Upon hearing Xing Qingsui’s question, all of the surrounding spectators quietened down. This was the exact question on their minds.

With Nangong Mu’s results, he should at least be in the first-class roll.

Su Qing smiled but did not answer immediately. He turned to look at King Duan.

King Duan did not speak when he saw Su Qing look at him. However, he nodded lightly.

"Young Master Xing’s question is warranted. However, Nangong Mu’s situation is a little special. I am unsure of the details, but I can confirm that Nangong Mu is not ranked!" Su Qing smiled after seeing King Duan nod.

"What?!"

"Nangong Mu is not ranked?"

"No matter what, Nangong Mu had already qualified for enough rounds to pass the imperial examinations. He should be ranked even if he didn’t participate in the court examinations!"

"This is against the rules!"

Many people in the crowd were infuriated when they heard those words. After all, the imperial examination rankings were determined by the