Shen Zheng'an has been reinstated as a scholar, but as for the top scorer incident, because the cheating case caused a stir, his previous exam result was invalidated. Later, a re-exam was conducted, and everyone's results, including his, were disregarded.
He can only wait for the next exam.
Shen Zheng'an doesn't regret it, as it gives him some time to prepare. He is confident in himself and is already very pleased to have cleared his name so quickly.
Initially, this was a very egregious matter causing a sensation among scholars, and the Emperor showed no intention of covering up for the two princes, winning much praise from scholars.
In the planting space, everyone set a table to celebrate Shen Zheng'an's exoneration.
"Congratulations." Everyone raised their glasses to toast Shen Zheng'an, all feeling happy about this matter.
Shen Zheng'an smiled as he picked up his glass and clinked it with everyone else's, reflecting on how bizarre his recent experiences had been.
