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Song Yan was unsurprisingly appointed as the top scholar.
Shen Jingxian also read Song Yan's essay, and it was excellent, on par with those she had read from Wen Ranchen in the past.
Although she couldn't write like that herself, she could still discern the quality of the writing.
Indeed, Song Yan was naturally suited to stand above the court.
In the original text, Song Yan's ending seemed like a happy reunion, but it was just a choice made out of helplessness.
June 25th.
All civil and military officials were required to attend the ceremonial court assembly unless there were special circumstances.
Shen Jingxian also managed to secure a spot to observe the ceremony through her playful antics and acting shamelessly.
However, this time she couldn't sit beside the Emperor; she had no official position and could only stand among the ministers.
Shen Jingxian instantly spotted Mr. Duan, who had enlightened her in the past, now a high-ranking official, and joyfully ran over.
