Everyone had their own plans. They knew they needed to rest well and conserve their energy to better face the exam. And so, after dinner, they carefully put away their exam papers, blew out their candles, and prepared to sleep.
However, in the adjacent cell, the bedboards of the top scholar from Guyuan County were soaked, his quilt was damp, and a light rain was still dripping down onto his bunk.
He was doomed to get no rest tonight, and he couldn't stand the thought of others sleeping peacefully.
And so, the disruptive antics from the afternoon were repeated in full force that night.
This time, grumbling curses could be heard from the surrounding cells, and some even signaled the nearby constables to do something about the man.
But the man was sharp; as soon as a constable came, he became quieter than a mouse. The moment the constable left, he would become even more brazen, resuming his old tricks.
