Others take the imperial examination seriously by focusing on answering the questions.
Liu Ji, during the exam, glances at the ceiling, peeks at the invigilator, then looks down at the exam questions, wondering how long this torturous hour will last.
But the imperial exam is a very serious matter, requiring solemnity and silence. One cannot make noise or fall asleep, as behavior is also scrutinized by the Chief Examiner.
Liu Ji notices that the prodigy is in the same exam room as him, with the Chief Examiner standing in front of this prodigy for a long time, eyes fixed on their answers.
This shows that a prodigy is indeed extraordinary. If it were him being watched like that, he would have gone crazy long ago.
There is no break at noon. The candidates either continue answering questions or take a sip from the water they brought, rub their eyes, and keep working.
Liu Ji sips water, feeling like sitting on needles, desperately wanting to get up and walk around.
