The Education Palace within the Green Leaf World did not know day or night, and people inside also found it difficult to sense the passage of time, so they were unaware that in the real world, it was already the next day.
As the time approached noon, the peddlers outside seized the opportunity to hawk their wares with all their might. The area beyond the perimeter of the stone pillars was incredibly lively, and of the various scents of food filling the area, that of osmanthus cakes was the most distinct.
The common people who had come to see the Grand Examination encircled the Li Palace and discussed the news that would occasionally emerge from within. The crowd was unable to see those exciting spectacles on the testing grounds, but the mood was in no way affected by this. The atmosphere was incredibly enthusiastic, and it must be said that this feat was accomplished through the contributions of the storytellers.
