The Strengthened Stone Array

"In general, the Spring Exam usually takes place in the latter part of February at the Ministry of Rites' Examination Hall. The palace examination follows within the next two months. Her Majesty selects an auspicious day to test the candidates. Those who pass become scholars entering the Hanlin Academy, while those who don't may still find positions in the Ministry of Personnel," Zhang Qingwei spoke leisurely, his gaze drifting to the bamboo curtain on the window lattice as if reminiscing about his own scholarly years.

"The palace examination is that late?" Gu Lan shook his head.

Madam is so dedicated to pulling strings for me; she probably wants me to be the top scorer, and then confess my identity during the palace examination, right?

Gu Lan didn't want to wait that long.

Although playing tricks on Madam was fun for now, he didn't want to keep her in the dark for too long...

Maybe just a few more days!