In the blink of an eye, several days passed. Today was the day of the Prefecture Examination.
On this day, snowflakes drifted down, one after another.
The first snow of winter had finally arrived. Snow filled the woods, falling with a soft rustle.
The weather was freezing cold. Normally, following the habits of the residents of Shanyang Prefecture City, not many people would be out this early. But today was different—or rather, the past few days had been different.
Every morning, merchants and vendors from all over Shanyang Prefecture would gather on the road leading to the Prefecture Examination grounds.
Shouting, hawking their wares,
chatting, and haggling.
"Well, if it isn't Shopkeeper Liu! Your business seems to be bustling lately."
"Not at all, not at all. Our business has always been good. Today is just a happy coincidence. My nephew is taking the Prefecture Examination, so of course our family has to come and share in the excitement."
