Among the people who came for the exam, An Yi wasn't actually the oldest. At least, judging by appearance, she was still considered young, and most of the examinees were men. Out of the thirty people in the entire classroom, there were only three women, which was not just a large ratio, but simply exaggerated!
Entering the exam hall from outside the main gate, there weren't many women seen, which clearly shows that in this era most girls were uneducated. Even if educated, those who could rise to educate others were indeed rare, but there were quite a few in other industries, demonstrating that not just anyone could be a teacher.
