Passerby's Guide to Eating Watermelons

Chapter 232 Ancient World 49: Imperial Examination

It's a small square, not to mention that the front is ventilated, but once the wind blows, it can freeze people to death.

What’s even worse is that there are only two wooden boards in the entire grid.

The wooden board at the back was fixed to the wall, barely enough for people to sit on.

The wooden board in front can be opened to make it easier for candidates to enter their own square.

There is nothing else besides this.

If you want to sleep, you can only put away all your things, especially the test papers, which you must keep carefully and absolutely cannot make any mistakes.

Then remove the front wooden board and put it together with the back wooden board. Although people cannot stretch their legs when lying on it, at least they are not in a sitting position and can take a short rest.

It’s a pity that I can’t stand up straight in there, and it’s uncomfortable to lie down. It’s really unbearable.

What’s even worse is that during the three days and two nights inside, although there was a well where we could draw water, the water had not been cleaned for a long time and was completely unusable.

I could only bring in water and bread to fill my stomach.

Whether it is grinding ink or drinking water, it all depends on this few buckets of water. It makes me feel uncomfortable just thinking about it.

Even when going to the toilet, you have to do it in this small cubicle. If you can't hold it in for a long time, you can go outside, but you will be stamped with a shit stamp and will not be able to pass the exam.

Zuo Zhizhi sighed a thousand times, this is really too inhumane. No wonder Gao Xingyun only wants to live a leisurely life outside and has no intention of taking the imperial examination.

There is no other way. An environment like this is simply going to drive people crazy. Someone like him who is a little bit of a germaphobe, will have to take a bath for three days and three nights after coming out of here!

After the exam, Gao Xingyun walked out with a shaky step.

Although the content of the answers is not bad, it is really mentally exhausting.

Zuo Zhizhi quickly helped him onto the carriage, and the group returned to the Marquis' Mansion as quickly as possible.

Hot water had been prepared in the yard long ago. Everyone worked non-stop to change three buckets of water for him, and only then did Gao Xingyun begin to rest well.

He slept until sunset the next day, then he got up and ate a little.

No one asked him how he did in the exam. After all, the exam was over, and the best thing to do was to continue preparing for the next step.

The same thing happened twice, and the exam, which lasted a total of 9 days and 6 nights, finally came to an end.

Gao Xingyun was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling!

He was finally free and no longer had to live in fear in that small cubicle.

Zuo Zhizhi was also very happy. The Autumn Examination was over, and it was time for families to get together.

Especially those talented people who are very confident about their admission to high school want to become famous at this time.

Gao Xingyun, however, did the opposite. They simply wanted to live separately.

I originally planned to live alone after the Chinese New Year, but Gao Xingyun insisted on moving out now.

He also said that even if we wanted to celebrate the New Year together, we could just move in during the New Year.

Even Zuo Zhizhi didn't expect that Gao Xingyun would change his mind and couldn't even wait for the New Year.

But it will only benefit me and not harm me, so I just let him make trouble!

The family in the Marquis' Mansion was tortured to a pulp by Gao Xingyun. Zuo Zhizhi felt a little distressed and couldn't help but ask Gao Xingyun quietly.

"What are you planning to do? Even if we wait until next spring, it won't be long!"

"Madam, my parents plan to send me to the Ministry of Rites. Although it's a sinecure, it carries a lot of responsibilities! But I plan to go to the Ministry of Works."

Gao Xingyun's light words were like a bomb.

Officials, households, rituals, soldiers, criminals, and workers, this order is not just talk.

Even execution, something that has always been taboo, was ranked before the Ministry of Works. You can imagine how low his status was.

If they were in the Marquis' Mansion, it would probably not be easy for them to go to the Ministry of Works smoothly.

On the other hand, if he left before this, someone might think that his family had no hope at all, and that was why he was assigned here.

Zuo Zhizhi had no objection to this. After all, the Ministry of Industry was one of the six ministries. Moreover, she could do some practical work in the Ministry of Industry, which was also an achievement.

"If my husband has made a decision, I fully support him!"

Gao Xingyun smiled and hugged Zuo Zhizhi, saying, "With a wife like this, what else could a husband ask for!"

Although Marquis Zhongyi and his wife had no idea what Gao Xingyun was up to, they could not resist his request. In addition, the house had been completely renovated, so the two of them picked a time to move in.

Although this matter was talked about a little outside, considering the harmonious behavior of the family, no one said anything openly.

But it is inevitable that people will say that Marquis Zhongyi is partial, of course they are talking about partiality towards his eldest son.

Gao Xingyun and Zuo Zhizhi kept shaking their heads when faced with such pitiful looks.

Although I wanted to explain, no one paid any attention to me.

Fortunately, the family often eats and rests together, and even gets together when they go out to play, which effectively shuts up other people.

What's more, there is something more important now. The results have been announced. Gao Xingyun's results are not too bad. He is currently ranked 34th in the second class.

Even if you make slight adjustments later, there won't be any problems.

Gao Xingyun was very satisfied with this ranking. It was neither too high to attract other people's attention, nor too low to bring disgrace to his family.

As for other things, we can talk about them later.

The most eye-catching person in this imperial examination was Gu Qinghuai, the eldest son of Yuan Zhonghou. He was chosen as the top scholar by the current emperor and was paraded through the streets on horseback, which was a very glorious occasion.

For a time, all the unmarried girls in the capital were deeply attracted to him, and even the threshold of Yuan Zhonghou's house was trampled down.

Just when Gu Qinghuai was feeling very carefree and enjoying everyone's attention, another piece of news broke the previous news that was headed by him.

This year's third place winner, Wang Panshan, was granted the title of imperial consort after being paraded through the streets!

If Gu Qinghuai was admired by all women before, then Wang Panshan is now hated by all men!

There were not many restrictions on the emperor's son-in-law, and it was not impossible for him to serve as an official in the court.

Even because the princess spoke well of the emperor, he always rose to prominence and was far ahead of others.

Therefore, it is very easy for princesses to marry nowadays. As long as they want, there is any prince consort they cannot get.

That's why everyone's jaw dropped.

Gu Qinghuai is the top scholar this time and the eldest son of Marquis Yuanzhong. He is also very handsome. If the emperor has no intention of choosing a son-in-law for the princess, then it's fine. But if he is interested, he will definitely be the best choice!

But now the princess is going to be betrothed to the third place winner, which makes everyone feel very sad!

If they had known this, they would have fought for it no matter what. If they could win the princess's favor, they would be able to rise to prominence and have an immeasurable future!

After all, Wang Panshan has no identity or background, so it is easy for him to find something to do in advance!