Upon hearing Li Jing's words, tens of thousands of candidates respectfully shouted, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."

Their worries finally vanished.

After all, among the tens of thousands of candidates, a small portion had registered for the martial arts test and wanted to wait for the results before being officially appointed. Among these people, some wanted to become officials in the court, while others wanted to join the army and become generals of the Taichu Dynasty.

Now, the Taichu Dynasty will decide whether to let them enter the court as officials or join the army based on their personal wishes. It can be said that they are very considerate of the candidates. They can also guess that Li Jing must have thought of this issue for them.

As the emperor of the Primordial Dynasty and the ruler of the Dynasty of Destiny, how could the candidates not be moved that he could think of them at all times?

The loyalty of tens of thousands of candidates to the Taichu Dynasty and to Li Jing has greatly increased.

It's not an exaggeration to say that a scholar would die for one who understands him!

"I hereby announce that the fourth place in the civil service examination is Qingyang Kong, the fifth place is Ning Wuque, the sixth place is Lian Chengyu, the seventh place is Luo Shenxiao, the eighth place is Zhang Wuyou, the ninth place is Shen Ruyun, and the tenth place is Liu Feixue."

Li Jing spoke in a deep and powerful voice.

One after another, handsome and spirited young men stepped out from among tens of thousands of examinees and respectfully thanked Li Jing, saying, "Your Majesty, we thank you for your grace."

"No need for such formalities."

Li Jing waved his hand and said to Qingyang Kong and the others.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Qingyang Kong and the others expressed their gratitude to Li Jing.

"Since all seven of you participated in this year's imperial examination and martial arts test, I won't ask you any further questions."

Li Jing smiled slightly and looked at Qingyang Kong and the others.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Qingyang Kong and the others expressed their gratitude once again.

"Alright, that concludes today's civil service examination."

"Tomorrow is the day of the martial arts test for the imperial examination. All candidates who need to participate in the martial arts test should go back and rest well and prepare for tomorrow's test."

Li Jing left with a single sentence and then disappeared from the Imperial Guard training ground.

"Your Majesty, we respectfully bid you farewell. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and live as long as the heavens."

The Grand Secretary Yan Changqing and others knelt down and solemnly proclaimed.

"Your Majesty, we respectfully bid you farewell. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and live as long as the heavens."

Tens of thousands of candidates knelt down and shouted in unison.

After the Grand Secretary Yan Changqing and others got up, they left the Imperial Guard training ground. Zhao Li, on the other hand, led Ying Qingyue, the top scholar in the civil service examination, towards the Qianqing Palace.

The Qianqing Palace.

Zhao Li led Ying Qingyue into the Qianqing Palace.

"Your Majesty, Ying Qingyue, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, has arrived."

Zhao Li spoke respectfully to Li Jing, who was reviewing memorials.

"Your humble servant Ying Qingyue greets Your Majesty."

Ying Qingyue bowed to Li Jing.

Li Jing raised his head, looked at Ying Qingyue, and said, "No need for formalities."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Ying Qingyue thanked Li Jing.

"You all go out for a moment."

Li Jing waved to Zhao Li and the eunuchs waiting inside the Qianqing Palace and said.

"Yes, this old servant obeys."

Zhao Li responded and led a group of eunuchs out.

He was shocked. He knew that usually, whether it was Nangong Qingyue coming to report on matters or the Grand Secretary Yan Changqing and others discussing important state affairs with Li Jing, they would not avoid him and the eunuchs in the Qianqing Palace.

The eunuchs in the Qianqing Palace were not ordinary eunuchs; each one was truly loyal to Li Jing and the Taichu Dynasty.

They were selected from the entire palace and were the most trustworthy eunuchs.

Each of them had cultivated the Shadow Combat Technique bestowed upon them by Li Jing and belonged to the Shadow Guard.

Moreover, the Shadow Guard members who were able to work in the Qianqing Palace were the best of the best, the elite among the elite.

After leaving the Qianqing Palace, Zhao Li slowly closed the palace gate.

Li Jing looked at Ying Qingyue with a calm expression and said, "Ying Qingyue, do you know why you were born with a weak constitution and are prone to illness? Many people have predicted that you won't live past twenty."

"Please enlighten me, Your Majesty."

Ying Qingyue paused for a moment, already guessing that Li Jing might have noticed her physical problem, and hurriedly said.

She had always wanted to know the answer to this question. As the seventh princess of the Zhao Kingdom, she was born at full term and received medicinal baths and gentle nourishing medicines from a young age.

Logically speaking, it's impossible for her to be born with a deficiency, but her body is indeed delicate and sickly. Many renowned doctors, after examining her pulse, have concluded that she is born with a deficiency and will not live past the age of twenty.

"Because you have a brilliant and insightful mind!"

"That's why you are so intelligent, have a photographic memory, and possess extraordinary comprehension."

Li Jing said calmly.

"A heart with seven orifices, exquisitely crafted?"

Ying Qingyue said with a slight frown.

"Indeed, a mind with seven orifices of exquisite wisdom."

"For countless people, this name is extremely unfamiliar, and they have never even heard of it."

"However, I happen to know that a person with a seven-aperture exquisite heart is said to possess the qualities of a sage!"

"Possesses the potential to become a saint!"

Li Jing nodded slightly and said, "A mind with seven orifices is both a blessing and a curse."

The blessing is that if you don't die, you have the possibility of becoming a saint in the future.

The calamity is that you have incurred the envy of Heaven!

Even heaven and earth do not want you to survive.

That's why you were born with health problems and are prone to illness.

"I see, Your Majesty understands..."

Ying Qingyue said with a look of sudden realization.

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