The Dragon Maiden's Scholar

A poor scholar happens upon Aella, the injured Dragon Maiden. He rescues her. She grants him a photographic memory. To the Provincial Examinations, the scholar is pursued by assassins and a powerful family, but overcomes dangers with Aella's jade pendant, passing them. Aella warns of dangers in the Metropolitan Examinations from the Vance family and Celestial Court pursuers. Determined, the scholar, with her protection, vows to overcome all trials.