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The list of candidates for the Martial Examination would typically be posted alongside the regular examination results, displayed before the gates of the Lu State palace for the scholars of Tiandong to admire. Those whose names appeared on the list would earn the respect of everyone. The regular exams had concluded, and after a day of rest, it was time for the Martial Examination.
Unlike the regular exams, which required papers to be graded and evaluated, the Martial Examination was much simpler; results were known immediately. After the Martial Examination, an announcement would be made, and the entire city of Ying would celebrate, immersing in joy.
Gu Ping watched as Zhang Chenyu waited outside, feeling somewhat bored. He knew that unlike the regular exams, the Martial Examination was open to the public every year, allowing the people of Ying City to come and watch. The regular exams were strictly private, which contributed to the popularity of the Martial Examination over the regular one. There were many scholars competing for only eighty-one spots: forty-nine scholars and thirty-two warriors. No one understood why the Academy arranged it this way, but it had been like this for years, and everyone had grown accustomed to it.
“How did it go?” Zhang Chenyu asked as soon as he saw Gu Ping, eager to know how he performed, mirroring the expressions of family and friends who had come to greet him.
“If I said I got first place, would you believe me?” Gu Ping replied with a smile.
“Believe you? Not a chance!” Zhang Chenyu scoffed.
Zhang Chenyu raised his leg as if to kick Gu Ping's back but then remembered how he had once hurt himself by kicking Yi Dong and pulled his leg back instead.
“Forget it. They’re not worth my time.”
“Hmph! I won’t stoop to your level,” he muttered as Wu Qing caught up from behind, running in front of Gu Ping. “Wait! Wait!”
Seeing Wu Qing approach, Gu Ping paused. “What’s up, Brother Wu? Do you have something important?”
“It’s nothing major. I just wanted to thank Brother Xie Xieqin for his guidance earlier. If you’re free, Gu Brother, how about we head to a tavern for a drink? It could be a pre-celebration for your success.”
"Is it false to say thank you? No, I just want to find out the truth," Gu Ping said, looking at Zhang Chenyu. He couldn't help but wonder what that fun-loving guy was thinking; he probably would agree right away. At that moment, two words popped into Gu Ping's mind: "As expected."
Alright, alright, Gu Ping thought about whether he could claim the top spot. They should find a tavern to celebrate Yi Dong properly.
After hearing Wu Qing's words, Zhang Chenyu didn't care who had invited him for drinks; it didn't matter if he knew them or not. As long as there was food and fun, that was enough.
Since that was the case, he wouldn't decline. "Brother Wu, please lead the way." Gu Ping stretched his leg and pointed toward the tavern.
"Gu Brother, please."
"Wait."
A voice came from behind them, and all three turned around. Gu Ping saw Duan Siyu and noticed a little kid beside her. He took a quick glance at Wu Qing's expression and realized that the little kid must be Wu Ji.
"We two heartless guys actually thought about having fun without waiting for him. How could we abandon him like this? This is really lacking in brotherly affection."
"Who cares about brotherly affection? Gu Brother, let’s go; forget about that guy." Wu Qing interrupted Duan Siyu's speech, dismissing those unhelpful and annoying words that no one wanted to hear.
"I... I don't care if he can come; I just want to take care of my brother," Duan Siyu said, no longer making a fuss and pointing at Wu Ji.
"Come here, brother," Wu Qing beckoned to Wu Ji, acting like a very caring older brother.
Wu Ji walked over to Wu Qing and immediately said, "Grandpa told me to take good care of him when we go out. If I don't take him out to play tomorrow, he'll tell Grandpa that I'm bullying him."
"Haha!"
Duan Siyu was almost in tears from laughing, clutching his stomach and slapping his thigh. Even Gu Ping and Zhang Chenyu, who were beside Wu Qing, couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"My brother?" Gu Ping asked, and Wu Ji nodded.
"Truly a Prodigy, haha!"
The three of them surrounded Wu Qing, laughing heartily. Wu Qing's cheeks twitched uncontrollably as he thought to himself that it must be Duan Siyu's fault. He was sure that Duan Siyu had said something to Wu Ji, which was why Wu Ji had come over.
"Let's go!" Gu Ping shouted, and the three of them headed towards Lingyuan Pavilion in Ying City. No matter how many branches of Lingyuan Pavilion or World of Mortals there were or how gaudy the decorations looked, it was undeniable that Lingyuan Pavilion was the most popular tavern among Ming Shi's crowd.
Not for any other reason, but because at Lingyuan Pavilion, one could drink all the fine wines from Tiandong's World of Mortals. Whatever one could think of, Lingyuan Pavilion would definitely have it, though the prices might be a bit higher than usual.
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