jdhmnovel Chapter 170 The medicine is very effective
Chapter 170 The medicine is very effective
On the last day of the imperial examination, Liu Yunshu waited with several children at the entrance of the examination hall.
The gates of the examination hall opened, and a group of people walked out. Most of them were pale-faced and walked with unsteady steps.
Some people looked lost and exhausted, muttering to themselves, "It's over, it's over, there's no hope again."
With his head drooping and shoulders slumped, he walked away from the examination hall.
Some people had calm expressions, steady steps, and eyes that revealed confidence and composure.
Even worse, some students burst into tears as soon as they left the examination room, lamenting that their years of hard work might have gone to waste.
Ye Li'an and Liu Tiansheng walked out side by side, their faces still looking calm. They strolled out of the examination hall with ease, showing no signs of fatigue.
"Big Brother is out." Ye Jingyang's sharp eyes caught sight of him immediately.
Liu Yunshu immediately smiled with relief and rushed over to greet Li An: "Li An, how are you feeling?"
"Mother, I am doing well. Thanks to my little sister's medicine, I am energetic during the day and sleep soundly at night."
"Haha, if those medicinal herbs weren't so rare, I would have made more to sell."
"Miss Ye, your medicine is simply a miracle drug. I don't feel tired at all, and my writing flows smoothly and effortlessly."
Liu Tiansheng looked at Ye Yaoyao with gratitude, thinking about how he would repay his benefactor in the future.
"Brother Tian Sheng, you can call me Yao Yao!"
"Okay, okay! Thank you so much, Yaoyao!"
Ye Jingyang leaned closer and asked curiously, "Was the exam difficult?"
Ye Jingyang later took the military examination, which mainly tested martial arts skills, as well as horseback riding, archery, strength, and weaponry. Theoretically, it also included knowledge of military strategies and tactics.
"Second brother, these exams aren't difficult if you put in the effort regularly. You'll need to put in even more effort for your martial arts exam."
"Ok, I know."
A student passing by overheard their conversation, shook his head with a wry smile:
"Brothers, you'll definitely pass the exam. Alas, I'm doomed. I didn't answer many of the questions."
Liu Tiansheng comforted him, saying, "Brother, don't be discouraged. Maybe the result won't be so bad."
The man sighed, "I hope so. This is my third time taking the imperial examination. If I fail again, I really don't know what I'll do."
Liu Tiansheng smiled. He could only take the exam once. If he failed, he would go back to be a teacher and train the next generation.
"Li An, I've finally seen you!" Wei Shaohan ran over as soon as he saw her.
"Shaohan, how are you?"
"I'm in pretty good physical and mental condition. Luckily, my little sister Yaoyao brought me some energy-boosting medicine."
Wei Shaohan's medicine was not as good as Ye Lian'an's, but it still had good effects.
"Regardless of whether I do well or not, I'm only taking this exam once. Staying in that cramped place for nine days, eating steamed buns and pastries every day, was exhausting."
We eat, drink, relieve ourselves, and sleep in that place. In the middle of the night, either someone is snoring or there's a foul smell. Just thinking about it makes me want to throw up.
"We're lucky to have any pastries at all; others don't even have any!"
"I saw Haoran. He was in very bad shape. He had lost a lot of weight and didn't have the energy he used to have. He looked very dejected," Wei Shaohan said softly.
They all knew that Lu Haoran was responsible for Ye Li'an's injury last time, and Ye Li'an remained silent.
Ye Jingyang waved his hand and said, "Let's go! Go back and rest for a few days, then we'll have a big celebration together."
"Okay, okay! I want hot pot."
With at least ten days until the results are announced, the scholars, having rested for one night and feeling hopeless, packed their bags and returned home early.
Wei Shaohan invited his classmates and friends to go to Zuixianglou.
"Let's have a drink to celebrate that we've finally passed the imperial examinations. Hope you'll all look out for us when we become officials!"
These young noblemen were merely going through the motions of taking the imperial examinations; whether they passed or not, their families had already prepared a future for them.
"Easy to say! Easy to say!"
"Hey! I haven't seen Haoran much. Does anyone know what he's up to?"
“When I came here, I went to the Lu family to look for him and heard that he was sick.”
"He's the most hardworking among us, he'll definitely be among the top few, and we'll make him treat us to a meal then."
Listening to their friends' words, Ye Li'an and Wei Shaohan, unusually, did not interrupt. One wrong step could lead to utter ruin!
Liu Tiansheng was invited by Ye Li'an to a gathering. Everyone was curious about him and after chatting for a while, they found that knowledge was a good thing.
Everyone came over to drink with him, and after only a few drinks, he was drunk, his face flushed, and he fell asleep on the side.
"No way! He really has never drunk alcohol."
"Brother Liu is different from us, so don't try to get him drunk anymore."
"Then we'll drink it ourselves."
Liu Tiansheng woke up the next day, already at his residence.
"You're awake! It's your first time drinking alcohol! The hangover soup is ready in the pot, go drink it quickly!"
"Thank you, Uncle Wu." Liu Tiansheng felt a warmth in his heart. After thanking him, he went to find some soup to relieve his hangover headache.
Outside the door, Ye Yaoyao stepped down from the carriage carrying pastries.
"Miss, you're here!"
"Uncle Wu, here are some freshly baked shortbreads, have a taste."
"Alright! Tian Sheng, the painter, always brings back delicious food. Miss, you bring back food every day too. You're really in for a treat lately!"
Wu Feng took it, his eyes narrowing into slits with a smile.
"Is someone still watching?" Ye Yaoyao asked in a low voice.
"Miss, there's no one else but your people."
"Who is this?"
"Yaoyao! You're here!"
"Your alcohol tolerance is just as good as mine," Ye Yaoyao teased, looking at him.
"I used to only drink water and never drank alcohol."
Liu Tiansheng smiled sheepishly, a slight blush still on his face. He hadn't known he would get drunk so easily, and he wondered if he had caused anyone trouble yesterday.
"Brother Tiansheng, there's something I think I should tell you." The disaster in Fugui Town has been reported to the imperial court, and I must tell him about it.
"what's up?"
"An earthquake occurred in the Xiling area, with the epicenter in Fugui Town. Most of the houses in Fushan Village collapsed."
"How could an earthquake happen? No, I have to go back." Liu Tiansheng's expression changed drastically, his face filled with shock and anxiety.
Ye Yaoyao quickly grabbed him, "Don't worry, the people we sent said your grandfather was slightly injured, but someone is taking care of him, so it's nothing serious."
The imperial court received word that the disaster relief supplies had already been dispatched this morning, so you don't need to worry too much.
"Thank you for taking care of Grandpa, Yaoyao. I still want to go back and check on his injuries." Liu Tiansheng turned around to pack his bags.
“Tian Sheng, the journey is long, and the results will be announced soon. It’s not the right time for you to leave now,” Doctor Han said, coming out from inside to stop him.
“Miracle Doctor, I don’t know if I will be on the list. Even if I pass the imperial examination, my ranking won’t be very high. I’d better go back to my hometown to take care of my grandfather first.”
“Brother Tiansheng, I know you are worried about your grandfather, but it is not appropriate for you to go back now.”
Your grandfather has already arranged for someone to take care of him, and the journey is far. Even if you rush back, you won't be able to help much. It's better to wait until you return home in glory, then you'll have more power to help the people in the village.”