After the results of the Imperial Examination were announced, the excitement in Shengjing never ceased.
The three hundred examinees whose names appeared on the list were known as scholars.
On the day of the palace examination, as the sky began to show the first light of dawn, the scholars had already gathered outside the palace gates.
Imperial Guards stood solemnly on both sides of the pathway.
The Cabinet, Hanlin Academy, Chamberlain's Mansion, Guanglu Temple, and Honglu Temple had all been busy with preparations for this event.
Shen Zhi, in his official robe and formal hat, lowered his gaze and followed the lead eunuch towards the grand hall together with the other scholars.
Ji Teng had been waiting for a long time. This time, the test questions were prepared by the Cabinet before he gave his seal of approval.
"It is indeed rare that you, Xie Xun, would be willing to come over to monitor the examination."
