Wang Linchi didn't end up waiting for the Imperial Guards' investigation; instead, the imperial examination had already begun.
This is understandable, he thought. After all, Liu Yan was a secret guard with an unclear identity, and news of his disappearance would take time to circulate. It's possible the Imperial Guards haven't even noticed Liu Yan's absence, assuming he's still on a mission.
However, the imperial examination was different. It operated on a fixed schedule; when the time came, it began, with no possibility of delay. Tardiness was the candidate's problem, not the examination's.
"The decor has improved quite a bit," Wang Linchi observed, looking at this examination space. It was much better than the one for the Pupil Level test.
"It's a bit flashy, though," Wang Linchi remarked critically. "What's the damn point of making it look so good? It's all for show."
