"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: On the twenty-first day of the fourth month in the thirtieth year of Huiming, four hundred and three Imperial examination candidates including Gu Chengyu are hereby presented. Thus, it is proclaimed: First Class, First Place, Gu Chengyu, bestowed the title of Advanced Scholar."
Mr. Gu and the villagers outside only half-understood; does this mean he scored first? Mrs. Lv was even more confused.
Dumb Granny, preparing red packets inside, upon hearing, quickly reopened the pocket containing silver notes worth fifty liang and resolutely added a hundred liang inside.
Though Mr. Gu and others didn't understand, Uncle Gu knew and immediately beamed with joy, excitement uncontainable. He kept muttering, "Remarkable, remarkable indeed."
"Congratulations to the honorable Mr. Gu Chengyu on becoming the Champion Scholar, announced on the capital's imperial list."
