Meishan Su family, Su Yun is the most virtuous

Chapter 156: The Three Evils of Bianjing (Hehe, I didn’t expect that there is another chapter, haha)

Ordinary people in Bianjing City often said that there were three evils in Bianjing: the water of the Bian River, the refugees from Wuyou Cave, and the scholars taking the imperial examinations.

The Bian River often flooded Kaifeng, which was of course harmful.

The refugees in Wuyou Cave often kidnap children and women and extort money from kind people, which is naturally harmful.

The scholars who came to the capital were like people who had been poor for a long time and suddenly became rich. When they entered the glamorous world of Bianliang, their eyes were dazzled and it was easy for them to become arrogant.

Therefore, it is normal to do many ridiculous things, especially disturbing others, which is a headache and is therefore called a harm.

Now Bianjing is flooded with scholars. They feast all night long, and the screams and howls of ghosts and wolves disturb the people. These are actually trivial matters.

But some scholars like to hook up with decent women. If they just hook up with unmarried women and then talk seriously and get married, it would be a good thing.

But some scholars treated it as hunting for beauties, tricked the girls and then ran away with their trousers pulled up. Some women were deceived and reported to the authorities, only to find out that the names given were also fake!
This kind of thing happens every time there is an imperial examination, and it happens quite often.

Therefore, those who have a beautiful daughter-in-law or daughter at home should keep a close eye on them at this time to prevent the weasel from breaking into the fence.

As the exam was approaching, Su Zhe was afraid that Su Yun would hang out everywhere, so he let Su Yun live in the Su Mansion.

Su Yun couldn't persuade Su Zhe, so he had to agree.

There is one advantage of living in the Su Mansion, which is that you can listen to gossip.

Su Yun heard some interesting things from the servants in Su Zhe's mansion, such as a certain family's daughter-in-law was stolen by a certain scholar, and even the family's money was cheated away.

Whose daughter is pregnant recently? Maybe it’s the work of that damned scholar…

Su Yun couldn't help but laugh after hearing this. Perhaps this kind of thing was just a rumor.

Hey, these scholars have only been in Beijing for a few days. Even if something happened, why would they show their pregnancy?
Su Yun treated these as jokes, but Madam Su took them seriously. Although her daughter was young, she had young maids at home.

It would be a joke if we didn't discipline them strictly and allowed them to go out at will and let someone steal their belongings.

All kinds of rumors were spreading wildly, and the whole atmosphere was also heightened.

Although Su Yun lived a secluded life, he had already imagined that thousands of scholars would flock to Bianliang, and this prosperous city would become a cultural gathering place.

Of course, it also became bustling and chaotic...

The third day of August.

This was the first day of entering the venue, and the entire Su Mansion was busy in the early morning before dawn.

Mrs. Su checked the examination box again and again to see if there was anything missing.

The servants prepare breakfast, food inside, etc.

Ah Hui was still not reassured. After others had checked once, he secretly checked again, fearing that someone might do something bad.

Su Zhe had already dressed neatly and was in the main hall reminding Su Yun of various precautions for the last time.

Zhang Ruo came here early in the morning with Zhang Yuan and his brothers.

Of course, it looked like the Zhang brothers were not very happy about it, and both looked sleepy.

But Zhang Ruo is a girl after all, and it would be bad for her reputation if she went in and out of the Su Mansion on her own.

Although the two parties have already verbally agreed to the marriage, they still have to avoid it.

Zhang Ruo went in and out, and from time to time she would pull Su Yun aside to give him a few words, like a young wife.

Su Che and his wife turned a blind eye to it, and Zhang Ze and his brothers also turned a blind eye to it, and just sat there and dozed off.

Everything was ready, and Su Yun was taken to the Imperial College by a group of people holding lanterns.

Su Yun didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

The house he bought for Su Che was right next to the Imperial College, only a few hundred meters away, but Su Che, Zhang Ruo and others insisted on giving it to him.

Su Yun declined several times, but failed to change their mind.

