The young men laughed together, raised their tea cups and drank heartily, creating an atmosphere more harmonious than ever before.
The Imperial Palace Night Banquet came to a perfect end.
The people of Capital City were still in high spirits, with bright lights glowing in the streets and alleys. Children set off fireworks and firecrackers, creating a festive atmosphere like that of New Year's Eve.
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Early the next day, snowflakes began to fall from the sky again.
In the days of heavy snowfall, the first Imperial Examination after the new emperor's enthronement officially began.
Students from all over Fengqi brought their dreams and entered the examination hall.
Su Zixuan was among them, carrying a food box and prepared writing materials. He moved forward with the crowded flow of people.
Su Hu and Li Xiu'e got up early to prepare breakfast for their son.
After watching their son eat and leave on time, they still felt uneasy and secretly followed him.