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Summary

At the Imperial Academy during the dawn of the imperial examination, around 20,000 scholars and soldiers maintained order as candidates entered the examination halls. Strict checks were enforced to prevent cheating, with severe penalties for offenders. Zhu Sui Liang and Lu Han, two candidates, parted ways as they entered different halls. Zhu Sui Liang faced the first day of exams focused on classics and poetry, feeling confident about the poetry topic but concerned about his weaker skills. After the first day, they discussed potential essay topics, with Lu Han predicting a focus on governance. The next day, Zhu Sui Liang was thrilled to find that Lu Han's prediction was correct, and he began writing an essay on a significant case related to governance. The examination hall buzzed with activity as candidates wrote, while officials, including high-ranking members observing the process, noted Zhu Sui Liang's impressive calligraphy. Unbeknownst to him, he caught the attention of Qi Wang Dian Xia, who recognized his talent.

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