According to Zhang Ruo, it was early in the morning and it was still dark. What would he do if he met a bad guy?
Ok.

A large number of people from the Su Mansion traveled, making the already crowded roads even more congested.

It was only just dawn, but the streets were already crowded with cars.

Those who did not have carriages carried lanterns to send their scholars to take the exams, and it was as lively as a market.

Although many families nearby did not take the exam, some got up early to watch the grand event that only happened once every few years, and then warned their children who were studying at home: Watch carefully, you will have to do the same in a few years...

There were bound to be bumps along the way, but no one would quarrel at this time. When they bumped into each other, they would bow to each other and say auspicious words: Good omen, good omen! Bump, Zhongxinke!
Very harmonious.

Arriving outside the Imperial College, Zhang Yuan looked around and asked, "Why hasn't the person who's looking for a son-in-law come yet?"

Zhang Ruo slapped him on the back of the head. Zhang Yuan lowered his head and acted as if nothing had happened.

Zhang Ze pointed at the crowd in the distance and said with a smile: "Hey, over there, it's not the time to snatch people away yet, but they need to select their targets first. Do you see that person..."

Zhang Yuan quickly looked over and saw the man pointing at the crowd.

"...That person was just pointing out people to the servants at home. All the scholars with names and surnames were within their targets.

When the results are announced, it’s time to snatch the bride. If you don’t recognize the bride clearly at this time, you may snatch the wrong bride and realize you made a mistake after sending her to the bridal chamber. That would be really painful.”

Zhang Yuan burst into laughter.

Zhang Ruo pulled Zhang Ze aside and whispered, “After the exam, we will come to pick up Ju Zheng and bring the strong servants from home.

You have to keep an eye on Ju Zheng. If you let Ju Zheng snatch him away, I will ask my father to break your legs!"

Zhang Ze rolled his eyes, and Zhang Ruo slapped him on the back of the head. Zhang Ze lowered his head and acted as if nothing had happened. Zhang Ruo scolded: "Ju Zheng will soon become your brother-in-law. If Ju Zheng is snatched away by someone, then I will never marry again!"

Zhang Ze shuddered immediately and nodded quickly, "No, no! How can I let you stay single for your whole life? Leave this matter to me. I will definitely bring Brother Yun back to you in good shape!"

If my elder sister Zhang Ruo never gets married, then this family will be overshadowed by her forever.

so horrible!

Only then did Zhang Ruo hum with satisfaction.

With a loud bang, the gate of the Imperial Examination Hall slowly opened.

The autumn examination of the fourth year of Yuanfeng has begun!

The gate of the Imperial Examination Hall was wide open.

The Yamen runners lined up to maintain order and carry out searches before entering the Imperial Examination Hall.

A bailiff stood cross-legged in front of the door, took a deep breath, and shouted sternly: "Cheating is prohibited in the examination room!

If any candidate here uses a false household name, adjusts the service system, increases or decreases his or her age, falsely uses a false name, carries documents with him or her, calculates the test questions, makes a lot of noise in the examination room, slanders the examiner, changes the family certificate, changes the test paper, etc., these are all cheating. Please leave immediately and we will not investigate further!
It is strictly forbidden to bring anything into the Imperial Examination Hall! Except for the necessary four treasures of the study, all kinds of pocket books, cheat sheets, books, and markers are not allowed to be brought in!
Candidates please check by yourselves. If you have any similar items, please put them in the basket in front of the door. It is not considered a violation here, but if we find them, it is cheating! Listen carefully, it is cheating!

The punishment for cheating in this dynasty adopts the system of joint responsibility for recommendation, that is, the candidates and local officials are jointly responsible for the authenticity of the candidates' information and whether the candidates cheat in the examination room!

Listen carefully, if a candidate in a region cheats, the other candidates and examiners in the same region will be punished jointly. The candidate will be disqualified from taking the exam that year, and the examiner will be demoted at the least or directly dismissed at the most serious!"

The bailiff's dead fish eyes scanned the entire room, and all the candidates he targeted shifted their gazes away.

