Shi Yu accompanied He Qiuniang and Tantai Qingchuan to take Shi Chengxi to the examination hall.

The imperial examinations will last for three days.

During these three days, candidates will need to complete multiple exams in the examination room.

The time and content of each exam are strictly regulated.

It typically includes subjects such as classical texts, current affairs, and poetry.

The exam mainly assesses candidates' understanding of classical culture, their insights into current events, and their literary talent.

The imperial examinations in spring were extremely important for scholars in ancient times.

Because by passing the imperial examinations, they had the opportunity to enter officialdom and realize their political ambitions.

Shi Chengxi had been preparing for this crucial exam for a long time.

For Shi Chengxi, standing out from the crowd does not merely mean achieving fame and fortune, but rather a defense of dignity and a commitment to selfless dedication to his family.

He wanted to provide his mother with a happy and stable life, and to give his younger sister a carefree environment to grow up in; at the same time, he also wanted to set a good example and become the pride of his family.

His deep and unwavering devotion to family has long been a driving force propelling him forward...

Shi Chengxi firmly believed that hard work pays off.

Whew...

With a soft exhale, Shi Chengxi's turbulent emotions had long since subsided, leaving not a ripple in his heart.

He turned and bowed to He Qiuniang.

"Mother, I'm going in now."

"It's inconvenient for you to be pregnant, so you should go back as soon as possible."

“Chengxi.” He Qiuniang excitedly grabbed her son’s hand.

"Don't put pressure on yourself."

"Just do your best."

"Your mother only hopes that you can live a simpler life."

Shi Chengxi gave He Qiuniang a slight nod.

"Don't worry, Mother, I know what I'm doing."

After Shi Chengxi finished speaking, he lowered his head and bent down to speak to Yu at the same time.

"Be good these next few days."

"When your older brother comes out, I'll buy you candy."

Buy some candy!

Shi Yu's beautiful dark eyes lit up with a smile.

Her delicate little face, which had grown a bit bigger, was even more soft and adorable.

"Big brother will definitely get what he wants."

"Go for it, big brother!"

"Um."

Shi Chengxi stood up, nodded to Tantai Qingchuan, and then went into the examination hall.

When Shi Chengxi took the exam, his family was very nervous.

Every morning when He Qiuniang gets up, she pulls her family members together to burn incense for the God of Literature.

Shi Yu looked at the God of Literature on the altar and couldn't help but smile.

I think I saw Wenquxing Bodhisattva before, when she was still a great demon dragon from the abyss.

Would he be too overwhelmed to accept being asked to worship him?

He Qiuniang had already led everyone in the worship, and seeing that Shi Yu did not move, she quickly looked up at her.

"Yu Yu, Yu Yu, come over here and pay your respects."

"Please pray that the Bodhisattva will bless your brother."

Although He Qiuniang was already the Princess Xianhe, personally bestowed by Emperor Tai'an.

She is also the biological daughter of Princess Zhaoyang and the wife of Tantai Qingchuan.

However, Shi Chengxi and his friends still lacked cultural foundation.

They still need to stand on their own two feet in order to change their original social class.

Only then can they shine brightly under the halo of their mothers' status.

“Mother, you should worship me instead of him,” Shi Yu said as soon as she opened her mouth.

Everyone found it absurd.

He Qiuniang then gave her a stern lecture.

“Yu Yu, you can’t say things like that in front of the Bodhisattva.”

"So what if he talks nonsense? I've hit and scolded him before," Shi Yu muttered to herself.

As she grew older, her memories of past events became clearer.

"Yuyu, what are you muttering to yourself?" He Qiuniang asked.

"It's nothing," Shi Yu mumbled vaguely.

Seeing the devout expressions on her family's faces, Shi Yu didn't want to spoil their fun.

Goodbye is goodbye.

Anyway, it wasn't her who got hurt.

Shi Yu obediently knelt down beside He Qiu Niang.

The moment she knelt down, the expression on the Wenquxing Bodhisattva statue on the table seemed to turn sour.

However, no one present noticed this subtle change except for Shi Yu.

In the examination hall, Baili Tu, the top scholar from the previous year, appeared as an invigilator this time.

At the meeting, Baili Tu was inspecting the examination venue with the officials.

As the row of candidates passed by, Shi Chengxi, in terms of demeanor, appearance, and the way he answered the questions, completely outshone the candidates around him.

Bai Litu was very satisfied with the journey.

This person must be Princess Shengping's older brother.

As expected, someone as outstanding as Yu Yu would have a brother who wouldn't be too bad either.

The surrounding officials noticed Baili Tu's expression and silently took note of it.

However, after taking only a few steps after turning around, Baili Tu's expression suddenly changed.

What happened?

Why do I suddenly feel a bit of a headache?

At Princess Xianhe's residence, He Qiuniang led her family in kneeling and paying homage.

Shi Yu obediently followed suit and bumped her little head on the ground.

The sound was particularly loud, like a loud "thump!"

"Hiss." Baili Tu, who was still in the venue, suddenly felt a headache.

There was nothing unusual about it; a large bump had suddenly appeared on his otherwise smooth forehead.

The surrounding proctors looked at each other, completely dumbfounded.

It's really strange that Lord Baili suddenly developed such a big bump on his forehead.

Amidst the curious gazes of the crowd, Baili Tu suddenly felt a sharp pain in his heart.

It was as if someone had driven a nail into his chest.

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