Koala Reads

"Wanxin covered her lips with a handkerchief, but the uncontrollable smile still slipped out of her eyes."

""The story of our little sister 'catching a son-in-law from among the successful candidates in the imperial examinations' has spread throughout the capital... In just a few months, it will be the autumn provincial examinations this year. Miss Liu's shop has already started selling sacks and ropes in advance. She even invited the top scholar from the previous examination to write an inscription, saying it's for the ladies who want to 'catch a son-in-law' to practice in advance. I heard it sold out in one night!""

""That's nothing. The autumn provincial examinations are just local ones. Those who come to buy sacks and ropes are from the surrounding counties. Not much money can be made from them!" Liu Yiyi waved her hand modestly and said, "If we're talking about the real big money from this business, it has to be the spring metropolitan examinations next year!""

"She stood up and walked to the table. With a swish, she unfurled the pattern she had taken out earlier. On the white rice paper were various intricate patterns, glowing with a soft halo in the sunlight."