Zhao Yan was panicking inside, thinking he had truly missed the examination period. Then he suddenly remembered the book stating that the Prefectural Examination was held twice every three years; even if he missed the first one, he should be able to catch the second.
Having never taken the Prefectural Examination before, and with his memories somewhat vague due to the passage of time, he only had a rough recollection of the book's contents and wasn't entirely certain about the details of the exam.
With too many people coming and going outside and eyes everywhere, it wasn't a good place to talk. Zhao Yan grabbed the shop assistant by the hem of his robe and pulled him straight into the bookstore.
Chapter 175