The bailiff explained, "There are ten Presented Scholars in a group, and three groups are accepted each year. There is only one group of Talented Scholars accepted each year, with five students in each group. Both Talented Scholars and Presented Scholars can study for three years, but must leave after that. The state academy holds the Imperial Scholar exam once a year, and those who rank in the top five will be sent to the Jing Kingdom's imperial academy in the capital city. There, not only are there Imperial Scholars and Presented Scholars from our own nation, but also those from other countries who come to study, as well as the children of prominent families."

As Fang Yun listened to the bailiff's introduction, he looked around the state academy. He had only been to government offices before, so this was his first time in the academic area.

It was like a garden here, with small bridges over flowing water, pavilions and corridors, and fragrant flowers and lush trees. It felt like a peaceful escape from the noisy world, returning to nature.

Fang Yun nodded in agreement, this was the place to study.