Provincial Examination (3)

Su Bin, burdened with his possessions like a destitute soul, made his way into the venue clutching the precious scrolls. Upon crossing the threshold of what they facetiously called a "room," Su Bin found himself trapped within, as the exit to the "room" had been securely sealed.

Until the examinees submitted their papers, they were confined within this cramped space, ironically referred to as a "room." In reality, it resembled more of a miniature cage, measuring a mere six feet in height, four feet in length, and three feet in width. It allowed only enough room for a single person to sit upright, with no possibility of stretching out.

In essence, it resembled a diminutive cell, furnished with only a tiny table and a stool. Adjacent to the table sat a meager water basin containing enough water to sustain one for three days. There was also a bucket (as toilet), serving a rather unsavory purpose.