Chapter 59
Xue Yunze was a reliable person, and he found a burly scholar named Tang Wei, who looked kind and honest.
Two days before the imperial examination, Zhang Yunniang and her companions went to the rented house in advance to prepare the food they needed.
She had informed them in advance that she would prepare the food, so the other two didn't have to worry and could just focus on preparing for the exam.
Anyway, she had to prepare it for Jun Qingmo, so the other two could just copy it directly, which was not much trouble.
She wanted to be nicer to others, and then others would be nicer to Jun Qingmo.
After all, even though he wasn't around, she would still worry that the person she had taken care of for so long would be bullied where she couldn't see him.
She can eat breakfast at home on the first day and doesn’t need to bring dinner on the third day. She only needs to prepare seven meals.
The recipes for stone cakes, pot cakes, "paper" pancakes, and fried sanzi were all given to Wu Xiuniang. She could just go to the restaurant and get as many as she needed.
She prepared a lot of oil paper to wrap the preserved fruits, braised meats, various pickles, and fried rice, and she wrapped them for each meal.
Cut what needs to be cut, and then they can take it out and eat it directly, without any trouble or dirtying their hands.
Xue Yunze and Tang Wei looked at the prepared food packages, tears welling in their eyes. "Miss Zhang, I will never forget your help today."
They didn't expect that in this strange Kyoto, where they had no relatives or friends, they would be given money to get by and be treated so well.
Tang Wei: "Miss Zhang, we will take good care of Master Jun, don't worry."
"Then I'll have to trouble you two. I look forward to your safe return in three days."
The time for the imperial examination was really unbearable. Zhang Yunniang was not worried about anything else, and she did not care about the test results. She was only worried about whether people could hold on.
Jun Qingmo took the exam inside for three days, and she waited outside for three days. Every time a candidate was carried out, she would go forward to take a look in fear.
I was afraid that the next person to be carried out would be Jun Qingmo.
After three days and two nights, the first exam was finally over, and she breathed a sigh of relief.
After the first exam, the three people looked normal. Apart from being tired, they did not seem to be feeling unwell. She had already prepared hot water for them to bathe and also prepared food.
Tang Wei looked at the table full of warm food and was so excited that he almost cried. He was the only one who knew the hardships he had gone through after being away from home for so long and rushing all the way to the capital.
"Miss Zhang, you are my biological sister. If you need anything from me in the future, just tell me what to do!"
"Miss Zhang, me too, me too."
"Sister" is the greatest recognition for her. She is the youngest among this group of people.
The two of them held their bowls and ate their rice quickly, and Jun Qingmo also ate quite fast.
Zhang Yunniang had made all the necessary preparations, and they didn't suffer much in there. However, they hadn't had any hot food for three days, and their instinctive craving for food made them lose their composure.
Zhang Yunniang looked at the three people eating their bowls voraciously. Alas, they were all teenagers. The modern college entrance examination was already highly competitive, and the current imperial examinations were even more so.
The conditions of the exam were so harsh that not everyone could endure it.
She kept serving them food, and Jun Qingmo didn't care about being jealous, and he picked up the food without any slowness.
During special times, overeating is the most taboo, so the food prepared is just enough and people are not allowed to eat too much.
"You should drink some more soup, but don't eat too much to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort."
After everyone had finished their meal, Tang Wei washed the dishes very consciously, and Xue Yunze also cleaned up the dishes very consciously.
They couldn't rest right after finishing their meal. Seeing that they were so self-conscious, Zhang Yunniang let them do as they pleased.
After staying in a confined space for a long time, she thought of pushing Jun Qingmo to go out to get some fresh air, take a walk and help digest the food.
There are still two tough battles to fight next.
I had already prepared the supplies they needed in the afternoon, so I had some free time now.
"Why don't you ask me how I answered?"
Jun Qingmo was leisurely, with a tired look on his face, but he was still in high spirits.
He hadn't seen Zhang Yunniang for a few days and missed her terribly. He glanced at her intentionally or unintentionally, but he didn't dare to be too presumptuous for fear that people would notice.
"You've passed the test, dear. We won't think about it anymore after the test."
"Okay!" Jun Qingmo couldn't help the smile on his face. He used a tone like coaxing a child, telling him to be good. Hehe, he was coaxed.
Zhang Yunniang didn't walk far. She strolled for a while and then sent the person back.
After all, I hadn't had a good rest for many days, so I settled the person down early.
The next day she had to get up early to cook for people. Breakfast had to be prepared well, and only when people were satisfied would they feel good.
After three exams, not only the candidates, but also Zhang Yunniang felt like she was about to "die".
She was just waiting outside while the people were still answering questions inside.
The further she went on, the more worried she became. After all, at the beginning, her physical strength and energy could still keep up, but the further she went on, the more exhausted she became.
During the last exam, the candidates no longer had the high spirits they had in the first exam when they entered the Imperial Academy. They were all listless and obviously looked not doing well.
More and more candidates were carried out during the exam. She just hoped that Jun Qingmo could stay safe until the end of the exam and not have any accidents.
After three cannon shots, she felt completely relieved.
She has been almost going crazy these past nine days.
When the crowd slowly dispersed, she saw three figures.
Tang Wei was carrying Jun Qingmo on his back, and Xue Yunze was walking towards her with their belongings.
"Miss Zhang." Xue Yunze waved his hand, indicating that they were over there.
"Thank you for your hard work. How are you feeling?"
Tang Wei: "Thank you for your concern, I feel fine."
Xue Yunze: "Except for feeling a little tired, I'm fine."
Jun Qingmo: "I'm fine too."
"Go back, go back, take a shower first, and then we'll celebrate in the evening."
