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  Ding Ju Xi couldn't help but feel delighted, and even Ding Yu from the second house felt joyful, it was the honor of the entire Ding family. /b Deputy chief examiner Ding Tong's original imperial examination assistant position was promoted one grade higher, what he ultimately wanted was an official position, deputy chief examiner was a third-grade official, being promoted from fourth-grade to third-grade was a critical step, many officials spent their whole lives trying to pass this hurdle, Ding Tong finally became a high-ranking official in his mid-30s, no wonder the people of Ding Fu were overjoyed.

  Pin hopes on Ding Dong, who can soar to new heights with this science exam, and have a little more advantage. Although the deputy examiner is not like the chief examiner, who is generally the mentor of all successful candidates, those who pass the exam will still remember to respect the deputy examiner. In the official circles where relationships are emphasized, the relationship between students and teachers is the most stable. Behind every cabinet minister, there is a group of people assisting him.

  "Third sister, where are you going?"

  Ding Rou grasped Ding Min's arm, seeing her terrified expression, and slowly said: "Are you planning to go congratulate Father? Third sister has just recovered from illness, wear more clothes before going out. If you really catch a cold, Mother won't be polite to the people around Third Sister."

  Yu Rong and others surrounded Ding Min, who was suffering from a cold this time. The old lady took the opportunity to scold and beat the maidservants around Ding Min, citing their negligence in serving her as an excuse. Several of the more honest and kind-hearted maids were beaten, while Cui Yan, who had been causing trouble all along, escaped unscathed. According to the gossip brought back by Lan Xin, it was said that Ding Min had pleaded for mercy on behalf of Cui Yan. The old lady's actions were intended to drive a wedge between Ding Min and her maidservants, and although Yu Rong and others did not betray Ding Min, they could not help but harbor resentment towards her.

  The lady tied up Ding Min's hands and feet with ease, earning a good reputation for being a loving mother. This move was not something an ordinary cruel stepmother would do. Lady knew that Ding Min had gone to the Ci An Temple unusually, so she first disciplined Ding Min's maid, daring her to speak out of turn or pass on messages from outside, Lady was ruthless in her methods.

  Seeing the anxious Ding Min surrounded by the maids, a faint smile appeared on Ding Rou's lips. Through Ding Min's abnormal behavior, Ding Rou felt that it was fresh and interesting. If she didn't think about anything, in the deep and secluded backyard, Ding Rou would feel suffocated and oppressed, which could not be compensated for by any luxurious food or clothing.

  Ding Ruo thought of Ding Dong's promotion to a higher rank this time, and smiled, "Third sister, don't worry, father won't forget. If I hadn't mentioned the matter of repairing the river dike to father, Your Majesty wouldn't have seen father's steady and upright character."

  Ding Min's face turned even whiter, before she fell ill, she often entered Ding Zhuang's study, occasionally hearing Ding Zhuang and Qing Ke discuss court affairs. Ding Min remembered that Tian Gong, who was originally in charge of the river embankment, was a capable person but was replaced by the Emperor, and the new official embezzled funds for the river course, ultimately causing the Yellow River to burst its banks. Ding Min took advantage of the situation to say a few words, which greatly benefited Ding Zhuang, who wrote a memorial that night to elaborate on his views, advocating for minor repairs to the river embankment to prevent flooding, and respectfully requesting the Emperor to trust Tian Gong, who was now in charge of building the river embankment.

  Ding Dong and Tian Da Ren had no particular relationship, Tian Da Ren was a Hebei native, belonging to the northern faction, Ding Dong was not limited by regional factions. The emperor seemed to see that Ding Dong's vision was broad and coincidentally, there was the matter of Zhou Fu's concubine coming to the door, Zhou Da Ren's original deputy examiner was replaced by Ding Dong.

  The things Ding Min suggested to Ding Dong, the young ladies in the mansion all knew that Ding Rou had heard Ding Dong praise Ding Min's cleverness and sharpness in front of people, and Madame gave Ding Min many good things. Without Ding Min, Ding Dong would not have had the opportunity to show off at all, nor would he be remembered by the emperor.

  "It's me... it's me..."

