After the spring examinations the following year, Shen Longjin, Lu Jun, and Chen Junyu all passed as expected, taking the top three spots. Following the final palace examination, the Emperor bestowed upon them the title of Advanced Scholar. Chen Junyu was named the Champion Scholar, Lu Jun took Second Place, and Shen Longjin became the third place.
Princess Chang Le fulfilled her promise, marrying Shen Longjin in May of that year.
On the day of the grand wedding, Zhi Wan and Ouyang Zhenzhu hadn't originally planned on going. The two of them had already celebrated with Princess Chang Le in advance.
After all, one of them was about to give birth while the other was five months pregnant, so it wasn't easy for them to get around. Plus, they were mindful of the superstition that pregnant women shouldn't attend wedding banquets.
