The Imperial Exams? Sure, Watch Me Rise Straight to the Top

Beneath the great locust tree, a group of old men and women sat chatting.

“Have you heard? The Zhao family just had another baby girl.”

“Have you heard? The Zhao family’s seventh daughter has gone to school.”

“Have you heard? The Zhao family’s seventh daughter is taking the examination to become a licentiate.”

“Have you heard? The Zhao family’s seventh daughter is taking the examination to become a scholar.”

“Have you heard? The Zhao family’s seventh daughter is taking the examination to become a recommended man.”