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Every candidate was thoroughly searched upon entry, and every single item they brought into the examination hall, including accessories and the number of clothing layers they wore, was meticulously examined and recorded.
The stringent examination and record-keeping were to prevent cheating as well as to protect candidates from being falsely accused of such.
There was one examiner responsible for the search, another for the recording, and a third ensuring that nothing was overlooked.
Hence, anyone who brought peace charms, amulets, or any similar items had it noted in the records.
When the Crown Prince saw in the register that someone had peace charms or amulets, he instructed the officials from the Protocol and Administration Office to discreetly call these individuals out, one by one, to avoid alarming the other candidates.
