The papers began to be distributed. Ji Yu looked around and found that there were only three examiners sitting in the front, and he did not see the emperor.

Ji Yu also breathed a sigh of relief and quickly picked up the test paper to look at the questions.

The moment he saw the topic, Ji Yu was a little confused. Everyone around him had already started writing, but he was still thinking about how to start.

The question for today's palace examination was set by the eldest princess. It was a very tricky question, a combination of law and current affairs.

The title roughly means: A woman wants to divorce her husband because she has been subjected to domestic violence for a long time. But if she wants to divorce, she must go to the government office to beat the drum to register. But another law has a clear regulation. If a woman goes to the government office to beat the drum, she needs to receive 30 sticks.

But most women in my dynasty are afraid of losing their lives due to punishment before they even register for divorce. Therefore, they would rather endure the beatings from their husbands and the scolding from their mothers-in-law for a long time and stay with the men.

Could you please give some corresponding countermeasures regarding the feasibility of these two laws?

Ji Yu was very conflicted. On the one hand, both of them were national laws, which were the foundation of the court! They could not be easily abolished or changed. He was still a tribute scholar and did not hold any official position. If he rashly proposed to abolish the law, it would surely displease the emperor.

So Ji Yu was very confused about this question and didn't know from which aspect to answer it!

Ji Yu thought vaguely that he came to this world to save Qingqing and seek equality for women. So how could he be as entangled as the ancients? After all, it was his narrow-mindedness that trapped him.

Ji Yu's thoughts surged, and he picked up his pen and wrote. Women are the foundation of a country. Women are my mother and my wife.

Later, he wrote that if the status of women does not improve, the people will gradually decrease. He also gave the most pertinent suggestions for this law. Instead of abolishing the law, a new law can be added. If a woman wants to file for divorce, her father or brother can beat the drum on her behalf.

At the end, Ji Yu also wrote that life is already difficult for women in this world, and if women were treated with a little more leniency, the country would surely prosper in the future.

After finishing writing, Ji Yu looked up at the incense sticks in front of him and saw that the time was almost up.

When Ji Yu was bored and checking the test papers, a man in bright yellow clothes stood beside him. Ji Yu did not dare to look up, as he had already guessed that the man in front of him must be the emperor.

Naturally, a small female voice was heard beside the emperor, speaking to him.

"Father, I think this person's paper is well written. It suits my taste very well."

The old emperor cast his eyes on Ji Yu's test paper, stroked his beard, and praised, "It is indeed good, well-organized. The handwriting is also good. But the point of view is too unique... It coincides with your idea."

Some looked up at Ji Yu's appearance, and some praised him, "You look so young, and you're the champion this year! You're not bad looking, either."

Ji Yu was only a sharp-eared man and heard a few words, but he could not guess the identity of the person who came. But he was very afraid of the emperor, so he waved his hand and pointed himself to the princess.

Ji Yu had no choice but to lower his head and pretend to check the test paper.

After a while, Ji Yu looked down again and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the corner of the bright yellow clothes had disappeared.

After a while, it was time to collect the papers. I watched the papers on the table being collected.

The examiner said, "Please go back first. His Majesty will summon you to the Golden Palace after the results are announced tomorrow."

The crowd then lined up in a long queue. After the results were announced tomorrow, everyone would be a real Jinshi.

After leaving the palace, several Jinshi candidates of different ages came over to greet Ji Yu.

"Ji Huiyuan!" Someone bowed and said to Ji Yu.

Ji Yu also bowed and asked, "Who are you, brothers?"

"I am Kong Wenting, the second place in the imperial examination. I am forty-three years old this year." Kong Wenting introduced himself.

"I am Shen Tongze, who ranked fourth in the examination. I am 23 years old this year." Shen Tongze bowed, very politely.

"I am Lu Linfeng, the twenty-fourth examiner in the examination. I am 25 years old this year." Lu Linfeng also bowed and said.

"I am Yan Chongnan, who ranked 31st in the examination. I am 27 years old this year." Yan Chongnan also introduced himself.

Ji Yu looked at the three people in front of him, who were very polite. At first glance, they all came from famous families.

"My name is Ji Yu, from Lin'an Prefecture. I am fifteen years old this year." Ji Yu also said modestly and politely.

"We all know Brother Ji." Shen Tongze replied to him first.

Lu Linfeng explained the purpose of their visit, "We want to invite Brother Ji to have a drink. Let's go to Chunxianglou. I'll pay for today."

Ji Yu certainly knew what Chunxianglou was. The name sounded like a place of romance.

Ji Yu waved his hands and said, "No, no, I'm married now, so it's not convenient for me to stay in a place with fireworks. My wife is waiting for me at home."

"Oh! Brother Ji is already married!" Yan Chongnan shook his head pretending to be regretful. "When the results were announced that day, various noble families heard that you were young and came from a poor family. They all vied to find you as their son-in-law. My father also went to the inn to look for you, but Brother Ji was not there at that time."

Ji Yu smiled and only replied, "I have just been married for more than a month."

"Oh! Which noble family acted so quickly?" Lu Linfeng also became interested. After all, his father had also gone to Ji Yu to propose marriage.

"My wife is not from a noble family, but she is very much to my liking," Ji Yu explained.

"Oh!" Several people's answers were a little disappointed.

"Xiao Yu, go back." The teacher called Ji Yu from the other side.

When Ji Yu heard the voice, he finally had a reason to get rid of them, so he quickly bowed and said, "Then I will go back first."

After the few people said goodbye, Ji Yu walked quickly towards the teacher's carriage.