Shocking! Five men are in love with the same woman!

When the nine-day, nine-night imperial examination came to a close, the entire capital city seemed to be enveloped in an atmosphere of tension and anticipation.

Everyone eagerly awaited the release of the rankings, their eyes filled with anxiety and longing.

This year's imperial examination attracted far more attention than in previous years because thousands of women participated.

In the streets and alleys, in teahouses and restaurants, everyone was talking about this unusual imperial examination.

After the imperial examination, the anxiety of waiting intensified.

People's emotions are like a taut string, ready to snap at any moment.

Everyone was speculating about who would be the best candidate in this imperial examination and who would stand out among the many candidates.

Therefore, the upcoming list is like a mysterious treasure, attracting everyone's attention and making people eager to unveil its secrets.

Finally, the long-awaited list was posted at the entrance of the examination hall.

Early that morning, crowds gathered at the entrance of the examination hall, with people waiting there with a mix of nervousness and anticipation.

The sunlight had just fallen on the ancient stone pavement, and a tense atmosphere filled the air, with everyone's face etched with anxiety and longing.

The moment the list was posted, everyone seemed to be drawn by an invisible force and rushed forward.

A murmur arose from the crowd, a mixture of exclamations, doubts, and eager anticipation.

Everyone craned their necks, their eyes glued to the list, afraid of missing a single name.

However, when people saw the contents of the list, the entire room fell silent instantly.

Immediately following was a chorus of exclamations.

They were surprised to find that the top three winners were all women!

The title of top scholar was won by Princess Xie Zhiyi, the wife of Prince Ping.

Her name shines brightly in the sunlight, as if proclaiming her extraordinary talent to the world.

The second-place winner was the Seventh Princess, a highly talented member of the royal family who stood out in this imperial examination.

The third-ranking scholar turned out to be the Marquis of Anguo, a woman who came from a military background, and her name shocked everyone.

Looking further down, it becomes clear that 198 of the 500 candidates on the list are women.

Moreover, about sixty of the top one hundred are women.

The result left the men present speechless.

These men, after decades of hard study, enjoy the best resources and education.

They always believed that they held an absolute advantage in the field of knowledge.

Unexpectedly, despite the difficulties of studying, the women passed the imperial examination on their first attempt and achieved such excellent results.

Some of the men looked astonished, their eyes filled with disbelief.

They stared blankly at the list, as if they couldn't believe their eyes.

They used to think highly of themselves, believing that a woman's virtue lay in her lack of talent, and that it was a pipe dream for a woman to participate in the imperial examinations.

Now, reality has dealt them a heavy blow.

Some men lowered their heads in shame, regretting their past contempt and prejudice.

They realized that they had been underestimating the woman's abilities all along.

Other men fell into deep thought, beginning to re-examine the status and role of women in society.

Because many women don't start reading from a young age; most only begin to encounter books in recent years.

Their educational opportunities were vastly different from those of the men.

They lack a spacious and bright study, the guidance of learned teachers, and even face various pressures from family and society.

However, even under such harsh conditions, they still achieved remarkable results in the imperial examinations through their own efforts and perseverance.

If they had the same good educational conditions as the men, they would have started studying from a young age just like them.

It is likely that even fewer men will make the list in this imperial examination.

The women will absolutely defeat and overwhelm them with an overwhelming advantage.

Look at Princess Ping, then look at the Seventh Princess and Marquis Anguo.

Isn't that a living example?

Under the same educational conditions, women are simply more capable than men, which is why they took all three top spots.

However, this was only the first time a woman had participated in the imperial examinations and achieved such results.

In the future, after a few more years, women will likely catch up with men.

At that time, women will likely occupy half of the court.

Many people are unwilling to think deeply about this result at this moment.

But all of this is enough to prove the women's abilities.

They demonstrated their prowess to the world through their actions.

Moreover, such outstanding women are not isolated cases; there are many, many more.

Because in this imperial examination, many women's scores surpassed those of the vast majority of men.

This silenced those who had previously looked down on women and thought the women's imperial examinations were absurd.

From that moment on, they dared not utter another word.

Because the facts speak for themselves, the women's talent and ability are beyond question.

Some of the women on the list were so moved that they burst into tears when they saw the list.

They covered their mouths tightly, afraid that any sound they made would shatter this beautiful dream.

These women have overcome numerous difficulties and endured countless pressures in the past, and now they are finally reaping the rewards.

Their efforts and perseverance were best demonstrated at this moment.

Some women excitedly embraced their companions, sharing their joy.

They are proud of themselves, and proud of all women.

Other women stood there quietly, their eyes revealing determination and confidence.

They understood that this was just the beginning, and many more challenges awaited them in the future.

The women who didn't make the list were somewhat disappointed, but they weren't discouraged.

Looking at the names on the list, they were filled with admiration and envy.

They secretly resolved to study even harder when they returned home, and strive to achieve good results in the next imperial examination.

After that, the parade on horseback officially began.

The streets were already packed with bustling crowds, all eager to catch a glimpse of the newly appointed scholars.

Then, with a burst of rousing drum music, the horse parade officially began.

The first person to catch the eye is Xie Zhiyi, dressed in a gorgeous red scholar's robe and wearing a black gauze hat with gold flowers, looking heroic and dashing.

She rode on a tall, white steed with a coat as white as snow and sturdy hooves. It seemed to understand human nature, moving slowly forward with elegant steps.

Xie Zhiyi's face was beaming with a confident smile. She held the reins, her posture upright, her eyes bright and determined.

Following closely behind Xie Zhiyi was the Seventh Princess, dressed in a light blue outfit befitting a second-place scholar, with a silver-flowered black gauze hat on her head, exuding an elegant air.

Her mount was a brown steed, adorned with an ornate saddle that perfectly complemented the Seventh Princess's noble bearing.

The seventh princess smiled and nodded slightly to the crowd on both sides, displaying her royal demeanor.

Jiang Muxue, dressed in a green scholar's robe and wearing a black gauze hat with copper flowers, exuded a heroic air.

She rode a magnificent black horse, a horse that exuded power and domineering presence.

Just like her owner, she exudes an aura of unparalleled dominance and soaring confidence.