The daily life of a peasant girl taking the imperial examination

Zhuge Yunshu thought her voice was quiet, but as soon as she finished speaking, the other four people all turned to look at her.

There was an eight-year-old girl, dark-skinned and thin, but her eyes seemed to speak volumes, sparkling and very endearing.

Just as the atmosphere was getting awkward, Zhuge Yunxi, who was also a girl, spoke first: "We've known about you for a long time, cousin Yunshu, we just haven't met you. Although you're younger than me, I have to admit you're very capable. You'd better watch out for the next assessment."

Zhuge Yunxi wasn't lying. They had indeed known about Zhuge Yunshu's existence for a long time, mainly because Zhuge Laifu was too famous. The several major things he had done in the village would be mentioned by the elders in the family whenever they were bored, as a topic of conversation to pass the time.

Consequently, his only daughter, Zhuge Yunshu, also became a household name.

After the first person spoke up, things got much livelier. At this moment, Zhuge Yunxing challenged her, saying, "I'm not convinced by your grades. How can a girl like you surpass us? I will definitely surpass you in the next exam."

Hearing Zhuge Yunxing's words, Zhuge Yunqing retorted, "That's right! Grandma said that girls' education is useless, but you actually outperformed us. Just wait until next time..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhuge Yunqing was hit on the head by Zhuge Yunxi.

Zhuge Yunqing held her head, looking aggrieved, and said, "Cousin Yunxi, you actually hit me! I'll go back and tell Grandma..."

Zhuge Yunxi interrupted him again, snorting, "Believe it or not, I'll go back and tell Grandpa that you're bullying the younger sister, Yun Shu."

Zhuge Yunqing: ? ? So what if you have a grandpa as your backer!

Zhuge Yunshu looked at his cousin Yunxi, who resolved the problem with violence, and admired her immensely.

Indeed, violence is always the best way to deal with unruly children, no matter the era.

At this moment, Yunbo, the eldest among the group, immediately stopped the fight, saying, "Why can't girls do better than you? You're not as good as others, yet you have the nerve to blame Yunshu."

Then, looking apologetically at Zhuge Yunshu, he said, "Yunxing and Yunqing are too naughty. As their cousin, I will definitely discipline them properly."

Upon hearing their elder brother/cousin's words, Zhuge Yunxing and Zhuge Yunqing were immediately frightened and begged for forgiveness, "Third brother/cousin Yunbo, we were wrong."

Looking at his two pitiful cousins, Zhuge Yunshu suddenly wanted to laugh; the contrast between their past and present appearances was too great.

Sure enough, from ancient times to the present, naughty children have always been afraid of being sued by their parents.

However, Zhuge Yunshu was, after all, an adult, and how could he argue with a child? So he looked at Zhuge Yunbo and said, “Cousin Yunbo, cousins ​​Yunxing and Yunqing have already realized their mistakes. Although they have problems with their thinking, look down on women, and act recklessly, if they are not disciplined, they will definitely cause big trouble in the future. But aren’t they still young? So don’t tell Grandpa Village Chief and Grandpa Clan Chief.”

Although she didn't mind, she still had to make things difficult for him, and she didn't forget to wink at her two cousins ​​after she finished speaking.

What she was trying to convey was, "Look, I've pleaded for you. Now it's up to you to figure it out yourselves."

Upon receiving a look from their cousin Yun Shu, Zhuge Yunxing and Zhuge Yunqing immediately understood. They both hugged Zhuge Yunbo's legs and cried, "Third Brother/Cousin Yunbo, we know we were wrong. We will never bully our cousin Yun Shu again. Please forgive us this time."

Zhuge Yunbo looked at his two good-for-nothing younger brothers/cousins. Although he felt ashamed, he still appreciated his cousin Yunshu's kindness and gave them a way out, saying, "This is the last time."

Well, he's still too soft-hearted, so he decided to go home and tell his more hard-hearted elders to discipline him.

Zhuge Yunxing and Zhuge Yunqing had no idea that he would be getting a beating for bamboo shoots and pork when he got home tonight!

However, that's a story for another time.

The two cousins ​​nodded repeatedly, moved. Zhuge Yunxi winked at Zhuge Yunshu, as if to say: "You see, even a troublemaker can be controlled by someone."

This farce quickly brought the five people together.

However, they had become familiar with each other, which disturbed the senior brothers on the other side of the curtain.

A senior student, around fifteen or sixteen years old, walked over from one side of the curtain. Seeing them making a ruckus, he said with displeasure, "Junior brothers and sisters, now that you've entered the clan school, please study diligently and don't waste your good talents."

Those who can directly enter Class A in the clan school entrance exam are generally quite talented; for example, three out of the five from the previous year have already passed the exam for the town's official school. Those who came up from Class B, on the other hand, cherish this opportunity immensely.

Looking at his bewildered junior brothers and sisters, the senior brother sighed helplessly, turned around and went back to the side of the curtain to continue reading.

Meanwhile, the five people being reprimanded were bowing their heads and acting like quails.

Hearing the footsteps had already left, they sighed together, grinned, looked at each other, and couldn't help but burst into quiet laughter.

In the prime of youth, when we are full of youthful vigor and impetuosity, such friendships are pure and beautiful.

From that day on, the five people's relationship warmed up instantly, and Zhuge Yunshu began her ancient elementary education.

To be honest, studying in ancient times was really difficult. I was only in the elementary school, and I had to get up at dawn every day. Master Li stipulated that I had to be at the clan school at this time and exercise with him for half an hour.

Actually, there's nothing wrong with getting up early and exercising; isn't that how most students these days?

But going to class on an empty stomach is incredibly uncomfortable.

At this moment, the curtains inside the classroom had been drawn, and Master Li was sitting at the front of the classroom, watching his disciples practice calligraphy.

"Glug~ Glug~ Glug~"

The sudden noise shattered the tranquility of the school.

Everyone burst into laughter. Zhuge Yunshu kept her head down, firmly believing that if she didn't admit it, no one could accuse her, and continued practicing her calligraphy.

At this moment, her cousin Yunxi nudged her with the tip of a calligraphy brush and whispered, "Cousin Yunshu, are you hungry? These are the eggs that Grandma prepared for my brother and me this morning. Here, have half of them."

Zhuge Yunshu didn't want to admit it at first, but his stomach wouldn't cooperate and made a few more noises, so he finally had to give in to the delicious food.

After thanking her cousin Yunxi, she secretly took the egg, covered it with her sleeve, and quickly ate it.

Zhuge Yunshu thought he had been very careful, but he didn't notice the suspicious curve at the corner of the Master's mouth, or the suppressed laughter of his cousins ​​and fellow disciples behind him.

It's not their fault. As students in Class A, their families are generally well-off, and they've never experienced such extreme hunger before.

In addition to the disciples of the clan, the clan school also has 10 places for other households in the village and neighboring villages.

However, these places all require a tuition fee, unlike the main family where you only need to give a token amount when you become an apprentice. Their tuition fee is a real tael or two of silver.

So basically, those who can get into Class A are all from well-off families, and even if they are poor, they won't be like Zhuge Yunshu's family.

At this moment, Zhuge Yunshu complained to the system: "System, why can't you have a food mall like other systems? All you do is urge me to study all day long, and I have no motivation at all."

"Host, this system is a great system that serves the country and its people. Please do not compare it with those trash systems you mentioned."

“In my opinion, even a garbage system is better than yours; at least it won’t let its host starve to death,” Zhuge Yunshu retorted.