Fourth Master asked with a smile, "How old are you? Are you married?"

Wang Siyuan was surprised, but dared not hesitate, and answered without thinking: "I am over thirty years old and already married..."

The Fourth Prince nodded and continued, "I have a question I'd like to hear your opinion on: what is the purpose of the state's selection of officials?"

Wang Siyuan pondered for a moment, then looked up and answered, “Confucius said, ‘Those who excel in learning should become officials.’ The purpose of this is to select outstanding talents to serve the country. I have studied diligently for decades so that one day I can serve the country and repay my parents.”

Fourth Master nodded. This Wang Siyuan looked honest and upright, and his words were also upright and incorruptible. Although his answers were not particularly special, they were all reasonable and unpretentious.

"Wang Siyuan, the top scholar in the imperial examination, is exceptionally talented and of noble character. He is hereby appointed as the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies."

Wang Siyuan was overjoyed that the Fourth Prince would appoint him to an official position so soon, and he kowtowed three times, shouting "Long live the Emperor!"

The Fourth Prince then looked at the name of the third-ranked scholar on the imperial examination list. The name sounded very familiar, and he suddenly remembered that the Thirteenth Prince had previously visited the academies in Beijing and inquired about them privately. Upon returning, the Thirteenth Prince told the Fourth Prince about Qin Mo, and thus the Fourth Prince had high expectations for Qin Mo.

Fourth Master reviewed Qin Mo's resume.

Fourth Master inquired carefully about Qin Mo's age and marital status.

Qin Mo answered truthfully: "I am twenty-two years old and unmarried."

"What is your opinion on the persistent problem of officials in the court being complacent, lazy, and causing trouble for the government?" As soon as the Fourth Prince spoke, everyone bowed their heads and listened quietly, waiting for the Emperor to continue. No one dared to raise their head or utter a sound.

The entire hall was immersed in a solemn and dignified atmosphere, so that you could hear a pin drop.

Qin Mo took a deep breath. The Fourth Master's question was sharp and sensitive. Qin Mo wasn't an official, so he naturally dared not speak carelessly. However, the Fourth Master seemed to be seriously waiting for an answer, so Qin Mo could only grit his teeth and say, "I believe that 'the people's hearts have been complacent for too long, leading to countless evils.' If we don't punish them, there will be no end to it in the future. Therefore, we cannot afford to be complacent."

With a smile, Fourth Master spat out two words through gritted teeth: "Good, good..."

Qin Mo breathed a sigh of relief and looked up to see the Fourth Prince's face clearly.

Qin Mo is bold and sincere. He can calmly face difficult questions without being perfunctory or making excuses.

The Fourth Prince was very satisfied and selected Qin Mo as the consort of Biechuke, and even specially appointed him as the head of the Sixth Inspection Office.

Everyone looked at Qin Mo with envy and admiration. They imagined themselves being questioned by the Fourth Master and realized they didn't have Qin Mo's courage, so they greatly admired his bravery.

Moreover, Qin Mo's official position was a fourth-rank official, which, although not as high as Wang Siyuan's fourth-rank official position, was in the Censorate, which had much more real power than the Ministry of Rites.

Qin Mo was also very excited, and knelt on the ground, shouting "Long live the Fourth Master!" three times.

Only Gao Feng, the second-place candidate on the list, remained. He was over twenty and unmarried. The Fourth Prince looked at Gao Feng's resume for a long time before asking, "Are you a member of the Gao family?" Gao Feng was very proud of his lineage and loudly replied that he was.

The Fourth Prince nodded and smiled at Gao Feng, saying, "The Gao family has produced many famous ministers throughout the ages. You have certainly not tarnished the Gao family's reputation. Your grandfather supported the late emperor in the past, and today we have you as the second-place scholar. I am very satisfied."

Gao Feng was naturally delighted and made a declaration of loyalty to the Fourth Prince. The Fourth Prince was overjoyed and appointed him as a scholar in the Inner Cabinet.