fake prince

Chapter 323
Capital
On March [-]th, the atmosphere in the entire capital was quiet.

Obtaining scholars through the imperial examination is the most important thing for the Dazheng court, and it can be said that it is indifferent to the people. This is a single-plank bridge for the people to go straight to the sky. Who doesn't put their hopes on it?

Especially the people in the capital, who are doing small businesses or running hotels, are all affected by the decree.

All the disciples gathered in the capital, not to mention anything else, just a few months of expenses are enough for these locals to earn a lot of money.

Not to mention, the people at the foot of the emperor can see the excitement of Jinshi parading through the streets after the announcement of the results.

Ordinary people usually have little entertainment, so long in advance, many families have children, women and children, and they are secretly looking forward to this day.

But for those who have a child who is going to take an exam at home, it's a different situation.

Qingyuan Temple · Layman Garden
The bell rang, but because it was too close, it was less melodious and dull, and more sonorous, and a slender figure sneaked up, and when he saw it, the lights in the main hall were lit up, and then he heard the sound of the bell, wooden fish, and another monk Voice chanting: "So I heard that, at one time, the Buddha was in the Sravasti Kingdom, and there were 250 or [-] people in the garden of solitude, including the great neighbors. At that time, when the World Honored One was eating, he was wearing a robe and holding a bowl..."

There were hundreds of people listening to the voice, Ye Buhui knew that this was the monks' daily morning class, and Yinmao (between 3:6 and [-]:[-] in the morning) gathered in the main hall to chant scriptures and worship.

It was annoying at first, because it disturbed my dream every day, but today I was very happy, because I didn’t need to worry about falling asleep, so I looked outside again, and saw that the street outside was full of black crows, and there were not many lights, so I hurried to Busy on the stove.

"Chirp!" Afraid of disturbing the sleeping people, Ye Buhui moved very lightly, and the little fox on his feet, who was also up early, looked up eagerly.

"Xiaobai, don't make trouble, I'll eat the glutinous rice balls later, good boy." Ye Buhui comforted him casually, busy like a small spinning top.

When Su Ziji woke up, a faint sweet smell had already permeated the air.

Ye Buhui happened to look over at this time, and saw that he was waking up on his back, and immediately called out: "Husband, wash up quickly, so that we can eat glutinous rice balls together!"

"Do you want to eat glutinous rice balls today?" Su Ziji answered casually because he had slept well for the past few days and woke up today in a good mood.

Ye Buhui's voice came from outside: "Yes, and there are two kinds of stuffing, sesame and red bean paste, which one do you like?"

"Let's have some of each." No matter which one, Su Ziji actually doesn't like it, but he doesn't hate it either. It's okay to eat occasionally, especially today.

When I came out, I saw that the main room was full of tables. At first I thought it was just glutinous rice balls, but after looking at it, there were more than a dozen dishes, including soup and glutinous rice balls, and glutinous rice balls were just one of them. Ye Buhui was busy It took a few hours to get this done.

Su Ziji hurriedly washed up, and when he came back, he asked Ye Buhui to sit down together.

He first scooped a few from the small soup pot of glutinous rice balls that had been cooked, then filled the soup and handed it to Ye Buhui, then he did it himself and filled a small bowl for himself.

"It's delicious." After taking a bite, the sweet taste filled the mouth instantly. Seeing Ye Buhui, Su Ziji didn't even bother to eat it himself. He just looked at himself, amused in his heart, and praised without hesitation: "No regrets!" The craftsmanship is good, and this glutinous rice balls are better than the ones I have eaten in the past!"

"Then try the sesame stuffing." Seeing that Su Ziji was the first to eat the stuffed red bean paste, Ye Buhui urged with a smile.

In fact, from the outside, one can vaguely discern the stuffing inside. Su Ziji ate another sesame stuffing and nodded again.

"Tangyuan represents auspiciousness, but you can't eat too much for breakfast, and I didn't cook much, so you can eat something else." Ye Buhui watched him eat two glutinous rice balls in a row, and said hastily.

Su Ziji could see that she was in a good mood today. A few days ago, this girl was still feeling nervous but trying to suppress it. Why did she feel so much more relaxed when she woke up?

Su Ziji picked up a spring roll, ate it slowly, and observed her.

After a while, after eating the last bite of the spring roll, I asked, "Why are you in such a good mood today?"

Ye Buhui thought for a while, then shook his head: "I don't know why I'm in such a good mood, I just feel happy and feel unspeakably relaxed. It must be that you are about to be named on the gold list. I have a premonition here!"

Su Ziji laughed immediately, and agreed: "Indeed, who is the number one hero in the world? Today we can see the difference."

Before leaving, the little fox chirped twice and nodded to him, also looking like he was waiting to return in triumph.

Su Ziji smiled and waved at it and Ye Buhui, and boarded the bullock cart.

The Dazheng Examination Room is located in the Gongyuan, which has been the most important place for the imperial court's talent ceremony. In order to prevent private and internal collusion, a high wall was built. Enter along the main road. There are three archways on the left, middle and right, and then enter along the three-story archway. , a road leads directly to the open space of the collection.

In front of the archway, Su Ziji and others got out of the bullock cart one after another when they arrived at Juzi, and let the soldiers in front of the Gongyuan gate check whether there was any entrainment on their bodies.

It was still a bit chilly in the early morning, and I could see the stars all over the sky when I looked up at the sky. Because I was able to take the exam, I was basically familiar with the exam process. From the time Su Ziji was checked to when he went in, there was no case where he found any problems and was blocked.

Juren was wearing a few thick single clothes, and there was only pen and ink in the basket he was carrying. Starting from Taizu Dazheng, Juzi who came to participate in the examination had some preferential treatment.

Just like the previous exams, there is no need to bring your own food and water, and there is only one exam, three days per exam. As long as you are not a bad name, you are in good health, it is not too difficult to survive the exam.

However, Su Ziji searched for half a hundred students with gray hair in the crowd. Based on their physical condition, if they can pass the exam smoothly, half of them may be quite a few.

"Nephew Su Xian!" As soon as he entered the tribute courtyard, he heard a soft call from behind.

Su Ziji turned around, and saw Fang Wenshao, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, walking quickly.

"Uncle Fang." Su Ziji waited for him to approach before walking side by side.

"Are you sure about this test?" Fang Wenshao suddenly asked this question for some reason.

Su Ziji naturally wouldn't say that he was sure, but said: "Who can be sure, it's just doing your best and obeying the destiny."

"Yes, do your best and obey the fate." Fang Wenshao sighed and nodded. He looked like his hair was covered with white silk. Although he took good care of it, he was really old.

Glancing at the young man walking beside him, he was in the prime of his life. I didn't remember that he was only 17 years old, younger than his own son, but he entered the Gongyuan together with him.

If I am lucky enough to win, and Su Ziji also wins, in the future, I can only be called Tongnian, not uncle and nephew.

If he doesn't win, the boy wins, and he still has to salute. Fang Wenshao suddenly feels complicated. He, who has never accepted his fate before, is now a little bit more depressed.

"If you don't pass the exam this time, you can go back and skip the exam, and be a county gentry with peace of mind!"

"Fortunately, Xi'er is known to work hard, and I hope that Xi'er will do the same."

With such complicated emotions, the two of them, together with countless others, gathered towards the place where they could leap over the dragon gate.

Heroes in the world, who can win the first prize in the article, just wait and see.

(End of this chapter)