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For the next few days, Su Tiancheng didn't go out. Su Jun and Su Ertong did all the work of studying at home and getting the number plate.

August [-]th, ugly time.

Su Tiancheng and Su Tianhao set off from the mansion.

It was dark all the way, Su Ertong held up a lantern, Su Jun held paper, pen, inkstone and manuscript paper, and Wang Dazhi followed behind.There are also a few servants beside Su Tianhao, holding things.

The two brothers did not speak, and hurried on their way.

At the second quarter of the ugly hour, the two finally arrived at the Gongyuan.

The front of the tribute courtyard was still bright, and countless candidates were waiting outside the tribute courtyard holding lanterns.

He didn't sleep all night, and it was useless for Su Tiancheng to scold people. The rural examination was originally designed to torment the candidates. Here, the candidates have no self-esteem.

At Yinshi, the door of the Tribute Court opened, and candidates entered one by one.

But this is not considered to be entering the examination room. There is a long corridor. At the end of the corridor, there is a small door guarding the sergeant and the outer curtain officer. All candidates have to untie their clothes and undergo inspection. Things that have nothing to do with the exam , are not allowed to bring in, and if found to be entrained, they will be disqualified from the exam.

This kind of inspection is very time-consuming. August is already the beginning of autumn, and it is still a bit chilly in the early morning.

Su Tiancheng deeply felt that this was an insult to his personality, but he had no choice but to do it. Everyone was like this. If he resisted, he would be kicked out and lose his qualification for the exam.

All the examinees who entered the corridor stood up one by one, holding a pen, ink, paper and inkstone in their left hand, and their clothes in their right hand, waiting for the inspection.

Su Tiancheng felt that this time was extremely long.

Finally, it was the turn of the examinee in front of Su Tiancheng. In front of a small door, there were two sergeants and two outer curtain officers, watching every move of the sergeant.

The two sergeants touched and inspected the examinee's body carefully. Su Tiancheng felt nauseated for a while, thinking that he would be like this too. Touch it.

Su Tiancheng was still thinking like this, the sergeant was really touching the examinee's crotch, looking at the examinee, there was no reaction at all, it seemed that everything was taken for granted.

He can only lament, this is a scholar, what face and elegance does he have.

He almost couldn't bear it anymore, if he hadn't had to go this way, he would have turned his head and left a long time ago.

Finally it was Su Tiancheng's turn.

Walking slowly in front of the two sergeants, Su Tiancheng felt chills in his heart, thinking about everything that was about to come, he felt that the pores on his body stood upside down.

One of the outer curtain officers suddenly walked up to the two sergeants, said something in a low voice, the two sergeants nodded, and one of the sergeants touched Su Tiancheng's waist for a simple check, and waved his hand to indicate let go.

Su Tiancheng was a little numb, it's so simple, but he's not stupid, he must have been taken care of, as for why this happened, we'll figure it out after the exam is over.

After entering the small door at the end of the corridor, Su Tiancheng quickly got dressed and looked at the number plate in his hand.

After walking a few steps, there was an outer curtain officer in front, who took the number plate in Su Tiancheng's hand, looked at it, pointed to the right direction, and told Su Tiancheng to pass.

When he entered the "Bird Cage", Su Tiancheng smiled wryly. He used to travel in the Nanjing Gongyuan and saw these "Bird Cages". Today, I didn't expect that I would come to the "bird cage" in less than a year.

Before the exam started, there was still a period of time. Su Tiancheng seized the time and fell asleep on the small table. This damn country exam kept him up all night.

In a daze, the gong sounded and the exam began. . .

There are three township examinations, namely the ninth day of August, the [-]th day of August, and the [-]th day of August. The first time is the most important.

Each exam lasted for one day. After dark, a candle was distributed. After the candle was burned out, they stopped answering the questions and left the Gongyuan.

Su Tiancheng finally experienced the harshness of the rural examination. Two candidates with gray beards fainted during the examination and were carried out of the Gongyuan.

When he heard Liu Zhongji say such a situation, he didn't believe it at first.

The requirements for stereotyped essays are very rigid. In Su Tiancheng's situation, there is still room for personal development. The key lies in the content. Combining the previous Su Tiancheng's knowledge and some literary talents of later generations, these three essays, written is very good.Especially the first article, he spent a lot of energy.

According to Su Tiancheng's own feeling, the three articles were all written in a grand manner, without revealing them, with endless aftertaste.

At Xu time on August [-]th, Su Tiancheng left the Gongyuan.

As soon as he came out, Su Ertong and Su Jun supported him.

"Young master, why is your face so pale? Are you feeling unwell, why don't you ask the doctor to take a look."

Su Ertong was very anxious. He usually saw Su Tiancheng with a rosy complexion and a lively face, but after the country test, his hair was messed up and his complexion was also very pale. He may have suffered from the cold.