  Ding Min muttered to herself, was it her fault that her father was in trouble? Was the entire Ding family in trouble because of her? This year's imperial examination had the largest cheating scandal since the founding of the country. The chief examiner was executed and his whole family was beheaded. The deputy chief examiner was also executed, and their families were either sent to a brothel or exiled outside the pass. Ding Min had planned to use her strategy to make Ding Dong withdraw from the imperial examination, but unexpectedly, he fell seriously ill. Just as Ding Min recovered from her illness, her father became the deputy chief examiner, still because of her... Ding Min almost fainted.

  She only felt a chill all over her body, with cold air emanating from her bones, colder than when she was waiting in the snow on the mountain at Nian Ci An. Ding Min shivered and trembled, not wanting her father to lose his head, not wanting to be exiled or become an official concubine, not wanting to implicate the entire Ding family.

  "Let me go, I must find Father."

  Ding Min rushed out like a madman, and Yue Ru was first pushed away by Ding Min. However, Ding Min's body was weak, and she was soon caught by Yue Ru after just a few steps. Yue Ru knelt on the ground and begged: "Third Miss, you can't be confused, please consider that I have served you with all my heart, don't make trouble again, or else Madam will beat me to death."

  The maidservants in the house, who had been scolded by the mistress, all knelt down and begged Ding Min to take good care of her illness. Although they didn't know what was wrong with Ding Min, they knew that running out in a huff wasn't to congratulate Master. Cuiyan rushed to Ding Min's side, pulled open Yu Ru, "Master has something important, dare to block it, do you still have a master in your eyes?"

  Cuiyan turned her head and said to Ding Min with great righteousness: "Third Miss, please go ahead. There are servants here watching, and they dare not stop you."

  Ding Min looked at Cui Yan with a sensitive and excited gaze, revealing the flavor of being the only sober one among the drunk crowd. She put on her cloak and headed towards Ding Zhuo's study, while Yue Ru called out in despair: "Third Miss." The call did not bring back Ding Min, who was fearful of the road ahead.

  Excited Ding Xuan and Ding Yu were frightened by Ding Min, "What's wrong with Third Sister? I don't think she looks like congratulating Father on his departure. Is she planning to stop Father from becoming the third-rank deputy chief examiner? The imperial edict has already been issued, can it be changed?"

  Ding Ruo inferred Ding Min's abnormality, having always paid attention to her, and saw Ding Min's terror, panic and loss of control, as if a great disaster had befallen her. Becoming the chief examiner or deputy chief examiner for the imperial examination was a good thing, but it also entailed danger. History books recorded many cases where cheating in the imperial examination led to trouble, regardless of whether the person who leaked the questions was the chief examiner or not. To placate the anger of scholars, the emperor had to have a scapegoat, and many chief examiners and deputy chief examiners were executed along with their entire families.

  Opportunities and dangers coexist, and a too peaceful promotion would not allow Ding Dong's ability to be promoted for life. Now that he finally has an opportunity, how could he let it slip away? Ding Min going was also in vain, she wouldn't be foolish enough to reveal the secret of rebirth again, would Ding Dong believe her?

  "Third sister was overjoyed and rushed off with us to congratulate Father."

  Ding Rou lightly smiled and rounded off the conversation, "As the saying goes in plays, a successful candidate thanks his teacher, and since Father is also an assistant examiner, will there be any successful candidates coming to our door?"

  Ding Xuan's eyes sparkled as she smiled, "Really? Sixth sister, are you thinking of hiding behind the screen to take a peek at the handsome scholar? You're not even married yet and already in a hurry to get hitched?"

  "I didn't say anything, I only said that the scholar came to our door to thank Father, everything else was said by Fifth Sister, if it's in your heart, you'll say it."

  Ding Rou's flirtatious blinking, Ding Xiu's face slightly red, refusing to give in, teasing Ding Rou, "Little devil, come and laugh at me? Watch this."

  Ding Ruo was most afraid of being tickled, and even if she wasn't usually afraid, she would pretend to be very afraid in front of Ding Xiang, giggling and begging for mercy: "Spare me, Fifth Sister... spare me!"

