Strange Tales: You're an Official, but you're raising a bunch of Demonessess? - Chapter 24

Chapter 24: I am a Person Who Cherishes Fragrance and Treasures Jade.

“The examination room is strict. Aren’t you afraid of being discovered?” Bai Yu’s words made Yaoyun tremble, staring at him in disbelief.

Bai Yu’s words had a double meaning. Was she found with a private pen, or was she personally discovered?

“I have my way,” Yaoyun replied hesitantly after a pause.

Bai Yu nodded, “Oh, that’s good.” Candidates were bustling around, entering the examination room.

“Master, are you here to accept me?” The girl asked, no longer pretending.

Bai Yu could clearly see the difference in her. In a world skeptical of supernatural beings, Bai Yu, with his extraordinary aura, could easily accept her.

“Why?” She inquired, holding her pen tightly.

“I’m a person who loves fragrance and loves jade very much!” Bai Yu chuckled.

Yaoyun sighed in relief, “Thank you for your fulfilment.”

Bai Yu asked with interest, “Do you want to be an examiner? It’s quite interesting with a pen.”

Bai Yu was aware of ghosts in this world but wondered about the court’s stance. Did the emperor only respect heaven and earth, or was there a force dedicated to managing such matters?

Becoming an examiner in a place where the earth’s energies converged would be extremely difficult.

Yaoyun nodded firmly, “Yes, Yaoyun has something to do.”

“Really! Have courage!” Bai Yu praised, offering his help if needed.

“Thank you!” Yaoyun expressed her gratitude with a bow.

“Go!” The woman entered the exam room swiftly, as there were few female candidates.

Bai Yu exchanged brief greetings with Yaoyun, waving goodbye without much conversation.

“Young master, I also wish you a nomination for the gold list!” Yaoyun expressed her good wishes before leaving.

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The bustling crowd gradually quieted as the examination proceeded in an orderly manner. The candidates focused on their studies, contemplating in front of the inkstone.

The imperial examination began, and the young man who entered last casually opened the exam paper. His calm demeanour contrasted with the worried expressions of other candidates.

“May I wish you success in the imperial examination!” Yaoyun offered her blessing to the peculiar man before leaving.

The examination covered various modules: basic knowledge of the famous historical theory “Four Books and Five Classics,” poems and songs, numeracy, policy theory, and an essay question posed by the emperor himself.

Though arriving late, Bai Yu displayed a calm demeanour as he carefully read through the exam paper. Starting with thoughtful contemplation, he swiftly and skillfully answered each section.

The examiners couldn’t help but focus on this young scholar who wrote with incredible speed and fluency. As the scorching sun gradually set in the west, Bai Yu finished the last essay question on the emperor’s governance.

“I ask: What is the government of the emperor?” Bold and powerful characters graced the final page of his test paper.