongfang Yunshang, Shi Fuxin chuckled.
Shi Fuyin frowned: "What do those two oriental girls mean?"
Shi Fuxin sneered and said: "Announce to us their transcendent status in the National Women's Prison."
The establishment of the State Women's Prison was promoted by Empress Wende. The Dongfang family of the Duke of Ming Dynasty was the natal family of Empress Wende. During the first three emperors of Da Chu, people from the Dongfang family were in charge of the State Women's Prison until
It was not until the reign of the fourth emperor Yingzong that other people began to serve as the female supervisor of the state.
Even though the Dongfang family is no longer responsible for the wine ceremony in the Imperial Women's Prison, the Dongfang family still has a high prestige in the Imperial Women's Prison. Whenever the Imperial Women's Prison holds any event, the girls from the Dongfang family will almost always come out on top.
For example, Dongfang Yunrong, the fifth girl from the Dongfang family, ranked first among the four beauties in the capital selected by the State Women's Supervisory Board.
There are many girls in the Shi family, and after living with them for several months, Shi Fuyin has a deep understanding of the girls' love for comparison.
Compare status, knowledge, beauty, popularity, in short, all kinds of comparisons.
Now that she is in the National Women's Prison, there are more girls around her, and she has already foreseen that similar things will happen in the future.
"Let's go, it's time to report in."
The two sisters quickly went to the freshman registration office.
This year, the National Women's Prison has admitted nearly 500 students. On the day of registration, all new students must take a placement test.
There are a total of four classes in the National Women's Prison, Tiandi Xuanhuang, each class has 10 classes, and each class has 50 people.
The four classes of Tiandi Xuanhuang are not divided according to their age, but according to their knowledge.
The admission age for the National Women's Prison is between ten and fifteen years old. As long as their academic skills are good enough, even this year's freshmen, even if they are only ten years old, can enter the Tianzi class.
The placement test was held in the central square of the National Women's Prison, and it mainly assessed the students' knowledge.
Shi Fuxin came to the exam table with her name on it and sat down. She looked around and saw that the seats must have been assigned randomly. No one around her knew anyone. There were twenty or thirty people between her sister and her.
More than five hundred girls took the exam together, and the scene was quite spectacular.
Pens, ink, paper and inkstones were placed on the examination table. Seeing the girls next to her studying ink, Shi Fuxin picked up the inkstone and started studying ink as well.
Just halfway through, more than 20 female teaching assistants dressed as men, wearing blue robes and buns, came over with test papers in their hands.
"No making noise, no whispering, no cheating. Once discovered, your qualification to study in the National Women's Prison will be immediately revoked."
The leader explained the examination rules and began to distribute the test papers.
During the distribution of test papers, there was no noise in the entire square.
It can be seen that all students are aware of the strict disciplinary requirements of the National Women's Prison.
After Shi Fuxin got the test paper, she read it quickly. There were three pages of test questions, including multiple choice questions, judgment questions, analytical questions, arithmetic questions, induction questions, and essay questions. The assessment content included six arts, poetry, songs, and piano.
Chess, calligraphy, painting, arithmetic, etc. are all covered.
"No."
Looking at the densely packed test questions, Shi Fuxin had a headache, not for herself, but for her sister Shi Fuyin.
Although she returned to her uncle's house, her sister was holding books and reading every day, but knowledge needed to be accumulated. She, who had just been exposed to books for a short time, would definitely not be able to compare with those girls who started reading at the age of four or five.
With her sister's current ability, she could barely enter the Xuanzi class.
Fortunately, the National Women's Prison conducts an assessment every year. As long as your knowledge improves, you can change classes. With her sister's hard work, it shouldn't be a problem to enter the Tianzi class before graduating at the age of eighteen.
As for her...
Because of her strong mental power, she can remember the contents of the book after reading it once, which can be said to be a photographic memory.
She could basically answer the questions on the test paper as long as she had seen them in books before, but she did not answer them all according to the correct answers.
She did this not to hide her clumsiness, but... She did not take the National Women's Prison Examination to study. No, it should be said that studying was not the main purpose. She did not want to spend a lot of time studying.
superior.
Knowledge is very important, but she does not want to become a knowledgeable and talented woman. For her, knowledge is enough. What she really wants is to enjoy life freely.
free......
In this strict hierarchical ancient times, especially in the capital city, which is the center of power, it is probably impossible to live as you please.
She can't do whatever she wants, but at least it has to be something she doesn't want to do, and others can't force her to do it.
To achieve this, it is not enough to just be rich in knowledge, but also to have chips, chips to play with all parties, a lot of chips.
Where do the chips come from?
This requires her to put thought and time into planning.
There are four classes in Tiandi, Xuanhuang and Huang. They are divided into classes according to their knowledge. Students in the Tianzihao class are undoubtedly the most valued. Being valued will naturally lead to strict discipline. Her time must be arranged freely and she cannot be disciplined too much. Therefore, it is best to enter the Huangzihao class.
the best choice.
