Time flies, and soon it was the end of June. The weather became increasingly hot, yet Xiangyang City remained crowded and bustling.
The palace examination was held in Xiangyang on July 5th. Besides the scholars who made the list, many examinees from various states who didn't make it also came to Xiangyang, hoping to absorb some talent and succeed next year.
In addition to the failed examinees, there were also merchants from Jiangnan, Jiangdong, Yan State, and other places.
The Fu Ze Restaurant in the city was usually full. Since its opening, it had never closed for a single day, but today it was closed to the public.
Because today, the Fu Ze Restaurant in Xiangyang welcomed a group of special guests, all merchants from various regions who had received Chen Mo's invitation.
Nowadays, Chen Mo could be considered akin to the Regent King of Great Song, surpassing former powerful ministers like Xu Guozhong and Lu Sheng. Therefore, when Chen Mo invited, they dared not refuse.
