Progress 257 (Second Update)

Xiao Liulang also felt an otherworldly sensation, as if he was in a dream.

He had been to the Imperial Palace many times, but this was the first time he had left through the main door of the Wumen Gate, which was exclusively used by the master of the palace. However, the three top examinees - the champion, second place, and third place - were also privileged to walk through this gate once.

He thought he wouldn't care.

But the moment he really stepped out, he felt different.

However, he wasn't as excited as Feng Lin, he managed to stay calm.

He told Feng Lin, "There will be plenty of opportunities to serve the court."

Feng Lin whispered back, "But I do not want to go back to the county town for an official position, I want to stay in the Hanlin Academy, I really envy you, that you get direct admission into the Hanlin."

Being a first-place scholar is not the highest rank, but becoming a member of the Hanlin Academy is.