Bian Chunchou had already thought of two plans. If anyone knew Wen Xu-Xu, that would naturally be best; if they did not, then today would be the day Wen Xu-Xu made a name for himself. In any case, Wen Xu-Xu's scholarly credentials were the real deal and could withstand anyone's scrutiny.
"Wen Xu? He's actually still alive?" Someone rose to his feet in shock. Had the bookboy A Mu been here, he would have recognized him as Liu, the only Provincial Graduate from Lushui County who had come to the capital for this examination. "If he's alive, why has there been no word from him?"
"Brother Liu knows this man? Did he truly pass the provincial examination at eighteen?" How had they never heard a thing about such a talent?
Provincial Graduate Liu nodded at once. "More than that. Brother Wen was not only exceptionally learned, but also possessed first-rate looks and bearing. If his father had not passed away from illness, requiring him to observe mourning, he should have come to the capital for the examination long ago. In fact, nine years ago, people in the county said he had set out for the capital, but he never returned, nor did any news of scholarly honors reach us. Everyone assumed he had met with misfortune on the road."
After all, it was quite dangerous for a scholar to travel alone.
"I never expected him to still be alive. It seems this Grace Examination has gained another formidable rival!" As soon as Provincial Graduate Liu said that, some of those present could not help feeling disgruntled. The man had not even appeared, yet his reputation had suddenly soared. What kind of high-handed act was this?!
"That's right. My elder brother did indeed come to the capital for the examination nine