Jinzhou Province, Zhou Shuren and Wong Ju were among the last to arrive; the Scholars who passed the examination this year had already been there, and the originally bustling hall had quieted down.
After Zhou Shuren took his seat, he said, "No need to stand everyone, please take your seats."
He Shu was the first to sit down, followed by the Scholars who passed the exams, taking their seats one by one.
Zhou Shuren gazed at the Scholars in a somewhat dazed manner. A few years ago, he too was one of the participants. Now, he sat up high, while everyone looked up at him. Zhou Shuren gave a few official words of encouragement, and then the banquet began.
Mr. Wong was somewhat incredulous; Zhou Shuren's speech was too perfunctory—just a few words. If it had been him, a lengthy discourse would have been certain.
Zhou Shuren's gaze landed on He Shu, but in fact, Yuguang continuously watched Shen Yang, the Scholar who resembled the Emperor. Shen Yang, unsatisfied, stared at He Shu.