She is a student with special talents, and students with special talents will get certain bonus points. She only needs to answer a few questions.
So, while other students were thinking hard, Shi Fuxin had already finished answering the questions. In order to show her correct attitude, she answered every question.
An hour and a half later, it was time to collect papers. Shi Fuxin actively made friends and waited for Shi Fuyin nearby.
Soon, Shi Fuyin came over.
"Sister, how did you do in the exam?"
Shi Fuyin shook her head: "Not many can."
Shi Fuxin quickly comforted: "It's okay, we are talented students, so we have extra points."
Shi Fuyin knew her knowledge very well and knew that she was studying late, so she didn't feel uncomfortable at all. She looked at Shi Fuxin and said, "What about you, how did you do in the exam?"
Shi Fuxin said confidently: "Sister, don't worry, I can definitely get into the yellow class."
Hearing this, Shi Fuyin was amused and glared at her sister who was playing tricks: "There is no need to go to class today, we will go back directly?"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! The teaching assistants will mark the papers in the afternoon, and class will not start until the classes are divided tomorrow.
Shi Fuxin nodded: "Okay, it just so happens that our yard hasn't been cleaned up yet. Let's go back and clean it up."
The two sisters went straight back to the uncle's house.
After arriving home, the two of them were asked about the exam situation by Mrs. Shi and others.
Shi Fuyin told the truth, and Shi Fuxin was full of confidence. But Shi's family knew that she didn't like to study, so they guessed that the two of them might not be able to get into the Tianzi class or the Dizi class, so after a few words of encouragement, they were asked to go back to the courtyard.
.
"The Wulangs started their education relatively late. Knowledge cannot be accumulated overnight. In addition, there are no good teachers to teach you. Even if these two girls enter the yellow-letter class, you are not allowed to talk about them."
Mrs. Shi sighed.
Mrs. Shi and others quickly said they would not. In fact, they would not say it even without Mrs. Shi saying it.
Even if it's the worst yellow-label class, it's the yellow-label class of the National Women's Prison. It's already pretty good if you can get into it.
The system of the Imperial College was different from that of the Imperial Women's Prison. Shi Dinghao was divided into classes directly on the day he registered, and he happened to be in the same class as Young Master Zhao.
Shi Dinghao was a fun-loving and lively person. He didn't feel any discomfort after entering the Imperial College. When he returned home in the evening, his whole face was radiant, which showed that he had a great time in the Imperial College.
...
The next day, Shi Fuyin and Shi Fuxin arrived at the National Women's Prison early.
On the bulletin board, the two of them saw their class placement status.
Shi Fuyin, Xuanzi Class 5; Shi Fuxin, Huangzi Class 9.
Each class, from one to ten, is also divided according to the level of knowledge. Seeing that Shi Fuxin only entered the ninth class with yellow letters, Shi Fuyin looked at Shi Fuxin with some doubts.
"Sister Xin, you have a good memory and a sharp mind. Although you don't usually like to read, you know as much as I do. Why are you so far behind in the class?"
Shi Fuxin held Shi Fuyin's arm: "Sister, you think too highly of me."
Shi Fuyin frowned, pulled Shi Fuxin away from the crowd, and said in a low voice: "I heard that the first few classes after the yellow class are almost all people who came in through Yinyou's connections, and they are all masters who don't like reading.
, it’s very uneasy for you to attend class with those people.”
Shi Fuxin was delighted when she heard this: "Sister, just keep it in your heart. Your sister will not be bullied and I will not get into trouble."
Shi Fuyin looked at her: "But I'm afraid that trouble will come to you."
Shi Fuxin: "..."
She seems to have a troublesome constitution.
"Sister, I don't have time to pay attention to a bunch of brats. I will try to stay away from them. It's almost time for class. You go to Xuanzi Building quickly. I'm going to Huangzi Building too."
There are four teaching buildings in the National Women's Prison, which are named after Tiandi Xuanhuang, corresponding to the four classes of Tiandi Xuanhuang.
Shi Fuyin pulled Shi Fuxin: "You can only stay in the yellow class this year, but you must study hard. You can't be in the yellow class next year."
Shi Fuxin: "Sister, please stop worrying about me and think more about yourself. Students studying in the National Women's Prison graduate at the age of eighteen. I am only twelve this year. I have plenty of time to study, but you only have three years.
You must work hard."
A large part of the reason why all the women in Dachu want to apply for the National Women's Prison is that the students of the National Women's Prison do not graduate until they are eighteen years old.
In today's environment, as soon as a girl is old enough, she will be revealed to be her biological child. If a student of the State Women's Prison graduates at the age of eighteen and only announces his engagement after graduation, he will not face any criticism.
This point, for students admitted to the National Women's Prison, is equivalent to delaying marriage for several years.