"Nonsense, you go and sit inside for a few days and have a look. It's worse than me. I don't have any problems. Go home quickly. I need to wash up. I'm hungry. Su Jun, you can find a restaurant and order more." Vegetables, chicken, duck and fish, nothing can be missing.”

The carriage was ready a long time ago, and it was almost dark. After getting on the carriage, Su Tiancheng stretched, feeling a sense of joy, which is an inevitable feeling after completing a big event.

Su Tiancheng washed for half an hour.

Su Tiancheng's skin turned pale after washing, and he felt that his body still had the smell of the Gongyuan. It seems that although he left the Gongyuan, his thoughts were still in the Gongyuan. This imperial examination is really torture.

After taking a bath, Su Tiancheng felt refreshed all over, and his walking was much easier.

Walking out of the room, Su Ertong looked at Su Tiancheng carefully, and spoke again.

"Master, your face is much ruddy."

Su Tiancheng knocked Su Ertong on the head.

"Stop talking nonsense, I'm going to eat, my stomach is growling, believe it or not, I can swallow a cow now. By the way, big brother is back yet."

"Haha, I don't know how many cows the third brother has prepared, and I'm going to eat a cow too."

With a relaxed smile on Su Tianhao's face, he walked over slowly.

When they came out of the Gongyuan, they were all in twos and threes, and it was impossible to get together. The Gongyuan was so big, Su Tiancheng didn't know where Su Tianhao was, and it was impossible for him to know.

When entering the Gongyuan, it was dark and dizzy. When leaving the Gongyuan, it was already dark, and it was impossible to know where the two sides were.

"Third brother, the smell of the Gongyuan is really unpleasant, and I always feel that it hasn't dissipated."

The restaurant that Su Jun contacted was not far from the mansion. When Su Tiancheng and Su Tianhao arrived at the restaurant, they found that the restaurant's business was extremely hot. The lobby on the first floor was full of people, almost all of whom had participated in the provincial examination. The waiter and the clerk were so busy that their feet didn't touch the floor, they were holding a plate in their hands, and they were still shouting out the names of the dishes.

Su Jun contacted a private room, Su Tiancheng was a little strange, and only after asking did he find out that Su Jun had reserved the room a long time ago.

Su Tiancheng nodded secretly, it seems that this Su Jun is really flexible.

Today is August [-]th, the Mid-Autumn Festival, a very special festival. The rural examination ends on this day. I don’t know if this arrangement is intentional. It was originally a reunion day, but many candidates from other places Don't think about reuniting with your family.

During this meal, Su Tiancheng opened his stomach, perhaps because he was in a good mood, the provincial examination was finally over.

He picked up the wine jar and competed with Su Tianhao for wine.

Su Tianhao was full of confidence. He knew Su Tiancheng's drinking capacity, but the result was beyond his expectation.

An hour later, Su Tianhao was so drunk that he couldn't speak fluently. When he stood up, he staggered.

After eating, Su Tiancheng really felt tired. After unloading the burden, one would really feel extremely tired.

When he got home, he fell asleep. For the first time, he didn't burn his feet, so that when Su Ertong came in with hot water, he found that he was already fast asleep.

Seeing Su Tiancheng like this, Su Ertong muttered to himself.

"The exam may not be so hard. No wonder people say that if you pass the exam, you will be possessed by a god in the sky."

This time, Su Tiancheng felt that he slept very comfortably. When he woke up, it was already the time of the next day. He had never slept for such a long time.

The spirit has been completely recovered, and there are still ten days before the announcement of the list. In these ten days, he will also be waiting in Taiyuan Fucheng, but he can relax a little bit and go for a walk around.

Su Tiancheng was also a little bit worried. Anyway, the results of the township examination came out and the real stone fell to the ground after the results were announced. He was not afraid of [-] but just in case. I really don't know how to get there, I have never thought about it before, and it feels like a road in Huashan since ancient times.

After washing up, he walked out of the room, Su Jun, Su Ertong and Wang Dazhi were already waiting outside.

Su Jun leaned over with a smirk on his face.

"Young master, the young master hasn't moved yet. I heard from them that in the middle of the night, they brought water to the young master. Humph, I want to compete with the young master for wine, and I don't want to see my own ability."

Hearing what Su Ertong said, Su Tiancheng was still a little worried. If he drank too much, something would happen.

"Su Jun, don't say that. Drinking too much alcohol will hurt your body. Last night, I also felt a little uncomfortable. How is the eldest brother? Is there any problem?"

"Master, the younger one has already asked. The young master is fine, but he drank too much last night. The eldest wife is a little worried. She probably said something."

Su Tiancheng smiled, and didn't continue talking. It was only natural for the aunt to worry about her son, but unfortunately, she no longer cared about his stepson.