Entering the Imperial Palace

After Fang Yun finished speaking, the carriage fell silent once more.

Fang Yun's status was now so lofty that even the eldest legitimate grandson of the Sage Kong Aristocratic Clan had to greet him first upon seeing him, let alone others of the same generation.

These Metropolitan Graduates all wanted to befriend Fang Yun, but none of them were from Jiangzhou. They had previously only been Provincial Graduates and had never crossed paths with Fang Yun. The radiance around Fang Yun was simply too dazzling, making it difficult for them to speak carelessly.

Gao Yong was older and noticed the awkwardness in the carriage. Smiling, he said, "Brother Fang, I see that this is your first meeting with the others. Why don't I introduce them to you one by one, so everyone can become acquainted? We shouldn't wait until the Spring Hunt to know one another."

Fang Yun had appeared Before the Sages many times and had long acquired a photographic memory. Not only had he memorized the top ten Metropolitan Graduates, but he had also committed the names of all three hundred to memory. The other nine were all outstanding Provincial Graduates from various regions who had studied at Academies. The moment Fang Yun saw their names, he could recall matters related to them and understood each of them well.

Still, Fang Yun did not stop Gao Yong. He merely smiled and said, "You are all outstanding Provincial Graduates of the Academies, pillars of the Jing Kingdom. I have heard of every one of you, but I do not know you well. Please, Brother Gao, introduce us one by one."

Hearing Fang Yun address him as Brother Gao delighted Gao Yong even more. Among scholars, "brother" had nothing to do with age. As long as their Literary Ranks were