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Chapter 103 113 Provincial Examination (2)

With only an hour or two left before the exam, the candidates introduced each other and returned to reviewing or chatting - the differences among the aristocratic children were also very serious. They either relied on family support or worked hard. It's just because the goals are different.

Weng Xilian showed great enthusiasm, almost pulling Cheng Jinzhou to introduce him to the potted plants in the yard. Only then did Xiao Cheng realize that this was a separate courtyard of the Weng family.

Liu Qingshuang behaved generously and decently. She sat in the small pavilion in the yard, took out the teapot and cooked it, as if she was not distracted.

In the entire house, there were about thirty or forty people waiting for the exam. Regardless of whether they knew each other or not, they all appeared humble and polite. Zhao Quanhe was hiding in the room and was about to make a move. Lu Anping saw what he was thinking and advised him: "When the fame comes out today, if Cheng Jinzhou can't even pass the examination as a scholar, if you work harder, maybe the engagement can be terminated. Why rush."

"How could the Liu family get engaged to a star warlock just because of a scholar's reputation?" Zhao Quanwen muttered to himself.

"It all depends on manpower. If you can get the honor of raising people, you won't be much weaker than him." Lu Anping said purely comforting words. In fact, both of them knew that Cheng Jinzhou had gone too far. The Star Warlock is in their family and cannot be insulted lightly.

Zhao Quanhua looked at the charming Liu Qingshuang, looked around and said: "For the current plan, we still have to get rid of Cheng Jinzhou."

Lu Anping was startled, his eyes widened and he said, "You are crazy. If the two-star warlock dies, the Star Warlock Association will come to investigate."

"Be afraid of wolves in front and tigers in the back. If you don't catch the tiger, you won't be able to catch the tiger's cubs." Zhao Quanfu snorted and said, "If we don't take advantage of the fact that he doesn't have a star array, he won't have a chance to send anyone in the future."

As he spoke, he stood up and went to find his followers.

Lu Anping felt chills all over his body. He was not as lawless as Zhao Quanwen, a local prince and heir. The two of them are like the son of the county magistrate and the son of the department director. In the local competition environment, although the latter's official title is high, he can't help but think that there is a bigger one. He looked at the direction Zhao Quan was leaving and followed him helplessly. Since the latter told him the matter, it was actually like taking him out of the water. He still held on to a glimmer of hope that he could persuade Zhao Quan to return. burden.

Cheng Jinzhou didn't know the undercurrent surging behind him, but there was a spring tide surging before his eyes. Although Weng Xilian is young, she seems to be naturally charming, and her bulging breasts prove that she is fully mature.

Weng Xilian seemed to have a special liking for all kinds of exotic plants. She held Cheng Jinzhou's sleeve with one hand without hesitation, introduced her collection to him, and said: "This is just a place where I collect potted plants. There are many kinds of talents at home, I will take you to see them when you are qualified."

The beauty smiles beautifully. Cheng Jinzhou said proudly: "It doesn't matter if you are a scholar, you have to be a Jinshi."

He secretly thought that if he reached Covenant Level 4, he might really be able to find a way to cheat in the examination.

"As expected of a two-star warlock." Weng Xilian said with an admiring tone: "Father always said that star warlocks are the smartest people in the world. They understand the deepest rules of the universe and provide the ultimate solution to mankind. No one will go hungry anymore, and everyone will have a mansion to live in..."

As she spoke, stars seemed to really shine out between her brows and eyes.

Cheng Jinzhou looked in a daze, trying desperately to think about how he spent his adolescence. I wonder if there were any female classmates who spoke to me like Weng Xilian back then. I wonder if I had lost many precious opportunities back then...

The surrounding aristocratic candidates were all reading in low voices, and Cheng Jinzhou recited with emotion: "There are tens of thousands of mansions, and the great shelter will make all the poor people in the world happy."

Reading Du Fu's old poem softly, Cheng Jinzhou felt it was too sour, and laughed to himself: "In another 500 years, poor people will still be unable to live. This is just a fantasy."

"Why did Mr. Cheng say that?" At some point, Liu Qingshuang walked out of the pavilion and asked softly.

When she spoke, she would look straight at Weng Xilian, without any hesitation in her expression.

Cheng Jinzhou was not good at discussing such emotional topics, so he babbled nonsensically: "Because everyone likes excess profits. Food, clothing, housing and transportation are necessary for people. If excess profits are not earned from here, some people will not be able to make money."

Weng Xilian pulled Cheng Jinzhou's sleeve and said, "Based on this poem, I believe Mr. Cheng will definitely be able to pass the imperial examination."

The two beauties gathered around Cheng Jinzhou. The gentleman who did not know the truth and was arrogant stood up and said loudly: "Some people don't look at their appearance. Even if they are Jinshi, anyone can get it. He is not a beggar." people."

It is indeed the theory of a nobleman. Cheng Jinzhou looked down at the collar he had torn open earlier, and felt that it did resemble Du Fu.

But it was Weng Xilian who defended him: "Zhou Mingkai, if you can get the title of two-star warlock, come here to preach again."

"Even if you are a two-star warlock, you may not be able to become a scholar. Let's wait and see." The nobleman said a few words of courtesy and hurriedly left the house, got in the car and prepared to go to the ceremonial court. Others started talking one after another, and the most popular one was still the word "two-star warlock".

