[She smiled happily since her father was her favorite person in the world.] Yes, father encouraged me to study even though women weren’t allowed to become government officials when I was growing up. And Lord Kouyuu was a great help.
Oh, I see. I suppose quiet can be good at times. [Some quiet would have been nice in the last few weeks before the exams. She, Eigetsu, and Hakumei had been stuck staying in a dorm with that noisy peacock Ryuuren. Whenever he wasn’t sleeping or eating, he was terribly playing his flute!]
[She nods.] Yes, the Imperial Exams are considered difficult. They’re only administered once a year and last a full week. And those who wish to take the Exams are usually required to pass a series of provincial exams over the course of a year. Although I was permitted to take the exams after only an aptitude test.
[video; agency filter] Sorry for the lateness! It's been crazy here
Oh, I see. I suppose quiet can be good at times. [Some quiet would have been nice in the last few weeks before the exams. She, Eigetsu, and Hakumei had been stuck staying in a dorm with that noisy peacock Ryuuren. Whenever he wasn’t sleeping or eating, he was terribly playing his flute!]
[She nods.] Yes, the Imperial Exams are considered difficult. They’re only administered once a year and last a full week. And those who wish to take the Exams are usually required to pass a series of provincial exams over the course of a year. Although I was permitted to take the exams after only an aptitude test.