The Song Dynasty's interpretation test was far from the standard of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, but the environment of the imperial examination had not been very good since ancient times.
As the examination venue, the examination hall was the focus of the scholars 'attention.
A few scholars who were about to leave the field knelt under the old banyan tree outside the examination hall with their parents and relatives, burning incense and praying for the blessing of the gods. They promised that they would give some supplies to the tree god after they won.
The green smoke wrapped around the trunk of the tree and blackened the bark. Fortunately, there were still a few mentally unstable examinees. Otherwise, most of the students in the next subject would have to worship the dead tree.
In the past, the examination hall was locked, and no one cared. But now, this place had become a key protected area. Soldiers in mandarin duck battle jackets and bright yellow armored Jinyiwei surrounded the examination hall. Anyone who tried to approach the examination hall would be scolded or even expelled with a whip.
Yang Yi was leaning against a tree, coldly watching this scene.
Obviously, the businessmen also knew that this was a good opportunity to make money. Many mobile vendors set up stalls to sell snacks, tea, stationery, and anything related to the imperial examination.
The price was more than ten times, twenty times more than usual. The students who were not prepared enough could only grit their teeth and curse the profiteers while buying it.
Yang Yi was resting with his eyes closed. He had been reading for a long time last night. Although he had an eidetic memory, there was no harm in reading more.
At this moment, a crisp voice suddenly sounded by his ear.
"Yang Yi."
Yang Yi opened his eyes. There were two women standing in front of him. The shorter one was wearing a green dress. She had a voluptuous figure and charming eyes. The taller one was wearing a white embroidered dress. Her pretty face was exquisite and her skin was fair and tender. She had a noble aura.
It was Zhao Qianwei and Moon Slave.
Zhao Qianwei was carrying an exquisite box that was probably made of sandalwood. It was dark in color and had an antique feel to it. There was a coiling dragon carved on the side of the lid, baring its fangs and brandishing its claws. It was obvious that it was not an ordinary item.
The basket in her hand seemed worthless. She opened the box and saw that there were several layers inside. The space was huge and filled with all kinds of desserts in different colors.
Zhao Qianwei pointed at the first layer." There are nine layers of cake, chestnut cake, crystal cake, eight treasures cake, and jade belt cake. If you're hungry tonight, you can eat some."”
"So many cakes?" Yang Yi was speechless.”
Zhao Qianwei said," It's a promotion. I made this for you. You have to taste it."”
Yang Yi looked at Zhao Qianwei in confusion. He didn't expect this pampered princess to be so clever.
As she spoke, she opened the first layer and let the Moon Slave hold it, revealing the second layer.
"This is a date paste pastry. I specially learned it from the imperial chef.”
"This is pea yellow, it's made from specially ground white peas."
"This is a crisp that can only be tasted in the palace.”
"This is the Four Sweets Candied Plum…"
"Rose Crisp."
"Sweet steamed cheese"
Most of them were snacks that were appetizing just by listening to their names. Zhao Qianwei rambled on like a housekeeper.
The third floor contained some fruits.
"You have to stay in there for three days.”
"The imperial consort's mandarin oranges are very delicious. The consorts in the harem like to eat these things.”
"Guava, tangerines, waxberries, lychees"
The fourth level.
"There's some jerky inside. You can't just eat snacks. You have to take good care of yourself inside. I heard from those officials that the environment inside is very bad."
Fifth level.
"There are honey orange cakes, lotus rice, round eye meat, and a ginseng."
The faint golden sunlight shone through the dense branches and onto Zhao Qianwei's head, making her look beautiful.
Sweat had already formed on her fair forehead. The weather was already a little cold, so this big box was obviously not light.
The box itself was very heavy.
Yang Yi took the box and his hand sank. He said,""It's so heavy.”
If it was his previous body, he probably wouldn't be able to carry it for long.
Zhao Qianwei wiped the sweat off her forehead and said,""That's right. You have copper peaches, roof, candlesticks, candle scissors, ribbons…You didn't forget to bring these, right?"
"How could I forget?" Yang Yi smiled. I've prepared all of this in advance."
He had gone through dozens of examinations, big and small. Although the imperial examination was much more difficult than the college entrance examination in his previous life, he was still attentive.
The entrance of the examination hall opened and a commotion could be heard. Zhao Qianwei hurriedly said,""I won't say anything else. Go in quickly."
Yang Yi rubbed his nose, carried his luggage, and walked in with the Coiled Dragon Sandalwood Box.
Zhao Qianwei sent Yang Yi off.
"There's no sign of Princess," said Moon Slave with a chuckle.”
Zhao Qianwei was annoyed." Wretched girl, if you keep laughing, I'll marry you to a craftsman and make you suffer for the rest of your life."”
"Princess, if you marry me, no one will make pastries for you or carry boxes," said Yue Nu.”
Zhao Qianwei's face turned red." Wretched girl, what are you talking about? I made pastries too."”
"But you're just watching me do it.”
"I was the one who carried that box."
"But this servant is the one who carries them from the Imperial City to the Examination Hall.”
“......”
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