Zhao Xi felt sorry for Xun Sheng, and fortunately, he carried medicine with him.
Originally prepared for Meng Yunzheng, it was given to Xun Sheng now. "You take it. My medicine is very effective. You'll feel better after a good night's sleep."
"Thank you." Xun Sheng took the pill and swallowed it directly.
He then cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to the group, saying, "I won't stay any longer. I have to go to the exam hall tomorrow, so I'll take my leave now."
Take care.
Xun Sheng was being helped along by his pageboy, his steps unsteady and unsteady, and his back view looked pitiful and miserable.
Shu Yu looked back at the others and saw that most of the scholars were not in good health.
Therefore, at this moment, there was a large group of candidates being helped to walk at the entrance of the examination hall, while some, like Meng Yunzheng, walked with light steps.
"This is just the first match; there are two more to come."
As Meng Yunzheng walked towards the carriage, he said, "This is considered good. Three years ago, during the first round of the imperial examination, seven or eight people had to be carried out. Six years ago, a fire broke out during the first round, and several people couldn't escape. And the imperial examination nine years ago wasn't peaceful either..."
Shu Yu's brows furrowed more and more as she listened. "This imperial examination isn't about learning; it's about life and death."
Meng Yunzheng remained silent. Indeed, unexpected events always occurred during the imperial examinations. Being carried out due to illness was considered a good outcome; some people studied diligently for over a decade, only to die in the examination hall in the end.
After the group boarded the carriage, Meng Yunzheng said, "Although the new emperor did not hold any special imperial examinations after his ascension to the throne, he did improve the environment of the examination hall. I saw that the examination hall has been renovated. Xun Sheng was really unlucky; he had to encounter a leaky roof and it just so happened to rain."
If the new emperor hadn't valued talent, how could this first exam have gone so smoothly?
Shu Yu shook her head. "Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore, so as not to put too much psychological pressure on you."
Meng Yunzheng smiled and took her hand. He was actually fine and not frightened.
The group quickly returned to the small courtyard in the south of the city. Shu You, the hired old woman, and Ying Xi all stood up. "You're back. The dishes are already cooking and will be ready soon. Go wash your hands."
Meng Yunzheng nodded to them. He wanted to take a shower first; he hadn't showered for three days and felt uncomfortable all over.
When he came out after changing his clothes, the food was already on the table. No one asked him how he did on the exam, not wanting to put too much pressure on him.
On the contrary, Meng Yunzheng was still worried about Shuyu's shop.
Shu Yu hadn't originally planned to say anything, afraid of affecting him. But since he had already asked, she figured if she didn't tell him, it would only make him overthink, so she nodded directly, "The shop has been bought, it's on Futai Street."
"Futai Street?" This answer was unexpected for Meng Yunzheng. "There are shops for sale on Futai Street?"
Shu Yu glanced at him several times, then coughed lightly, "It was sold to me by Miss Cen from the Yongchang Marquis's mansion."
Meng Yunzheng, "..."
He remained silent for a long time before saying, "I've only met her twice, we barely exchanged a few words, and I can't even remember what she looks like."
Shu Yu almost burst out laughing. She looked up and calmly watched him explain in a serious manner.
She lowered her eyes and thought for a moment, "She's quite pretty, a little shorter than me, and rather thin. She has long eyelashes, cherry lips, almond-shaped eyes, and decent skin, but there are some wrinkles between her brows, probably from worrying a lot."
Meng Yunzheng, "..."
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