Since they had set out early, the posthouse was practically empty. Aside from a Scholar staying there who was on his way to the Prefecture for the Provincial Examination, all the other courtyards were available.
When De'an and the others heard that a Scholar headed for the Provincial Examination was staying at the posthouse, they were stunned.
"It's only early in the third month, and the Provincial Examination isn't until August. If he goes to the Prefecture this early, food and lodging alone will be a huge expense. This Scholar must come from a family with at least some savings; otherwise, he would never do something like this."
"Or maybe he's going to stay with relatives. Then he could eat and live at their place and not have to worry about the cost."
