This was the day the results of the Bailu Academy's assessment were to be released. Shao Ming and his uncle-in-law traveled to Bailu Academy by carriage.

Jiang Shuyun didn't inquire about the exam results; their college had dozens of teachers and staff.

The academy strictly controlled whether a family didn't have children or relatives.

He went to class at the academy as usual, and he would naturally find out the admission results after they were announced.

Bailu Academy has a limited number of students admitted each year, a fixed thirty.

Not to mention the Dali Dynasty, there were quite a few people with the rank of Xiucai or above in the entire prefecture.

Therefore, even before the list was posted, many people were already waiting outside the gates of Bailu Academy.

"Shao Ming, Uncle, when did you arrive?"

Shao Ming and his uncle did not let the carriage get too close, as there were many people and carriages, which could easily lead to an accident.

They got off the carriage some distance away and had the driver take them to the village. After checking the results, they went to the village on their own.

"Brother Chengwen, we just arrived a little while ago, you're here pretty early?"

"I'm a little excited. I didn't sleep well last night and woke up very early this morning."

He Chengwen woke up early, and waiting at home made time seem to pass even more slowly.

He urged the family's coachman to come out early, and as soon as the city gate opened, he headed straight for the academy.

There are quite a few people who share his thoughts, and many of them arrived around the same time.

"That's true. There are one or two hundred people taking the exam. If they all come, it will feel like a sea of ​​people."

Zhou Zilin has taken the test three times already, so he has experience.

"I'm not sure if I'll pass; I'm a little nervous."

He Chengwen is usually quite composed, but at this moment, he is really not calm.

The main reason is that Bailu Academy is really attractive.

The three of them formed their own little group and discussed things in hushed tones.

Zhou Zilin studied in the county town; he was unfamiliar with the students in the prefectural city.

He Chengwen was studying in the prefectural city, but he was the only student from his school to pass the imperial examination for the title of Xiucai this year.

Shao Ming and three or four others from his school passed the exam, but they were much older than him and didn't have much in common.

Outside the academy gate, people gathered in groups of three or five, or in pairs, each forming their own small group.

Some people are alone, but they are in the minority. People generally prefer to stick together.

With a creak, the door opened.

"Quiet down, someone's coming out."

"The list is out, right?"

"Yes, I saw something in their hands, it should be a list."

...

After waiting for so long, everyone is anxious and wants to see the results as soon as possible to see if they are on the list.

Looking at the surging crowd, Shao Ming pulled He Chengwen and his uncle to hide further back.

"Uncle, Chengwen, let's not rush. There are too many people, and we might get trampled."

Shao Ming always remembered what his parents had said: "A wise man does not stand under a dangerous wall."

Although this phrase isn't quite appropriate, in some of the stories his mother told, stampedes can be quite terrifying.

"Yes, we won't be in a hurry. There are too many people, there's no need to squeeze in."

Although He Chengwen also wanted to know the result as soon as possible, Shao Ming's words were not without reason.

Zhou Zilin has already gone through this three times, so he's not in a hurry anymore. Whether he gets through it or not, the outcome is already unchangeable.

"Ah! I passed! I passed! My name is on the list!"

"Brother Liu, your name is here too, but unfortunately, I didn't pass the exam."

"No, no, I'm never taking the exam again! It's harder than passing the county-level exam!"

...

Shao Ming and the others stood aside, listening to the crowd, some people were overjoyed, some were heartbroken, and they had seen all walks of life.

Another fifteen minutes passed, and the crowd gradually dispersed before Shao Ming and his two companions finally walked over.

On the walls of the academy, several large sheets of Xuan paper are pasted, with the names and household registration information of thirty people clearly recorded in neat official script, so that there would be no possibility of duplicate names or mistakes.

"Shao Ming, that's your name."

He Chengwen first saw the name Jiang Shaoming, because it was placed near the top and was easy to spot.

“Uncle-in-law, your name is also here. Zhou Zilin, Xinyuan County.”

Shao Ming was positioned slightly towards the back of the middle when he saw his uncle's information.

"Mine is here too, isn't this me?"

The third-to-last position contains information about He Chengwen, which he himself is somewhat unsure about.

He patted Shao Ming's shoulder several times, just in case he was seeing things.

"Brother Chengwen, this is your information, there's no mistake."

He Chengwen covered his mouth to stop himself from screaming; there were others who hadn't finished yet.

The three of them checked each other's information again, then slowly stepped aside, waiting for the academy staff to arrange the rest.

A short while later, the headmaster of the academy, Fang, came out.

"The list of those who passed this year's assessment has been released, and all students have seen it."

I passed the exam. I'll come over in a bit with my household registration information to collect my enrollment certificate.

Those who didn't pass, go back and keep studying hard. Next year is the year of the big exam, so don't slack off." After saying these few simple words, Director Fang began to check the information and issue admission certificates.

"Zheng Anyuan, Zhao Wenbo, Chang Wentao..."

Director Fang read out the names of the thirty people on the list, had them line up, and began to check their household registration information to prevent impersonation.

With thirty people, the pace was quite fast; it was over in no time.

"Alright, those who have received their admission certificates, please report to the academy in three days as required."

After Fang finished speaking, he led his men back.

Shao Ming and the other two slowly walked back. They needed to go to the manor first; the carriage was over there.

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