Jiang Yun was almost embarrassed by Xu Xiaogang's praise.
He had refused simply because their paths were different.
That was Xu Xiaogang for you. His mind always seemed to work a little differently from everyone else's.
Seeing this, Xu Suwen didn't ask any more questions.
Jiang Qiaoqiao also seemed relieved. She said happily, "It's good you're not becoming a Daoist. It's good you're not becoming a Daoist."
"Brother, we have to hurry. The Prefectural Examination is in half a month."
"Tomorrow, I'll ask Constable Qian to find out how much it would cost to buy the Xiucai Scholar title."
"We need to get ready."
Jiang Yun had wanted to refuse, but seeing Jiang Qiaoqiao's eyes shine with excitement, he smiled and said, "All right. Ask Constable Qian to find out."
"Okay." Jiang Qiaoqiao nodded happily.
He knew it was Jiang Qiaoqiao's dream for him to become the top scorer in the imperial examinations.
He had no interest in it himself, but as long as it made Jiang Qiaoqiao happy, that was enough.
Besides, they had a hundred taels of silver. He just didn't know whether it would be enough to buy the Xiucai Scholar title.
Jiang Yun asked, "Speaking of which, we'll probably have some trouble with Xiao Jingyuan later."
Xu Suwen replied calmly, "There's no need to worry about that. The Eunuch His Majesty sent is already on his way and should arrive in Nanzhou Prefecture soon."
"I've already secretly reported the matters of the Prince's Mansion colluding with evil practitioners and trying to replace Prince Su's heart through the Imperial Guards."
Jiang Yun looked at Xu Suwen in surprise. "You reported it? Xu Xiaogang asked you to report it earlier, but didn't you say..."
Xu Suwen explained, "That's the very task I came here to carry out. I