The daily life of a peasant girl taking the imperial examination

I hope Senior Sister Su can get away from trouble as soon as possible.

"Senior sisters, we are all from the same sect, there is no need to say such harsh things. Besides, each of you is excellent and has a first-class appearance. I guess you must have misspoke. Don't worry, I will not say anything that would damage your image."

After Zhuge Yunshu finished speaking, he gestured to Senior Sister Yi to say a few words as well.

Wang Yi was completely bewildered by Zhuge Yunshu's hint. Already a woman of few words, she felt pressured by Yunshu's gaze and looked at the senior sisters, saying expressionlessly, "Senior sisters, I heard that the senior brothers in the top class are mocking you for losing to them every monthly exam. And... never mind, I won't say anything more."

That's true; the top ten students in the town's school are mostly taken by the students from the top-tier class.

They also spread the message that even if women could study, what good would it do? They still couldn't compare to them.

Wang Yi's well-timed pause left her senior classmates with much to imagine.

Zhuge Yunshu looked at Wang Yi with admiration. When Senior Sister Yi made a move, it was always to the point of attack. She had to learn this method of sowing discord and diverting attention.

Wang Yi looked at Zhuge Yunshu with admiration. Her junior sister had combined flattery and threats so cleverly; she wanted to learn from her.

Among the crowd, those who had been speaking ill of Senior Sister Su had now shifted their focus to the senior brothers of the top class.

"Those bastards, what are they so smug about? I'm going to beat them in this exam."

"Last time I was just one point away from tenth place, it made me so angry."

"Sisters, let's encourage each other to study hard, and next time we'll show those bastards what women can do."

"And Su Chun, don't a lot of the senior students in the class like you? Before the monthly exam, keep them in suspense and make those bastards suffer!"

"Yes, yes, I'll distract them from time to time and make them lose interest in studying. Haha, I'm so clever."

Zhuge Yunshu: "..."

Wang Yi: "..."

If we're talking about skill, the senior sisters are the real deal; look at how they've even used seduction techniques.

"Senior sisters, I guarantee we'll complete the mission," Senior Sister Su said with a determined look.

Zhuge Yunshu looked at the frail and helpless Senior Sister Su, and wondered what the excitement in her eyes meant.

After this farce, everyone quickly finished washing up.

Especially Senior Sister Su, who quickly slipped a purse into their hands before leaving.

Zhuge Yunshu opened the purse and was immediately stunned.

Each purse contained 100 taels of silver notes.

Even Wang Yi, who comes from a wealthy family, was stunned by such a grand gesture.

This seemingly delicate Senior Sister Su is actually a hidden heiress to a wealthy businessman.

Does her parents know how wasteful she is, always stuffing money into other people's hands?

"Senior Sister Yi, what should we do?" Zhuge Yunshu looked at the hot potato in her hand, feeling quite helpless.

“Send it back,” Wang Yi said.

"Then let's call Senior Sister Su out separately after school tonight and return it to her." Zhuge Yunshu thought for a moment, realizing that it wouldn't be convenient with so many people around.

And so, the two returned to their dormitory, tidied up their rooms briefly, and then went to the town's school cafeteria, also known as Ya Shi Ju.

When Zhuge Yunshu and his companion went inside, they found that the first floor of the cafeteria was already quite full, and the steps leading to the second floor were also bustling with people.

Zhuge Yunshu looked at the sky outside in disbelief; it wasn't even fully light yet!

"Junior Sister Yun Shu, Junior Sister Wang, I'm here."

Zhuge Yunshu and Wang Yi turned around and looked for a long time before confirming that it was Zhang Hao.

He appeared behind them with disheveled hair and rumpled clothes.

"You guys are up this early too!" Zhang Hao squinted his panda eyes and scratched his head sheepishly.

He knew he was in no position to maintain his image at that moment.

"It's getting late. Look at the people in the cafeteria." Zhuge Yunshu pointed to the students queuing on the first and second floors and showed them to Senior Brother Zhang.

Zhang Hao glanced at it and sighed helplessly.

