The other officials in the court looked at each other and exchanged glances secretly. Some looked excited, while others looked anxious.

Because this matter is very delicate.

Being the first in the county at the age of nine is really an exaggeration.

If it can really be determined that "Zheng Xiasheng participated in cheating in the imperial examination", then it would be a heinous crime, and he, as the second-in-command, would definitely be brought down!

Could it be that... the court's unchanged structure for many years is about to be broken?

What’s interesting is that although the censors took the lead, no one dared to follow suit.

The officials in the court are all shrewd people. Unlike the censors, they understand political struggles. Either they don't strike, or they strike to death with one blow.

Obviously, this situation will not kill Lord Zheng.

The censors are making random accusations without any evidence.

Lord Zheng is also a shrewd man, but he really couldn't hold back when he was criticized this time.

The old man's expression froze for a moment.

No, how did little Cui Xian become the first in the county case?

Where's Zhou Yong? Where's Li Duan? These two useless disciples, didn't anyone come to say hello in advance?

Besides, didn’t we tell Cui Xian to keep a low profile long ago?

So what happened to this county's first case?

Is this an enemy conspiracy?

Is Ye Huaifeng reliable?

No, no, no, which enemy is trying to trick you by giving you the title of first place in the county?

Then there is only one truth left - the little disciple is too outstanding!

After quickly figuring this out, Zheng Ge Lao fell to his knees and said tearfully, "Your Majesty, I am loyal to you, how dare I interfere in such an important matter as the imperial examination?"

"This slander really chills my heart! I, your humble servant, resign and return home to prove my innocence!"

Sitting on the dragon throne, seeing the old man crying pitifully, the emperor hurriedly said, "Why do you say that, my dear Zheng? I don't really blame you. As for Cui Xian from Nanyang, I still have some impression of him. It was the "Two Poems of Pity for the Peasants" he wrote."

While speaking.

The emperor looked at the censors who were reporting the case and said, "You are accusing Mr. Zheng of cheating in the imperial examination. Do you have any evidence?"

"Forehead……"

The censors hesitated and were unable to speak.

This also shows that the ministers who are truly favored by the emperor are different from ordinary ministers.

How could there be no reason why Zheng Xiasheng has been able to sit firmly in the position of Second Assistant for many years?

The Minister of Rites stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, why don't you let Nanyang submit Cui Xian's examination papers to the capital for review? By then, we can clear the grievances for the elder."

The emperor said, "Yes."

This matter will be put aside for the time being.

But everyone knows that it will never end!

If the nine-year-old boy's answer sheet is not up to standard, Lord Zheng will definitely be in trouble!

But there is no first in writing, how can a nine-year-old child's answer convince everyone? In other words, any flaw can be used as a handle.

There is too much room for manipulation in this matter.

After the court session.

The other forces all displayed their abilities and rushed to verify Cui Xian's test paper overnight.

The news of the Nine-Year-Old County First Place case spread through the court and immediately caused a huge sensation in the officialdom and the literati.

At the same time, officials from Zheng Ge Lao's faction were also very frightened and came to the Ge Lao to inquire about the news.

Lord Zheng said: I don’t know!

The old man angrily wrote two letters on the spot, containing countless swear words, and sent them to Kaifeng and Nanyang respectively.

You two evil disciples, are you really that kind of a traitor to your teacher? !