Dragon Gate.

Summary

In the Su Mansion, Su Bai struggles to understand the "River Diagram" with Little Carp's help. Meanwhile, the imperial examination in Luoyang City begins, a crucial event for scholars seeking to rise in status. The Crown Prince inspects the examination hall, where candidates face challenging questions. A secret paper swap occurs between Qing Yun Xuan and a poor scholar, Qiu Wang, facilitated by Deputy Examiner Xiao Zhe. Su Bai learns of this corruption and plans to gather evidence for future action, recognizing the influence of Qing Yuan Hou. He reassures Little Carp of his intentions and continues studying.

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