Chapter 6: The Challenge of the Metropolitan Examination
The metropolitan examination was held as scheduled, and Zhou Jin and Fan Jin entered the examination venue to begin the three-day examination. Inside the examination hall, it was absolutely silent, with only the sound of pen tips scratching on paper. Everyone answered questions with full concentration, not daring to have the slightest slackness.
The questions in the metropolitan examination were more complex than those in the provincial examination, requiring candidates to have a deeper understanding of the classics. Zhou Jin carefully read each question and thought about how to answer with his own views.
Fan Jin encountered some difficulties while answering. He found that his understanding of certain classics was not deep enough and could not give satisfactory answers. He felt anxious but tried to stay calm and do his best.
After the three-day examination ended, Zhou Jin and Fan Jin both felt exhausted. They walked out of the examination hall, breathed fresh air, and felt a moment of relaxation. Regardless of the result, they had completed this important challenge.
The days waiting for results were long and torturous. Zhou Jin and Fan Jin guessed their grades every day, worrying about whether they could pass. This waiting made them feel uneasy and anxious.
Finally, the results of the metropolitan examination were announced. Both Zhou Jin and Fan Jin's names appeared on the list, and they had successfully passed the metropolitan examination. This result made them ecstatic, embracing and celebrating.