The examination is held every three years in spring, also known as Chunwei.
Compared with the nine-day and nine-night Provincial Examination, the General Examination is slightly less abnormal. The nine days are divided into three sessions. The first session on the ninth day of February, the second session on the twelfth lunar month, and the third session on the twelfth lunar month. The examination will be taken at Gongyuan in the southeast of the capital. , the content of the examination is generally similar to that of the provincial examination.
Since entering Beijing, Zhao Sidan and Yu Zhan have locked themselves in the study room every day and studied hard. They go to bed later than a dog and wake up earlier than a chicken. This shows how much the two children attach great importance to this exam.
"Enter tomorrow morning, don't read tonight." Cheng Wanwan said softly, "You two take a hot bath and have a good sleep. You must be in the best mental state to face the next exam. .”
Zhao Sidan and Yu Zhan nodded together and went to take a bath and sleep.
Lu Yingxue's face was filled with sadness: "Sister Wanwan, tell me, will our Xiaozhan sit on the toilet again this time?"
"I can't say anything about this kind of thing." Cheng Wanwan said with a fake smile, "Xiao Zhan has long been able to overcome the discomfort caused by the toilet seat. You mother-in-law, don't worry about it. Look, the corners of your eyes are all blurry." It’s wrinkled.”
"Ah?" Lu Yingxue immediately touched the corners of her eyes, "I'm only in my early thirties, why do I get wrinkles so early? Woohoo, do I look older than you, Sister Wanwan?"
Cheng Wanwan said quietly: "What do you mean by this, I am very old?"
"No, no, how come Mrs. Sui from our Dayu Dynasty is old?" Lu Yingxue smiled and hugged her arm, "The person who can make the majestic King Qin fall in love at first sight must be a beauty who will conquer the country. Sister Wanwan is so important in my heart. She is the most beautiful woman in the Dayu Dynasty..."
"Okay, stop talking so much." Cheng Wanwan pinched her cheek, "I have to send the children to the examination room tomorrow morning, so go to bed early."
Before going to bed, Cheng Wanwan deliberately took out the mirror and looked at it carefully, and couldn't help but sigh.
Although she has been taking care of herself, she still has to admit that time has indeed left traces on her face. The forehead lines, eye lines, and nasolabial folds... are all slowly appearing. Although they are only vaguely visible, they are indeed already there. On the face.
But considering that she is thirty-eight years old this year, it is not surprising that she has wrinkles, so she gradually feels relieved.
Early the next morning, when the genius was bright, Cheng Wanwan heard the sound of Zhao Sidan reading from the yard. She quickly got up from the bed and put on her clothes.
"Mom, you're up." Zhao Sidan closed the book and turned around with a smile, "I slept until dawn last night, and now my mind is very clear. I will definitely get a good result in the exam, mother, do you believe me? "
"Of course I believe you." Cheng Wanwan patted him on the shoulder, "But don't put too much pressure on yourself, just do your best."
Zhao Sidan nodded obediently.
But he secretly encouraged himself in his heart. No matter what, he must get a good ranking.
He didn't want to be protected by his mother every time. He wanted to stand in front of her and block all the storms for her...
Mrs. Qi asked the kitchen staff to prepare the "No. 1 Scholar's Meal", which is actually the common folk date rice with a dish of catfish. Because the meaning is so good, if someone in the family is taking the imperial examination, they will specially prepare this breakfast for the students to eat before going to the examination room. .
After finishing the meal, Cheng Wanwan and Lu Yingxue sent their two children out.
The servants of the family gathered in the courtyard and said in unison: "I wish the Fourth Young Master and Young Master Yu good luck in their examinations and their names on the gold list!"
The person who led these servants to say auspicious words was Yan Hong.
Yan Hong used to serve Cheng Wanwan personally, but now that Gu Leng and Gu Bing are around, Yan Hong can only take care of other things.
