Chapter 40 Presentation of a Proposal

Li Mansion was buzzing with excitement for three consecutive days, coinciding with the small triennial scholarly examination. In any case, during these days, Xu Qing's life was in a blur.

It was a rare indulgence for him since he had traveled to this time.

But he really had no leisure time.

Fortunately, after the results came out, the Academic Supervisor left for another Zhili Prefecture city, without staying to hold the customary Flower-Pinning Banquet, thus sparing another exhausting event.

After the hustle and bustle, even on ordinary days, Li Mansion seemed lonely and desolate.

Xu Qing found himself unaccustomed to the absence of the flattering candidates around him.

"I'm merely a minor scholar, yet so many have come to flatter me. Those who've become Scholars, advanced Scholars, and officials, they must be surrounded day and night by such people. No wonder they say that if the County Magistrate dreams at night, the next day someone will make it come true."