The bright sunlight fell on the examination papers, creating an almost dazzling light and shadow.
There was silence in the examination room.
Gu Shanchang sat as straight as a mountain, motionless.
The five masters who were patrolling for the examination each had solemn expressions on their faces, and their sharp eyes kept scanning the candidates.
None of the candidates dared to raise their heads. Some were immersed in thinking, some were writing furiously, some were sad, some were confident, some were worried about gains and losses, some were full of confidence. It was like a silent pantomime, showing the various attitudes of the candidates.
Xie Yunxi is the type who puts her head down and thinks hard.
Xie Mingxi behaved calmly and calmly.
There are four copies of the test paper, plus four copies of scratch paper.
Since it cannot be corrected, each test paper must be completed on scratch paper and then transcribed again.
In this way, each of the four test papers needs to be done twice. One day is really not enough time. Therefore, after getting the test papers, all the candidates immediately read and answer the questions, and no one dared to hesitate.
The first scripture test mainly focuses on memorizing the Four Books and Five Classics. This test paper is the easiest and easiest. Girls who have the courage to apply for Lianchi Academy should read more about the Four Books and Five Classics, and it will not be difficult to do this test paper.
The second examination paper tests poetry and poetry. It is not difficult to complete the examination paper, but it is not easy to write it well.
The third paper tests arithmetic and miscellaneous subjects. This paper tests knowledge, knowledge and talent, which stumped most candidates.
It's past half time, almost noon. Most of the candidates have finished one or two test papers and are frowning and worrying about the third paper.
As for the fourth paper on policy theory, I had no time to read it.
Clang Clang Clang!
Master Ji suddenly appeared and rang the gong in his hand: "Stop writing and rest for half an hour."
All the examinees breathed a sigh of relief and put down their pens.
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During this half hour, you can drink some prepared tea, eat some snacks to satisfy your hunger, or go wash your hands for convenience. There are ten candidates in a group, and they will be accompanied by the examiner at all times. They are not allowed to look at each other, and are not allowed to talk in low voices.
Xie Mingxi stood up slowly.
Xie Yunxi had been watching her movements. When she moved, Xie Yunxi raised her hand without thinking. Only by going together could she have a chance to get closer and talk.
I have been waiting for this moment for a long time!
The master nodded, Xie Yunxi breathed a sigh of relief, stood up and stood in the queue.
Then, Xie Mingxi twisted her wrist and sat down again.
Xie Yunxi: "..."
Xie Yunxi's eyes nearly popped out.
Yin Xiaoxiao coughed lightly and reminded in a low voice: "Master is watching you."
Xie Yunxi swallowed a mouthful of old blood in her throat and thought through gritted teeth. When she goes back, she will make a serious complaint to her mother.
After Xie Yunxi came back, Xie Mingxi raised her hand.
Xie Yunxi watched helplessly as Xie Mingxi left with a smile.
Coincidentally, Li Xiangru is also in the same team.
Taking advantage of the opportunity to clean her hands, Li Xiangru quietly approached Xie Mingxi and snorted coldly in a low voice: "Xie Mingxi, if you dare to secretly cause trouble and harm me, I can't spare you!"
Xie Mingxi's fair little face showed a little panic, and she shouted timidly: "Master, Miss Li is forcing me to tell her the answer to the last question in arithmetic!"
Li Xiangru: "..."
Li Xiangru was so stunned that he almost spit out a mouthful of blood.
The master frowned and walked over with a cold face, his eyes raking across Li Xiangru's pretty face like a blade: "Is what she said true?"
Li Xiangru was full of grievances, tears welling up in her eyes: "Of course not. I have learned arithmetic since I was a child, and no girl my age can beat me. How could I ask her for the answer!"
"Xie Mingxi clearly deliberately framed me!"
Li Xiangru came from a distinguished family. After hearing the name Miss Li, the master guessed that she was the granddaughter of Mr. Li Ge. The balance in his heart subconsciously tilted towards Li Xiangru, and his eyes glanced at Xie Mingxi: "What is going on?"
Xie Mingxi looked helpless: "Back to Master, Miss Li and I had a relationship once. Miss Li knew that I was good at arithmetic but was not very sure about my answer, so she came to ask me."
"She didn't intend to plagiarize, she just wanted to have a pair of answers with me. However, this is not in line with the rules of the academy examination. I would rather anger her than say anything. Please tell me!"
This statement is so reasonable!
Xie Mingxi's clear and beautiful face is particularly sincere, and there is a hint of helplessness in her tone.
No one who listens will be suspicious.
The fellow examinees all looked at Li Xiangru with disapproval. Even the master thought that Li Xiangru meant to check the answers. He frowned slightly and said: "I will give it up this time, and I won't do it next time!"
Li Xiangru couldn't argue, and his eyes were red with anger.
Xie Mingxi said apologetically: "Miss Li, I can't help you. When the exam is over, I will definitely come to apologize."
Such a generous demeanor made the master quite satisfied. All the candidates also showed admiration and approval in their eyes.
Tears welled up in Li Xiangru's eyes.
The feud between the two was officially forged!
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Xie Mingxi felt no guilt in bullying an eleven-year-old girl and was quite happy.
After returning to his seat, he opened the food box, ate four snacks, and drank a glass of warm water. He closed his eyes and took a nap to replenish his energy.
Clang Clang Clang!
Three more gongs!
Half an hour is up and the exam continues.
The days are slightly longer in spring, and there are still two hours left before winding up, so don't be impatient.
Xie Mingxi finished the math on the scratch paper, checked it carefully to make sure it was correct, and then looked at the last test paper.
There are only two lines of words on the flat paper.
When a man is born, he is given a bed to sleep on, clothes to wear, and a jade to play with.
It is a place where a woman is born, a place to sleep in, clothes to wear, and tiles to work with.
Sure enough, this is still the policy.
These four test papers were all issued by Empress Yu herself.
This last policy discussion was actually against the rules. According to the conventions of the imperial examination, most of the policy discussion questions asked about government affairs, or civil and agricultural matters. But Queen Yu took a different approach and asked such a question.
The theory of Nongzhang and Nongtile comes from the Book of Songs.
Men make jade and women make tiles. From birth, men's status is far higher than that of women.
As it has always been, it is as it should be.
What is the purpose of Queen Yu's policy? In other words, what kind of breakthrough does Queen Yu want to see?
Xie Mingxi looked at these two lines of words silently, her thoughts rising and falling, and it was difficult to calm down.
The entrance exam in my previous life was exactly this question.
At that time, she was young and had no experience. With her excellent literary talent and good calligraphy, she was able to stand out. In the end, she failed to solve the problem and was defeated by Li Xiangru.
Li Xiangru came first, Xie Mingxi came second... Xie Yunxi then entered Lianchi Academy with second place.
Sitting in front of the examination table at this time, she is no longer the ignorant and naive Xie Mingxi. All the past life has left a deep imprint on her body and heart. Looking at this policy again, her heart is full of thoughts.
Xie Mingxi wrote, and the words fell onto the paper like flowing water.