It is obvious which one is better for a girl, being a sweet girl at home or marrying into her husband's family as a daughter-in-law.
It is said that the rule that students in the State Female Prison must graduate only when they are eighteen years old was the result of several years of argument between Empress Wende and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.
Of course, students with outstanding academic performance can also graduate early.
But so far, except for a few with special reasons, almost no one will graduate early.
...
After separating from Shi Fuyin, Shi Fuxin took An Ran and Xiaofang to Huangzilou.
After finding Class 9, Shi Fuxin went in alone.
The maids were not allowed to enter the school, and An Ran and Xiaofang were left outside.
As soon as Shi Fuxin entered the classroom, all kinds of eyes fell on her. After looking at her for a moment, these eyes moved away.
Seeing the classmates chatting and joking around in twos and threes in the classroom, Shi Fuxin found an empty seat to sit down, and then observed everyone.
They are all little girls of twelve or thirteen years old. Looking at their gorgeous clothes, it is not difficult to tell that these people must have good backgrounds.
Shi Fuxin learned from the discussions among the little girls that one-third of the yellow class nine were freshmen and two-thirds were repeat students. This class could be said to be a veritable poor class.
Three-quarters of the people in the class come from distinguished families in the capital, and many of them know each other.
Shi Fuxin glanced at it and saw that there were many cliques in their class.
There is no one else like her who lives alone.
Soon, it's time for class.
Then Shi Fuxin saw how the poor class was treated. The professor was talking from above, and the students were talking below. The whole classroom was very lively.
Really... very good, very suitable for her!
Next, Shi Fuxin’s life on the job began.
As long as she understands what the teachings say, she will do her own thing.
For example, compiling a medical training manual.
On February 25th, Shang Laojiu sent someone to bring Shennongtang's account book for the previous year, and attached the profit of 20,000 taels of silver.
Shennongtang in Rongcheng is already on the right track.
It may be because Fuxin and Mr. Zhao mentioned Shennongtang at the beginning. In December last year, a general from Huaiyuan went to Rongcheng. He probably asked Governor Cai about the effects of the pills, and immediately reached an agreement with Shang Laojiu.
cooperation.
Shang Laojiu knew that Shi Fuxin had plans to open a branch and suggested that a Shennongtang branch could be opened on the border of Huaiyuan.
Shi Fuxin wanted to give it up, but now there was a serious shortage of manpower. She could give Shang Laojiu the management rights of Shennongtang in the blind area of the Western Region Protectorate, but she could not give him the management rights in Huaiyuan.
People are greedy, and she doesn't want to raise a bad wolf who will take advantage of her.
When I was on a business trip, time really flew by. Before I had recorded a few pages of medical knowledge, it was time for school to end in the afternoon.
Shi Fuxin quickly put away her books and left the classroom as fast as she could.
Although many people in Class 9 were curious about Shi Fuxin, who was living alone, no one took the initiative to talk to her.
"Sister, how are the people in your class?"
"It's pretty good. Where's your class?"
“It’s pretty good too.”
Shi Fuyin looked suspicious: "Really?"
After the two sisters reunited, they got on the carriage and waited for Shi Dinghao at the gate of the Imperial College. After picking up Shi Dinghao, they returned to the uncle's house together.
When the three of them were in the Imperial College and the Imperial Women's Prison, their family members were very concerned about their lives. They asked about them as usual and heard that the three of them were living well, so they didn't say anything.
Mrs. Shi glanced at An Ran and Gan Tang, who looked a little strange, and thought for a moment before calling them over for questioning.
Sister Xin is a person with very upright ideas. If she knew that An Ran had gone to her place and reported her situation to her, I am afraid that An Ran would not be reused in the future.
Although Sister Yin is usually relatively easy-going, she is also someone who does not trust people easily.
She sent An Ran and Gan Tang there to help her two granddaughters, and she didn't want to have the opposite effect.
She could probably guess the problems her two granddaughters encountered.
During dinner in the evening, Mrs. Shi called Shi Fuxin, and Shi Fuyin went to Yixiang Hall for dinner. While waiting for the food to be served, Mrs. Shi said in a homely manner:
"Do you know why businessmen are so rich, but find it difficult to settle in the inner city? This is also the case for some of the nouveau riche of the imperial court."
Shi Fuxin looked at Mrs. Shi in surprise, wondering why she suddenly mentioned this.
Mrs. Shi looked at her two granddaughters with a smile and continued: "Because there are many things that cannot be accomplished by money, nor can you definitely join if you have status."
"The inner city may not be small, but it can't be that big if it's large. No matter how much space you choose, it won't be able to accommodate so many people."
"In the capital, whether it is officialdom or daily life, relationships are intricate. These networks have been accumulated over generations. They are deep-rooted and cannot be shaken easily."
"So, in order to protect their own interests, people in the inner city will actively exclude others from entering."