A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Shen Xi anxiously waited for the imperial examination results at the Dongsheng Inn. The results were to be announced on March 17, and he was worried about his ranking. Meanwhile, Su Tong visited him with an invitation from the Li Family, who wanted to build a connection with Shen Xi, a scholar. Shen Xi declined the invitation, and Su Tong left. Yu Niang, the inn's owner, mentioned that the Li Family was a prominent merchant family in the capital, but they had fallen on hard times. Shen Xi prepared for the announcement of the results, which would be released by the Ministry of Rites after noon. The examination officials had a difficult time ranking the top ten candidates due to the anonymity of the papers. The final judgment of the top scholar and the second place was subjective, and one of the essays was judged to be fourth place due to its radical emotion. The officials prepared for the announcement of the results, which would be a test for the relevant government offices.

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