The queen must start from the head

Chapter 72
After nightfall in the imperial city, lanterns were lit in front of many houses.

Bai Xiaoyun, who had just finished the exam this year's autumn, had a late-night drink with three or five friends, and was staggering towards his home at this time.

When he found his door and was about to push the door in, he suddenly tripped over a stack of objects in front of the door.

He shook his head, trying to wake himself up.Then he bent down to pick up the things that tripped him up from the ground, and when he opened them, they were books full of pictures and texts.

After only turning a few pages, his face, which was already flushed from the alcohol, suddenly turned red like blood, and the alcohol was washed away by the extremely exciting content in the book.

He hurriedly got up from the ground, picked up all the seven or eight books on the ground, and then glanced around to see if there were any other people around, then walked into his room in a hurry.

The next day, the Hundred Arts Examination of Zhennan Urban and Rural Examination was held as scheduled.

Many scholars who passed the provincial examination three days ago did not participate in this hundred arts. After all, the essence of many skills has long been lost. Nowadays, most of the literati and scholars have learned some piano, chess, calligraphy and painting skills, such as music art, archery art, royal art, tea art and other skills. It's just rough skin.

But because this additional test was held publicly in the city, it attracted a large number of people who came to watch.

Among the bustling crowd, Zhang Yi, a poor scholar from Heshui Village, was also among them.He had previously sold off all his family property and spent several months coming to Zhennancheng to take the provincial examination, just to try his luck for his own destiny.

Just as he was standing alone with his long sleeves, several people dressed as scholars in front of him spoke in a low voice.

"Brother Han, when I went out to relieve myself last night, I encountered a strange thing. I saw a book falling from the sky...".

Brother Han's eyes flickered, and he asked, "Oh, what's written in that book?"

"The book is absurd and uninhibited. It says that there is a country in this world called the country of women's respect, where women are the masters of the house, and there are three wives and four attendants in the family. What's even worse is that the book says that these men actually want to marry women. Flattery, in order to get the other party to bear children for oneself, it is really hateful and annoying!"

Brother Han pondered slightly, and then said, "To be honest, I also picked up several books like this at the door of my house last night. Although it is not a book about women respecting the country, it is said that there is a Su surname in this world. This woman lives in the imperial city, her appearance is astonishing, and she has many skills, attracting the pursuit of countless men."

The other person who hadn't spoken all this time suddenly answered, "However, on the surface, this woman has a high-minded personality and is unreasonable. In fact, she has an unclear relationship with her servants in the mainland. Women, what do you want to get from a man?" To get things, you still have to exchange your own body, so what's the use of her being tall and beautiful?"

When the others heard the words, they exchanged glances with each other, confirming that everyone should be in the same direction.

"Then, why don't we find a secluded place to take out the books we got and compare them and observe them?" One person suggested.

Others nodded in agreement, thinking that this method is excellent.After all, the illustrations in those books are so lifelike that people can't stop, and it would be too wasteful for one person to enjoy such a good thing all by himself.

Zhang Yi was listening in a daze, not knowing what these people were talking about.

Will the world drop books?What is written in the fallen book is unsightly?Then why do these people meet to discuss these books together?He couldn't figure it out.

The sun was gradually rising in the east, and in the spacious open space, all the things to prepare for the addition of Baiyi were ready.

Many officials, including the examiner, chief examiner, and prefect of the city who presided over the additional examination, were present one by one.After all, this year is the first time for the monarch to try Baiyi. If he can really find some capable people, it will be a great harvest.

Seeing that the auspicious time had come, the chief examiner was about to order someone to beat the gongs and drums to announce the start of the exam, when suddenly an exquisite-looking flying wooden boat appeared in the sky above this place.

When the shadow of the canoe was cast on the crowd, many people couldn't help looking up.

I saw a figure in an azure robe falling straight down from the sky in a straight line, and landed lightly on the ground in a blink of an eye.The visitor had delicate eyebrows, his hair was combed high and tied with jade hairpins. After looking around at everyone around him, he smiled at the examiner and said, "Dare to ask, sir, has the additional examination of Baiyi started? I hope I am not too late."

The chief examiner recognized Mu Lian the moment she landed on the ground. At this moment, she murmured a few words in her heart. Could it be that she knew that she could not pass the provincial examination, so she came to try her luck in the Baiyi Plus Examination?It's a pity that today's judges are all famous people with extraordinary eyesight. Although she has the status of a saint, it is impossible for her to get away with it.

"It's not too late for Mu Shengren to come, and the additional test is about to start. Come on, let's beat the gongs and drums!"

"Dangdang!"

"Boom boom boom!"

Accompanied by the sound of a gong and the sound of dull drums, Zhennan City's Hundred Arts Test is finally about to begin.

Mu Lian walked through the crowd, showed her test card to a small official, explained her application information, and then walked to the test waiting area.As for the hundred or so people sitting in the test waiting area, when they saw her approaching, they all stared at her with awe and vigilance.

Mu Lian didn't care too much, she randomly found a secluded place to sit down, and waited for the first skill to start.

Not long after, a small official came out with a pen in one hand and a roster in the other, and loudly read the names of more than ten people, including Mu Lian.

After they sat down in front of the small case table that had been prepared, the petty official said loudly to the onlookers, "I announce that the first round of Baiyi's additional exam today, Leyi, officially begins!"

　Today, I suddenly found that the number of chapters I had was wrong, so I went to check it carefully, and found that two chapters were blocked...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)