"Let me tell you, the senior students at the town's school are simply inhuman. Do you know how hard they work? They study until midnight (23 PM to 1 AM) before going to sleep, and then get up again at 3 AM to 5 AM to study. Do you think their bodies can handle only a few hours of sleep a day?"

"Look at my dark circles, they've been keeping me awake all night. I can't take this anymore, I need to apply for a single room."

After saying that, she looked up at Zhuge Yunshu and the other girl and said in surprise, "No way, even the senior girls in your female dormitory are this hardworking."

Looking at the dark circles under Zhuge Yunshu and Wang Yi's eyes, Zhang Hao felt a sense of shared misery.

"Senior Sister Yi and I forgot to bring mosquito repellent, so we were tormented by mosquitoes like this." Zhuge Yunshu said helplessly.

"Haha, I didn't bring any either, but the others in my dorm used them," Zhang Hao exclaimed, marveling at his good luck.

Wang Yi raised her eyelids slightly, "You, a six-person roommate, have the nerve to laugh at us two-person rooms."

Zhang Hao: "..."

Can't we just have a pleasant chat anymore?

They soon reached the front of the line. Zhuge Yunshu looked at the abundant breakfast options, including white porridge, millet porridge, eight-treasure porridge, vegetable buns, steamed buns, and pickled vegetables. She couldn't believe her eyes. This was the simple meal that Senior Sister Yi had mentioned.

You should know that her family used to eat those tough, chewy mixed grain rice and mixed grain pancakes. They could only improve their meals a little when her uncle came home or on holidays.

"Auntie, could you please get me four vegetable buns, two steamed buns, a big bowl of millet porridge, and a dish of pickled vegetables?" Zhuge Yunshu said softly.

She didn't want her large appetite to become the subject of gossip among the other students in the town.

But things didn't go as planned. The old lady at the window called out, "Little girl, can you finish this? The town school rules say you can't waste food. If you don't finish it and get caught, you won't be able to eat for free on the first floor anymore."

Zhuge Yunshu knew that the old lady meant well, but she felt quite embarrassed seeing the surprised looks from the people around her.

However, this embarrassment didn't last long. Soon, Zhuge Yunshu adjusted her mindset and said pitifully, "Auntie, I've been able to eat a lot since I was little, and now I'm at the age where I'm growing. I promise I can finish it, so please give me the wooden tray!"

"Alright! Don't stuff yourself if you can't finish it. Just give it to your aunt." Aunt Li looked at the little girl in front of her, who was even younger than her own daughter, and was somewhat tempted.

"Auntie, you're so kind, thank you!"

After saying that, he winked at Wang Yi and Zhang Hao, then picked up the wooden tray and walked towards an empty seat.

After a while, Wang Yi and Zhang Hao also came over with the food they had prepared.

"Junior Sister Yun Shu, are you a glutton? Are you sure you can finish this?" Zhang Hao looked at the three steamed buns and a small bowl of porridge on his wooden tray, then at the one steamed bun and a small bowl of porridge on Junior Sister Wang's tray, and began to doubt his life.

Before he finished speaking, Zhuge Yunshu had already devoured two steamed buns.

Last night, because she was packing her things, she and her senior sister Yi missed dinner at the town's school cafeteria and just ate something haphazardly in their dormitory.

After eating two steamed buns, Zhuge Yunshu finally felt a little better.

Then he ate the two steamed buns and finally sighed contentedly.

Zhang Hao watched Zhuge Yunshu's outrageous actions and quietly shut his mouth.

Seeing Yun Shu like this, Wang Yi felt it wasn't a big problem. After all, her junior sister was strong, so she must eat more than others!

Soon, Zhuge Yunshu finished his meal. Then, seeing that Senior Sister Yi had also finished eating, he quickly stood up and said, "Senior Brother Zhang, please continue eating. Senior Sister and I will be leaving now."

Zhang Hao quickly stood up and hurriedly said, "Let's go together, we're in the same class."

Wang Yi looked Zhang Hao up and down. "You should go back to your dorm and tidy yourself up. You look ugly."

Zhang Hao: "..."

Damn it, all they do is jab at his lungs.