Chronicles of Ancient Life

August [-]th was the last day of the provincial examination.The last exam was over on the [-]th day, but candidates had to stay in the exam room for one more day before they were allowed to leave.

Yang Ye leaned against the carriage, keeping his eyes on the door.From the moment he stood guard in the morning until now, he was waiting for his young master to come out of the examination room. The servants like him waiting at the door crowded the open space in front of the tribute courtyard, just to receive the candidates as soon as possible.

Nine days in a row in the cramped test room, coupled with the hot weather, the candidates could not eat well or sleep well.If you don't have a good body, you can't survive it.In the past few days, some students couldn't bear it every day and were carried out by the guards.

Falling down and leaving the field halfway means that this time the rural examination failed, and he can only come back three years later.It would be fine if the candidates who were carried out passed out, but the sober candidates would be mourning their wives, or even crying.This also makes those who stay outside carry a heart every day.

"Dangdangdang" the big bell of the Gongyuan rang, and the gate was about to open. "Come out, come out!", the people waiting outside shouted, and the crowd rushed to the door in an instant.

Yang Ye also squeezed into the crowd, looking for his young master. "Crack!" A hand patted Yang Ye's shoulder, "Who is it?"

"Young master, young master. Are you okay?" Yang Ye didn't know how his young master got around behind him.The young master's face was pale, and there were big dark circles under his eyes, and he almost couldn't stand still.Yang Ye hurriedly turned around to support the young master, and half dragged him towards the carriage.

Qin Jiaze was so tired that he didn't even want to say anything. He leaned against the carriage as soon as he got into the carriage, and first drank a glass of water to moisten his throat.Then he said, "Little Yezi, leave me alone. Go to the door and wait for Young Master Bai to go. He won't come out until later if he doesn't share the examination room with me. Go!"

"Yes, young master. You take a good rest in the car, and I'll go find Young Master Bai." Yang Ye agreed, got out of the carriage again, and went to the entrance of the Gong Yuan.

Qin Jiaze half-lyed on the car with his eyes closed, heaving a sigh of relief.Finally finished the exam, this ancient imperial examination is simply not something people do!

After being admitted to the Gongyuan, you first have to endure the "hands-on" body search by the guards. After entering the Gongyuan, you don't know what a "numbered room" is, but it is actually a wooden shed.A shed less than two square meters, too narrow.There are only two wooden boards inside, the upper board is used as a desk for writing answers, and the lower board is used as a chair. At night, the two boards are put together as a bed, and there is not even a door.

There is only a pot of charcoal fire and a candle for candidates in the test shed.Charcoal fire can be used not only for heating, but also for cooking.Nothing else.During the nine days of the exam, all "eating, drinking, and sleeping" were in the "room number", and candidates were not allowed to leave a step until the exam was over.

Anyone can imagine what it would be like in the test shed in the summer. The smell of excrement mixed with the sour smell of the body can almost suffocate a cow.In addition, mosquitoes are "buzzing" around, waiting for an opportunity to bite you.hehe!

Although Qin Jiaze was well-prepared for food and mugwort, he couldn't stop the smell and mosquitoes from other candidates around him.Who made the number rooms separated by a wooden plank?Qin Jiaze didn't even know how he survived.I don't want to experience this feeling again in my lifetime.

Qin Jiaze just wanted to go home, take a hot bath, and then fall asleep.

Yang Ye helped Bai Zifang, who was staggering and unsteady, into the carriage, and ordered the driver to return home immediately.

The two sloppy ghosts in the car laughed at each other and were finally relieved.

"Haha, Xiaobai! You are not as good as me. You can't take back the big talk you made before! Just follow me home and talk about other things after you get enough sleep." Qin Jiaze pointed at Bai Zifang who was opposite laughed.

"Hehe, yes! This feeling, I heard from the seniors, but I still don't believe it. Now I know it. Okay, I'll go back with you first. Don't talk anymore, I have no energy." Bai Zifang admitted the bed, I stayed in the No. [-] room for nine days and couldn't sleep well. Now I don't even have the strength to open my eyes.

The two returned to the uncle's mansion, used Lin Zijun to prepare hot water for meals early, washed up hastily, and then fell asleep in the dark.

The moonlight was hazy, and the silvery moonlight shone on the stone steps.In a blink of an eye, it has been more than half a month since I left the Tribute Academy. Tomorrow is the day when the results will be released. Countless candidates can't sleep tonight.

Qin Jiaze didn't go to see the list the next day, but stayed at home waiting for news.The uneasy feeling in my heart is like waiting for the college entrance examination results in the middle of the night in my previous life.

"I won, I won, the young master won! No. 90 Nine!" The joyful voices of the servants echoed in the courtyard.

Lin Zijun has been fidgeting since the morning, and he didn't even take care of the housework, so he just sat in the main room and waited for the news.Qin Wenli didn't go to the academy anymore, so he waited for news at home.At this moment, the couple heard the servant who announced the good news that their son had won the prize, and they were immediately overjoyed.

