Chapter 389: No one starves to death on the road

The grades aren't ideal, but Han Wen Jun and Zhang Cunwen's grades are worth praising; both made it into the top fifty.

Next month's ranking list, continue to maintain the ranking.

And we……

Ning Hanmo glanced at Kang Wu, Ning Qiancheng, and several girls, "We have to give it our all."

Several people laughed and said, "Yes!"

"Comrades, the new journey has begun; are you ready?"

"At all times, be ready!"

The children's tender faces gradually turned into determined expressions.

Their grades, Jiang Yunchu had obtained them last night; since the Name List Academy ran into trouble, all exam papers have been uniformly graded by the Hanlin Academy, which also pre‑blocks the names, only unlocking the name section after the grades are out, then proceeding with the ranking registration.

"They're improving quickly." Jiang Yunchu looked at each grade; the students' papers could be viewed, but one had to go to the Hanlin Academy, where all exam papers are now archived for easy checking.

"At their current stage, trying to quickly boost their grades is impossible; it requires gradual accumulation."

Kang Mengxian nodded, also looked over the ranking list, especially seeing Ning Hanmo's rank, which was actually somewhat unexpected.

Every time they rush the rankings, they set an expected ranking for the children.

In the first attempt at the Bing List, Ning Hanmo's estimated rank was thirtieth, but these children were so delightfully surprising they shot straight to twelfth.

These people didn't know that the children were dissatisfied with their grades, each starting a new late‑night study crusade.

Those who previously studied military tactics, weapons, accounts, and medical texts……

Now everyone has put those aside and uniformly begun reading the academy's books; whether in the dining hall or the dormitory area, one can hear the clear sound of reading aloud.

Three major events in Ning Jing.

First, the Experience Hall's business boomed, earning a basin full of profit.

Especially after the Experience Hall launched its home‑visit service, the reason for specifically introducing this service was the Empress in the palace.

Even the Empress tried it, and the ladies and misses of noble families all scrambled to come experience it.

However, some misses prefer staying in the shop, for its atmosphere and feeling, which are more comfortable than being at home.

Second, the twelve little monsters of Chun Hua Xue Yuan all made it onto the Bing List; Chun Hua Xue Yuan, which had vanished for three months, reappeared before everyone.

Third, Ning Jing saw yet another new shop appear—a milk‑tea store.

"Delicious, delicious, delicious."

"That one's also delicious, oh my god, how to choose?" An Guo Guo hadn't left Ning Jing in half a year; the girl who could barely stay a month in Ning Jing was completely drawn by the food and stayed there directly.

The fruits in the fields have ripened, and batches of fruit tea have officially gone online.

Also, various watermelon juice, grape drink, and glutinous rice ball milk tea became the designated beverages for banquets and poetry gatherings; even the Ning Emperor, upon hearing, couldn't resist sneaking out of the palace to eat a hot pot and drink milk tea.

"This is what it means to be alive!"

The Ning Emperor really didn't know what Yun chu's brain was made of; new ideas kept pouring out.

Moreover, they launched a door‑to‑door delivery service, having a large group of little beggars tidy their appearance, wear fixed uniforms, and deliver goods to various mansions each day.

Each delivery earned them the corresponding silver.

"No one starves to death on the road." Zhang Cunwen looked at present‑day Ning Jing—isn't this exactly his ideal state?

The monthly holiday had arrived; previously, the children would cheer and leap for joy at every break, but now they clung to their books against the wall, unwilling to leave.

"I order you……" Jiang Yunchu saw their state and grew worried.

"Before, I worried they lacked ambition and didn't know how to improve; now I worry about their mindset, and even more about their bodies."

"The children she had driven hard— their mindset isn't easily broken, but the body is capital; they're exhausting themselves, forgetting sleep and food, and she can't sit still."

"Present!" The youngsters, who had just been reading on their own, instinctively straightened their bodies upon hearing Jiang Yunchu's voice, each standing bolt upright.

"Put all the books back." Jiang Yunchu gave the order.

"Dean." The first to speak was actually Zhang Cunwen.

"His and Han Wen Jun's grades had always been at the bottom; the two studied harder, not wanting to drag everyone down."

Jiang Yunchu put on a stern face: "This is an order!"

"Yes!"

"A single order outweighs heaven; when the Dean utters the two words \"order, \" it means there is no room for compromise."

The youngsters, heads bowed and spirits low, put their books back in the dormitory, and only then arrived at the main gate.

"These two days are for you to play and sleep; I will uniformly check with each mansion." Jiang Yunchu looked at the reluctant children, suppressing a laugh, and asked, "Did you hear that?"

"I heard……" the children replied, some listlessly.

"They each have their own study plans—two days, and they've wasted two whole days!"

"Their study plans need to be pushed back a long time."

"Say it again!" Jiang Yunchu's voice carried a hint of sternness.

The youngsters' just‑deflated state instantly changed; each became spirited and stood straight, shouting, "We heard!"

"Very good; you still have plenty of time—don't ruin your bodies by overworking."

"I'm here!"

"With me here, the sky won't fall." She mainly looked at Ning Hanmo, Ning Qiancheng, and Kang Wu.

The three youngsters exchanged a glance, then gave an appeasing smile.

Ning Qiancheng looked at Ning Hanmo and winked, "Does the Dean know something?"

Kang Wu also winked at Ning Hanmo, "Did you say something?"

Ning Hanmo gently shook his head, "I don't know anything……"

The two didn't get an answer, then looked up at the Dean, who seemed to be smiling yet not smiling at the three of them; a cold sweat instantly appeared on the backs of the two, making them wonder how the Dean seemed to know everything.

Ten days ago, the three of them had a talk.

"That position, I must seize." Ning Qiancheng's unprecedented sincerity, also his never-before-seen resolute attitude.

Although he is a prince, he has never been valued; even palace maids and eunuchs can secretly bully him.

After arriving at Chun Hua Xue Yuan, he finally found the feeling of home, gained companions, and gained elders.

But...

The Dean was injured, the impact on him was great; sometimes he is powerless.

If that position were his, could he then control Da Ning and protect the people he wants to protect?