outside the house.
Chen Jisheng did not work at his desk as usual.
Shi Xiaohan didn't go out to kill ghosts as usual.
The two of them stood in the corridor of the Yamen, waiting for Gu Xu's assessment to end, while looking at the raindrops like broken beads, hitting the ground one after another, splashing silvery white water.
After a long silence, Shi Xiaohan couldn't hold back his curiosity and asked Chen Jisheng beside him: "Master Chen, do you know why Chief Luo Si sent his number one confidant to our Yishui County?"
As the daughter of an official family, Shi Xiaohan knew very well what kind of status Chu Fengge had in the Exorcism Department.
Although Chu Fengge is only a fifth-grade doctor on the surface.
But many times, he plays the role of the spokesman for the Chief of the Exorcism Department - every move, word and deed he makes may be a signal conveyed by Chief Luo to everyone.
Even Shi Xiaohan's father often made decisions based on his expression.
Because of this, Shi Xiaohan was deeply shocked when Chu Fengge appeared in Yishui County today.
"The mind of the Chief Secretary is unfathomable, and I have no way of trying to figure it out," Chen Jisheng smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Maybe it's because I repeatedly emphasized Gu Xu's outrageous cultivation speed in my recommendation letter, which led to the big shots' disapproval of him. Talent is interested.”
"His cultivation speed is truly unique." Shi Xiaohan raised his chin involuntarily.
"For Gu Xu, it shouldn't be a bad thing to be taken seriously by the capital headquarters," Chen Jisheng thought for a moment and then said, "In addition, Mr. Chu's attendant just told me that this year's theoretical assessment of the Exorcism Department is all Zhao Princess Ning will personally set the questions, which will be much more difficult than before, and there may be many tricky and weird questions."
In the Daqi Dynasty, Princess Xiao Wanjun of Zhaoning, who was in charge of the government on behalf of her father, was not only known as "the most beautiful woman in Luojing", but was also well-known throughout the country for her rich knowledge and extensive knowledge of the past and present.
Although she is just a mortal and has no talent for cultivation, she is familiar with Taoist scriptures in the world and even knows cultivation better than most monks.
She has revised documents for the Exorcism Department many times, compiled many precious materials, and has a long-term cooperative relationship with the Exorcism Department.
"No matter how tricky the questions are, they can't beat that guy Gu Xu." Shi Xiaohan put his hands on his hips and said confidently, "He can even learn anti-human things like Fu Dao. Those questions are for him, It’s a piece of cake.”
Since Shi Xiaohan had always disliked Princess Zhaoning, she was still cursing in her heart: The majestic Princess Qi doesn't deal with national affairs, but she has to raise questions to embarrass an ordinary clerk! It’s simply not doing the right thing and being ignorant! Sooner or later Daqi will be destroyed in the hands of people like her!
Chen Jisheng glanced at her, smiled and shook his head.
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Most of the time it takes to burn an incense has passed in the blink of an eye.
Ma Qin lay on the table and read the question paper three times. After finishing all the questions he knew how to do, he began to chew on the pen and think hard.
In this question paper, 50% of the questions were basic knowledge, which Ma Qin could easily answer based on his past experience; 30% of the questions were of a certain degree of difficulty, and he needed to think for a long time to come up with the answer, and he was not guaranteed to be correct.
As for the remaining 20%, Ma Qin couldn't even understand the question.
He knew every word, but when they were put together, he couldn't understand it.
In addition to all kinds of rare ghosts and ghosts, these topics also involved knowledge such as Feng Shui, hexagram interpretation, astrological observation, magic weapon refining, etc. that he had never understood before.
"Does it mean that to be a ninth-grade official these days, you still need to know astronomy and geography?" Ma Qin was indignant and just wanted to hit the person who asked the question in the face with the brush in his hand.
At this time, he couldn't help but turn his head quietly, wanting to see if Gu Xu next to him was like him, puzzled when faced with these strange and strange questions.
But Gu Xu was still writing quietly.
Although this young man looks thin and frail, his sitting posture is particularly upright, with his spine as straight as a cypress. His eyes are calm and there is a casual smile on the corner of his mouth, as if he is completely immersed in the fun of doing the questions. .
"Could it be that this kid has made all the most perverted questions?" Ma Qin suddenly felt on pins and needles.
The last quarter of an hour was undoubtedly the most difficult for Ma Qin.
He looked at the large blank space on his test paper, and then at Gu Xu who was writing furiously, and became increasingly restless.
He wanted to get up immediately, hand in the paper, and leave this depressing examination room, but he felt a little unwilling to do so.
He had waited ten years for this opportunity.
If you hand in the paper in advance, wouldn't it mean that you are not as good as others?
…………
When the bell rang for the third time, Ma Qin finally put down the brush in his hand, feeling relieved.
He couldn't wait to push the question paper into the hands of the invigilator - these damn questions, he never wanted to look at them again in his life.
At this time, Gu Xu also handed in his paper.
Because he had been writing with his wrist hanging for a long time, his right hand was a little sore and he looked a little tired.
But in his bright eyes, he revealed a happy and cheerful mood.
If the exam can be compared to a battle of wits and courage between the examinee and the person who asked the question, then in today's assessment, Gu Xu finally experienced the pleasure of meeting his opponent.
The person who asked the question must also be a well-educated person with a wealth of knowledge. He had all kinds of unfathomable side knowledge at his fingertips, and inadvertently set up complicated and confusing traps one after another, which was enough to make most candidates feel deeply frustrated.
But it was these problems that aroused Gu Xu's competitive spirit.
He shows off his tricks, responds calmly, and can always answer the key to the problem to the point.
The more knowledgeable a person is, the more likely they are to feel lonely.
Because of this, Gu Xu secretly hoped that he could meet the person who asked the question in his lifetime, discuss it with him for three days and three nights, and have a showdown.
Later, Gu Xu and Ma Qin walked out of the lobby together and came to the corridor shrouded in mist and rain.
Out of official politeness, Ma Qin forced a smile on his face and took the initiative to ask Gu Xu next to him: "How is Brother Gu doing?"
"It's okay," Gu Xu smiled slightly, "Where's Brother Ma?"
"Well...it's not bad!"
At this time, Shi Xiaohan and Chen Jisheng were also walking this way.
Ma Qin immediately raised his hands and saluted.
Shi Xiaohan nodded in return.
Then she turned around, put the small iron pot she was carrying into Gu Xu's hand next to her, and said with a smile: "Gu Xu, this is the rock sugar and white fungus soup that my grandma just made. You are tired from doing the questions. , hurry up and try it while it’s hot.”
Gu Xu took the iron pot and said with a smile: "Shi Nuxia is interested."
Shi Xiaohan did not ask how Gu Xu did in the exam.
Because she has always had full confidence in him.
Seeing this scene, Ma Qin became even more depressed.
He felt that it was a big mistake to come to Yishui County in the first place.
…………
At noon that day, Gu Xu ordered a basket of stuffed meat dumplings, a bowl of mint rush soup, and a steamed pop tart from the Yamen public kitchen.
As for how much it cost, he didn't know.
Because Chen Jisheng paid the bill for him.
"Today is an important day for you. You must have a full meal during this meal," Chen Jisheng patted him on the shoulder and said to him, "Continue to perform well in the afternoon."
"I will definitely live up to Master Chen's expectations!" Gu Xu nodded obediently.
As long as I work harder, I might not have to spend any money on three meals a day today.
He thought happily in his mind.