Lin Zijun, the lord of the family, began to generously reward his servants, and said to the butler in the hallway, "Butler, today the young master is in high school, and everyone rewards five taels of silver for happiness. Let the kitchen fill up with a meat dish, both from top to bottom. Yes Now, send people to each house to announce the good news."

"That's right, I have to hurry up and write a letter to my uncle to announce the good news. Haha, my son has been hit." Qin Wenli couldn't hide the joy on his face, and hurried to the study to write a letter to announce the good news.

When the couple were celebrating happily, Qin Jiaze lay on the rocking chair and drank yogurt. This was the method Qin Jiaze taught the cooks.It took the chefs in the mansion several months to rectify the yogurt that can be safely drunk.Pure natural and pollution-free, it tastes sour and smooth, and tastes great.

Yogurt is a girl's favourite, but Qin Jiaze feels like a normal man.But who made there be no drinks in this ancient time?All but tea is wine.Qin Jiaze couldn't deal with carbonated drinks and beer, and after thinking about it, he came up with yogurt that could be made at this time.

Qin Jiaze had thought about it for the past few days, and decided to leave Dingyang and travel around, regardless of whether he was right or not.Having lived so long in this life, he has never even been out of Dingyang Mansion.It's almost like a frog in a well.

Panting, Yang Ye ran to the gate of the courtyard and shouted, "Master, you have won, and the ranking is 99."

When Qin Jiaze heard the news, he jumped up from the reclining chair, and exclaimed in surprise, "I got hit, I got hit, that's really great!"

This is really a surprise, it's good luck, and the ranking is auspicious enough, although it is already considered to be at the bottom.But what does it matter, just hit it.In fact, for Qin Jiaze's provincial examination, the gentlemen said that there are not many opportunities, so they should go to practice.

But probably God took care of him, Qin Jiaze actually made two bets correctly.So when he saw the exam questions, Qin Jiaze felt that he might pass the exam.As expected, Qin Jiaze was hit.

Although Qin Jiaze was very happy, he was not as excited as the rest of the family.After confirming that he had won, he asked Yang Yedao, "Where is Young Master Bai? Did you win?" Qin Jiaze also asked Bai Zifang to do those two questions, but I don't know if he used them?

Yang Ye said with a smile on his face, "Master Bai also won, but he was the last one. When I was looking at the list, I met Young Master Bai. Young Master Bai was also very happy, and said that he would come to thank him in person. But for some reason, the Bai family also came. Young Master Bai didn't come." Yang Ye often followed Qin Jiaze, and knew a thing or two about Bai Zifang's family affairs.

Hearing this, Qin Jiaze couldn't help frowning, Bai Pingyue couldn't have thought of something because his son won the exam.Let's wait and see, anyway, Xiaobai has officially moved out his household registration.Let their family members understand first, it's not too late for Xiaobai to act if something happens.

"Young master, the master and the lord rewarded the family with five taels of silver and a meat dish. They sent someone to the Yang family to invite the elder to come over. We must have a good celebration at noon." Yang Ye reported the news from the family.

Thinking of these, Qin Jiaze felt a little headache, and it was okay to celebrate at home.It is indispensable to thank the gentlemen of the academy one by one for this exam, and the teacher appreciation banquet is not popular at this time.

Most of the literati teachers are arrogant and arrogant, and they disdain to participate in this kind of banquet.Instead, the students went to thank the teacher one by one with small gifts, which could not be gold or silver objects.There are also gatherings between juzi, reciting poems and making pairs are indispensable.Qin Jiaze's poetry couplets up to now are only at the level of half a bottle of sloshing.This occasion is really unavoidable.

"Xiao Ze, your uncle will be here soon, hurry up and tidy up, all the people from Hexi will be here in a while. You can't hide in the house today." Lin Zijun came into the yard with a smile on his face. Sitting in a chair leisurely, not impatient.He urged his son to change clothes quickly.

Seeing how happy Dad was, Qin Jiaze couldn't shirk it, so he could only agree, "Daddy, I understand, I'll go now. Uncle, cousin, and cousin are all coming? Uncle and younger brother?" Over there, did dad write a letter to notify you?"

Lin Zijun patted his son who was already as tall as himself, and said with a smile, "That's natural. It's such a big happy event at home, your cousin, cousins. Naturally, all of you will come. Your eldest cousin is married, come today No, I will definitely come tomorrow.

Uncle, Jiaran, and Jiaxin, your father has already written a letter.It's all sent out now, so you don't have to worry about it.Alright, let's change into festive clothes.Don't let you be happy for your child's own happy event, and there is no smile on this face. "

When Qin Jiaze heard this, he hurriedly turned around and walked into the house, afraid that his father would start admonishing him again.Qin Jiaze is tired of socializing, and there is also the promise to talk about marriage after winning the exam, Dad, don't think about it.

