The examination lasted several days, and during this time, Taoyao Square continued its business as usual, only worrying in the evenings whether Zhou Wangshu inside was eating and sleeping well.
However, everyone understood that not eating and sleeping well was the norm; those with frail bodies could lose half their life upon exiting the examination hall. Such cramped conditions were not conducive to sleep, and the food was all dry, plus the stress of the exam questions, leaving them physically and mentally exhausted.
A few days later, Su Yaoguang and the others waited again outside the examination hall for Zhou Wangshu to emerge.
When the doors opened, the first to come out was not Zhou Wangshu, nor pampered young masters like Zhong Chushan and Chen Buyu, but Xiao Yanci being carried out.
The government officer carrying out Xiao Yanci aroused much curiosity, as people scrutinized the person before them.
