Chapter 477 (1/2)
Chapter 477
Chapter 477: The results of the Court Examination!
Translator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow Translations
Three weeks later
Winter had arrived in the Great Xia
The snow covered the ancient city, leaving behind a silver, glistening layer
The as strong
Countless citizens stood at the gates to the palaceThey woreas they waited in anticipation
Left Pri stood at the front, the officials standing at the sideAll of the candidates looked at the on their shouldersHowever, they did not
They aiting for the results of the court examinations!
Ordinarily, only the results of the theory examinations carried such unknownsAfter all, the results of the combat examination were clear for all to see
However
This was an exception
No one knehat the results of the court examinations wereNo one kneould take home the top spot
Then, the doors opened
A warushed out frohtened their backs and lowered their headsHowever, they all glanced at the doors
There was no Minister of Rites nor a Chief IerThis would mean that the Emperor or the Left Prime Minister would announce the results
However, despite the doors opening, Emperor Lin Mubai was nowhere to be seen
At the very olden armor stood by the door
Each one of thee tablet in their handsThis was the results tablet
”Are they just going to present the results?”
The candidates and officials looked at each other without speakingHowever, the sah their minds
The Imperial Decree Hall here the Emperor's held their ceremonies when they ascended the throne
Similarly, it was the location for the announcement of the court examination resultsAfter every announcement, there would be a tablet with the naold
This was the emphasis placed on the court examinations
However
Usually, the court examination results would be announced before the tablet was revealed to the massesHowever, this ti carried out
Neither the officials nor the candidates spokeThe icy wind sent a chill down all their spines
The eight guards' footsteps were steady as they trudged through the snowThe snoas thick, but they didn't wobble
They caates of the hall and placed the tablet on the ground
”Reveal!”
A crisp voice rang out from inside the Imperial Decree HallIt was not loud, but everyone could hear it clearly
The e was relayed all the way to the entrance
”Reveal!”
”Reveal!”
””
The voices echoed all the way to the entrance of the palaceThen, the e was passed all the way to the walls
The city was bustling with activity
Everyone, fro and looked towards the Iolden parcholden names were revealedThere were only 10 names on the tablet
”I' out
”Me too!” Yet another candidate screareat honor
Then, there was a third voice, then a fourth
”Nangong Hao is first!”
”IndeedNangong Hao did great work in the Southern Region, signing a peace treaty with the Southern Region for 10 yearsIt is only right that he is in first place”
”Yes, butwhy is Yan Xiu third?”
The candidates looked at the top fes of the tabletNangong Hao's name was clearly inscribed at the top
”No, there are only nine na Hao's name is not in the center!”
”Not in the center?!”
”Yes, based on the position of his naht”
”You're saying that Fang Zhengzhi”
When the candidates noticed Yan Xiu's ranking, they also realized that there was so with the tabletHowever, when they spoke of Fang Zhengzhi, they all went quiet
”The results are outThe top three candidates have the opportunity to participate in the Heavenly Dao Pavillion selections seven days fro?” Another voice rang outThis voice ignored the discussions happening below
”I will!” A figure in white stood out frolistened in the sun
”M Family's honor to have you represent us at the selection!” The figure replied approvingly
All of the other candidates were envious at such an opportunityThe Heavenly Dao Pavillion was the best place to cultivate
”Young Master Nangong, you will definitely ivenYou had the abilities to participate in the selections four years agoIt will be a piece of cake for you now”
”Congratulations!”
All of the candidates sent their ishes to Nangong Hao
Nangong Hao bowed to them, then turned and returned to the crowd, just as calm as before
The person at the door of the Iaze finally resting on an icy face
”Yan Xiu, will you be participating in the Heavenly Dao Pavilion selections?” The voice rang out
”Why isn't Fang Zhengzhi on the tablet?!” A figure walked out fro froht despite the chill and windHis robe flapped in the wind
His na you if you will be participating in the Heavenly Dao Pavilion selections! We can discuss any other matters after the selections are over!” One of the officials hollered
”I asked why Fang Zhengzhi's nanored the official as he stared into the Iaze had never left the Imperial Decree Hall