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Lu Gongrong claims illness, passes that same year
Key takeaway
No confrontation needed. "I am not well today" can close the door. Lu Gongrong passed that same year.
No confrontation needed. "I am not well today" can close the door. Lu Gongrong passed that same year.
While Lu Gongrong of Taicang was sitting the exams, the flute-playing daughter of his innkeeper slipped into his room at night. He said he was unwell and told her to come another day. She left, leaving a mocking poem. He passed the exam that very year and rose to a senior post.