Zhao Xi went to make some inquiries, and came back saying, "Isn't the Imperial Examination happening in a few days? The city entrance and exit inspections are very strict now. Despite that, there are still many people coming in and out of the city. We'll just have to wait patiently."
Shu Yu nodded and glanced ahead at the queue. There were not only many people but also several carriages, all belonging to affluent families. It seemed it would be nightfall by the time their turn came.
Sure enough, an hour later, as night started to fall, Little Huohuo had been carried off the carriage twice by Zhao Xi. Finally, it was their turn to enter the city.
"So this is the capital," Shuyou said as she looked at the scenery outside, "It's far more prosperous than Dongan Province and Changjin Prefecture."
Leaning to the side, Shu Yu thought, indeed, it was bustling. Especially with the Imperial Examination approaching, the transient population had surged, making the streets even livelier.
