In the distance.
The sound of gongs and drums suddenly carried over in waves.
The sound drew nearer and nearer.
"Young Master, could this be the procession bringing the good news?" Something stirred in Lü Yi's heart as she spoke.
Hearing this, Wang Qingtan, who sat at the table by the window, could not help closing the book in her hands and gazing outside through the window.
Jiang Ning looked toward the courtyard wall ahead. With a sweep of his divine sense, a smile appeared on his face.
"You were right. It's a procession delivering the plaque for the top martial provincial graduate, along with the good news."
He was no stranger to such a procession.
Several months ago, when he had won first place among the martial scholars in Dongling City, just such a procession had come to his residence. The same was true now.
"Prepare some reward money," Jiang Ning said to Lü Yi.
"Okay! Young Master!!" Lü Yi nodded vigorously, delight appearing on her face as she trotted into the room.
A moment later.
The procession carrying the plaque arrived outside Jiang Ning's residence and slowly came to a stop.
"Is this the place?" the leader of the procession asked the man guiding them beside him.
"Yes, sir. That Provincial Graduate Jiang lives here!"
At that, the leader nodded and signaled for someone beside him to step forward and knock on the door.
The gongs and drums of the entire procession continued without pause.
Quite a few townsfolk had followed behind them to watch, along with children drawn by the bustle.
As the courtyard gate opened.
Jiang Ning, Wang Qingtan, and Lü Yi appeared before everyone's eyes.
The instant they saw the three of them, a flash of amazement passed through the crowd's eyes before they respectfully