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Hearing Zhong Yunfeng's shout, Ye Changyan and Liang Jingcheng both hurried over. Sure enough, Ye Changyan's name was on the paper with the Imperial College admission list.

"That's great, Chang Yan, you've been admitted to the Imperial College Class A as an inner class student!"

As expected, Ye Changyan and Liang Jingcheng were delighted to see Ye Changyan's name on the list, and then they heard Zhong Yunfeng shouting again.

"Jingcheng, look, you've also been admitted to the Imperial College!"

The two brothers, immersed in joy, heard Zhong Yunfeng's excited shout again, and hurriedly leaned over. Sure enough, Liang Jingcheng's name was in the list in front of Ye Changyan.

"Wow! Jingcheng, you were also admitted to the Imperial College Class A as an inner class student! Your ranking is much higher than mine!"

Ye Changyan saw that Liang Jingcheng's name was listed in the third column of the first row of Class A, while his own name was listed in the eighth column of the second row of Class A. It was a great honor that both of them were admitted to the same class.

"That's great! We have all been accepted as we wished. I will treat you to lunch today. You can't leave Yunfeng Tower until you are drunk!"

Sang Li had always been worried that he would not do well in the exam and was afraid that he would not be admitted to the Imperial College. Now, he finally passed. Although his ranking was low, it was good that he passed.

Since leaving Youshui City, I have received enthusiastic help from Master Ye Changyan and his disciples. Without their help, I would never have been able to pass the entrance exam to the Imperial College.

The group happily squeezed out of the crowd and headed towards Yunfeng Tower.

Liang Jingcheng asked Lu Tingfeng to ride back on horseback to tell Mr. Cai the good news that everyone had been admitted.

After having a good meal and a drink, Zhong Yunfeng said goodbye to Ye Changyan.

"Chang Yan, I have been out for quite some time now, and Yunfeng Tower is now on the right track. Since I got the good news that you were admitted to the Imperial College, I plan to return to Yuzhou Prefecture in the next two days. There are still many things waiting for me to deal with at home."

"Now that you mention it, I feel like going back. How about this? You come back to the Cai residence tomorrow night. I will cook a few dishes myself and invite a few brothers to come. This will be a farewell party for you and a celebration for Jing Cheng, Sang Li and I being admitted as we wished."

"Okay! Then I'll go back tomorrow night and leave early the day after tomorrow."

Although it was expected that the two disciples would be admitted to the Imperial Academy, Mr. Cai was also very happy and excited when he heard the exact news from Lu Tingfeng.

During the Dasheng Dynasty, the Imperial Academy was divided into Guozixue, Taixue, Simenxue, Luxue, Shuxue and Suanxue. The Guozixue mainly recruited children of noble families and high-ranking officials, as well as outstanding students from various prefectures. Each time, two classes, A and B, were recruited, with Class A being the inner class and Class B being the outer class.

The Imperial College mainly recruited children of nobles, children of middle and senior officials, outstanding students from various prefectures, outstanding students from foreign countries and some outstanding students from the Imperial College. Each time, eight classes were recruited, two classes each of A, B, C, and D. Among them, the two A classes were inner classes, and the other six classes were outer classes.

The Four-Gate Academy recruited children of low- and middle-ranking officials, foreign students with a good foundation, students admitted to the Imperial Academy, and other students with relatively weak foundations. The number of students admitted was more than that of the Imperial Academy and the Imperial College. Since the dormitories in the Imperial Academy were given priority, there were no inner-class students in the Four-Gate Academy.

Law, calligraphy and mathematics are places for training specialized talents. There is no fixed number of students to be admitted each time, and it depends on the number of applicants. However, students who can graduate from here can become important candidates to enter various provincial capitals as specialized officials.

The next afternoon, Liang Jingcheng and Xing Wang helped Ye Changyan in the kitchen, preparing for the evening gathering.

As evening approached, the senior brothers came over one after another, each of them bringing gifts for the two junior brothers who were admitted to the Imperial College. Most of them were exquisite stationery. Only Wang Xinkuan was the most direct. He gave fifty taels to each of them and told them to buy whatever they needed.

After Zhong Yunfeng explained all the matters to Quan Youfang, he and Xiao Jingxing came to Cai's house together. Xiao Yankai, who learned that Ye Changyan was cooking, also hurried over. Of course, he also brought valuable gifts to Ye Changyan and Liang Jingcheng.

An eight-person table couldn't seat so many people, but no one planned to sit at two tables, so they brought some stools and squeezed into one table.

"Originally, I planned to prepare a few tables after these two children were admitted to the Imperial College, invite old friends in Beijing to come over for a gathering, and formally introduce Chang Yan to everyone. However, the Imperial College's enrollment time is very tight this time. After the admission results are announced, the students are only given two days to prepare. They have to enroll the day after tomorrow, so time is a bit tight. I only invited you brothers to come back for a small gathering and give Yunfeng a farewell party."

It is natural to be solemn in formally introducing the junior fellow apprentice to the old friends in Beijing, but the enrollment time is indeed a bit tight. However, for the fellow apprentices and the Xiao family father and son present, only such a small gathering can eat the dishes cooked by Ye Changyan himself. After Ye Changyan and Liang Jingcheng go to the Imperial College, there will be fewer opportunities for Ye Changyan to cook.

As they toasted each other, everyone was smiling happily. Then Ye Changyan asked Sang Li who was standing beside him.

"Ali, do you plan to continue living in Gujing Lane, or look for a house near the Imperial College?"

"I plan to move to live near the Imperial College. After all, Gujing Lane is too far away from the Imperial College. Manager You went to look for a house near the Imperial College early this morning. If everything goes well, we will move there tomorrow."

"Then we will live in the Imperial College from now on. If there is anything I need to bring or anything I need to pass on, it will be very convenient to find you."

Everyone nodded in agreement, and Xing Wang looked at Ye Changyan with some frustration.

"Sir, can I go with you to the Imperial Academy?"

Everyone smiled, but Ye Changyan shook his head.

"We go to the Imperial College to study, and there are strict rules that prohibit bringing outsiders in. Fortunately, you can stay and accompany the teacher. We will come back when we have a day off."

Xing Wang looked at the kind-looking Mr. Cai with some grievance, and had to nod and agree.

The next morning, Zhong Yunfeng and the two followers assigned to him by Zhong Dingyi set out on their journey back home, each riding a horse.

Before leaving, Ye Changyan handed the two bottles of nourishing pills given by Qingyangzi to Zhong Yunfeng, asking him to keep them well. After returning, he should explain clearly to Ye's father and ask him to take the pills on time. After he had finished taking the pills, he could prepare to go to Yujing Palace for recuperation.

After seeing Zhong Yunfeng off, Lu Tingfeng drove the carriage, took Ye Changyan and his disciples, and went out to prepare various items for tomorrow's school enrollment.