Dong!
Dong!
Dong!
With three dull bell tolls, not only was the end of the archery examination announced, but also the conclusion of this session of the Imperial Examination.
The only thing the candidates had to do was wait.
Following tradition, the list of Advanced Scholars would be posted outside the Imperial Palace walls in three days.
But what was different from past examinations was that some of the placements on this list of Advanced Scholars were already without suspense.
The top scholars in horse riding and archery were confirmed on the spot, both being the son of the Minister of Justice, Li Nuo.
Only he achieved excellent results in these two subjects.
The top scholar for the Music Department would emerge between him and one other.
As for the top scholars in the Book, Mathematics, and Ritual Departments, the court surely already knew, but would not make the announcement publicly until three days later.