The setting sun dipped below the horizon, adorning the sky with a splendid, majestic purplish-red hue. Carriages journeyed on the return road to Chang'an City.
In the carriages, some wept while others laughed.
Beside the road, the young soldiers on guard chewed grass roots out of sheer boredom. Spotting an official passing by, they promptly spat out the grass and straightened their posture.
"It's over."
Li Ang, seated inside the carriage, slowly let down the curtain and exhaled deeply.
"Young Master..."
Chai Cuiqiao hesitated, trailing off. Li Ang saw the expression on her face and knew what she wanted to ask. Smiling, he said, "Today's exam went fairly well. The Scriptures and strategy questions were comparatively easy. I received an 'Excellent' in the Imperial Examination subject, and was mid-tier in Archery.
"All things considered, there shouldn't be any issues passing the preliminary test.
"As for the mathematics section..."
