Lin Yan certainly wanted the Lin family to prosper.
Success in the imperial examinations required connections and allies, and the better the Lin family did, the more it would help her.
The Lin family members were not unintelligent; they simply lacked opportunities.
Although in the original host's memories, the Lin family had been somewhat unfeeling after her identity was exposed, the original host could understand them.
Furthermore, in the early stages of the original host's life, and for Lin Yan now, the Lin family had treated them very well; they were true family.
Never test people's hearts with profit. People are naturally inclined to seek advantage and avoid harm. If you threaten their interests, they will undoubtedly do something to protect themselves.
Whether or not they harm others would not be their concern.
When the original host passed the provincial examination, and even ultimately became the top scholar, she was the pride of the Lin family. The Lin family had greatly valued her and prioritized her.
However, when her identity was later exposed and she became a criminal, the Lin family, for the future prospects of many, could not possibly harbor her.
Still, the fact that they didn't kick her while she was down was already a testament to the Lin family's benevolence.
This time, Lin Yan wanted to help the Lin family even more, so much so that even if her identity were eventually exposed and she lost everything, the Lin family could still be preserved.
At that time, for the sake of their reputation, the Lin family would also look after her grandmother and mother.
"Cousin is right. If we all enter the academy, we should also record the lessons taught by the masters and make annotations in our books. That way, when we bring the books back, our cousins can also broaden their horizons."
"Yes, we'll record them together," Lin Bo said, his eyes filled with hope for the future.
The entrance examination was to be held in two days. Lin Yan had registered from the very beginning and received her number plate.
However, the examination time was announced three days in advance. Quan Ge'er had been keeping a close watch on this matter, and as soon as the examination time was out, he came to inform them.
Lin Yan gave him some more money as a token of thanks. "You've earned quite a bit these past few days, haven't you?" Lin Bo teased.
"Yes, enough for my tuition for this term," Quan Ge'er also grew familiar with Lin Yan and the others, speaking more intimately.
"That's amazing. You can earn your own tuition at such a young age," Lin Yan praised.
This child would have a promising future. At the very least, no matter what, he wouldn't become the kind of person who would say, "Why don't they eat meat porridge?"
"Not really. The time has been announced. Don't be late," Quan Ge'er said, then took his leave and went to inform others.
"Cousin Yan, this Quan Ge'er is truly intelligent," Lin Bo said, praising Quan Ge'er's receding figure.
Lin Yan understood the implied meaning in his words. "The children of the Lin family will be even more intelligent."
On the day of the examination, Lin Yan was woken up early by a maid. After washing up, she sat in the hall for breakfast.
Lin Bo had also woken up. He also needed to go to the academy today. However, unlike Lin Yan's written and oral examinations, Lin Bo only needed to meet with a teacher today, be assessed by them, and see which class he should be placed in.
So, although they were going the same way, they would part ways upon arriving at the academy.
"Cousin Yan, don't be nervous. With your abilities, you'll definitely pass the academy's entrance assessment," Lin Bo comforted Lin Yan, but he himself appeared more nervous than her.
"Yes, Cousin, you should also take it easy. You have a letter of recommendation, so even if you don't answer well, you won't be unable to enter the academy," Lin Yan made a lighthearted joke.
"That's true," Lin Bo said with a chuckle, stroking his forehead, but the tension on his face did not significantly diminish.