Perhaps because he had eaten a large lunch, or perhaps because his mind was weighed down with other matters, he didn't feel hungry yet. He decided to seize the opportunity to catch up on sleep.
A look around the examination hall revealed that quite a few candidates were like Zhao Jing, taking the opportunity to rest.
After a full day of answering questions, everyone was exhausted. Their minds felt numb. Trying to tackle another question now would likely lead to a less-than-perfect result.
But there were also some candidates who, fearing they didn't have enough time, lit their candles and continued to write.
Zhao Jing paid no attention to any of this. Taking advantage of the pleasant temperature, he lay down on his cot and quickly fell asleep.
Zhao Jing slept straight through to the third watch.
He woke up fully rested, looking refreshed and full of vigor.
