Bamboo Rain

The Fourth Brother had squandered his wealth through gambling, leaving their mother in a critical state. To make matters worse, the creditors even asked them to sell Manbao to settle the debts!
In the village, whispers spread that the golden days of the Zhou Family's cherished Manbao were over. Their elderly mother clung to Manbao's hand, tears streaming down her face.
However, Manbao tightly grasped a system in her hand, a tool that would lead her and her brothers and sisters-in-law to reclaim their fortunes. They ventured into agriculture, cultivating land, growing medicinal herbs, and establishing shops, steadily improving their lives. 
As their situation improved, concerns shifted to Manbao's marital prospects by the sister-in-laws.
"Mr. Zhuang's grandson is an excellent match – educated and well-spoken. He is just perfect for you."
"No! You should consider Mr. Qian's youngest son, who is handsome and well-mannered. You can count on him never to defy you."
Suppressing a smile, Manbao responded, "My heart is already set. I choose Bai Shanbao, my childhood friend whom I've playfully scolded since we were young."

The Lucky Farmgirl

Bai Shan and the others had to take exams for three consecutive days, from the first to the third of July, with only forty-eight students participating, but there were plenty of teachers, so the results could be announced on the fifth.


Although it was a three-day exam, it was held only in the mornings; the afternoons were free from testing.


As Manbao left the pharmacy, she climbed into Daji's carriage and soon arrived at the main entrance of the Imperial Academy.


After class, the students from the Six Academies gradually emerged from the school. Bai Shan and his group were handing in their papers and tidying their desks. By the time they came out carrying their exam baskets, Manbao had already been waiting at the entrance, chin propped on her hand, for nearly fifteen minutes.


When Manbao saw Bai Shan emerge from the gate opposite, she lazily lifted her eyelids and waved her hand to signal them over.


Chapter 932: Return