Liu Ji also wanted to take part, so the two families, initially planning to go separately, ended up heading to the county government one after another.
Qin Yao and Liu Gong exchanged an awkward glance.
After collecting the documentation for child student status and the qualification to participate in the formal imperial examination at the county government, the two families finally went their separate ways.
Liu Ji requested a three-day leave from the academy's head, who understood his need to go back to deliver the good news and readily granted it.
Moreover, the head specifically congratulated Liu Ji, stroking his beard, escorting him all the way to the academy's gate with an appreciative look.
After all, he never had high hopes for this young Liu Ji, and it was surprising and delightful to see him pass the initial exam, having been at the academy less than a year.
