Chapter 88: And the one going to Chang’an is…!

Since Danyang's representative had lost, people were willing to give both of the current contestants a chance. On a stall near the school, there were signs for both Han Shanyuan and Jian He, his opponent.

Not everyone was let into the school. Han Shanyuan's family was not let inside, since the magistrate had said that he already knew where those votes were going to go. In Danyang, the crowds were not going to decide who was the winner, rather a jury of other children who had participated in the choosing of the semifinal's winner just two days ago.

Han Shanyuan gave each of his family members a hug and rushed inside. On the way he saw a boy, maybe a year younger than him, do the same. This must be Jain He!

 They both fell into step with each other and shook each other's hands. Someone from the crowd pointed at them with approval, and both boys grinned. It didn't matter who won, they would show their skills today!