The daily life of a peasant girl taking the imperial examination

Zhuge Yunshu returned to her room, quickly washed up, said goodbye to her parents, and prepared to go to sleep.

Zhuge Laifu and his wife originally wanted to chat with their daughter, but so much had happened that day that they were too excited to sleep.

But seeing her daughter's tired face, she couldn't bear it, so she waved for her to go and rest.

As soon as she returned to her room, Zhuge Yunshu couldn't wait to enter the system. She was now full of energy, having shaken off her previous exhaustion.

"System, quickly check today's gains," Zhuge Yunshu said anxiously.

"Ding! You have gained the appreciation of one of the town's top teachers. Mission exceeded target. Reward: 3000 points. (A total of ten town school teachers have been appreciated by you.)"

"Ding! You have made it into the top three in the Clan Academy Literary Gathering. You have exceeded the task requirements and are rewarded with 1500 points."

"Ding! You have become the center of attention through your knowledge. The mission is complete. Reward: 500 points."

"Ding! Your calligraphy level has increased, rewarding you with 500 points. You have gained 5 skill points."

"Ding! Because the host has improved his calligraphy level twice in one month and exceeded the task, he/she will be awarded an extra 1000 points, 5 talent points, and 5 skill points."

Zhuge Yunshu was so shocked by the barrage of mission rewards that he couldn't close his mouth.

All she can think about right now is getting rich quick! Getting rich quick! Getting rich quick!

"Host, snap out of it." Seeing its host's pathetic state, the system ruthlessly amplified its voice and shouted loudly into Zhuge Yunshu's ear.

"Aaaaah! You damn system, you actually want to murder your host!" Zhuge Yunshu was extremely displeased after being startled by the system's outburst.

Can she apply to switch systems?

"Of course not, we are a whole, unless you complete the mission or die unexpectedly," the system explained seriously.

Zhuge Yunshu: "..."

Her system is still as unforgiving as ever.

"System, take another look at my reward. Make sure you're not malfunctioning or short-circuiting internally." Zhuge Yunshu changed the subject and voiced his doubts.

After all, the system had been so stingy before, and suddenly it became incredibly generous, which was a bit overwhelming for her.

I'm also afraid that I'll be disappointed.

"Your reward is fine. Also, let me emphasize again, this system has been working perfectly since the update."

The system felt that its host might have some serious illness and was constantly questioning its health.

Whether there is a problem with its internal structure or not, it cannot know for itself.

This is infuriating!

"That's good. As a team, isn't it our duty to care about our team members? Tongzi, you always overthink things."

system:"……"

It sensed that the host was implying something, but it couldn't find any evidence.

"System, by the way, why is the reward so generous this time?" Zhuge Yunshu asked, puzzled.

"The difficulty of the task has increased, so the points have naturally increased as well. In addition, since you have exceeded the task requirements, it is normal for your points to double."

"These calculations have been performed countless times by the system, so there won't be any errors. Don't worry, host," the system quickly explained to Zhuge Yunshu, sensing her unease.

It must be said that its host performed exceptionally well in this mission, but it cannot say so.

Given the character of its host, who knows what kind of trouble they would cause if they found out.

"That's good. System, add all the attribute values ​​and check the information bar."

"Okay!"

Name: Zhuge Yunshu / Zhuge Dahua

Gender: Female

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

IQ score: 119/200 (115-145 indicates a smart person)

Talent Values: 39/100

Laziness rating: 30/100

Points: 6578

Skill: Calligraphy (40/100)

Random tasks:

1. Complete the study of the Four Books within one month (2/4). (Incomplete)

2. Gained the appreciation of a teacher at the town's school. (Exceeded target)

3. Rank among the top three in the clan's cultural and academic conference. (Exceeded target)

4. Gain widespread recognition through academic knowledge. (Completed)

This time, she gained a total of 6 intelligence points, one of which was a reward for completing the Analects of Confucius. Looking at her intelligence, Zhuge Yunshu realized that she was already a smart person, and she was very pleased with herself.

But her only complaint was the description of her appearance.

"System, to be honest, I can barely accept your description of me as a skinny bamboo pole, since my genes mean I can eat whatever I want and not gain weight. But the description of me as dark-skinned makes me seriously suspect that you are biased against me."

Hmph, she used to be dark-skinned, but she often worked in the fields. After a month of schooling, she's become a bit fairer.

"Host, you are indeed about as dark as before. Based on your feedback, the system has found the reason. Some people can recover their tan in about a month, while others may take several years to recover. You belong to the latter."

Zhuge Yunshu: "..."

"Alright, host, don't be sad. Inner beauty is true beauty. If you're not good-looking, you should read more books. As the saying goes, being dark-skinned is healthier..."

"Shut up!" Zhuge Yunshu quickly interrupted the system. Although she knew it was trying to comfort her, well, she decided not to make things difficult for it, lest she offend her ears.

"System, are there any books in the learning mall that teach how to make money in ancient times?" Zhuge Yunshu searched for a long time but couldn't find any.

"Host, there are golden houses in books. In ancient times, nothing made money faster than reading. Think about the 100 taels of silver reward you just received from the town's school, and think about the six taels of silver you earned from copying books..."

"The top three students in the town's school each month also receive a bonus..."

"Host, according to the test, the gap between you who were admitted to the town's academy ahead of schedule and the previous students is too large..."

The system kept nagging in her ear like a monk chanting sutras.

Zhuge Yunshu slumped onto his desk in frustration. "I know, I'll study now."

This is unbearable! The system is like a wicked landlord with a whip, constantly lashing her and urging her to get to work.

"Host, the competition for the imperial examinations is far more brutal than you imagine. As a powerless peasant girl, how can you compete with the children of powerful and wealthy families if you don't work hard and don't have any talent? Do you really want to end up as a runner-up?"

"Of course not. Since you've chosen the imperial examination system, you should aim for the highest peak."

Zhuge Yunshu thought that with the system around, and if he worked harder, it should still be possible for him to become a Juren (a successful candidate in the imperial examinations).

For her, becoming a Juren (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) was the ultimate goal.

"Are you sure, host? Is that what you think?"

"Of course, what's there to doubt?"

"Ding! Congratulations, host, for activating the hidden mission: Become famous overnight and known throughout the world. Reward: 2000 points, 10 IQ points, 10 talent points, and one chance to draw a prize."

Zhuge Yunshu: "..."

"System, does 'instant fame, known throughout the world' mean the way I understand it?"

"Host, you will understand for yourself. This hidden mission has a ten-year duration."

Can I refuse this task?

"Okay, ~100 million ~ points."

Zhuge Yunshu: "..."

Why not grab it!

"Host, wanna participate in the lottery?" the system changed the subject.

"Go ahead and draw!" Zhuge Yunshu said listlessly.

Nothing interests her now, and she knows she's been tricked by the system.

Hmph! That damn system! She'll get her revenge sooner or later.