It is a blessing to be able to persevere until the end of the scientific expedition.
After spending some time together, the few of them became familiar with each other.
There was a lot of drinking and toasting during the meal. Today, we could eat and drink to our heart's content. Zhang Yunniang specially prepared a few slightly spicy dry pot dishes.
Several people ate until their noses turned red and they were in high spirits.
When arranging the diet, she made relatively light meals to avoid irritating the stomach and intestines.
Tang Wei raised his glass, "Brother Jun, it is truly a blessing to have made such an acquaintance during my trip to the capital. No matter what the future holds, I will always remember your help today. I toast to you."
Xue Yunze: "Thank you, Brother Jun, for your hospitality, and thank you, Miss Zhang, for your generosity."
"You're so polite, I've been so grateful for your help these past few days."
Zhang Yunniang: "No matter how polite you are, I've eaten all the food."
Tang Wei: "Miss Zhang, your cooking skills are really good."
Xue Yunze: "Yes, yes, the food is delicious."
"Pfft, you guys must be extremely hungry. If you have a chance, go to Hongsheng Tower. The food there is really delicious."
Tang Wei: "It's different. The food Miss Zhang cooks has a homey feel to it."
Xue Yunze: "Eating it makes people feel comfortable and happy."
It was the first time Zhang Yunniang heard that the food she cooked had the taste of home. She picked up a piece with chopsticks and put it in her mouth. The taste was okay, nothing special?
She looked at Jun Qingmo, "Is what they said true?"
"real."
Jun Qingmo took a chopstick and savored it carefully. "The fragrance spreads on the tip of my tongue, like bathing in the morning breeze, gentle and soothing. Look, you have taken good care of me."
"Hey, you are just flattering me." Zhang Yunniang didn't believe it. It's not like she has no sense of taste, so how could she not taste it?
Tang Wei: "I've been out there for many years and have met quite a few people. Brother Jun has a rosy complexion, a bright look, and an open mind. It's rare to find someone with such a good spirit."
Xue Yunze: "When I first heard Miss Zhang talk about Brother Jun, my admiration for him surged. I was also deeply moved by his strong will."
Jun Qingmo looked very proud, "Look, you raised me very well."
Zhang Yunniang: "With this experience, I can go back to the countryside to feed pigs and make some money."
"Puff cough cough cough cough."
Tang Wei couldn't hold it in and was choked by his saliva.
Xue Yunze also tried hard to suppress his laughter.
They are not fools. Jun Qingmo has never avoided their love from the beginning.
It seems like the girl is still kept in the dark about this chapter.
Jun Qingmo: "..."
After they had laughed and joked enough, Zhang Yunniang asked seriously, "What are Master Tang and Master Xue's plans next?" It was not that she wanted to kick them out, but the lease on the house had expired.
"Let's wait for the results to be announced. The imperial examination is like thousands of people crossing a single-plank bridge. Let's wait and see what the result will be."
Tang Wei: "After the exam, we have to see the results. I'm here to gain experience. It's worth participating in it. I got to know you all."
Xue Yunze: "My servants have sent me some money and rented a yard in the south of the city. If Brother Tang doesn't mind, would you be willing to live with me?"
Tang Wei: "Thank you very much."
Tang Wei is older than everyone else. He has to make a living and prepare for the imperial examination at the same time, so he has rich life experience.
Since they met, they have been frank and sincere with each other, so he did not pretend to be shy and just kept this affection in his heart.
The lease of the house ends tomorrow, and it was clearly stated when the contract was signed. Zhang Yunniang felt relieved to see that they had made their own arrangements.
The next day, after breakfast and seeing the two off, Zhang Yunniang and the others still had to wait to check out.
"It's a rare opportunity to come here. There's a small natural waterfall just outside this alley. The water is crystal clear. Shall we go around and take a look?"
When Zhang Yunniang was looking for a place to rent, she took a walk around the surrounding area.
She really likes the leisurely stroll in the garden, walking in a place where there is no smoke but no one, which is really very comfortable.
"Go and have a look. Take a rest for a few days."
Jun Qingmo was very happy and would do anything as long as Zhang Yunniang was willing to accompany him.
During this period, he did feel a little tired.
Put everything else aside for now and focus on conserving your energy first.
The two of them made up their minds to take a detour to look for it.
The last time Zhang Yunniang went there, she took a shortcut by climbing over the wall, but this time she had to take a detour.
Jun Qingmo slid the wheel by himself, looking very excited. "Let's see who's faster."
As soon as he finished speaking, he increased the speed of sliding.
Zhang Yunniang yelled in unison, "Second Young Master, you've become a bad person! You're cheating!"
When he was about to catch up, he pretended to be unable to walk and fell behind.
Seeing that he was about to fall behind, Jun Qingmo stopped and waited for a while.
The two of them were walking around each other self-righteously, both thinking that the other could not keep up.
"Second Young Master, please wait for me. I can't walk anymore."
Jun Qingmo suddenly stopped for some reason. Zhang Yunniang did not stop due to the inertia of running forward and bumped into the wheelchair. In order to stabilize her body, she subconsciously reached forward and hugged the person's neck.
"Second Young Master, it's very dangerous for you to stop suddenly like this, do you understand?"
"you…"
Seeing that people were looking at the corner of the wall in front of them, Zhang Yunniang also stopped talking.
There was a pool of blood in the corner of the wall. This was the intersection of two alleys. There were several larger pools of blood in the horizontal alley.
A dark blue figure lay in the middle of the alley, seemingly exhausted, crawling forward bit by bit.
Zhang Yunniang looked at the figure and seemed somewhat familiar.
Jun Qingmo moved before her and slid quickly over there.
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