Chapter 4: The Joy of Passing the Examination
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The results of the provincial examination were announced. Zhou Jin found his name on the list—he had succeeded! This news made him so excited he could not speak, and tears gushed from his eyes.
Sukacita Lulus Ujian
Fan Jin also became a juren. The two embraced and cried, celebrating their success. Years of effort were finally rewarded, and they had finally changed their destiny.
Hasil ujian provinsi diumumkan. Zhou Jin menemukan namanya di daftar—dia telah berhasil! Berita ini membuatnya begitu bersemangat sehingga dia tidak bisa berbicara, dan air mata mengalir dari matanya.
The news of passing the examination quickly spread throughout the entire village. Villagers came one after another to offer congratulations, and Zhou Jin's home became bustling. Parents looked at their son, their faces overflowing with proud and joyful smiles.
Fan Jin juga menjadi juren. Keduanya berpelukan dan menangis, merayakan keberhasilan mereka. Upaya bertahun-tahun akhirnya terbayar, dan mereka akhirnya mengubah nasib mereka.
The status of juren brought many benefits to Zhou Jin. He could be exempted from taxes and could also hold some local positions. These privileges improved Zhou Jin's life.
Berita lulus ujian dengan cepat menyebar ke seluruh desa. Penduduk desa datang satu demi satu untuk memberikan selamat, dan rumah Zhou Jin menjadi ramai. Orang tua memandang putra mereka, wajah mereka dipenuhi dengan senyum bangga dan gembira.
However, passing the provincial examination was only a beginning. Zhou Jin still needed to participate in the metropolitan and palace examinations to ultimately obtain the title of jinshi. He knew the road ahead was still long and required continued effort.
Status juren membawa banyak manfaat bagi Zhou Jin. Dia bisa dibebaskan dari pajak dan juga bisa memegang beberapa posisi lokal. Hak istimewa ini meningkatkan kehidupan Zhou Jin.
Zhou Jin and Fan Jin agreed to participate in the metropolitan examination together. They hoped to meet again in the capital and face new challenges together. With longing for the future, they each returned home to prepare.
Namun, lulus ujian provinsi hanyalah permulaan. Zhou Jin masih perlu berpartisipasi dalam ujian metropolitan dan istana untuk akhirnya mendapatkan gelar jinshi. Dia tahu jalan di depan masih panjang dan membutuhkan usaha terus-menerus.
Zhou Jin dan Fan Jin setuju untuk berpartisipasi dalam ujian metropolitan bersama. Mereka berharap untuk bertemu lagi di ibu kota dan menghadapi tantangan baru bersama. Dengan kerinduan akan masa depan, mereka masing-masing kembali ke rumah untuk bersiap.