Seeing that the atmosphere was not good, Cheng Qian was also worried that someone would offend Cheng Jinzhou and turn his anger on him, so he hurriedly came forward and said, "Third brother, let's have something to eat and prepare for the exam."

Liu Qingshuang came over and said generously: "I have prepared tea, please try some."

Cheng Jinzhou was stunned for a moment, replied "Okay", and walked over.

The Xia Dynasty was very particular about tea, and the tea they talked about not only refers to the leaves on the tea tree, but also includes the stems and leaves of many other plants. How to prepare it is also a matter of skill. Liu Qingshuang is naturally very knowledgeable in tea ceremony, you can tell just by looking at Weng Xilian's silence.

However, at this time, Cheng Jinzhou didn't have much thought to criticize, especially because he felt weird about Liu Qingshuang. He raised his tea cup and took a few sips without saying a word.

I don't know how much time passed, but Shi Yan came to urge me. Cheng Jinzhou stood up as if he had been granted amnesty and said goodbye: "Thank you for the refreshments."

He didn't even know what to call it.

Liu Qingshuang saluted Yingying, and before Cheng Jinzhou turned around, he whispered: "There is endless debate at home. If you hadn't obtained the two-star warlock, Qingshuang would have been grounded."

"Why?" Cheng Jinzhou asked stupidly.

Liu Qingshuang shook her head and said: "Dad's life in Hexi was not smooth..."

Cheng Jinzhou reacted, but could only smile bitterly. Every family has a difficult scripture to recite, and he can't help much.

"I wish you good luck." Liu Qingshuang performed a standard lady's ceremony. For her, whether Cheng Jinzhou can pass the provincial examination is also extremely important. At least for the opponents of the Liu family, they need to re-evaluate to determine their bottom line.

Cheng Jinzhou nodded silently. Weng Xilian also whispered from behind: "I wish you good luck."

The same words came out of her mouth with an extra layer of charm.

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It took a full two hours from the time the ceremony opened to the time people entered, and there were even star warlocks checking on them.

When Cheng Jinzhou and others arrived, most of the people had already entered, and some pretending servants lined up to make way for them to get in. The other children were dissatisfied and could not say anything.

When Cheng Jinzhou was about to enter, the star warlock who checked him just made a gesture and waved to let him in, with a smile on his face. The official from the Ministry of Rites next to him seemed to be aware of this. He stretched out his hand to stop Cheng Jinzhou and said, "Wait a moment and search for him."

The latter sentence was said to the soldiers in the Liyuan.

In the imperial examination, the most outrageous thing among students was the body search. Once they are so requested by the academy officers, they must take off all their clothes and undergo inspection naked to ensure that there is no entrapment. In some extreme cases, reckless soldiers will ask to inspect all corners of the body where items can be hidden. .

This was definitely a disgraceful thing, and Cheng Jinzhou felt that his hair was standing on end. Just when he didn't know what to do, the star warlock whispered in the academic officer's ear: "This is the newly promoted two-star warlock, Your Excellency Cheng Jinzhou."

The star warlocks that the imperial court can command are basically concentrated under the name of royal star warlocks. Naturally, this second-level star warlock who was seconded also knew Cheng Jinzhou. However, he only has the title of one-star warlock. When discussing mathematics and science, he can hardly say anything and will not be remembered by Cheng Jinzhou.

Upon hearing his introduction, the academic officer was stunned for a moment, but did not immediately give an order to stop it.

Star Warlock smiled at Cheng Jinzhou again, waved his hand and said, "I've checked it, let's go in. There's no need to trouble the two sergeants."

This is considered a guarantee by himself.

The two soldiers turned to look at the academic officer. Although the latter was a nerd, he was not stupid at all. He closed his eyes and pretended not to see anything. He also knew in his heart that if the star warlock who was guarding the gate tried to cheat, it would be in vain for him to seek death. I would like to find other star warlocks to check, not to mention whether they can be ordered to move, but they can, and most of them have a general attitude towards this two-star warlock.

Thinking of this, the academic officer couldn't help but feel a little jealous. He was also a human being, and he had to study hard for more than ten years. However, these star warlocks were not only supported by the country and the Star Warlock Association, but they actually came to compete with poor students for a few imperial examination places. Really abominable.

Cheng Jinzhou also woke up and walked in with some luck. I have no sense of my own privileges. Even in the 21st century, he is still a special group of people. Other students have to work hard to go to college, work hard to go to graduate school, and work hard to go to doctorate. But he is playing World of Warcraft, singing and laughing all the way. It is natural to say that graduate students are tutors who recruit students, and parents want to teach their sons. Who can do their best to stop it?

"Get ready to close the gate, everyone return to their positions..." The deputy examiner yelled at the top of his lungs. This may be the loudest time he has spoken in a year.

Cheng Jinzhou breathed a sigh of relief, leaned back slightly, looked at the small room that could only accommodate one person, and then rubbed his own ring. He only hoped that the questions in this provincial examination would not be too outrageous.

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Beyond the word count: Sorry, I just finished this chapter, and my sense of time is too weak after the holidays.

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