Chapter 457 The Eve of the Palace Examination

The teenagers felt their scalps tingling as they listened to the series of rules.

He Zheng couldn't help but say, "It's bearable to go without food or water for a day, but isn't it a bit too much to go without toilet for a day?"

Jiang Yan, the only person present who had participated in the palace examination, replied: "There is no other way. This is also to ensure the fairness of the palace examination. We can only endure it. There is no other way."

Xu Wan added, "After eating before 11 p.m. tonight, try to drink as little water as possible. Go to the bathroom before the palace examination tomorrow morning. This way, you should be able to hold out until the examination is over tomorrow."

Shen Yibai howled, "Then I have to kneel and sit for the whole day. My knees must be broken. Can you use something to cushion my knees?"

Jiang Yan quickly denied it: "We cannot be disrespectful to the emperor."

Shen Yibai: "...Okay."

"There are so many rules." Zong Jincheng also felt overwhelmed.

Pan Hongzhi and others were quite happy: "There are many rules, but being qualified to take part in the palace examination is the dream of thousands of students in the world, and the candidates are more excited."

Wei Xinglu suddenly thought of something: "Yes, when Jincheng told people that Gongyuan was a small, dark, shabby house, they were very envious."

The little devil pouted and said, "Okay, I'll be comforted."

After explaining the palace examination rules, I didn't say much about other pre-exam regulations because they all understood them.

For the next half day, Xu Wan gave them a short break, allowing everyone to rest and relax in the mansion, and adjust their mindsets to prepare for tomorrow's palace examination.

The little devil had nothing to relax about, and pestered Xu Wan to discuss the reward: "Mom, once the results of the palace examination are announced tomorrow, if I win the first place, you will get a reward of 100,000 taels. Can't you give me some?"

If he hadn't said it, Xu Wan would have almost forgotten about it.

That’s right, she started taking care of this little dude because her mother-in-law had drawn a huge pie worth one hundred thousand taels for her, and now, she’s about to get it.

Cuizhi added, "The old lady and the old marquis left early in the morning, it seems that it was for this matter."

Xu Wan: “!”

My mother-in-law has gone to get the money? ?

The dream of retirement is actually coming true!

Zong Jincheng was still shaking her sleeves: "Mom, I want a reward too. I am your great contributor!"

He is right.

Because of this precious grandson, Xu Wan was able to take on this astronomically expensive job as a disciplinarian.

She asked in a good mood: "What do you want?"

In fact, once the imperial examination is over, everyone will go back to their own place, and she will no longer have to control Zong Jincheng's gold and silver. He can buy whatever he wants and will never be short of money.

Zong Jincheng said with a smile: "I want to make a wish, but I haven't thought of it yet."

Xu Wan said with a smile: "Are you here to make an advance on your wish? If you don't make it clear now, if you ask me for 100,000 taels later, I will give it all to you."

Zong Jincheng howled, "It's not about money, it's about something else, another wish!"

Xu Wan thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll see when the time comes. If I can do it, I'll grant it to you. If I can't, you can wait for a new wish later."

Zong Jincheng: “…”

It seems like he agreed, but it also seems like he didn't agree.

The little devil was not very satisfied. Just as he was about to continue asking her questions, he heard the maid outside come in and report: "Madam, the general sent someone to pick up the young master. He said that the Protector of the Country wants to see him."

Zong Zhao went to the Duke of Huguo's Mansion early in the morning.

Xu Wan knew that they were discussing important matters after the palace examination, and she must have wanted to ask Jin Cheng for his opinion on something halfway through the conversation.

She replied, "Okay, go get the carriage ready, I'll take Jin Cheng there in a minute."

"yes."

Zong Jincheng said excitedly, "Finally I can go out for a walk. Although I'm not going to go shopping on the street, it's nice to go to the Huguogong Mansion. His house is much bigger than ours. Mom, how about we buy the yard next door? I also want to double the size of my house."

Xu Wan held him and said as they walked, "Why do you want to double the size? It's big enough now. Do you want to walk for half an hour every day to get home? It's so tiring."

Zong Jincheng quickly explained, "No, we will keep our place where we live, and we can build some martial arts training grounds, horse riding grounds, and chicken farms in the new yard!"

"Pfft..." Xu Wan burst out laughing, "This idea seems to be a good one. You should plant another garden of vegetables. Maybe Mr. Su will come when he smells the food."

Zong Jincheng smiled proudly: "Haha, then my idea is not bad, right? This way, even if I stay at home all year long, I can still have fun!"

Xu Wan nodded and said, "I think it's a good idea. I'll ask your grandmother for their opinions later."

"good!"

While the two were talking, they had already gotten on the carriage.

When the curtain was about to be lowered, Xu Wan was a little worried and said to the outside: "Cuizhi and Shunzi don't need to come with us. Replace the accompanying coachman and servants with the team of guards in the mansion."

Cuizhi was puzzled: "Madam, shall I go with you?"

Why do you always bring Cui Liu and not her recently?

Does a maid who doesn't know how to fight have no future?

Xu Wan felt that there were too many people and didn't want to make a big splash, so she replied, "Go check their dinner again and tell the kitchen to only use commonly eaten ingredients."

"Yes." Cuizhi took the job and led the others away.

Zong Jincheng sat in the carriage and blinked at her.

Xu Wan smiled and said, "The palace examination will be held tomorrow. It's always better to be careful so that you don't get into trouble again."

The little devil pouted and said very dissatisfiedly: "Mom, you slander me, I won't cause any trouble. I am the most obedient child in the world now!"

Xu Wan said happily, "Yes, yes, you are the best now, but who made our little Jincheng's sense of justice burst? If you want to help others on the way, mother can also ask someone to lend you a hand, right?"

Zong Jincheng smiled and said, "That makes sense! Mother still understands me best!"

Xu Wan laughed softly and said, "Little fool."

The carriage drove steadily towards the Duke of Huguo's Mansion.

The sky gradually darkened, and there was a sign that things were going to change.

Xu Wan was afraid that it would rain, so she said outside, "Cui Liu, we still have a long way to go, let the driver go home first. Send someone to tell the general and the Protector of the Country that it is going to rain, so Jin Cheng will not go today. Otherwise, if he gets cold outside, it may affect tomorrow's palace examination."

"yes."

However, before Cui Liu could finish her words, a group of men in black suddenly appeared from under the eaves on both sides of the road, emerging in unison like ghosts. They carried a strong murderous aura, and the overwhelming deathly aura was frightening.

Cui Liu recognized this group of people at a glance.

Even she, who was usually calm, couldn't help but be surprised.

These people are not killers at all.

They are...death squads.