Chapter 228: Imperial Physician! Quickly, call the Imperial Physician! (1 / 2)
Xu Yanmiao didn’t understand the intricacies and hidden meanings in political dealings. However, he was obedient, didn’t stir up trouble, and never considered himself smarter than others.
—Since the Minister of War had advised him to pay attention to the children of officials, he would focus on them as instructed.
But as soon as court was dismissed, the families and elders of those children surrounded him.
“Xu Lang, to achieve the position of a chief examiner at only nineteen, you are truly a rare talent.”
—The Chief Examiner’s Tower (至公楼) is the viewing platform where the main examiner supervises candidates during the imperial exams.
“My relative is over forty and still attempting the imperial exam—truly shameful.”
“My boy is the same. Xu Lang, I’m someone who tends to overthink, so I’ll be straightforward: I hope this child has genuine talent and ability, so he can better serve His Majesty. If he lacks the virtue to match his position, disaster is inevitable. Xu Lang, please show no mercy to him.”
“Same for me!”
Xu Yanmiao was surrounded so tightly he could hardly move. After being bombarded by their remarks, he managed to extract a single core takeaway: [They just want me to be fair and impartial, right?]