The man is one of the students taking the exam this time.
His background is not a good one, but it is just that he is not from a noble family. Compared with other farm students who have to study and work in the fields, and have to save money on books, paper and pens, he is already much better.
After arriving at the inn, he didn't have much confidence, but the more he got along with other people, the more he became frightened.
I am afraid that I will fail the exam.
So in a sudden thought, I came up with such a bad idea.
In the original trajectory, he was indeed successful. He suddenly lost so many competitors, and he really became the national candidate with the last place.
But now with Ling Bao's intervention, not only will he not be able to become a Juren master, he might even face jail time!
The people at the inn came over when they heard the commotion and were confused when they saw the scene in front of them.
"What, what's going on?" The shopkeeper, wearing his coat, was habitually talking to each other, "What can't you talk about? Don't be so aggressive." Chinese website
Cheng Yi had an upright temper and said coldly: "I didn't beat him to death because I was concerned about the laws of this dynasty!"
The turtle grandson actually dared to pour sweat medicine into the well water. Didn't he know how many people this would ruin?
The provincial examination is held every three years, three years after another. How many families hope for it?
Some families almost exhaust the whole family’s efforts to cultivate a scholar!
The shopkeeper looked horrified and wanted to beat him to death?
The young man looked upright, but he was so ruthless!
Lingbao defended: "He was the one who was wrong! He wanted to put sweat medicine in the well water. If you don't believe me, go and see. There is powder beside the well!"
The shopkeeper was shocked again, and quickly held up the lamp to see, and it turned out to be really there!
He was a little confused and just felt that he was so unlucky that he had to be involved in such a thing.
Cheng Yun said quietly: "Report to the official."
"Ah? Report to the official?" The shopkeeper stuttered.
The man who was paralyzed on the ground suddenly moved. He wanted to get up, but his hands were tied behind his back, and Cheng Yi bent his knees to hold him down, so that he could not move at all.
He lay on the ground and shouted: "No! No, don't apply for an official position! I have to take the provincial examination tomorrow, so I can't apply for an official position!"
Cheng Yi pushed hard on his knees and said angrily: "Be honest!"
Ling Bao frowned and said, "But you broke the law! You drugged the well water to make it impossible for others to take the exam!"
The man was speechless, but only for a moment, he argued: "But I didn't do it, and nothing happened to them... Why can't you let me go?"
Ling Bao couldn't believe it. He was too confident, right?!
But she didn't know how to curse. After holding it in for a long time, she just hummed a harmless sentence: "You are shameless!"
Everyone: "..."
Ling Bao was so angry that he glared angrily at the man with his big eyes. These eyes were so clean that the man felt a little embarrassed when he was stared at.
"I, I was wrong!"
The man suddenly collapsed and choked with sobs.
He has studied the Four Books and Five Classics for more than ten years, and of course he understands how to behave in the world. It is not that he does not regret it, but just to make himself less uncomfortable, so he can only tell himself repeatedly in his heart that he does not regret it.
But the child's clear eyes became the straw that broke the camel's back.
The man fell to the ground and cried uncontrollably.
Ling Bao was frightened again and instinctively took a step back, bumping into the middle of Xie Wuhuang and Cheng Jin.
Xie Wuyan glanced at the man displeased and said directly to Huaifu, who came later: "Take my token and report to the official."
Although it is already a curfew, he has the token from the Crown Prince of Chu and there is a reason for the incident, so he will not be arrested for breaking the night.
Token? The shopkeeper secretly guessed, who is this young master, and he actually has a token?
Not long after, Huaifu came with officers and soldiers.
The leader of the catchers broke into a cold sweat and said, "My subordinates pay homage to the Crown Prince."
Xie Wuyang raised his hand and signaled them to hurry up
Take away.
The man struggled and cried, begging them to let him go.
But if you make a mistake, you have to take responsibility.
The shopkeeper huddled aside and shivered. Oh my god, there is such a noble person in his small place!
Because Wyford had made such a special request, the officers and soldiers arrived quietly and left quietly, without disturbing others.
The matter was finally over. Lingbao yawned loudly, and his long eyelashes were wet.
"Brother, I'm sleepy."
Cheng Yun picked her up and said softly: "Go to sleep if you feel sleepy."
After I finished speaking, I didn't wait for a response. I looked down and saw that I was already asleep. I couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then I laughed.
After sending his younger brothers and sisters back one by one, Cheng Yun quietly returned to the guest room without waking Cheng Zhongqian.
Early on the next morning, the inn came alive, and all the students got up to wash up, and then rushed to Gongyuan.
Gongyuan is located in the southeast of the provincial capital. It is built in a magnificent style. An ink plaque reading "Gongyuan" hangs high above the center of the gate. There are two archways on the east and west, "Scrutinizing Scholars from the Ming Dynasty" and "Seeking Talents for the Country".
When the time is up, the examiner begins to call the roll.
In the first and second gates, the inspection personnel were arranged in two rows, and students filed in. Two people searched each student, carefully checking his clothes, utensils, and food to see if there were any hidden objects.
"What if there is?" Ling Bao asked curiously.
Cheng Yun said: "The shackles last for one month." And he was not allowed to be released early, it must be one month old.
Ling Bao covered his mouth in shock.
Not only do you have to wear shackles, but you also have to have your crime marked in public for a month!
The examiner called Cheng Zhongqian's name, Cheng Zhongqian stepped forward, and Ling Bao hurriedly said: "Dad, don't be nervous, you can definitely do it!"
Cheng Zhongqian smiled and nodded, but he was no longer nervous when he came to him.
Ling Bao watched Cheng Zhongqian being inspected up and down on his body and basket, and couldn't help but sigh: "It's so strict."
"There are even stricter ones." Cheng Yun scratched her nose and explained, "When you get inside, you have to take off your clothes and be inspected from beginning to end. After the inspection, those who are weak can be directly inspected.
Passed out from the cold."
This is the rural examination in winter.
If it is summer, you need to stand in the sun to undergo the examination. After being exposed to the sun, the scholars will feel dizzy and dry before entering the examination room. After entering the examination room, they dare not drink water for fear of being punished by the examiner for cheating.
, I can only drink ink to quench my thirst.
Ling Bao's eyes widened in shock.
The others also listened attentively. They were of high status, but because of their young age, they knew very little about the imperial examination.
"Ah... isn't this too strict?"
Cheng Yun sighed, there was nothing he could do, since the huge imperial examination fraud case more than ten years ago, things have become like this.
"An imperial examination fraud case?" Ling Bao repeated curiously, his eyes filled with curiosity.
Not to mention Cheng Jin and Xie Wuyan, even Cheng Yi was waiting for his answer with interest.
Cheng Yun burst out laughing: "There are a lot of people here. I'll explain it to you when I get back."
"Alright alright."
After the roll call, the gate of Gongyuan, Longmen, and the gate of Haohu were sealed with three cannon blasts, and no one was allowed to enter or exit.
If I want to see Cheng Zhongqian again, it will be the tenth day of the lunar month.