Jiang Shuyun and his older brother were studying diligently. Li's wife had already figured out how to make dried noodles. She had tried it many times and found it to be really convenient and quick.

In the past, when Mu Yi'an watched TV dramas or read online novels, there were always stories about the imperial examinations, where food was a problem. Many people didn't know how to cook and could only eat dry rations.

Thinking of instant noodles from her past life, Mu Yi'an didn't know how to make them. But she knew how to make dried noodles, which were very similar to instant noodles.

She said that Sister-in-law Li was in charge of the experiment, and it actually worked.

To ensure the noodles would cook quickly at the examination hall, Mu Yi'an specifically asked Sister Li to make them thinner. They didn't quite achieve the effect of dragon beard noodles, but they were still quite easy to cook.

We had the noodles, and we also made some dehydrated vegetables, but we couldn't bring in any other sauces.

Just bring some lard and salt. Just in case, Sister Li also prepared some pancakes.

Jiang Shuyun also asked Butler Li to send a portion of the prepared dried noodles to her cousin Ziwen, who lived not far away in a rented courtyard. Since Jiang Shuyun's older brother was coming over, they weren't staying together.

Everything is ready; we're just waiting for that day to arrive.

On the first day of the provincial examination, before dawn, Jiang Shuyun and his elder brother got up.

"Big brother, check the basket again to see if anything is missing."

"Okay, I understand."

The two of them checked carefully again, making sure they had brought everything they were supposed to and nothing they weren't.

"Brother, while you're queuing up, be careful not to let anyone get close to your test basket."

"clear."

Jiang Shuyun was also afraid that if anything happened, they would be caught in the crossfire.

With everything prepared, Steward Li and Li Li escorted the two gentlemen to the examination hall.

The road leading to the examination hall was bustling with noise and very crowded.

Luckily they live nearby, otherwise it would have been troublesome.

Jiang Shuyun and his older brother were doing alright; they had already joined the queue. Butler Li and his son watched from afar, unable to get close.

The Li family father and son breathed a sigh of relief only after the gates of the examination hall closed.

"Father, you go back and rest first. I'll keep watch outside."

"Okay, I'll come back to replace you later."

Although they hoped there would be no unexpected events, they also knew that once the main gate of the examination hall was closed, the middle gate would not be opened.

However, I was still worried and we had to take turns guarding outside to feel at ease.