Chapter 1178: Didn't She Choose That Herself?
A month and a half later, the Palace Examination arrived as scheduled.
This naturally drew intense attention. Here in Shangjing City, with merely two months between the two exams, the top three candidates of the metropolitan examination would only be remembered for that brief month and a half; once the top three of the Palace Examination were announced, they would be completely overshadowed.
Tong Zhihuan and Tao'er, who had been traveling, also arrived in Shangjing City.
The night before Tong Nianyi was to enter the examination hall, they shared a few heartfelt words to encourage her.
Tao'er stroked Tong Nianyi's hair. "Our Xiao Nianyi is the most amazing..."
Tong Nianyi looked at the mother she hadn't seen in so long, her resolve hardening. She was determined to achieve an outstanding result this time.
Yan Nantian had pulled strings with a Cabinet Elder to ensure Tong Nianyi could enter the examination hall. Because of this, she faced no difficulties during the identity checks, just like last time, and no one discovered she was a woman.
And so, the Palace Examination began.
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