The imperial examination is scheduled for April 26th, which is over twenty days away from now.
To prevent recurring fevers, Doctor Li advised Song Wei to stay home and rest during this period.
Song Wei had no objections. He's been unlucky lately, and if he were to go out, who knows what trouble he might invite.
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Songxiang Building in the Capital.
Hao Yun ranked eighth in the provincial examination, and classmates from Ningzhou were hosting a banquet to celebrate for him.
With a drink in hand, they praised him enthusiastically.
"Top scorer in the district exams, top five in the county exams, top ten in the provincial exams—Brother Hao indeed possesses exceptional talent. From the looks of it, you're sure to be in the top two ranks."
"Of course! You all should know, he easily overshadowed Pingjiang County's greatest scholar, Song Wei—how could he be ordinary?"
The mocking tone reminded everyone that Song Wei barely made it in the provincial exams.
