Scholars of the Ming Dynasty, Who Would Take the Imperial Examination If They Had a House?

Song Yang traveled to Nanjing in the 14th year of Zhengde in the Ming Dynasty. As soon as I arrived, I found myself at a rape scene. When I went out, I was blackmailed by officers and soldiers again... He turned out to be an unreliable prodigal, Fortunately, a courtyard beside the Qinhuai River is still left. As we all know, the Qinhuai River in the Ming Dynasty was the most prosperous place in Nanjing. Countless brothels, houses, and tile houses stand side by side. Being in a place like this... Who would take the imperial examination if they have a house?