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On both sides of the avenue, there are rows of majestic stone lions.
They held their heads high, their eyes shining brightly.
It was as if they were guarding this majestic royal place together.
At this moment, it seems there aren't many students on the main road.
Besides Su Yu, there were only a few others.
I don't know if they arrived too early.
It was someone else who arrived late.
"Brother Su!"
Before I had taken more than a few steps, some other students came over to greet me.
After all, Su Yu was the top scorer in the imperial examination, and he had gone through the ordeal of Lin Xiang and Dean Chen visiting his home.
In Kyoto, it's hard to find a student who doesn't know Su Yu.
We've met, and today we're taking the exam together.
There's no reason not to greet them.
After all, he might have to serve as an official in the imperial court someday.
Su Yu smiled and nodded.
But I couldn't recall his name.
After all, he really hadn't interacted with many people.
I did get to know some of you guys during the imperial examinations.
However, these were all fleeting acquaintances.
Some returned to their hometowns after learning that they had failed the imperial examination.
And the remaining people.
They are probably already waiting in the palace for the examination, or they may still be outside the palace.
At least, he didn't barely recognize the people in front of him.
Of course, not knowing someone is one thing.
When someone greets her, Su Yu naturally doesn't hesitate to return the greeting with a smile.
Immediately afterwards, the group followed the leading eunuch to the back of the main road.
Su Yu looked up.
The palaces were arranged in a staggered and undulating manner.
The magnificent palace is resplendent in gold and imposing in its grandeur.
The double-eaved hip roof perfectly embodies the supreme imperial power.
The glazed tiles shimmered brilliantly in the sunlight.
Like golden mountain peaks.
The stone steps in front of the hall are wide and flat.
In the distance are the Taiji Hall and the Baohe Hall, equally solemn and majestic.
Together with the main hall here, it forms the core area of the palace.
The palaces are connected by corridors.
Red walls and yellow tiles, flying eaves and brackets, it's like a beautiful painting.
As Su Yu walked, she admired the scenery of the palace.
I couldn't help but admire the architectural aesthetics of the ancients; they were truly remarkable.
After walking for a short while, we arrived at the main hall.
A number of students were already standing at the entrance of the hall.
They all stood in perfect order, waiting for the palace examination to begin.
He didn't even wait for Su Yu to choose a corner to stand in.
The leading eunuch took Su Yu directly to the head seat.
After all, the one who comes first in the imperial examination should be in the top position.
After Su Yu stood in position, she also noticed.
Among them were several people whom Su Yu knew.
The group exchanged glances and greeted each other.
Others noticed Su Yu's arrival.
They all cast their gazes, eager to get to know him.
After all, he's been a hot topic lately.
Of course, barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will become a prominent figure in the imperial court in the future.
However, it was all just eye contact.
But it wasn't too noisy or disruptive.
After all, by now, most of the examiners who were supposed to be there had arrived.
However, one or two people haven't arrived yet.
In particular, the most important person hasn't arrived yet.
So the students stood outside for a while longer.
A sense of solemnity and reverence unconsciously permeated the air.
But it’s understandable.
The imperial examination in spring was the pinnacle of the ancient imperial examination system.
After years of hard study, I have finally reached this final hurdle.
Of course, we cannot be careless or casual about it.
Moreover, this time they will also have the opportunity to meet His Majesty the Emperor of Qing.
As a result, no one dared to act recklessly.
Of course, some students also seemed more relaxed.
For example, Su Yu.
For example, several people that Su Yu knows or doesn't know.
After all, most of the candidates who participated in the palace examination had gone through layers of selection.
Among them were many well-read and talented individuals.
Their faces were calm, and their eyes revealed determination and confidence.
Others, like Su Yu, remained calm and composed.
Clearly, he is well-read and knowledgeable.
Not long after.
Even Prime Minister Lin Ruofu, who was also one of the examiners, entered the hall.
Lin Ruofu and Su Yu exchanged a glance, but did not exchange any further words.
After all, he was one of the examiners for this imperial examination.
If other students were to witness this on the spot, it would appear that he and Su Yu have a very close relationship.
Naturally, this will also attract criticism.
The so-called "doing the right thing in the right place" applies to certain situations.
It doesn't matter if we have a good personal relationship.
Before the exam, the examiners had a lot of contact with the students.
That would be inappropriate.
Then, a while later...
Emperor Qing finally walked in slowly.
He walked straight to the dragon throne and announced the start of the exam.
The palace examination and the metropolitan examination are different.
It was usually presided over by the emperor himself, who would even set the questions.
The topics are often closely related to current affairs, classics, history, philosophy, or the principles of governing a country.
Upon receiving the questions, the test takers first fell into deep thought.
Then he picked up his pen and wrote quickly, immersing himself completely in answering the questions.
Compared to the imperial examination, they couldn't help but feel a little more nervous.
This tension stems from the special examination room.
The beams inside this palace are decorated with carvings of dragons and phoenixes, and the paintings are exquisite.
The red pillars stood majestically, and a faint fragrance wafted through the vast palace.
Brass cranes and mythical beasts stand guard on either side.
There was a unique atmosphere inside this hall.
It seems to have the smell of power.
Su Yu thought for a moment.
It was from the moment that middle-aged man walked in.