On the day of the exam, Zhao Yan was ready to leave before dawn.He had packed his belongings the day before, so all that remained was to head to the tribute examination hall.
The road was pitch black. Save for a sliver of moonlight, one could barely see a hand in front of one's face. Zhao Gao led the way with a lantern, while Zhao Yan followed closely behind.As they neared the examination hall, the crowd grew dense. A sea of people packed the entrance, almost everyone clutching their own lantern. Zhao Yan could clearly see the tension on the faces of the fellow students. Seeing their anxiety, he felt an odd sense of relief; his own nerves finally began to loosen.
"Son, our family’s future rests on you. Your father and I are counting on you to become a Xiucai (Cultivated Talent)."
Chapter 244