Jing Cheng always spoke a little confused, but this time Xu Wen did not ask.

He vaguely felt something huge hidden behind this sentence - something he could not bear now.

He sat down on the steps below the eaves and looked up at the moon.

The cold breath of stone penetrated through his skin. He didn't say anything, nor did Jing Cheng. The two of them went up and down, thinking about their own affairs.

The old and ancient aura of Xu's house filled them around them. This territory that seemed to be outside time might be more mysterious and profound than Xu Wen imagined.

That night, Xu Wen hadn't slept, and Qiuqiu didn't play around. It was leaning against his feet, and the soft fur gently pressed against his ankles. The touch of the gentle fur seemed to be an anchor in his endless thoughts, making him feel particularly at ease and stable.

The next day, Xu Wen returned to the world of Banmen.

Lian Tianqing was right. No matter how skilled Shiba clever he practiced, it was just the foundation. He still needed to experience more and more things.

There is more than a month left before the apprenticeship trial. After the farce of the birthday ceremony, Sun Boran never looked for them again. It seems that he has no intention.

Xu Wen thought this was good. He spent most of his time outside, except for watching Lu Cheng’s study progress at a fixed time every day.

They live in the backyard of Yuemuxuan, with a shop in front of him, and he spends half of his time in the shop.

This time, he was not looking at the furniture that had just been made and placed there for sale, but the people who came to buy the furniture.

The butlers of wealthy families rarely come to buy furniture directly, and they customize most of the time. But occasionally they will encounter some urgent matters and need to purchase finished furniture. They look at those furniture perfunctorily and contemptuously, and do not take it very seriously.

In contrast, small families are completely different.

They often stay here for a long time, carefully comparing various woods and various workmanships, and when they touch the furniture, they are also cautious, as if they are afraid of breaking them.

The two have different needs for furniture, and the types and styles of purchases will be very different.

After purchasing, they will become the owners of furniture, which will leave various traces because of them.

Later generations can in turn see some things from the style of furniture and the traces left, and learn about their living habits and customs.

The long river of time is because of these "things" as connections and proof of their existence.

During his other half of the time, Xu Wen would leave Yuemuxuan and go out for a walk.

Sometimes he went to the shadow outside the City God Temple and sat for most of the day; sometimes he walked through the streets and alleys, observing the people around him and everything that existed.

By this time, his mentality had changed a little more without realizing it.

When he first came, he had a gap with him, and he was both curious and a little reluctant.

Gradually, as he became more and more familiar with this place, he felt a little integrated. Sometimes he even felt that he was originally a person here, and except for some extra memories, he was no different from the people here.

But at this moment, he seemed to be integrated into this and transcendent from this.

He was in it, but he looked around with an observant look, looking at the world and everyone inside.

One day, he returned to the Senate from outside and met Master Yao who lived next door.

Master Yao has been in good health these days and his face has become much rosy. He asked Xu with a smile: "The county examination is about to begin the day after tomorrow. In another half a month, the government examination will be there. How are you preparing?"

Xu Wen was stunned for a moment before realizing that time was passing so fast.

What he learned and saw during this period passed by his mind at an extremely fast speed. He looked up at Master Yao, smiled and nodded, "Well, you're ready."

*******

The apprenticeship test and the hundreds of crafts tests each year took a total of three months.

The first county examination for the apprentice test begins, the exam is three days, and the results are released fifteen days after the exam.

Five days after the results were released, the government examination began, and the results were also achieved after 18 days. Five days later, the hospital examination was the hospital examination.

Theoretically, within five days after each exam is released, a temporary registration will be added, and candidates who pass can immediately apply for the next exam.

But few people actually do this.

In addition to the fact that the range of tests for each exam is too large, it is difficult for candidates to adapt so quickly; the intensity of each exam is also very large. After three days of hard work and doing their best, it is difficult for candidates to have enough energy to continue to participate in the next item.

Tonghe Prefecture also has a county examination test site. Lu Cheng did not go back, so he directly reported here.

All the apprentices who failed the old wooden farm last year are still in the Shui County exam. Those who have passed the exam will come here to take the palace exam soon.

At the beginning of the county examination, Xu Wen and Master Yao sent Lu Cheng to the examination room together.

This year's exam system has changed a little more than last year.

Last year, there were three counties in the county exam, which were conducted in three days. After the exam every day, the candidates went back to their own homes and looked for their mothers.

But this year is different. The exam is for three consecutive days. Candidates need to bring their own daily necessities into the examination room and only after they finish the exam are completed can they come out.

This examination system is closer to ordinary imperial examinations, but such a big change has occurred in such a short time. It is obvious that the court is also feeling the stones across the river and has not yet found the best way to implement this new policy.

Lu Cheng was carrying the exam basket, and was touched by the yamen runners, searching for the whole body and then walked into the exam room.

Master Yao looked at his back and asked Xu with some concern: "There are more people referring to this year, this kid..."

"Don't worry, there are more people referring to it, but this year's Lu Cheng is not the one he from last year." Xu Wen interrupted Master Yao and said with great confidence.

After a few things, Master Yao’s trust in Xu Wen is far from comparable before.

After Xu Wen said this, he was really relieved and allowed Xu Wen to help him back. Then, in the next three days, he didn't ask Lu Cheng a single word.

Three days later, Xu Wen and Master Yao went to take Lu Cheng back together.

It's the hot summer now. I spent three days doing heavy physical work in the examination room without taking a bath. Lu Cheng fell out of the air. As soon as he got closer, the strong smell of sweat came over me. Master Yao and Xu Wen covered their noses together.

Lu Cheng laughed twice, then smelled himself and said, "Is it so smelly? I can't even smell it myself."

However, he was very energetic. After hesitating for a while, he looked at Xu Wen and asked seriously: "Junior Brother Xu, in your opinion, if I pass the exam this time, can I continue to apply for the office immediately?"

His eyes were bright, and he was confident and a little nervous.

Xu Wen looked at him for a while, then smiled and asked, "What do you think?"

"I think I can." Lu Cheng hesitated for a moment and nodded.

"Then report." Xu Wen only said three words.
Chapter completed!