Magistrate Gu knew what Xue De and the others were thinking, and secretly laughed: Gu Jin'an is someone favored by Junior Minister Ming, you'd better not act recklessly, or you'll face a miserable end.
After Magistrate Gu explained the rules of the college examination and its schedule to those present, he allowed them to leave.
The students stood up, clasped their hands in salute, and said, "Students take their leave, Lord Magistrate."
With that, they filed out in groups of three or two.
Magistrate Gu even prepared farewell gifts for them, one for each, including Brother Cheng, which were handed to them by the departing government officials.
Brother Cheng was thrilled to receive the gift and said to Gu Jin'an, "Big brother, the magistrate is really kind, he even gave me a gift, I wonder what's inside?"
