Transformed into a furry person, I am doing public relations in the Northern Song Dynasty

At the end, he carefully took out a small amulet from his bosom, for he was afraid that it would have words on it and he would not be allowed to bring it in. The amulet was simple, with only some auspicious cloud patterns, and it had a fragrance that could make people feel refreshed and energetic.

Zhang Youzheng took it and was so moved that he didn't know what to say.

Zhao Chengyan didn't want to cause any trouble for Zhang Youzheng at this time, so he just patted him lightly on the shoulder.

"You don't have to worry about your family. Just give it a try. We'll be waiting for you at the Zhuangyuan Building!"

Zhang Youzheng nodded solemnly, put down the luggage in his hands and on his back, bowed deeply to his parents-in-law and all his close friends, then took his things and entered the examination room without looking back.

Looking at Zhang Youzheng's straight back and firm steps, Lady Deng Guogong suddenly burst into tears for some reason.

"I always thought that Xiao Qi was always acting like a spoiled brat in our laps, but who would have thought that he has grown up in the blink of an eye. He is really different now."

Then she went on to talk about the details of the few people. No matter whether it was the medicine pills or the water bags, they were things that she, as a mother-in-law, had never thought of. If it weren't for these children accompanying Youzheng and caring about Youzheng, who knows what would have happened today.

When they heard the lady thanking them, they could not stand there and accepted it, so they hurriedly returned the greeting and offered consolation.

"I have always thought that Madam is my real mother-in-law. You are being too polite. Now that Youzheng is not here, it will be convenient for me to take over and show my filial piety to you!"

With Zhao Shijin around, he was very good at pleasing the elders with sweet words, and after just a few words, the sadness of Duke Deng and his wife suddenly eased. When they were asked again, the children came hurriedly and they hadn't even had breakfast yet, so they were taken back to the mansion without saying anything, as if they had let them down.

It was a coincidence that on the way back, they ran into Mr. Lin who had asked for directions that day. For some reason, his face looked even paler and uglier, and he was staggering as he walked. Zhao Chengyan and Liu Yunqing looked at each other and couldn't help but step forward to ask him a question of concern.

When asked this question, it turned out that he had gotten a stomach upset for some reason at Fayun Temple.

"Thank you, my dear husband and my dear wife, for your concern. I am afraid that I will not be able to pass the exam this year. I am sorry for your kindness..."

Before he could finish his words, Mr. Lin started to cry. It was really heartbreaking. He had studied hard for many years just for this opportunity, and there were already too many officials in the court. If he missed this one, he didn't know when the next imperial examination would be.

The poorer the family background, the higher the cost of trial and error, and the more pressure one has to bear. It is not uncommon for people to commit suicide after repeated failures or after accidentally missing an exam.

Mr. Lin is a good person, and even though she doesn't know him very well, she can't bear to see such a good person do something irreparable just because he missed an exam.

After thinking about it, Liu Yunqing took out an extra bottle of pills and gave it to the person.

"Don't cry, Mr. Lin. Our good friend has an exam today, and we came here to see him off. I just prepared some pills to prevent diarrhea and heat stroke, and there are two small bottles left. If you don't mind, just take them."

"I don't know if it's the right medicine for my condition, but it's a milder medicine, so even if it's not the right medicine for my condition, it won't cause any harm."

Mr. Lin felt embarrassed to be treated kindly to others again and again, but at this critical moment he could not hesitate. He immediately thanked Liu Yunqing and Zhao Chengyan, and ate an anti-diarrhea pill in front of everyone.

Then, without waiting for anyone to react, he kowtowed to the two of them.

"My life is given by you, my husband and my wife. Whether I pass the imperial examination or not, I, Lin Meng, will definitely repay you two in the future. If I don't, I will be struck by lightning!"

The oath was so fierce that it frightened Liu Yunqing so much that he took a half step back. Zhao Chengyan grabbed Liu Yunqing's hand and helped him come to his senses.

"My dear, there is no need to say more. Just go in quickly. We can talk about the future later."

Lin Meng nodded with tears in her eyes, stood up, bowed to the two of them, and strode towards the Tribute Hall.

Everyone saw this scene. Duke Deng pondered for a while, muttering Lin Meng's name, and suddenly remembered something.

"Lin Meng, is he from Yingtian Prefecture?"

Zhao Chengyan nodded, still remembering what Lin Meng said when he asked for directions that day: "He came from Yingtian Prefecture, but I don't know anything else. He only met Yunqing and me once."

Duke Deng nodded, with a vague guess in his mind.

"If my guess is correct, this Lin Meng must be the little prodigy of Yingtian Academy."

Zhao Shijin was curious: "Little prodigy? I think he is already 17 or 18 years old. No matter how smart he is, he can't be called a child prodigy?"

Duke Deng stroked his beard and laughed: "Little Prodigy was his nickname when he was young. I have heard of Lin Meng in the early years."

"It is said that there was an extraordinary child in a village under Yingtian Prefecture. He did not study seriously at first, but there was an old scholar in the village who taught the children in his spare time."

"Who would have thought that this teaching would be so extraordinary? Lin Meng has a photographic memory. He could write at the age of three and compose poems at the age of five. He might be a candidate for the top prize in the imperial examination. The old scholar cherishes his talent and spent his own money to support his studies."

"He passed the provincial examination when he was about ten or eleven years old. He was very famous at that time. We in Kaifeng Prefecture all knew of his fame. However, he had a miserable life. His parents died one after another, and he had younger brothers and sisters to take care of."

"I wasted many years taking care of my younger siblings and the farmland. Only last year did I get to study at Yingtian Academy. Now I am here to take the provincial exam. It's really amazing."

Everyone was amazed, and Zhao Shijin was even more annoyed that Zhao Chengyan and Liu Yunqing had rescued such a great person. What would happen if they were defeated by Zhang Youzheng?

Duke Deng was quite open-minded: "It's okay if I've been suppressed. If I'm outdone by others, it means that I haven't studied hard enough. I can't blame others. It's a good thing that someone can suppress him. It saves him from being cocky all day long!"

Everyone smiled when they heard this and didn't take it to heart. This is how the imperial examination is. The right time, right place and right people are all essential. How you get on the exam is your fate. You can't be impatient or force it. The best result is not to regret it.

Three days later, everyone went to welcome the exam together again. It was only the end of the first round, but many candidates looked extremely bad. No one knew whether it was because the questions were difficult or the environment was really bad.

Fortunately, Zhang Youzheng seemed to be calm and composed, but he smelled very sour and was too embarrassed to see anyone, so he quickly hid in the carriage and went home to take a shower.

Everyone asked him about his condition anxiously, and he just told him to eat well, drink well, and have a good sleep before preparing for the second exam.

There were a total of nine days and six nights, and I don't know if it was God's deliberate testing of the candidates or what, but the heat was unbearable in the first few days, and there were heavy winds and rain in the next few days, which was really distressing.

After the last exam, the weather finally cleared up thanks to God. However, when the candidates came out, some were happy while others were sad. As expected, some people's test papers were torn due to a leaking roof caused by rain.

No matter how good the answer is, it is useless. Just wait for the next time.