  Ding Yu gazed at Ding Xuan and Ding Rou, who were frolicking together in a heap, and felt a twinge of envy in her heart. How could Ding Rou be so close to the legitimate Ding Xuan? It wasn't fawning or trying to curry favor; they seemed like sisters born of the same mother. Ding Yu let out a self-pitying sigh and turned her thoughts beyond the courtyard walls, looking towards the Zhou residence. Was Eldest Brother Zhou burying his head in books? Ding Yu sincerely hoped that Zhou Zhi Xian could pass the imperial examination, but deep down, she had a selfish motive: if he passed, she would have even less hope of marrying him.

  If he comes to thank Grandfather, can she take a peek at him from behind the screen? Zhou Shu, with his crimson flower hairpin, must be handsome and spirited. Thinking of her humble status, Ding Yu's watery eyes became even more misty.

  Ding Rou and Ding Xuan had made enough noise, the two of them panting heavily, their laughter dispelling the oppressive atmosphere that had just been brought about by Ding Min's abnormal reaction. Ding Xuan helped the sobbing Yue Ru to her feet, saying: "Third sister is going to congratulate Father, how can there be trouble on such a joyful day?"

  "Yes, Fifth Miss."

  Yu Ru slowly got up, and could only hope that Third Miss would think about these poor and loyal maids before doing things. Yu Ru was a rare and loyal maid, Ding Ruo let out a light sigh, Ding Min didn't know how to cherish her, and glanced at Cui Yan who was proudly showing off her sharp claws, perhaps in her past life she was Ding Min's benefactor, but in this life she had been spoiled by Ding Min into a hindrance. She couldn't say that she wasn't good to Ding Min or not loyal enough, but the changes in things often exceeded people's expectations, and there were many examples of good intentions leading to bad outcomes. Moreover, Cui Yan thought that no matter how big of a disaster she caused, Ding Min would forgive her and help her.

  Sister went out of the building, Ding Xiu originally planned to pull Ding Rou together to see Mrs. Dai, Ding Rou smiled and said: "Grandma should wake up, I am not in front of her, I don't feel at ease, later I will go to pay respects to my mother."

  Ding Yu nodded regretfully, "Then let Sixth Sister go take care of Grandmother."

  At the fork in the road, Ding Rou walked through the corridor and headed towards Cheng Song Garden, while Ding Min went to the study. Regardless of whether or not she could persuade Ding Tong, Madame would definitely be furious, and it was too dangerous to go near her now, lest she get swept away by the storm.

  Ding Ruo, also a concubine-born daughter, was the best outlet for Eldest Madam's anger. Whenever Ding Ming made an untimely move that didn't suit the occasion when Eldest Madam was in high spirits, it would make her even angrier. After Ding Chong's promotion, the imperial court would send over a third-rank noble lady's ceremonial headdress to Eldest Madam, and she wouldn't have to pay respects to her own mother, the Dowager Duchess of Lanling, anymore.

  Three products are not only for officials, but also for madams. The big wife became the third product of the imperial edict, and the level of going out to social gatherings will be greatly improved. The madams who come and go are also very dignified. Ding Min, however, 'fantasized' and asked Ding Dong to resign. It's not surprising that Big Wife can be happy, let alone Ding Dong.

  Knowing what will happen in the future, we can seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, but the changing details of Ding Min's fate are extremely likely to cause a huge change like today. Is the future still certain?

  Back in her own room, Ding Ruo let Lan Xin and the others withdraw, sat at her desk, picked up her pen and wrote down all the dangers she could think of on paper. Cheating? Bribery? Falsification? Deceiving the Emperor...Ding Ruo tore the paper to shreds. The information was insufficient, making it difficult to infer. Fortunately, there were still two months before the imperial examination in spring. It would be hard for Ding Tong to change his mind after becoming the deputy chief examiner. How could she turn a disadvantage into an advantage and show off her skills?

  Today continues to update twice, dealing with problems relies on wisdom. Dingwu is very lucky and has a reborn daughter who crossed over. Hehe, when rebirth changes fate, the overall situation also changes and cannot remain unchanged. Asking for two pink ones.

  Book Title: "The Pearl Jacket"

  Author: Short Ear Cat

  Book number: 2075296

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