The emperor's face was obviously very unhappy, and it would be best to end it as soon as possible.
"That's the case. It was all a misunderstanding. Considering that you were wronged today, I will not hold you responsible."
"Your Majesty." Gu Can suddenly knelt down.
"What else do you want?" The emperor was a little impatient. He was given a way out and still refused to take it! Really a fool, still not even in officialdom, but already wanting to earn a reputation for being fearless? She dared to use the prince as a ladder to heaven.
"Whatever the reason, the Crown Prince's suspicion of fraud is true. Since Your Highness has stated that he will submit a memorial, the evidence must be irrefutable. Nothing can be made clear without explanation, and nothing can be understood without argument. I studied at the Imperial College and was favored by Your Majesty, being named the top scorer in the imperial examination. For the sake of my teachers and classmates at the Imperial College, and for the sake of all the other candidates in this year's examination, I must demand an explanation."
"Prince, now that you have evidence, please present it. Since she asked you to, don't hide it."
"I have already said that it was a misunderstanding. I shouldn't have taken my anger out on that number one scholar. I apologize to you." The prince hated him very much, but he had to put on a show.
"Your Highness, you are able to correct your mistakes. This is the greatest virtue. My mentor said that a scholar's reputation is more important than his life. Although Your Highness has misunderstood, it must be because I did not do well that Your Highness cannot believe me. Even if the Emperor wishes to punish me, I cannot leave any doubt today and bring shame to all the candidates in this year's examination because of me."
"Then what will you do?"
"Please Your Majesty give me some questions. I am willing to take the test again."
"You should know that if you make a mistake during the re-examination, it will prove that you cheated." The emperor did not understand.
The scene was also in an uproar. This Gu Can was too arrogant because of her talent. The prince had apologized, but she continued to make trouble.
"I know. But I also know that ten years ago, the Emperor issued an edict allowing women to participate in the imperial examinations and serve as officials. Lord Su, Lord Mo, Lord Cheng, and others, although they did not take first place, are all innocent and their achievements are obvious to all. I am a scholar and a woman. This top scholar is the beginning, so it cannot have any flaws. Please, Your Majesty, set the questions."
"Since you insist, I will comply with your request." The emperor pondered for a long time, looking at the girl who was kneeling but with her back straight. Although she was a little stubborn, a scholar should have pride.
She was not wrong. She was the first female top scholar in ten years. If her reputation was tarnished, it would be greatly disadvantageous for women who would take the imperial examinations in the future.
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