Consort Rong was completely speechless. Only then did Liang Jiugong sigh and return with his belongings.

As for Consort Rong's funeral arrangements, everything should be kept simple.

Consort Rong's family had some influence, but that influence was useless. The crime of plotting against the imperial heir was a serious offense, and the emperor's decision not to punish them was already a merciful act. How could they have the face to cause trouble?

With Consort Rong taking the lead and becoming the "chicken" to be killed, the restless "monkeys" who were originally well-behaved naturally wouldn't make any moves.

Before doing anything, you should consider whether you can bear the consequences.

Following the imperial selection was the civil service examination. Due to the various restrictions imposed by the new chief examiners implemented by Yinzhen, Yinzhen did not have anyone recommend candidates for the chief examiners this time. Instead, he directly selected several candidates he secretly admired.

After making his selections, Yinzhen asked, "Do any of my esteemed ministers have any other opinions?"

The examiners for this imperial examination were to be "imprisoned" for a long time, as none of them wanted to get involved in this mess.

Seeing that no one spoke, Yinzhen said, "Since that's the case, then it's settled. The imperial examination is a major event, and I will continue to send people to oversee it. I hope you gentlemen will think carefully before acting."

Several officials whose names were called stepped forward and said in unison, "Your Majesty, we will certainly live up to your expectations."

The chief examiners for the imperial examinations were chosen, and then these individuals were sent to the royal palace.

Since people are restricted from moving around freely, their material benefits are naturally expected to be adequate.

The examiners went to the royal palace and were amazed by the facilities inside. They were officials, and officials in ancient times were never short of money, but they had never encountered such treatment.

Each person has their own villa, and each villa has its own unique characteristics. The plants inside are very elegant, and the overall atmosphere is grand, while the details are exquisite. In short, it is very sophisticated.

The living environment was very pleasant, not to mention the furnishings, which were all exquisite and had a strong scholarly atmosphere, making it very popular with several book lovers.

What's most appealing is the variety of different dishes every day. They aren't people who crave big appetites, but eating these specially prepared foods every day makes them wonder how they survived before.

Moreover, the people who served them said that the Emperor, mindful of their hard work, had sent chefs from the Imperial Kitchen to their residence to instruct the cooks there. He also told them that when they left, they could take the calligraphy, paintings, and antiques from their residence with them as a reward from the Emperor.

They had no complaints when they were selected, but they weren't particularly happy either. After all, they couldn't communicate with the outside world for several months, and if they weren't careful, someone might trip them up.

Now, enjoying the special treatment provided by the Emperor, and receiving numerous rewards and favors, is a great honor.

They all wished this kind of good thing could happen more often, and they wondered what those who avoided this job would think.

They were very grateful for the Emperor's thoughtful and meticulous arrangements, so they put a lot of effort into setting the questions. When Yinzhen received the news, he thought it was good and even went to check on their progress in private, praising them.

The people who were praised all felt it was unreal, and even after the emperor left, they still felt like they were dreaming.

The Emperor himself came to "offer his condolences," something that had never happened before. Besides, since the Emperor valued them so much, they must have left their names with him, so wouldn't their promotion be just around the corner?

Having figured all this out, they were all quite excited and vowed to set a good question this time, so as not to disappoint the emperor's expectations and the kindness of his training.

When Yinzhen later learned of their diligence, he was very pleased, feeling that his trip had been worthwhile and had been effective.

The people that Yinzhen personally selected this time were all people he thought highly of. They were all quite reliable. People who are too reliable and honest are not good officials. Yinzhen planned to train them and send them out to practice in a year or two. When they returned to the capital, they would be his assistants.

The examiners were "imprisoned," and the candidates from all over the country arrived in the capital one after another. They originally wanted to inquire about the examiners and see if they could find a way to get some inside information, but they were told not to even think about it, because the examiners had been "imprisoned" by the emperor.

This was truly unexpected, but most people still greatly admired the emperor's move. Of all the candidates in the country, only a minority had connections. By greatly reducing the opportunities for those with connections, the emperor naturally gave more opportunities to these "ordinary" candidates.

The imprisonment of the chief examiner was unprecedented. Recently, candidates for the imperial examination could be seen in restaurants and teahouses all over the capital. When scholars gathered together, the topics of conversation naturally revolved around studying and taking the imperial examination.

The most discussed topic was the "imprisonment" of the chief examiner. In the end, Emperor Yinzhen, who set the rules, was greatly praised, which was an unexpected surprise.

Although Yinzhen no longer cared about the criticisms he received from scholars after his death in his previous life, being praised by scholars was a rare occurrence for him. Yinzhen found it quite novel, and it improved his mood considerably as a result.

Of course, Yinzhen was not one to show his emotions openly. Apart from Liang Jiugong, who served him at all times, only Yinzhen could see that he had a good drive.

Yunrong, with her slightly protruding belly, asked, "What good thing happened that makes you so happy?"

Yinzhen helped Yunrong to the couch beside him and said, "This is a series of good things. Didn't you mention the modern college entrance examination system? I think some of the systems are quite good, so I adopted them. I ordered people to keep an eye on all the chief examiners of this year's imperial examination and not allow them to have any contact with the outside world. I didn't expect that they would be so popular with the candidates from the capital who came to take the imperial examination. Such treatment is rare in the past!"

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