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There were a few men in black who ran to the Intellectual Loft as news of the court examination results spread throughout the city.

They ran straight to the roof of the Intellectual Loft.

In one of the antiquated rooms within, a lady in a black dress sat behind a study table holding a letter in her hand.

This table was completely empty, a far cry from what it was the previous evening.

"Master!" Before long, a voice could be heard at the door. Then, a servant in a black dress entered.

"What is it?" The lady in black asked flatly.

"Master, Young Master Fang and Nangong Hao are tied for first!" The servant bowed and replied.

"Tied for first?" The lady in black was visibly surprised.

"Yes, the news is currently being spread throughout the city and to the surrounding villages." The servant confirmed.

The lady in black nodded as she looked out the window. Her eyes glimmered. "Never did I expect that this shameless fellow could draw with Nangong Hao! It’s a d