Su Yun felt at ease: I only got the real questions, that's not cheating!

He inspected the area and then said decisively, "Begin self-inspection, and start search in a quarter of an hour!"

All the students in the academy checked their test boxes at once. Naturally, Su Yun did not move. Hehe, the cheat sheet was still in his head.

A quarter of an hour later, the bailiff gave the order and began the search.

Such a scene is rare, so Su Yun naturally wants to take a closer look.

Just as Su Yun was looking around, someone suddenly greeted him: "Brother Ju Zheng! Brother Ju Zheng!"

Su Yun looked up and saw Wen Huanghua, Yang Bing and others.

Su Yun quickly raised his hand and greeted them.

Wen Huanghua said with a smile: "Ju Zheng, why haven't you been seen recently? I couldn't find you even when I wanted to have dinner or drink with you. We have helped you fight several battles."

Su Yun smiled and said, "I've been busy lately. I've been attending the Imperial Lecture and studying for the Imperial Examination at my uncle's house. Damn, I've been reading so much that I'm sick of it.

Wait, after this exam, I will treat you to three consecutive days of meals!"

Wen Huanghua and the others were overjoyed and started howling like wolves and ghosts.

The dead-eyed guard saw someone disrupting the order of the examination room and shouted angrily, "Silence! Silence! This is the Imperial Examination Hall, not a brothel! Anyone who makes more noise will be kicked out!"

Suddenly, the courtyard became quiet, and the examinees accepted the inspection obediently like quails.

Su Yun also followed the team obediently. Suddenly, someone in front of him cried out loudly: "This is not mine, this is not mine, how could I bring a cheat sheet! It's unfair! It's unfair, I want to see the examiner!..."

The bailiff shouted angrily, "Take him away! The examiner will make the final decision later!"

The wailing sounds faded away.

Suddenly, a lot of booklets fell quietly in the team.

Su Yun took a closer look and was shocked to see all kinds of beautifully crafted cheat sheets, stationery, and cheat sheets scattered all over the floor.

Some people quietly retreated and disappeared into the crowd. They probably ran away secretly. I guess they came here to write for others.

Su Yun couldn't help but laugh. It turned out that there were always people who cheated in exams in every dynasty, but it was rare to find someone so attentive.

Following the team forward, when it was Su Yun's turn, the officer checked Su Yun's ID and exclaimed in surprise.

The bailiff thought something was wrong and immediately came over to check the ID. Then he looked up at Su Yun, waved his hand and said, "Don't look at him anymore. Apart from Jiang You Su Lang, who else can be so handsome!"

Wen Huanghua and others nearby burst into laughter, but the bailiff also had a smile on his face.

Then the bailiff waved his hand and said, "Just check the examination box. Be gentle and don't damage it. Su Zi, a Confucian sage from the Song Dynasty, would never cheat."

Su Yun was surprised and asked, "What Suzi?"

The bailiff laughed and said, "Everyone is saying that our Song Dynasty has produced a great Confucian sage. Aren't all Confucian sages called "Zi" (Zi), such as Zengzi, Yanzi, and Ranzi?

You are also a great sage, so isn't it natural for me to call you Su Zi?"

Su Yun: “…”

The officers checked carefully, and with the instructions of the bailiff, the search became much gentler, and it was quickly completed.

Su Yun packed up his examination box and went inside. He found his examination room according to his examination number plate. The examination room was indeed cramped and simple. Fortunately, it was August and although it was a little chilly, it was not too cold.

But when he thought about the time after the autumn examination and the spring examination, when the weather would be freezing cold and even hiding in bed would be too cold, and he would have to spend three days and two nights in such an environment, Su Yun shuddered.

"No pain No gain!"

Su Yun comforted himself in this way, then went into the examination room and took out various stationery and arranged them.

Then I took out a thin blanket and put it under my waist so that my butt wouldn't hurt when I sat down. However, my waist would suffer as it had no support.

Ugh.

(End of this chapter)