Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

Pei Zi Yun awakens to a bustling morning as he prepares for his scholar exam. After a nutritious breakfast, he meticulously reviews and transcribes his answers, feeling confident about passing. The last challenge is a poem on "Early Spring," which he decides to plagiarize from the esteemed poet Han Yu. Completing his exam early, he is approved to pass by the exam officer. Afterward, he reflects on the pressures of the imperial examination system and the exhaustion of fellow candidates. Later, at the Academy's Public Hall, examiners review the papers, rejecting many for errors. Chief examiner Ye Xiang Gao emphasizes diligence in grading, as the major review phase begins, highlighting the rigorous nature of the examination process.

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