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For example, at this moment, a test paper with a novel and unique viewpoint but a slightly vague argument appeared in front of several examiners, which caused a small ripple.

"This exam paper has a novel concept and a unique perspective, which shows the candidate's active thinking. However, the reasoning process seems to be somewhat unclear. What do you all think?" An older examiner broke the silence first, frowning slightly as he spoke.

"Hmm, I also think this candidate has some talent, but the lack of clarity in the argument might make other candidates feel that the judgment is unfair." Another examiner gently stroked his chin, lost in thought.

"But we cannot completely deny its innovative value because of a minor flaw in the argument. After all, scientific research also needs to encourage the emergence of new ideas." Another younger examiner offered a different opinion, his voice tinged with urgency.

So, the examiners gathered together and began a heated discussion.

They would sometimes point to a particular sentence on the exam paper and analyze it, and sometimes they would gesture to explain their views. Although their voices were not loud, the atmosphere was very tense.

"I think we can examine the logical structure of the text more closely; perhaps we can discover some highlights that we've overlooked," someone suggested.

“Yes, we can’t jump to conclusions; we need to consider everything.” The others nodded in agreement.

After in-depth discussions and repeated deliberations, they finally reached a relatively fair consensus and continued to devote themselves to the subsequent marking work.

They expressed their opinions, analyzing the article from multiple aspects such as its theme, structure, and writing style, striving to arrive at the fairest conclusion.

As time went by, the exam papers were turned over by the examiners.

They were sometimes amazed by the candidates' talent, and sometimes they felt sorry for their mistakes.

The room was filled with a tense and serious atmosphere, with only the scratching of the red pen on the paper and the occasional hushed conversations.

Night fell, and the candlelight flickered.

The examiners remained steadfast in their posts, continuing their work tirelessly.

Their eyes were a little tired, but their gaze remained firm, not letting go of any of the highlights or shortcomings in any exam paper.

After two weeks of hard work, all the exam papers have finally been carefully reviewed.

Finally, the examiners arranged all the exam papers according to their scores, in preparation for the subsequent results announcement and selection process.

After the imperial examinations ended, a tense yet expectant atmosphere permeated the streets and alleys of the capital.

Some of the students who participated in the imperial examinations stayed in inns in the capital, unable to sleep day and night, praying silently in their hearts every moment.

Some wandered around the teahouses and taverns in the capital, seemingly chatting and laughing with others, but in reality, they were extremely anxious, their eyes frequently glancing in the direction where the notice was posted.

During the waiting period, time seemed to stretch out infinitely.

The students paced back and forth in their rooms alone or gathered in twos and threes, comforting each other and speculating about the outcome, but their words could not hide their anxiety.

Finally, the day of the results announcement arrived, and the capital city seemed to be enveloped in a wave of boiling excitement.

The streets were already bustling with people, as students poured in from all directions.

Some of them wore brand-new robes and tried to appear calm and composed, but their slightly trembling hands betrayed their inner tension.

Some looked haggard with bloodshot eyes, clearly having spent these days in anxiety.

The area in front of the tall wall at the entrance of the examination hall where the list of successful candidates was posted was already packed with people, shoulder to shoulder, making it impossible to move.

Everyone pushed and shoved, trying to squeeze to the front.

Several constables tried to maintain order, shouting loudly to keep everyone calm.

As a crisp gong sounded, the entire place fell silent. Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the wall where the list was about to be posted.

The constables carefully carried the list and slowly approached the wall.

Their every move touched the hearts of the students.

Finally, the big red list was firmly pasted up.

A gasp of amazement immediately erupted from the crowd. Some people craned their necks, trying to see the names on the sign; others stood on tiptoe, wishing they could grow a few inches taller.

Students began eagerly searching for their names on the list.

Some saw their names at a glance, and were immediately overjoyed, jumping up and down, shouting out their happiness.

Some searched from top to bottom, again and again, but still couldn't find their own name. Their faces gradually turned pale, and their eyes were filled with disappointment and frustration.

Those who passed the exam were surrounded by people congratulating them, while those who failed silently turned and left, their backs filled with loneliness.

Amidst the bustling crowd, there was laughter, tears, congratulations, and sighs.

The moment the results of the imperial examinations were announced was like a microcosm of life, witnessing the dreams and hopes, successes and setbacks of countless people.

At this moment, a student dressed in a simple long gown, with a thin face and a worn-out folding fan in his hand paused when he looked at the list, a sense of doubt rising in his heart.

He discovered that there were an unusually large number of names of students from Jiangnan on the list.

He frowned slightly and carefully observed the candidates from Jiangnan around him.

Not far away, a group of students from Jiangnan were gathered together, each with a proud smile on their face.

They all looked to be young people in their teens and twenties.

One of the scholars, dressed in a magnificent brocade robe, threw his head back and laughed loudly, his laughter particularly jarring amidst the noisy crowd.

He waved an exquisite paper fan in his hand, the fan painted with beautiful landscape patterns, which drew exaggerated arcs in the air with his movements.

His companions beside him also wore arrogant expressions, chatting and laughing amongst themselves, their voices loud and boastful.

Another student from Jiangnan, head held high, strides through the crowd with exaggerated steps, as if showing off his success to everyone.

His lips curled up in a smile that was almost arrogant, and his eyes were full of smugness.

Wherever he went, he attracted the attention of other candidates, but he didn't care at all and continued to do as he pleased.

There was also a slightly overweight candidate from Jiangnan, who crossed his arms and cast a contemptuous glance at the candidates who had not made the list.

He spoke loudly with his companions, his words full of self-satisfaction and pride, as if he had already reached the pinnacle of scholarship: "Hmph, we students from Jiangnan are indeed amazing. In this imperial examination, we will surely be the best."

His voice carried an arrogant tone as it echoed through the crowd.

As the examinee looked at them, his sense of unease grew stronger.

In his mind, scholars should be humble, polite, and gentle.

But the students from Jiangnan in front of him completely overturned his understanding.

Where in their behavior was there even a trace of the elegance and restraint of a scholar?

He tightened his grip on the folding fan, shook his head, and pondered to himself, "What exactly is going on here?"