Dressed as a big boss Bai Yueguang, God does not allow salted fish to lie down

After Renxintang got those security defense iron forks, they also felt more secure.

These forks can effectively deal with emergencies such as drunken troublemakers, violent lunatics, and knife attacks like the last time.

With such a tool, the personal safety of servants can also be protected when they are subduing armed thugs.

Only a person like the princess who is a genius doctor could think so thoroughly. The princess would consider the safety of the servants who guard the clinic.

Another month passed, and it was the August Autumn Examination. Su Yuejian's younger brother Su Xiao was going to take the exam in the next few days.

Taking part in the provincial examination at the age of twelve was unprecedented in the history of Bailu Academy, and also the only one in the history of Jing State. Therefore, he attracted much attention before he even took the exam.

All colleagues in the court knew that the Su family was the leader of the Qingliu clan, with three Su brothers in the same family.

There is Su Yuzheng, the former number one scholar who is known as the incarnation of Wenquxing, there is Su Yuejian, the princess who is a genius doctor, and there is Su Xiao, the child prodigy.

Su Yuzheng has a child prodigy in his son. He is very satisfied with his son's performance and has high hopes for him. He never forgets to encourage him before the exam.

The grandmother appeared relaxed about the exam her grandson was about to take, but she was actually very nervous, hoping that he would pass and bring honor to the family.

The old lady gave Su Xiao a sachet, which was said to prevent odor when carried on the body.

Lu worshipped Kuidou Star God every day to pray for her son. As the saying goes, "sharpening the sword before the battle, even if it's not quick, it's bright", in fact, it was just to pray for good luck and relieve the pressure on the candidates' families.

Su Xiao was young and did not feel much pressure, but Lu was not. She was busy preparing things for her son to take for the exam and actually packed a whole car with all kinds of things, which Su Yuzheng ordered to take away.

"If you don't know how to arrange it, just let Yue'er handle it. If you have nothing to do, you might as well worship a few more gods of examinations. It will be a sign of your dedication as a mother!"

With the help of her maid, Su Yao finished embroidering the last stitch.

She ran to her brother and gave him the knee pads she had made herself.

Although it is very hot during the day in the eighth month of the lunar calendar, it is very cold at night.

Su Yao asked her elder sister what gift to give to her brother, and sure enough, this knee pad was very much loved by her brother.

Su Yao, who was praised, shook Su Xiao's arm and said,

"Brother, do your best in the exam. After you finish, we will go to my eldest sister's courtyard for a big meal!"

Su Xiao smiled and raised his hand to scratch his sister's nose.

"You wanted to eat for free, but you insisted on using my name.

Could it be that you never eat anything good when you go there normally?"

When Su Yuejian and Su Xiao learned the details of the provincial examination, they were shocked.

There are three exams in total, and each exam requires you to stay in the dormitory for three consecutive days and two nights.

The three tests took nine days and six nights, and I had to eat, drink, defecate and urinate during that time!

Candidates can only return to their residence to rest on the night after each exam.

Change clothes, tidy up bedding, replace pens, ink, paper, inkstone, food and candlesticks in preparation for another battle the next day, for a total of three battles.

In addition, you need to go to the examination room early the night before the exam to check it out.

They said they were looking, but in fact they started running as soon as the door opened.

Good spots are on a first-come, first-served basis, and those who run slowly will have to use the toilet near the manure bucket.

Once you go in, you can't come out, which means you have to stay one more night, which means nine days and seven nights.

The small cubicle for the examination is called a "number room". It is the size of a palm and looks like a pigeon cage. You take the exam during the day and can only lie on your knees at night. It is so uncomfortable.

The feeling was similar to sleeping on a hard train seat with legs unable to stretch out. Su Yuejian could fully imagine how uncomfortable it was.

The conditions in the examination room were not very sanitary. At the end of the corridor, there was a feces bucket for the candidates to urinate and defecate.

Under the high temperature, the stench is unbearable and mosquitoes and flies are flying around.

Not to mention the toilet number, even if it is the best seat, the stench is enough to make the candidates feel uncomfortable.

The examination center also provides some meals but they are expensive, small in quantity and very unpalatable, so whether you are rich or poor, everyone is willing to bring their own.

Candidates with strong hands-on ability can also bring their own ingredients and a small charcoal stove to cook by themselves.

Candidates from wealthy families do not know how to cook, so they usually bring some cooked food from home.

There is a well in the examination room. The water quality is very poor and is only used once every three years. Basically, you will get diarrhea if you drink from it.

Some candidates would bring their own water, and would rather die of thirst than drink the water in the Imperial Examination Hall.

You can bring things in, but everything will be strictly inspected.

The invigilator is only responsible for monitoring whether the candidates are cheating. They cannot leave the room during the exam and will not ask about other things.

Based on what she learned, Su Yuejian prepared simple and easy-to-carry food.

Beef jerky, fried flour with sugar, sesame seeds, and crushed peanuts, put into a jar, add some dried fruits, eggs, tea leaves, and salt, and that's enough.

However, due to the hot weather, they were afraid that he would not be able to get used to the smell of the examination room and that he would have problems drinking water, so they brought a small stove for boiling water. The well water in the examination hall had to be boiled before drinking.

The boiling water is mainly used to help him brew fried flour and make tea for refreshment.

Su Yuejian also brought him some boiled water in a kettle in case there was no time to boil water.

To deal with the smell, Su Yuejian made him a gauze mask with a filter.

I also brought him some simple common medicines and candles.

A down sleeping bag is used at night. It is warm but not heavy, and it does not take up space when folded up during the day.

With just these preparations, he is already better than most candidates. This is all Su Yuejian can do for his brother.

"I can help you with these trivial matters. As for the exam, you can only rely on your ability to cope with it. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. In addition to ability, luck also plays a role in the exam, so you don't have to be too obsessed with the ranking. No matter what the result is, I am proud of you!"

Su Xiao nodded, "Don't worry, elder sister, I will gain some exam experience, which will be good for the future."

Nine days passed in a flash, and Su Xiao, who was only twelve years old, came out of the examination room, looking in good spirits.

His mental state was already ahead of most of the candidates for the Imperial Examination.

After all, when he was in the cell, others didn't dare to drink water, but he had tea to drink.

Other people’s pastries are no longer fresh after being stored for a long time, but the fried flour with various condiments he eats every day is so delicious.

Others stink terribly, but he has a gauze mask to cover his mouth and nose.

Others slept uncomfortably, but he was small and had a short body, so he could just stretch his legs when he got into the down sleeping bag.

Unlike him, the vast majority of candidates felt like they had walked through the gates of hell the moment they walked out of the examination room.

A shrunken belly, lips chapped from thirst, legs that feel numb and weak, and clothes that stink so much that you want to vomit.

At this moment, they all had the same idea: to quickly find a comfortable bed, stretch their legs, and have a good sleep.

Su Yuejian met her brother at the door and asked, "How are you? Are you feeling well?"

Su Xiao said proudly, "With the things that my elder sister prepared for me, I am the most comfortable one in terms of eating, drinking, defecating, urinating and sleeping! Why don't you ask me how I did in the exam?"

Su Yuejian looked at his little expression and knew that the difficulties in the examination room did not hold him back, and that he should have been able to perform to his full potential.

"My genius brother, you will naturally be the best in the exam. No matter what place you rank, you are Nanbowan in my heart."