Yunfei School sent Xu Guannan to participate in the competition. He sat in the first seat on the left of the first row.
Handsome and dignified, sitting upright and composed, his demeanor was calm and graceful. His strong scholarly aura attracted frequent side glances and admiration.
The Imperial College, on the other hand, sent Jiang Zhanglin.
Unlike Xu Guannan, who came from a poor family, Jiang Zhanglin was the direct grandson of the number one aristocratic family in the capital, the Jiang family, born into immense privilege.
Jiang Zhanglin's grandfather, the former Grand Tutor, was the Emperor's teacher. The Emperor had wanted him to tutor the young Crown Prince, but due to his declining health in recent years, he couldn't take on the responsibility and was now resting at home. His status was highly esteemed, and he personally took care of Jiang Zhanglin's upbringing, involving himself in every aspect of his life.
