Still in Zicheng Hall, all the new Advanced Scholars had changed into their official robes and anxiously waited outside the hall for notification.
After the civil and military officials inside the hall paid their respects, an official from the Honglu Temple quickly came out to lead all the scholars inside, where they knelt to listen to the announcement.
After the imperial examination, the scholars are divided into three ranks.
The first rank is awarded 'Advanced Scholar of First Class,' with three people: the top scorer, the Second Place, and the third place.
The second rank is awarded 'Origin of Advanced Scholar,' with many recipients, the first being the Attributing Scholar.
The third rank is awarded 'Similar to Advanced Scholar Origin,' with many recipients.
Originally, after their bowing, the Emperor would personally announce the names of the first three people.
