Half a month later, the election came to an end in a seemingly calm, but in fact undercurrent.

Yuan Baoer knew early on that she would be selected, but she was not in a hurry.

It's just that Yang Yiliu and Cheng Li are worried that she is too young to stand up to the authority of the examiner, and they are worried that she will show her timidity.

In order to make her calm, Yang Yiliu and Cheng Li started emergency counseling for her.

Cheng Li was responsible for instructing her on how to answer the examiner's questions gracefully and tactfully, while Yang Yiliu taught her how to deal with the examiner's difficulties and how to get along with her colleagues next.

Although Yuan Baoer is familiar with the things of crops, she doesn't understand the officialdom.

After some coping, half a month has passed.

On the day when she needed to answer in person, Yuan Baoer put on a simple robe, tied her waist with a long silk belt, and was sent to the Tribute Courtyard by Zhang Dalang.

Because Yuan Bao'er is a lady, the Gongyuan is special but a small piece of land comes out.

After the inspection, Yuan Baoer went in with her things, and just after walking a few steps, she heard someone call her from behind.

Turning her head and seeing that it was Cui Jiu, Yuan Baoer suddenly laughed.

"You're here?"

Cui Jiu struggled to carry the basket and was trying to lean towards Yuan Bao'er.

Yuan Bao'er saw that she was having a hard time, so she went over to help her carry it.

The strong woman Yuan Bao'er made a move, and Cui Jiu suddenly felt that the pressure was reduced, and his steps were much brisker.

"Your family knows you're coming?"

Yuan Bao'er asked in a low voice.

Cui Jiu shook his head and stared vigilantly at the men's courtyard.

Because of the cousin's reference, the second uncle avoided suspicion, but the Cui family has many in-laws, and I heard that the second aunt's younger brother seems to have served as the examiner.

Yuan Bao'er tilted her head and glanced at Cui Jiu's pointed chin.

Half a month has not been seen, and she has lost a lot of weight.

"Didn't you forget to eat by backing the book, did you?"

Yuan Bao'er whispered.

Cui Jiu sighed, "For a while, I've been worried about Erlang. Mr. Gao's side has not moved for a long time, where do I have something to worry about? ”

Yuan Bao'er was speechless, "It's only half a month to be selected, and it will take two months, I'm afraid you're going to get sick from hunger." ”

Cui Jiu rolled his eyelids, "I'm not stupid, will I let myself starve to death?" ”

Yuan Bao'er smiled, someone came over in the distance, Yuan Bao'er glanced in front of her, and saw that she was about to go to the checkerel room for the exam, so she said, "You hold it steady, I let go." ”

Cui Jiu also saw someone coming.

The rules of the examination room are that students are not allowed to talk to each other.

The two tacitly went into their own cubicles.

The messenger walked around the lattice room a few times to make sure that there were no safety problems before returning to his life.

At this time, Yuan Baoer and Cui Jiu had already taken out the pen and ink and began to study the ink, and about half an hour later, a few more ladies came in.

After the bell chime, someone came over with the paper and handed out the test paper according to the number of the cubicle.

Yuan Baoer took a look and found that ninety percent of them were about crops.

This kind of topic is very simple for her.

She dipped herself in ink and began to work on the problem.

For more than an hour, Yuan Baoer put down her pen, carefully checked it twice, and pulled the bell.

Soon, someone came over, Yuan Baoer handed over the test paper and sat back in his position.

In front of her, the messenger folded the test paper and sent it to the inner sanctum solemnly.

About a quarter of an hour later, a second paper was delivered.

This time it's calculus.

Yuan Baoer was surprised.

In general, only one subject is examined, like her, who reported at the time was Nongsang, so it was this knowledge that was tested.

The calculus is really calculated, it should be an arithmetic subject, and it should be another subject.

But since she sent someone to send the test papers, she still has time, so she might as well give it a try.

She spread out the papyrus and began to do the math.

Time passed unconsciously, and when the bell chime rang when the paper was handed in, Yuan Baoer woke up like a dream.

She added the last piece of data and put her pen on hold.

The messenger collected the examination papers of the ladies and soon entered the inner hall.

With a heavy door knock, the paper test ended.

The ladies packed their things and prepared to leave.

Yuan Baoer packed up her things and came out with the basket, and saw Cui Jiu next door frowning with a solemn expression.

"What's wrong?"

Yuan Baoer said with concern.

Cui Jiu sighed and dragged the basket out, "I have a question that I have answered without consideration, if I have some time, I can answer it more perfectly." ”

Yuan Bao'er laughed: "You are already very strong, no matter how perfect you are, what can I do?" ”

Cui Jiu glanced at her, saw a lady coming behind her, and swallowed the words that came to his mouth.

Yuan Bao'er noticed that there was something wrong behind her, turned her head, and was surprised to find that it was Zheng Sanniang.

Yuan Bao'er's mouth opened slightly, and she reacted for a moment, and bowed.

Zheng Sanniang returned the salute, nodded politely to Cui Jiu, and left with the basket.

Cui Jiu didn't pull Yuan Bao'er until she was far away, and whispered, "Why did she come here?" ”

Yuan Bao'er shook her head, "Maybe you don't want to go to the inner court?" ”

Cui Jiuhehe, looking at Yuan Bao'er with a look of your too innocentness, "I'm afraid you don't want to be plated with gold, so that you can be more relied on by the emperor, right?" ”

Participating in the election of officials and only relying on the eyes of the queen to enter the palace are two different things.

At least the former has real talent and learning, and it is still recognized by officials who have read poetry and books.

Yuan Bao'er didn't see through this kind of thing as Cui Jiu, and when she saw that she didn't think so, she closed her mouth with interest.

When he got home, Cheng Li came back early.

When Yuan Bao'er entered the door, he hurriedly greeted him, "Bao'er, how is it today?" ”

"It's good," Yuan Bao'er smiled, "Everything is going well, but I answered the calculus again." ”

"Is there any change on the Ministry of Works?"

Cheng Li was a little surprised, "You said calculus?" How, is it hard? ”

"It's not easy," Yuan Bao'er thought for a while and said, "It's still a little difficult for me, but if it's a senior brother, it's very simple." ”

Cheng Li pondered for a moment, and when he saw Yuan Bao'er looking at him, he patted her head with a smile, "I'm tired of a day, hurry up and rest, Mama has cooked a meal, and after cleaning up, she will come out to eat." ”

Yuan Bao'er sighed and followed Cui Xin into the backyard.

Cheng Li touched his beard and muttered to himself.

Bao'er was set by the Ministry of Industry, and the test was just a matter of crops, and there were more calculations, what was going on, didn't anyone want Bao'er too?

Cheng Li's sense of crisis is bursting.

He is now a member of the fourth grade, and he is deeply trusted by the emperor.

Although he used to live in seclusion in the countryside and was unknown, after this period of time, everyone has seen his position in the emperor's heart, and he has always been lonely and upright, not in the company of other courtiers, and his only weakness is Bao'er.

Thinking about it like this, Cheng Li couldn't sit still.

He walked around the courtyard twice, and then asked Zhang Dalang to set up a car and send him into the palace.

Yuan Bao'er rushed out of the backyard, and listened to Meng Shi say that Cheng Li explained that if there was something at night, let her use it herself.

Yuan Bao'er was a little strange, but at this time, Cheng Li had left, and she could only wait for someone to come back and ask.

At this time, Cheng Li was kneeling in front of the emperor.