Chapter 0015 Article

The sundial was gradually engraved until noon, and the sunlight shone into the hall, landing on a copper seal that shimmered with light. Ye Qing immediately frowned.

Others may not feel it, but souls who have practiced the Dharma are very sensitive, feeling the stimulation of noon yang energy, and the negative energy emanating from this bronze seal becomes even stronger.

Copper seals are specifically used to suppress students' destiny and qi, whether innate or acquired, all kinds of qi are suppressed in this courtyard.

Ye Qing felt this feeling, although she couldn't see it, she could usually feel that the faint literary atmosphere was completely gone, indicating that she had been suppressed.

This is considered 'fair', but there must be advantages and disadvantages for one thing, and it's okay at other times. At noon, the negative energy of the 'Zhen Yun' will become stronger, and at this time, writing is not just about Zhen Yun, but also about bad luck.

Of course, only aristocratic families know about this kind of thing in secret, while ordinary scholars know nothing about it. Ye Qing was about to take a break when he lost his pen and remained calm. Anyway, when he finished the scroll, there was still a lot of time before he could hold the lantern.

The hall is very large, but you can still see a distant sky and a withered vine climbing the wall from afar. Feeling the taste of autumn, Ye Qing's heart unconsciously calmed down!

Seeing that the time had come, the three examiners stood up and read out, "Noon has arrived, and we will soon provide you with food and drink. During this time, you can rest and not make noise. You are all county high school students, carrying the earnest expectations of your family and clan. You must not engage in favoritism and corruption that may harm yourself

In fact, for hundreds of thousands of years, there were always many people who engaged in favoritism and fraud in the early days, and were caught and expelled from the examination room by examiners. However, after so many years, it has become common knowledge that the examination room cannot cheat. Although there are occasional people who take risks, the proportion is very small. This is the fairness caused by Taoism.

At present, it is basically used to avoid the negative energy of midday town luck.

Upon hearing this, the students below all agreed. Many stopped writing, but there were still those who turned a deaf ear and continued to think or even write.

For this kind of situation, the examiner can only say that it is self inflicted and cannot be saved.

The middle examiner saluted the county magistrate and then bowed to the other examiners, saying, "The two supervisors are inspecting the examination room. I'll go check if there are any deficiencies in the food

Both examiners nodded at the words.

The examiner just went out and saw that the kitchen had already prepared baskets of pancakes and some water. This was the free lunch.

It's not that the government is stingy, it's that meat and fish are prone to stomach discomfort. If there is a sudden illness, is it better to appear or not appear?

There are laws prohibiting cheating in the hall, but not outside. How can we prevent cheating?

Therefore, it has become a tradition that the Chinese food in the examination room is pancakes and water.

At this moment, everyone was hungry. Seeing that although the pancake was simple, it was made with vegetable oil, eggs, and noodles, and had a strong aroma, they took big bites.

The examiner checked each leak one by one and there were no accidents, which satisfied me.

While there was still some time left, Ye Qing carefully examined the examination room again. The county magistrate under the Great Seal only glanced at it once before shifting his gaze.

This is a tough job. The county magistrate has been sitting until he holds the lamp in the morning, and during this time, he is allowed to use the toilet three times. Don't look like a puppet, in fact, he maintains order and law in the hall.

However, this is the price, and I believe many people are eager for it.

In a moment, after finishing the pancake and drinking the water, I felt the sunlight shift and the negative energy properties of the town weaken. I no longer destroyed the qi, so I picked up the last roll.

The last volume was actually a stack of snow-white rice paper, with a black line of questions on it. Although Ye Qing had read it, she picked up the questions again and carefully looked at them. After a while, she felt confident in her heart.

Although this question may be a bit obscure, it is still within the scope of the children's exam and is not too out of line, so it is not difficult for him.

The only thing is to carefully think about which specific article from memory to use.

There are a vast sea of masterpieces in my memory that have not yet emerged, totaling three thousand. Among them, there are self graded and some even shocking Taoist works.

It's just a matter of time and time, Ye Qing wouldn't be foolish enough to fail the imperial examination and become a world-renowned figure. It can be said that if he were to throw away the once shocking Jinshi Tripod (the top scorer and second place finisher), the only outcome would be to immediately report to the capital and then to the court.

In just one night, the Heavenly Court Taoist who was ordered to investigate will descend, and he will be "sliced" for study, thoroughly analyzing both his body and mind.

What status and cultivation correspond to what article is the truly mature principle.

For today's children's exams, understanding the classics does not require sharpness, only stability and conformity to the world's orthodoxy. Otherwise, even if it is refreshing, it will leave a biased impression in the eyes of the examiners.

Ye Qing pondered the question for a moment and said, "Take it between the middle and upper levels, and achieve good quality

According to these selection criteria, after just a moment of contemplation, there were two or three articles, and after thinking for a moment, one article had already been selected.

This is a famous chapter in the county examination (for scholars), which is more magnificent and elegant, but lacks the charm of Taoism (for scholars). However, it is still enough to meet the scrutiny of the county examination. At this point, it is already a small test of the sword used here.

After reading it several times, Ye Qing copied it onto the paper, which is the first draft.

Or rather, it's someone else's article.

