The spring examination had ended.
Since Zeng Anmin had not died within the illusion array, then without a doubt, he had taken first place this time.
He had also become the top scholar of the Illusion Array Imperial Examination.
The Illusion Array Imperial Examination had no Palace Examination; the spring examination was already its pinnacle.
The traditional imperial examination still had a Palace Examination, but that no longer had anything to do with Zeng Anmin.
"Top Scholar."
Zeng Anmin sat astride his horse, his face glowing with springtime pride.
The tall, magnificent horse made him appear exceptionally handsome.
His gaze swept over the street. Bustling shops lined both sides, their entrances packed with people, all of them looking excitedly toward Zeng Anmin.
This time, Zeng Anmin was in the full blaze of glory.
It was an official requirement.
Today was specifically a day for the Top Scholar to bask in the limelight.
Starting from the palace gates, the grand procession traveled all the way to the Duke's Mansion before finally stopping.
The citizens following behind spread the news as they ran.
The entire capital knew that this year's Top Scholar was named Zeng Anmin, a disciple of the Confucian Sage and the Young Master of the Duke's Mansion.
His splendor was boundless.
Yet no one dared try any bride-snatching beneath the rankings list.
Qin Shouchang, the current Minister of Revenue, stood before the list like a tiger eyeing its prey.
The moment they saw his razor-sharp gaze,
all the nobles and dignitaries wisely steered clear.
Then... Liu Xian suffered.
Or rather, he was having the time of his life.
Yes, that was right. He was this spring examination's Second Place Scholar.
It could be said that Zeng Anmin had forcibly dragged him through the illusion array all the way to