"Student greets the lord!" Gu Chengyu also followed with a bow.
"No need for formalities!" Vice Magistrate Wang immediately noticed Gu Chengyu standing in the crowd—unmistakable, because he stood out!
"I have heard the debates about the talents of various students. Since Lord Prefect has designated this paper as the preferred choice, he must have his reasons. Speaking of nothing else, just the policy essay on water management is sufficient!"
Vice Magistrate Wang glanced at the examinees below, noticing some lowering their heads without objection, while others seemed somewhat dissatisfied. Hmph! He snorted coldly in his heart; they lack talent themselves yet refuse to accept others!