And below, it is Ye Qing who, based on her own insights and moral principles, rearranged the sentences, adjusted the structure, added and deleted words, and left and right the meaning of this article.

After finishing writing, I checked again to see if there were any obvious taboos, and only after confirming everything was correct, did I take a look.

The entire article has a dignified and gentle handwriting, resembling dragons and snakes, with a strong sense of paper creating clouds and smoke. Someone once commented that this character alone has the qualification to become a juren.

Of course, the content and reasoning of the article are more important. The article is empty, clear, and rich in meaning, which is different from the elegant and pure previous life. The reasoning is even more refined and pure, and compared to the old past life, it has reached a higher level!

After editing everything, Ye Qing calmed down, carefully ground the ink inkstone, took out the brush, dipped it in thick ink, and finally recorded it as a sentence on the exam paper.

As she continued writing paragraph by paragraph, Ye Qing suddenly fell silent, as if everything in heaven and earth had gone far away, leaving only herself with a pen and paper.

This state of mind, when one cannot conceal it from others, the county magistrate and those present, was initially fine. However, as Ye Qing continued to write paragraph by paragraph, light gradually appeared on the paper, condensing and not dissipating, floating in the void. Although it was not visible to the naked eye, everyone couldn't help but feel shocked and looked at each other.

Although this literary style may be weak and not worth mentioning in ordinary times, under the seal of the town's fortune, everyone knows what it means!

The sun's shadow moved westward, time passed unnoticed, and the courtyard fell silent. Apart from breathing, there was only the sound of ink and paper touching each other

When Ye Qing finished writing the last sentence, 'It is said to be holy and bright,' she put down her pen and finished answering the question.

After finishing writing, he propped up his energy and carefully watched it again. Then he placed the paper on the table and waited for it to dry on its own. At this moment, the students around him were also on the verge of finishing. Seeing two students submit their exam papers and leave the examination room, Ye Qing walked up and handed them over.

Have you finished writing? "The examiner took over and casually asked.

Ye Qing bowed and responded, "As for the words of the adults, I have finished writing them

The examiner flipped over slightly, his eyes lit up, put away the paper, and waved his hand, "Hmm, you go out

As dusk approached, under the reflection of the setting sun, Ye Qing walked out of the palace door and was coated with a faint golden color. The three scrolls were ready, and the first fruit was about to take shape. Ye Qing suddenly smiled.

After taking a few steps, I couldn't help but look back and see the copper seal still hanging.

I dare not bring any extra items in the exam room. I wonder who is better than the Zhen Yun bronze seal or the current Qi Yun bronze cup?

Although it is a county-level town transportation copper seal, it has authority within it. In terms of material and authority, the copper cup may not be comparable. It is wise not to carry it. If it is discovered, the opportunity for the exam will be cut off! "Ye Qing pondered silently, walked through the solemn guards, and returned to the street.

Cheating with magical tools, once discovered, will result in a lifetime ban on exams!

After finishing this thought, standing at the gate, Qianqian looked around and saw that she was already waiting here. She also considered Ye Qing's exhaustion from the exam and spent money to rent a covered ox cart.

Of course, other families are also similar, making the empty space in front of the exam room full of ox carts, each with an anxious expression waiting.

Some even have white haired elderly people waiting, apparently waiting for their sons or grandsons.

As soon as Ye Qing appeared under the golden light of the sunset, the girl noticed and quickly welcomed her, trying to suppress her anxiety as much as possible. With a joyful expression, she asked, "Young master, are you okay

When she smiled, there was an instant beauty that made Ye Qing dull and forget to respond, until Qianqian's joy dimmed.

Well, at such a young age, I am already so intelligent and sensitive!

If one person achieves enlightenment, chickens and dogs will ascend to heaven. This time, I must pass the imperial examination and become a jinshi, so that you can be listed in the heavenly register and have the qualification to practice the Dao.

As for the women's crown, Ye Qing didn't even think about it. Although the Red Emperor stipulated that women also had the right to apply, in reality, this road was even more bumpy.

Ah... "However, at this moment, Ye Qing didn't think much. She looked at the nearby crowd and made a worried expression. Sure enough, seeing Qianqian's little face become even more sorrowful and wrinkled into a ball.

It wasn't until he got on the ox cart and sat in the dark curtains that Ye Qing lowered his head and smiled, "Alright

What's good? "Qianqian couldn't regain her senses for a moment.

It means you did well in the exam, "Ye Qing's voice joked, staring at the change in expression on her face.

Qianqian's expression sank from pain to surprise, then to suspicion, and finally to embarrassment: "Hmph, it's pointless for me to worry so much and tease me. Is it really fun for you

Yes, yes, Miss Qianqian, I was wrong... By the way, is the cup still there

Hmph, throw it away

Apologize with laughter all the way.

Arriving at the Zhang family's old shop, getting off the ox cart, and arriving at her own room, Ye Qing's smile faded away. Meanwhile, Qianqian obediently turned around and took out the copper cup from somewhere on her body, handing it over to Ye Qing.

This copper cup embodies qi, and even if you can't see it, you can feel its subtle fluctuations. As soon as you take it, it emanates from within and rushes into your body, quickly permeating each other.

A dignified man, with all his abilities, had to rely on this external object, which made Ye Qingyou feel a sense of sadness and melancholy.