Time flew, and the spring imperial examination had arrived. As always, it was a bustling event, and this year was no exception. However, all of this had nothing to do with Yueyao, and she didn't bother to pay it any attention.
Ever since she secured second place in the competition, Yueyao felt that destiny had opened a grand door for her, and she no longer needed to worry about the future. As long as she continued down this path, she would undoubtedly make a name for herself across the world.
One day, returning from the fields, Yueyao heard that a letter had arrived from Ma's Mansion.
After washing her hands, Yueyao opened the letter. It was written by Zhuang Ruolan; this time, instead of the usual family small talk, she mentioned two things.
The first was that Tingli had achieved first place in the second echelon. First place in the second echelon, also known as Second Place Scholar, ranked just after the top three ranks and was considered a very prestigious position.