Lao Liu, who used to be the housekeeper, committed suicide in a well after something happened to the He family. Yan Hong took Lao Liu's place and was responsible for managing various trivial matters in the house. She has become Mrs. Qi's future successor.
Cheng Wanwan took the children on the carriage. After the carriage reached the street, it slowly became blocked. There were too many people going to Gongyuan today. Many of them were families sending a student there. There were people everywhere. It's people.
After walking for half an hour, I finally arrived at the gate of Gongyuan and met someone from the Shen family.
"Godmother!" Shen Zheng saw her with his sharp eyes, walked over and said with a smile, "I was originally going to meet Sidan Xiaozhan and come back together, but there are too many people on the road, so I'm waiting here."
Shen Dongming followed over, looked in the direction of Yu Zhan and said: "Yesterday I went to see the academic officer and mentioned Xiao Zhan. I won't specially arrange a toilet number for Xiao Zhan this time, but if Xiao Zhan is unlucky in the draw, Once you get the toilet number, you can only say it’s fate.”
"Master Shen, you are so kind!" Lu Yingxue was extremely moved. "Master Shen is no longer the official of Ping'an County, but he still works for Xiao Zhan. I will ask Lao Yu to repay Master Shen's kindness."
Shen Dongming waved his hands hurriedly: "It's just a little effort. Sister-in-law, don't worry about it. It's getting late. Children, hurry up and get in."
Shen Zheng, the eldest, led Zhao Sidan and Yu Zhan inside. They lined up at the door, passed through the dragon gate, verified themselves, and then entered the Gongyuan. After entering, the parents could no longer see them.
But you still need to queue up inside, firstly to check whether there is cheating, and secondly to draw lots to determine the seats...
All the candidates from all over the country came to take part in the examination, and the number of people was particularly impressive. The queue was long and winding. The people at the back were far away from the academic officers in front. Some acquaintances from the same village gathered together and talked quietly. Shen Zheng, Zhao Sidan, and Yu Zhan were also quietly discussing the upcoming test.
At this moment, a discordant sound suddenly came from behind.
"That boy, the one in blue clothes, is said to be Yu Qingsheng's son."
"Yu Qingsheng? Is he the person who was jointly reported for cheating after he became a tribute scholar?"
"Yes, that's him. I didn't expect that after he disappeared for so many years, he actually asked his son to come to Gongyuan to take the exam."
"His son looks about fifteen or sixteen years old. He took the exam at such a young age. I'm afraid he cheated and got here."
"..."
Yu Zhan was pointed at, and his little face turned white.
Shen Zheng waved his hand to protect him behind him and said softly: "Your father was the first in the competition back then. He has been remembered for so many years. It's because of your father's ability. Don't be affected by these remarks, Sidan, stop." Cover his ears."
Zhao Sidan nodded and reached out to block Yu Zhan's ears.
But even if it is blocked, you can still hear people talking around you.
"When Yu Qingsheng won the first place in the general examination, I thought he was so good. I didn't expect that he was cheating, and he was kicked out of the capital in the end. He deserved it."
"I heard from people of the previous generation that when he left the capital, many people poured excrement on him. My father always warned me not to cheat, otherwise the filthiest excrement would be poured on him."
"After he returned to his hometown, he was also expelled from the family and became a real lost dog."
"He is a big dog, wouldn't his son be a lost puppy?"
"You! Shut up!" Yu Zhan was trembling with anger, pointing at the man standing at the front who was laughing wildly, "If you dare to humiliate my father again, I won't let you go!"
"Do you know who I am, how dare you point your finger at me?" The man stepped forward suddenly, grabbed Yu Zhan's index finger, and twisted it fiercely, "A lost puppy deserves to be sent to the tribute courtyard..."
Before he could finish his words, Shen Zheng pushed him away. Shen Zheng's eyes were gloomy: "If you beat a student in public, the Gongyuan Academy has the right to disqualify you from taking the examination. Jing Si, go and call the academic officer!"
Zhao Sidan's eyes were red with anger, he turned around and ran towards the main door.
