As for their family background, Ning Zhiyuan and Xiao Liulang were from humble families, while the Prince of Ann County and Yuan Yu came from noble families.
Oh, right, Xiao Liulang is that little cripple, isn't he?
Thinking of the crutch he had seen, the emperor's brow furrowed.
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All the examinees and their family members in the capital city began the long and anxious wait for the exam results. Even though everyone was basically a scholar, the worst case would be to become an associate scholar, but no one was really content with being an associate scholar.
The incense at Puji Temple had became more popular again, supposedly by the examination candidates coming to pray.
In Bishui Alley, a family looked as if nothing was the matter, but in fact, everyone was restless.
The old lady was no longer sneaking sweets and she wasn't playing cards anymore; every day, she commanded the old housekeeper to buy skewers in the streets, actually just to inquire about news.