For a while, rumors ran rampant in Chang'an, with suspicion ever-present.
The students of the various academies were already caught in excitement, unable to extricate themselves.
Holding the Imperial Examination every year for three consecutive years was naturally a great boon for the students.
In two years, three hundred Advanced Scholars were selected, so those formidable opponents had already successfully come ashore, and in next year's Imperial Examination, their competition would certainly be much less.
With the regular four-year cycle of the Imperial Examination, they couldn't possibly achieve high ranks.
The court effectively gave them three opportunities.
They not only hoped the rumors were true but also hoped Li Nuo would remove more officials to make room for them, thus more Advanced Scholars would be selected at that time.
The courtiers with vested interests had already sent word to their families to prepare early.
Jade Sound Pavilion.
