Cheng Yu was a well-known noble childe from the regions south of the Yangtze River. Although he could not compare with the most famous Childe Yueming, he was relatively well known there. Moreover, he was romantic, handsome and talented. In the past examinations, he had won the first place, so he was very confident about this coming imperial examination.

"Win a title, make it to the list and select a husband from the list" was the popular adage.

This was the way that ...