The Academy Examination Leak: Dragged into the Imperial Prison, Trembling Like Chaff in a Sieve!

Inside Rongguo Mansion, Jia Baoyu walked as though riding the wind and even put on airs when he spoke.

"Lan'er, from now on, Uncle Bao will teach you how to tackle examination questions."

Seeing his eldest sister-in-law Li Wan and Jia Lan, Jia Baoyu went up to them, wagging his head as he spoke.

Jia Lan bowed respectfully. "Thank you, Second Uncle Bao."

Li Wan pressed her lips together, unable to help feeling a little envious, and said sincerely:

"Congratulations on passing the examination and becoming a scholar, Brother Bao."

With that, she presented him with a carefully chosen jade pendant.

The son in whom she placed such high hopes had passed the preliminary examinations at nine, only to founder twice in the County Examination.

Yet Baoyu, who loafed about all day playing blindman's buff with the maids, had actually cleared two hurdles in one go.

Could it really be a difference in natural talent?

Some people could effortlessly achieve what others could not, without ever studying diligently.

"Thank you for the gift, Eldest Sister-in-law." Jia Baoyu accepted it and looked toward Xue Baochai and her sister in the distance.

"Sister Bao! Sister Qin!"

Jia Baoyu puffed out his chest and approached them with measured, stately strides.

"Congratulations."

The two young women presented their gifts.

Jia Baoyu was all smiles, though his words were modest:

"There's nothing worth congratulating me over. It's only a paltry scholar's degree-I'm almost embarrassed by it. Wait until I become the top graduate and parade through the streets on horseback before you congratulate me."

"Still, a scholar's degree is indeed an honor many people dream of. Take that vile, shameless Jia Huan, for instance. He'll never even catch sight of my back in his lifetime."

Xue Baochai and Xue Baoqin exchanged speechless looks.

Even if