Chapter 433: Lively Imperial Examination Hall
Sun Shan thought he was unlucky enough to get a bad number in the college examination, but he never expected that he would also get a bad number in the provincial examination.
It was normal to draw a bad number once, but Sun Shan wanted to die after drawing a bad number twice.
He was wondering, would he also draw a bad number during the examination?
When a person is unlucky, all the bad things will be directed at you.
Sun Shan remembered reading a piece of news in his previous life: the most unlucky person in history was struck by lightning three times without doing anything bad, and his tombstone was struck by lightning again after his death.
A major from the Royal Horse Guards named "Summerford" from England.
The first time, on the battlefield, a bolt of lightning suddenly hit Samoford on the top of his head. He fell off his horse and the horse he was riding died on the spot.
The second time, when Summerford, who was paralyzed by lightning, went out fishing, a bolt of lightning struck him squarely.
The third time, "Summerford", who was paralyzed in a wheelchair, was struck by a thunderbolt again in the park. At that time, "Summerford" was still alive stubbornly, and he held on for two years before finally ending his "unlucky and pitiful" life.
It was believed that when a person dies, his mind goes out and his dust returns to dust, but miraculously, four years after Summerford's death, a bolt of lightning struck and destroyed his tombstone.
Even if "Summerford" died, the thunder from heaven would not let him go and would make him disappear from the world completely.
Sun Shan wondered if he would be as unlucky as "Summerford", who would pass the provincial examination but still get a bad number in the imperial examination?
Thinking of this, Sun Shan trembled all over. He picked up the bucket and ran to the water tank in one breath before he calmed down a little.
No matter what, since you have entered the examination hall, you have to continue taking the exam. If you give up now, you can still leave the Imperial Examination Hall.
But Sun Shan was unwilling to give up and did not want to come back three years later.
He, Sun Shan, wants to be an indestructible cockroach!
Sun Shan took a deep breath and exhaled deeply several times. After waiting for a long time, his throbbing mood finally calmed down.
Sun Shan picked up the bucket, scooped some water and went back to the cell to clean up.
The room was very small and very dusty, with broken branches and leaves, and even several holes in the roof.
Sun Shan suspected that no one had taken care of the Imperial Examination Hall in the past three years, and even if someone did, it was just a cursory and perfunctory effort.
Sun Shan now only prays that it doesn’t rain. If it rains, he will be even more miserable.
After looking for the number plate, wiping it clean, and nailing down the door curtain, I was already sweating all over.
The provincial examination was the same as the imperial examination in that meals were provided by the Imperial Examination Hall, but candidates were allowed to bring in small stoves.
After each exam, there will be some time to rest, during which time you can cook for yourself to replenish your energy.
Sun Shan brought a small stove not for cooking, but for boiling medicine.
If you get sick on the way, you can boil medicine and drink it.
He brought some common medicine bags for quenching thirst, relieving heat and stopping diarrhea. Sun Shan was afraid that he would get an upset stomach from the food in the Imperial Examination Hall, so this time he prepared mostly herbal medicines.
After everything was ready and he washed his face, Sun Shan looked at the time. It was not yet dawn and the exam had not started yet.
The biggest difference between the provincial examination and the imperial examination is that the imperial examination hall is very large, and once you enter it, you can walk around freely before the hall is locked.
This was completely different from what Sun Shan had imagined. Sun Shan thought the Imperial Examination Hall would be solemn and quiet, but in fact it was like a vegetable market.
Some people were randomly seated, some were looking for people, and there was even a group of people gathered together to eat and drink, which made Sun Shan dizzy.
This doesn't feel like an exam, but more like a gathering with friends.
Sun Shan walked to the place where he had agreed to meet with Zhang Yue, and was delighted to see him there.
In a strange place, it is better to be with fellow villagers. We speak the same language and have the same customs, and the sense of intimacy is very strong.
Zhang Yue had already prepared his things and came out early to wait for Sun Shan. When he saw Sun Shan, he shouted happily, "Ashan, I'm here."
In fact, he didn't know why he had agreed to meet with Sun Shan here. They didn't have to meet at all.
Just sit in your room and wait for it to be locked, then take the exam.
Sun Shan said with a smile: "A Yue, you finished it so quickly? Have you seen Hong Jian and the others?"
This place in Sunshan is called "Aotou Tower". It is called a tower, but it is actually a relatively large pavilion. Many students gather here, chatting and laughing, chirping like a group of ducks.
The period from body search to title conferment was very free.
Everyone was walking around the Imperial Examination Hall, looking for friends to meet up with.
I don’t know why, but he seemed so happy to see me again after just breaking up.
Zhang Yue looked around, shook his head and said, "I've been waiting here for a long time, but I didn't see them. I wonder if they came in?"
Sun Shan and Zhang Yue found a place to sit down and watched the lively scene of people coming and going. They felt completely relaxed.
The two of them were talking to each other, and suddenly Sun Shan saw Chairman Liu Zhiyan and shouted in surprise, "Chairman Liu, you are here too?"
Liu Zhiyan recognized Sun Shan at a glance and said happily, "Ashan, you are here too."
After they separated in Zhangzhou Prefecture, they never met again. Unexpectedly, they met again when they entered the Imperial Examination Hall.
Liu Zhiyan said happily: "Ashan, which room are you in? Oh, where do you live? I live in the Chaozhou Hometown House. After the provincial examination, let's get together. I haven't seen you and Yingyang for a long time."
Sun Shan nodded quickly and agreed, and also informed Sun Dagu of her address, telling her that she could go there to find him if she had any problems.
Sun Shan said with a smile: "President, let's go out for tea after the provincial examination."
Sun Shan introduced Zhang Yue to Liu Zhiyan, and they greeted each other.
Liu Zhiyan said: "Ashan, Weifang is also staying in the guild hall. After the exam, come and find us."
After he finished speaking, Liu Zhiyan was called away by his fellow villagers and said goodbye to Sun Shan.
After Liu Zhiyan left, Qian Yingyang came and saw Sun Shan and Zhang Yuehou. He said excitedly: "Ashan, I knew you were in Aotou Building. Hehe, you must be right to find someone here."
Following Qian Yingyang were his classmates from Yungu Academy.
We are all scholars. We greet each other and meet each other. If possible, your friend will be my friend, and my friend will be your friend, so everyone has countless friends.
When everyone gathered together, they did not discuss the chief examiner or the provincial examination, but instead discussed where to go for fun after the examination.
Everyone intentionally or unintentionally avoided discussing the content of the provincial examination.
Trouble comes from the mouth. Once you enter the Imperial Examination Hall, you will be surrounded by officials and spies. If the topics you discuss are sensitive and taboo, the candidates will be in trouble.
As they could be reported at any time, everyone avoided discussing the provincial examinations.
Sun Shan did not tell anyone about the bad number he drew, so as not to affect his mood.
Even if you say it, you still have to take the exam. It would be better to wait until the provincial examination is over before complaining.
When there are many people talking, you must never speak carelessly.
Many students gathered together, each talking about their own things, and laughing out loud when they talked about something funny.
Sun Shan and his companions still couldn't wait for Li Xinyun and his companions. They didn't know whether they came in late or didn't know that Aotou Building was the gathering place.
As they were chatting, there was a sudden sound of a cannon, and Sun Shan knew it was time to return to his own cell.
Looking at the brightly lit Aotou Tower and the moonlit sky, Sun Shan took a deep breath and said, "Let's go. Everyone should do well in the exam."