The Su Family's days kept getting better, with one happy occasion after another. Even when the villagers were green with envy, there was nothing they could do about it.
After all, whether it was opening a shop or placing high in the imperial examinations, the Su Family relied on genuine ability.
As for the wind-powered water wheel in the village, it was not that no one had studied it. They simply could not make one.
Five days later, Su Qiao received those books and was overjoyed.
She had been worrying about not having any books to print, and then exactly what she needed had arrived.
In her happiness, she made the man a light blue robe suitable for the season, along with a pair of apricot-colored short boots.
The imperial examinations were over. Her elder brother was preparing to travel, while her father was busy with the bookshop's printing business and reviewing his studies in preparation for the autumn examinations.
A few days before Su Yichen set out, Su Qiao carried five books to the study to see them.
"What is it, little sister?"
Su Qiao placed the books on the desk. "Father, Elder Brother, these five books were selected from the books that came from the capital. I noticed that they contain annotations by the current Crown Prince's Grand Tutor. Take them and use them for reference!"
"The Crown Prince's Grand Tutor?"
"Little sister, is this true?"
The father and son were both thrilled.
That was the Crown Prince's teacher, the most learned and respected man in the realm.
"Xiaocheng, let's study them carefully together and discuss them."
"All right, Father."
The father and son no longer had time to talk to Su Qiao. They immediately hugged the books and began reading.
Seeing this, Su Qiao did not disturb