Chapter 490: Outside the examination room, is there someone with bad intentions?
Chapter 490: Outside the examination room, is there someone with bad intentions?
"It's me, Lord Lu. I would like to ask for your guidance." Mu Xinghe was very humble and respectful.
Lord Lu nodded and said, "I received a letter from Changhua saying that he made a friend during the autumn exam who was of great help to him."
"Brother Changhua is diligent and talented. After several conversations, I have learned a lot from him. We are mutually beneficial."
Seeing how eloquent and sincere he was, Lord Lu's eyes lit up with satisfaction: "As expected, he is the one chosen by the Crown Prince's tutor."
"Relax and do well in the exam. The result will not let your efforts down."
Mu Xinghe entered the Imperial Examination Hall.
Mr. Wu glanced at Master Lu mysteriously and said, "It seems that Master Lu is very fond of my student."
"Don't worry. If he can get into the top three in the palace examination, he will be assigned to the Hanlin Academy first. This is a necessary process. We'll talk about it later."
The exam lasted for three consecutive days, followed by a day of rest before continuing the exam, for a total of eleven days. The examination room was closed and people were not allowed to go out. They had to eat and sleep inside, and family members were not allowed to visit. A cordon was set up outside the Imperial Examination Hall.
Many family members, looking worried and expectant, stood outside the cordon, eagerly waiting.
As time went by, more and more people gathered outside the cordon.
Qiao Xier was four months pregnant, and the sun was scorching above her head. Although it was not hot in this season, a layer of sweat still appeared on her forehead after being exposed to the sun for a long time.
She chatted with the people around her.
"Your son's name is Zhao Peng. What a nice name! His test scores will surely surge like the sea."
The old woman was so flattered by her praise that she smiled and asked, "What's your husband's name?"
"Mu Xinghe."
"Ah, the stars are long, which not only symbolizes the longevity of your relationship, but also implies that your exam results will be as bright as the stars, shining brightly."
Qiao Lian'er took some time out from his busy schedule and came over when he heard that Qiao Xier was here.
Listening to these conversations, the corners of her mouth twitched. When did Sister Xier learn to flatter others in business?
And it blew to the sea and the sky.
"Sister Xier, let's go back. We can't see anyone now." Qiao Lianer said.
Although Qiao Xier had someone following her, it was still too tiring for her because she came here every day and would stand for a long time.
"Jia'er, I'm worried something might happen if we sit in there for too long. Yesterday, a student fainted and was carried out. His family took him back. Alas, it's already the Spring Examination, and finding out about something like this is such a pity."
Each examination cubicle is closed, and people can easily get suffocated when using their brains so hard in there, so someone will come to check from time to time.
"Then I'll leave a few people here. Don't come out. There are still a few days left. If my brother-in-law knew, he would worry about your health."
Qiao Xier nodded, looked at the examination room again, and secretly left a blessing in her heart.
In fact, she had a secret in mind and didn't tell Qiao Jianer.
She was afraid that someone would come to snatch Mu Xinghe away, so she stood there with her bulging belly, which had grown thicker and looked as big as five or six months.
After a few more conversations, all the parents of the students here knew that she was Mu Xinghe's wife and was pregnant.
After working on the article for a few days, it should be effective, right?
How could Qiao Lian'er not understand? After glancing at Qiao Xier's belly, she came to her senses.
In fact, she hoped that her family members would be more considerate and not have to worry about their own family members at all. However, when she arrived in the capital, it was always a good idea to use her brain more when dealing with external affairs.
After they left, a group of soldiers came to the outside of the Imperial Examination Hall to take over the shift.
During the Spring Examination, all the candidates from all over the country came to the capital to take the exam. It was very important, so there would be troops guarding outside the Imperial Examination Hall to prevent anyone from causing trouble.
"Lieutenant Pang, why are you bothering to come here in person and bring twice as many people as you can?"
The small leader of the party being handed over asked.
"I've consulted General Lin. The Spring Examination is of great significance, so we should increase security to ensure safety."
General Lin is the commander-in-chief of the imperial city's internal army, commanding 300,000 troops stationed in the city to protect the capital.
The two sides took over and the new troops took up their positions.
Pang Da held the sword at his waist and walked back and forth lightly. His face twitched from time to time, which seemed a little unnatural, making his eyes look a little sinister.
He stopped, his eyes fell on the two sisters leaving, and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.
I never expected that the Qiao family would have such good fortune.
It really is God’s special mercy.
Now the Qiao family has a county lord, seven military generals, and a powerful civil official. What will happen in the future?
Mu Xinghe's parents are both dead, and he has been supported by the Qiao family all the way to the present. He is like the Qiao family's biological son, and will definitely obey the Qiao family's orders in the future.
As Pang Da entered the Imperial Examination Hall, he was immediately stopped by two guards.
"Lieutenant Pang, at this time, no one except the invigilator is allowed to enter the Imperial Examination Hall."
Pang Da snorted, "I just wanted to patrol inside to prevent anyone with bad intentions from sneaking in and disrupting the students' exams."
The two still looked determined.
"If anyone else wants to go in, unless they have the emperor's order, Lieutenant Pang, please don't make things difficult for us."
Ponda had no choice but to withdraw.
But when he turned around, he had already observed the doors and windows of the examination compartment and seemed to see Mu Xinghe's location.
"That man wants to enter the tribute hall. Isn't that true that no one is allowed to enter?"
Qiao Xier was thinking of Mu Xinghe in her heart. As she was about to walk out of the street, she couldn't help but look back.
Seeing this situation, she muttered a little confusedly.
She came here every day and stood for a long time. There were soldiers guarding outside the Imperial Examination Hall, and a cordon was set up outside.
The door to the tribute hall was guarded tightly by two people. Not even a fly could get in, and even the invigilator could not see it.
In order to avoid suspicion, the invigilators tried not to go out and ate and lived inside the room.
When Qiao Jianer heard her say this, she turned around and looked.
She felt that the man's figure was somewhat familiar, but when she looked closely, it was an unfamiliar face.
The man seemed unhappy at being refused entry, with a gloomy brow and pacing back and forth, as if thinking about something.
Qiao Jianer had a bad premonition, so he pulled Qiao Xier around a street and came to a teahouse not far from the Imperial Examination Hall, and then booked a private room.
Looking diagonally towards the Imperial Examination Hall from here, you can barely see what's happening in front of the gate.
"Jian'er, why are we back again?" asked Qiao Xier.
"There's something wrong with that guy." Qiao Jianer raised his chin.
Qiao Xier could tell that it was the general who wanted to go in just now.
"The clothes he's wearing indicate he's the leader of the young soldiers, responsible for guarding the exam hall, but I also think he has bad intentions."
Seeing such a person outside the examination room, Qiao Xier felt uneasy.
After a few snacks were served, she couldn't drink tea, so she picked up a piece of cloud cake.
I saw the general pretending to pass by a soldier casually and seemed to whisper something to him.
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