Some Scholars in official robes waiting in line were spotted by Chang Zhi and company, and whispers began to spread.
Inside the examination hall, Chang Zhi and the associate examiners sat down, and the main gate opened as scheduled. Scholars were checked and entered one by one, verifying their identities.
Chang Zhi sat at the chief's position, listening to the verification of candidate information as he awaited Scholar Li.
Some candidates were bold enough to steal glances, while others kept their heads down in fear.
Time passed slowly, and Chang Zhi straightened his posture, catching the associate examiner's attention, "What's the matter, sir?"
Chang Zhi noticed Scholar Li below daring to look up at him, his gaze deep and stern, causing Scholar Li to shrink his neck and quickly avert his eyes.
The associate examiner squinted, "Do you know him, sir?"
Chang Zhi replied with a hint of a smile, "Some people hope I do."