"Abba, I'm going to change my clothes first. You should greet the guests first. Thank you, Aba." Qin Jiaze thought about it, then turned back to his Aba, and forced a big smile.

Lin Zijun had no choice but to take this son, watched his son enter the house, and was about to go to the front yard to see if there was any congratulatory person.The few families who have contacts should know the news by now and send congratulatory gifts.

Qin Jiaze went into the room and took out a robe from the closet, and changed into a royal blue satin robe.The color is bright and floral.People wear it and look energetic.

After Qin Jiaze changed his clothes, he raised his hand and saw the 'watch' on his wrist.A smile appeared on his face, Yingyu has been in Haicheng for almost two years.This watch is a tribute that Ying Yu bought from foreign merchants specially because he knew he liked it.

It was a gift for Qin Jiaze's 17th birthday.This watch is much more delicate than the one my uncle gave me. It was originally a pocket watch with a silver chain.Qin Jiaze couldn't get used to it, so he had someone add a belt to make it into a watch, which he wears every day.

Thinking of this, Qin Jiaze also wanted to write a letter to Yingyu.By the way, send the latest manuscript to him for a look.Qin Jiaze is writing a martial arts novel. Of course, he didn't copy those famous works from his previous life. Qin Jiaze created the original by referring to the structure style of those famous works and combining the current situation.

Ying Yu is the first reader, and Qin Jiaze really hopes to get the affirmation of this friend.There is also the method of making yogurt that we finally mastered, and I will also write a copy to Yingyu, maybe he will like this snack.

On the mountain road, Yun Fang rode up to the front of the team and said to the leader, "Your Majesty, do you want to stop and rest, it's too hot at noon. Find a place to drink some water and eat something. People have to rest, and horses have to rest." Drink water."

The handsome young man looked up at the mountain road ahead, with the scorching sun above his head, nodded and said, "Uncle Yun, you are right, let's rest at the front. Find a water source and let the horses drink too."

The team stopped and found a small mountain stream. The people and horses were very excited to see the cool water on a hot day.After drinking water and cleaning in turn, everyone finds a shaded place to rest.

Ying Yu sat on the ground under a big tree, looking at the mountains in the distance.Suddenly, I remembered that there was once a teenager in the same season and similar place.Not good at words, he played a tune for himself, comforting himself clumsily.

I also often write letters to myself, mostly about daily chores, some stories, and his cherished manuscripts.There will also be some side dishes and snack recipes, which are basically food that suits your own taste.It makes people feel very relaxed and caring, caring but never crossing the line.

Although there are so-called engagements in the past few years, there are also courteous people around Ying Yu.How much it comes from status and interests, of course, it does not rule out that some people are sincere.But no one has ever made me feel so comfortable and relaxed.

Qin Jiaze wrote a letter a while ago, saying that he was going to take the provincial examination soon.Counting the days, the period of the township examination has passed, I don't know how he did in the exam?

Yun Fang, although the name is quite majestic, the real person is an out-and-out brother.It is the helper and support given to Yingyu by the emperor. He is a very talented palace servant but has a bad fate.Yun Fang has been with Ying Yu for almost three years, and because of his congenial temperament, he speaks more casually in private.

"Your Majesty, what are you thinking? In fact, you don't have to go back to Dingyang, just send someone to invite Mr. Shan Ye." Yun Fang offered the bamboo tube filled with clear water with both hands, and talked about the purpose of the trip.

Yingyu took the bamboo tube, took a sip, and said, "Mr. Shanye is a hermit, or a former hermit who refuses to cooperate with the imperial court. If someone else is sent, if there is a disagreement, the old man may not be able to speak." safe and sound.

I did it for the blueprint in the old man's hand, and I didn't intend to make things difficult for him.What the literati want is integrity.Since the old man wants to insist on keeping the festival, let him go!The whole world belongs to this dynasty, what kind of disturbance can he cause as a literati! "

Ying Yu was fiddling with the bamboo tube in his hand, and his tone was casual, with the domineering arrogance of someone in power.

Yun Fang looked at the young man who was getting better and better, and sighed in his heart, this one looks more and more like the old prince, what a tiger father without dog son!The emperor did not misunderstand the man. The Duke of the county is both broad-minded and courageous. The maritime affairs need such a person to control.

As for the means and scheming, young people can still learn slowly.It's a pity that the marriage didn't go well!This world is unfair to brother, even if you are in a high position, many things cannot be avoided!

Yun Fang thought of the letter from the Seventh Prince, saying that the Empress Dowager intends to let the Duke fulfill the marriage contract, although the Emperor prevented it.But it's disgusting enough, the queen mother's nephew, the Zhou family's grandson, ha ha!

Yun Fang suddenly thought of the person the county magistrate often contacted by letter, and he was very happy every time he received a letter.They also often send food and wine, it seems that the relationship between the two is very good.That person seems to be Uncle Yongning's nephew, maybe this time when we return to Dingyang, we can take the opportunity to take a good look at this person!