The exam location is called the Imperial Academy, and it's somewhat far from where they live.
As the saying goes, it's best to set out early to avoid any delays on the road, so Yang Ming and the others departed very early.
Even though they left quite early, upon arrival, they found that there were plenty who arrived earlier than them.
They hadn't yet reached the gate of the Imperial Academy but could see from a distance at the alley's entrance the sheer crowd—a scene blocking any way through.
Carriages were completely barred from passing and had to stop far away.
After getting off, they squeezed toward the Imperial Academy.
At one glance, Xiaoxiao exclaimed—could there be hundreds of people on this street? Many cases were like theirs, with family accompanying, removing the companions, there were still a good hundred or two students.
"Husband, are there so many scholars?"
Have the scholars become so abundant?
