Most of the supervisors are the second-generation officials from the Capital, admitted into the Imperial College through their fathers' and grandfathers' positions, while a small number enter after failing the provincial and national exams.
The tribute students, on the other hand, are outstanding scholars selected from various localities every year, usually only eligible to run if they have obtained the title of scholar.
Song Wei glanced at the teenager who introduced himself as Xu Shu. The latter's attire was no different from other supervisors, all dressed in plain white robes. However, his fair complexion betrayed him as someone who had never suffered hardships, thus Song Wei concluded that Xu Shu was a second-generation official.
Before heading out, Wanwan had not predicted he would encounter trouble today, but Song Wei had to remain vigilant.
