"Please be lenient, everyone. I really am today's examinee, student Mu Yang! I was previously at the top of the list..."

Before he could finish speaking, the gatekeeper impatiently pushed him away!

"You call yourself Muyang? I don't care who you are. The exam is about to start, and the rule is that no one is allowed to enter within one incense stick's time before it begins! Rules are rules, and no one can break them..."

Mu Yang was sweating profusely with anxiety. Seeing that he couldn't get in, all his efforts over the past few years would be wasted, and a hint of despair appeared in his eyes!

Upon seeing this, Qin Qing hurried over and said anxiously.

"Please, gentlemen, make an exception. The exam hasn't even started yet, so please let him in. My grandson ranked first in the first two exams and is very confident about this one. He will definitely pass with flying colors and will never forget your great kindness!"

What she said was reasonable and quite tempting. After all, it was not easy to gain the favor of a newly appointed top scholar. The group hesitated a bit.

Just when things seemed to be taking a turn for the better, a luxurious sedan chair stopped at the door.

The guards at the gate immediately saluted, their expressions extremely respectful!

"Greetings, Your Excellency the Prime Minister!"

The next second, an old man dressed in a dark blue official robe stepped out of the sedan chair…

This man was none other than the chief examiner of this imperial examination, Prime Minister Fan! As the head of the civil officials, it was perfectly normal for him to personally supervise this imperial examination!

Upon hearing the title "Prime Minister," Qin Qing immediately thought of that brat who had tried to take her granddaughter as a concubine not long ago. So it was this old man's son...

Knowing something was wrong, she quickly pulled Mu Yang aside. Mu Yang, in his desperation, lost his composure upon seeing the Prime Minister and hurriedly went over and shouted.

"I, Mu Yang, beg Your Excellency, to grant me permission to enter and take the exam!"

For a moment, the families and friends of the other students present were stunned and looked over. Only then did they realize that a student had been late, and that he was none other than Mu Yang, who had won two top honors in a row!

As a result, a flood of regrets and ridicule poured in!

Some people were relieved that he couldn't get in, because this would definitely move their little brother's ranking up by one place, and they would have one less enemy. Others felt sorry that if such a smart boy missed this opportunity, he would probably have to wait three years for the next one!

The old prime minister originally didn't want to bother with this unknown young man, but as soon as he heard the name Mu Yang, he immediately turned his head, a cunning smile like that of a fox on his aged face.

"So you are Mu Yang? And Mu Xing is your sister?"

Mu Yang was taken aback, and seemed to recall what had happened some time ago. He then realized that the old prime minister seemed to have a grudge against his family.

Before he could even regret it, the old prime minister said with a hypocritical smile, "What a pity."

"The most important principle of being a person is to keep your promises. If you can be late for such an important exam, you won't be a good official in the future. You can leave now! I won't break the rules for your sake!"

Mu Yang's face turned pale instantly, and he was completely distraught!

Qin Qing frowned, her heart filled with sorrow. It was all because of her that Mu Yang...

This matter can't be blamed on the old Prime Minister, after all, they were in the wrong first... But to just give up like this, how much of a blow must Mu Yang have suffered!

Just as she was watching the old prime minister about to enter the examination hall, her brain started working at high speed. If she forced her way in, she would definitely be kicked out. At that point, forget about taking the exam; she might even be arrested!

But now that things have come to this... what should she do?

Just when they were at their wits' end, the sound of galloping hooves came from not far away, startling everyone into a panic, and they hurriedly dodged...

Qin Qing subconsciously looked up, and her heart immediately filled with excitement.

She had never thought Wang Yan was so important! She had never thought that Wang Yan's status was sometimes quite good!

As Wang Yan dismounted, Qin Qing suddenly thought he was incredibly handsome! He couldn't have come at the perfect time!

Wang Yan's appearance caused the old prime minister's face to darken. He recalled how he had fainted in front of the emperor in the main hall more than a month ago, losing all face, and was later summoned to the imperial study by the emperor for a long time and then ordered to take a half-month leave. He felt ashamed.

And now, that damned Wang Yan has a need to ask him for help!

For a woman's grandson, haha! She truly is a femme fatale!

Just as the old prime minister was waiting with disdain for Wang Yan to come over and plead for him, he saw Wang Yan stride up to Qin Qing! He said with a gentle expression.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here!"

Those six words broke Qin Qing's heart, her eyes stinging slightly, but she still nodded.

Immediately afterward, Wang Yan looked at the old prime minister. At that moment, the old prime minister wanted to burst into wild, gleeful laughter. Wang Yan! You've finally met your match!

The next second, Wang Yan spoke to the guards.

"The exam will be postponed by half an hour! Go and inform all the candidates now!"

The old prime minister, who was anxiously waiting, was speechless: "...???"

"Pfft! Wait!"

After saying that, he glared at Wang Yandao.

"Wang Yan! What do you mean by this? Who gave you the right to change the time of the imperial examination without authorization! Aren't you afraid that I will impeach you before His Majesty?!"

Wang Yan looked at him calmly, but his words were full of sarcasm.

"Has the old prime minister gone mad? Or has his brain malfunctioned since he fainted from anger last time? Do you think... this general would be afraid of an old codger like you with one foot in the grave? Impeach me? Go ahead, this general is ready to serve you anytime!"

After saying that, he looked at the soldiers and said seriously.

"Hurry up and go! Do you expect me to personally go and inform them?"

The group was startled and quickly nodded as they went inside, not daring to look at how dark the old prime minister's face was!

Everyone in the world knows that the old prime minister, the head of the civil officials, and General Wang, the head of the military officials, are at odds. But since the last battle at Liuyun City, General Wang has returned, but he has changed and shows no respect to anyone. Even His Majesty has to avoid his sharp edge!

So they naturally know whose advice to listen to.

Mu Yang stood to one side, staring blankly at the tall man standing next to Qin Qing. Noticing the love in Qin Qing's eyes, he felt a sense of relief...

It seems that Grandma is willing, which puts his mind at ease. If it's just for his own sake, he'd rather take the exam again in three years!

Following that, since the exam was postponed by half an hour, or a full hour, Mu Yang was no longer considered late, so he entered the exam room and prepared for the exam with peace of mind!

Before long, Qin Qing was anxiously waiting outside. The thought that the children had barely slept last night and had to take an exam today made her feel guilty. If Mu Yang didn't do well on the exam, she would definitely not forgive herself!

Afterwards, Xiao Muxing and Qin Zifeng also found a carriage and rushed over. The family waited anxiously outside, every second was agonizing!

The onlookers also felt that what had just happened must have affected the test-takers' mentality, and it was uncertain whether they would be able to perform well in the exam...