Guangzhou.
After Duncan ascended to the throne, Xing Wang Fu was changed back to Guangzhou, but among the populace, Guangdong and Guangxi were still referred to as Xing Wang Fu, as they believed it was the land of the dragon's rise.
At this moment, in a small alley on Temple Street, a young man in tattered clothes furrowed his brows and said to his companion, "Lu, are you really not planning to take the imperial examination again?"
The man named Lu, dark-skinned and tall, forced a bitter smile and said, "My family can no longer sustain itself with money and food. Now, I just want to find a job."
Upon hearing his friend's words, the young man's expression also changed, as his attire indicated his family was of average means.
"Would you like to hear a word from me, Brother Liu?"
The tall man clasped his hands and said, "Nowadays, with the world in such disarray, we from humble backgrounds need not obtain scholarly fame to showcase our talents and aspirations."
