Qi Beiting thought about it and realized that this was the truth. "But, Teacher, if there's already rat shit in it, is it still okay to keep the porridge?"

"We can't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Does making a wrong move mean the whole chessboard will be overturned?" Mo Wen said patiently.

"That's not the case..." Qi Beiting replied.

"Yes, as a prince, you have the greater responsibility to protect your father's court from these bad apples. Even if there are any, you can just pick one out and take it away, right?" Mo Wen began to persuade him patiently.

"You're right." Qi Beiting began to fall into the trap.

"Besides, you have always been a careless person. There is no minister in the court who supports you, so you are not involved in party disputes at all. But I am different. Whoever I support, the other faction will have something to say." Mo Wen patiently explained the second level of relationship.

"Besides, this is a troublesome matter. Anyone who speaks out will be criticized, but you are different. You are just an invigilator, and you will leave as soon as the exam is over. You have some connection, but not a big one. You are also your father's most beloved son, so it is most appropriate for you to speak out!" Mo Wen spoke directly, talking about the interests and then analyzing them.

Qi Beiting was persuaded. Although he did not want to get involved in the disputes in the court so early, as a member of the imperial family, even if you don't want to fight, there will be someone to lead you to fight together.

Qi Beiting was thinking about the pros and cons of this matter for himself.

If he succeeds, it will be equivalent to paving the way for himself. Although he does not really want that position, if one day he needs that position to protect the person he likes, he thinks he should start paving the way now.

This was the worst thing he did. Just as Mo Wen said, at most Mo Wen and his gang would be fined, but it would have nothing to do with him. Besides, it was his first time doing this kind of work, so it was normal that he didn't do it well.

Thinking of this, Qi Beiting no longer resisted and went straight to the emperor with the two pieces of paper and two papers.

The emperor had already gone to bed at this time, but fortunately it was almost dawn. Because of the emperor's preference, Qi Beiting successfully entered the palace and waited at the door of the emperor's bedroom.

Eunuch Xiong glanced at Qi Beiting's haggard but anxious face, wondering whether he should wake the emperor. He walked over and asked Qi Beiting quietly, "Fifth Prince, should I wake the emperor and tell him you're here? You look so anxious, I'm sure something big has happened, right?"

"No need, Eunuch Xiong. My father will probably wake up soon. I'll just wait here." Qi Beiting took his things and sat on the stool that Eunuch Xiong had brought over, closing his eyes to rest.

"Who's outside?" Qi Xiaohan woke up.

"Your Majesty, it's the fifth prince." Eunuch Xiong replied in a sharp voice.

"Oh? What is he here for?" Qi Xiaohan was getting dressed.

"I don't know either, but judging by the Fifth Prince's appearance, he must have something urgent." Eunuch Xiong answered truthfully.

"If there was an urgent matter, why didn't you wake me up in advance?" Qi Xiaohan was a little angry.

Qi Beiting gave Eunuch Xiong a look, and Eunuch Xiong immediately replied, "The Fifth Prince was worried that you hadn't rested well, so he didn't dare disturb you so early. The Fifth Prince is very filial, so please don't be angry for his kindness."

"Come in." Qi Xiaohan calmed down a little after hearing this.

Qi Beiting handed the four items to Qi Xiaohan with a serious face.

Without saying anything, he let Qi Xiaohan guess.

Qi Xiaohan took a look and found that two of them were poems and two were exam papers.

It was obvious that the two people had swapped their content. Thinking of this, Qi Xiaohan was so angry that he slapped the small coffee table that he had just used to drink water. The next second, the small coffee table cracked.

Eunuch Xiong said distressedly, "Oh, Your Majesty, please don't be so angry. Please be careful of your health."

"I'm not being careful! I work day and night for this country, and now, my good officials are doing this kind of trickery behind my back. How can I not be angry? I'm almost pissed off!"

Qi Beiting lowered his head and said nothing. Anything he said at this time would only add fuel to the fire.

Only by keeping silent can you protect yourself.

The next second, Qi Xiaohan asked, "How did you find out?"

"Didn't I, your son, go to invigilate the examination on the orders of my father?" Qi Beiting said.

"Well, get to the point." Qi Xiaohan said impatiently.

"The key point is that this was discovered by Lord Mo. At the previous Weilai Poetry Festival, Lord Mo was invited to be the judge. He saw the poems of He Tuyuan and Ke Dengke. One was excellent, and the other was ridiculously poor. After returning to the Examination Hall, Lord Mo wanted to find He Tuyuan's paper to see if he was a useful talent. As a result, he found nothing. Instead, he found Ke Dengke's paper. That's how I, your son, am showing you these things now." Qi Beiting explained slowly.

"Lord Mo suspects that more than one person's papers were replaced in this exam. This is a matter concerning the country, so I have to come to ask you for instructions." Qi Beiting said seriously.

"What about Mo Wen?" Qi Xiaohan rubbed his eyebrows. This was something Mo Wen would do.

"Lord Mo is old and is waiting outside. I'm afraid he can't hold on, so I let him rest in the side hall first. After all, he is your mentor. Do you think my approach is appropriate?" Qi Beiting asked Qi Xiaohan uncertainly.

Qi Xiaohan nodded and said, "Okay, let's do this. I'll go to court later and try to figure out a solution. You can go back."

Qi Beiting bowed and took his leave.

The rooster crowed, it was four or five o'clock, and it was time to go to court.

Many officials rushed to the palace from their homes. Those who were qualified would enter the palace to discuss matters and listen, while those who were not so qualified would line up outside the palace.

Qi Xiaohan was so angry that his face turned black and he sat on the dragon throne with a gloomy expression.

The ministers below didn't dare to say a word.

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