Everyone was flabbergasted by the action of the Duke of Xuanping.
What was happening? How could the venerable Duke of Xuanping be arranging the attire of a candidate? This was not mere affection, typically, such actions were only extended to those really close or who were deemed particularly valuable.
Xiao Liulang may not have been famous throughout the Capital City, but his name was well known in the Imperial examination circles. Born into a humble family, he came out first alongside the Prince of An County in the Provincial Exam. His achievements caused a sensation.
Furthermore, his physical disability made him even more noticeable.
It was easy to recognize him because there wasn't another candidate with a limp in the Palace Examination.