The daily life of a peasant girl taking the imperial examination

What could Zhuge Yunshu do but continue studying? He had made a mistake before and lacked the confidence to speak.

Her priority right now is to adjust her mindset.

Zhuge Yunshu spent another four hours completing the remaining ten sets of past exam questions from the Clan Academy and the Sacred Town Academy, and he also earned 5 points of intelligence.

Because Zhuge Yunshu had previously adjusted the system's time ratio to 1:10, with a one-month term, and 25 days have passed since then, Zhuge Yunshu can still enjoy 5 more days with this time ratio.

Seeing that she could continue studying for more than forty hours, and adhering to the principle of not wasting time, Zhuge Yunshu sat in the chair in the "Serving the Country and the People" system and continued to practice her calligraphy.

Seeing that his calligraphy progress in the information column had increased from 10 to 15, Zhuge Yunshu was filled with motivation.

She adjusted her desk to calligraphy practice mode, and after everything was ready, she began to practice calligraphy formally.

Recalling the words of the Master in the system, Zhuge Yunshu practiced calligraphy with complete absorption in the system: sit upright, hold the pen correctly, apply moderate pressure when writing, and most importantly, be single-minded.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhuge Yunshu found that she was writing more and more smoothly and did not feel tired at all. She had just put the paper with the calligraphy she had finished writing on aside and wanted to change to a new piece of paper. When she reached out, she found nothing.

If I remember correctly, she had placed more than 200 sheets of white paper on her desk.

Looking again at the area where the papers were written on, it was unsurprisingly piled up quite high.

"System, how much time has passed since I started practicing calligraphy?" Zhuge Yunshu asked uncertainly.

"Host, more than forty hours have passed. It will be time for you to go to sleep soon," the system replied truthfully.

Upon hearing the system's reply, Zhuge Yunshu was stunned. She felt incredulous, knowing that she would feel terrible after practicing calligraphy for only a short time. This situation was unbelievable.

"System, why did time fly by so quickly during my calligraphy practice today? It doesn't feel like it lasted that long. Also, why aren't my hands tired after writing so many characters?"

Zhuge Yunshu really wanted to figure out her current condition. She didn't know how to describe it, but she seemed to have inexhaustible energy and her spirits were much better than when she came in.

"Host, you've reached a state of complete absorption, which is why you feel time is passing so quickly. As for why your hands aren't tired, it's because your writing meets the requirements of the calligraphy master within the system. You should know that those who have achieved something in calligraphy all have their own unique writing techniques," the system patiently explained.

The system's response put Zhuge Yunshu at ease.

"Host, I never would have guessed that someone with your loud and boisterous personality would have such a high talent for calligraphy."

Zhuge Yunshu was overjoyed to hear such blatant praise from the system.

Indeed, no matter how old you are, being recognized is something to be proud of.

"Ding! Congratulations, host, for improving your calligraphy level within one month. You have been awarded 50 points for completing the task."

"Ding! Congratulations, host, your calligraphy skill has been upgraded. You are rewarded with one talent point."

"Ding! Congratulations, host, for exceeding the mission requirements. The system will reward you with an additional 50 points and one talent point. We hope you will continue your efforts!"

Hearing the series of rewards, Zhuge Yunshu felt like she was dreaming, dizzy and confused. She hadn't done anything, so how did her calligraphy level increase and even exceed the task requirements?

Zhuge Yunshu was completely dumbfounded and incredulous.

"System, is this real? Tell me quickly, this isn't a dream," Zhuge Yunshu said uncertainly.

"Host, you can doubt your own intelligence, but you absolutely cannot doubt this system, which is the AI," the system said arrogantly.

Zhuge Yunshu was relieved. She had thought the system had malfunctioned and was afraid that she would be disappointed.

"Host, the state of complete absorption you had when you were practicing calligraphy is known in the calligraphy world as enlightenment. Many excellent calligraphy works are created in this way. This kind of situation is rare and hard to come by. You've really hit the jackpot."

Zhuge Yunshu: "..."

Whether it was her imagination or not, Zhuge Yunshu found that the system was much more lively than before, but it had also learned a lot of uncivilized language.

"Host, you can look at the stack of papers you've been practicing calligraphy on, and you'll see how much you've improved," the system reminded the host, seeing that the host still looked incredulous.

Zhuge Yunshu quickly took the stack of papers she had used for practicing calligraphy and looked at them from front to back. The more she looked, the more unbelievable it became. She doubted whether she had actually written them, not for any other reason than the stark contrast between the beginning and the end.

To verify her conjecture, Zhuge Yunshu took another piece of paper and started writing. From the moment she picked up the pen, she felt that her pen-holding posture was particularly skilled, without any sense of unfamiliarity. Looking at the words on the paper, they were no longer as neat and orderly as before.

Looking at the calligraphy I'm writing now, I don't know how to describe it. Comparing the two pieces before and after, the most intuitive feeling is that the calligraphy I'm writing now looks very comfortable, with a flowing and graceful feel.

Is this the benefit of sudden enlightenment?

"Host, you must believe in yourself. Although your IQ is a bit low and your talent is a bit lacking, sometimes you have to believe in luck. Look, although you're not good at anything, you're quite lucky. For example, meeting this system is the host's greatest fortune," the system said.

Zhuge Yunshu: "..."

There's no need to criticize her like that and then praise herself.

The system's operation is truly amazing.

As if remembering something, the system continued, "Host, don't become arrogant and complacent just because you've achieved a little bit. Your achievements are nothing compared to the geniuses of this dynasty."

Zhuge Yunshu: "..."

Not wanting to continue listening to the system's nagging and hurtful words, Zhuge Yunshu shifted her attention and looked at her information.

Name: Zhuge Yunshu / Zhuge Dahua

Gender: Female

Appearance: Dark-skinned and skinny (what a waste of a good foundation).

IQ score: 112/200

Talent Values: 33/100

Laziness rating: 50/100

Points: 180

Skill: Calligraphy (30/100)

Random tasks:

1. Complete the study of the Four Books within one month to receive a reward of 50 points.

2. Improve your calligraphy level within one month to receive a reward of 50 points. (Completed)

3. Become Master Li's beloved disciple and receive a reward of 50 points.

4. Get at least ten classmates to like it, and you'll be rewarded with 50 points.

Looking at his information, Zhuge Yunshu felt a surge of pride.

Indeed, you only get what you put in.

For some reason, Zhuge Yunshu felt full of energy and could study for dozens more hours.