Chapter 240 Try
In the afternoon, the Yangzhou governor Yu Liang stood in front of Qu Ling, feeling uneasy.
He is really afraid of this living devil.
Qu Ling had tortured the Nian family to the point of near-death, so he immediately sent people to the capital to inquire about the princess's life.
My goodness, there is really an evil aura about him.
"I wonder why the princess has summoned me here?"
The autumn examination was approaching, and the entire Jiangnan Imperial Examination Hall needed to be inspected, and he, the governor, was so busy that he had no time to rest.
Qu Ling asked bluntly, "Is the Imperial Academy safe?"
Yu Liang's heart trembled. Could something have gone wrong?
"Princess, rest assured. I have already sent all the officials and Yangzhou soldiers to the Imperial Examination Hall. Together with the five hundred soldiers of the Prince of Liang, we can ensure that nothing goes wrong."
"Would King Liang also send people before?"
Yu Liang said, "There aren't many students taking the exam, but we have enough people in Yangzhou. I guess His Majesty is concerned about the princess's safety and has added another 500 people."
Qu Ling smiled, "Master Yu, if the candidates of the Imperial Examination and I both died in Yangzhou, what would you do?"
Yu Liang's legs went weak and he almost fell to his knees.
how?
Even if all his eighteen generations of ancestors were resurrected, they would still not be enough for the emperor to chop off.
"Princess, you're joking," he said in a trembling voice, "Absolutely, absolutely, this will never happen."
"What is your personal relationship with King Liang like?"
"Your Highness and I have no personal relationship."
"Have you ever offended him?"
Yu Liang's heart tightened, and his expression became unnatural. "No."
Qu Ling didn't miss his expression, but didn't ask any further questions. "I'm just reminding you to be sure to protect the safety of the candidates in the Imperial College."
Yu Liang quickly agreed.
He walked out of Zhuoxi Courtyard in a daze.
The more I think about it, the more something seems wrong.
He personally led people to thoroughly investigate the Imperial Examination Hall inside and out, even turning over the rat holes in the corners, until he was sure there were no hidden dangers. Only then did he drag his almost falling apart body back to the Governor's Mansion.
On the day of the Autumn Examination, before dawn, there were already crowds of people outside the Yangzhou Imperial Examination Hall.
Qu Ling, dressed in palace attire and with her hair tied up high, entered the Imperial Examination Hall as an imperial censor.
There were no guards surrounding her, only Su Shang and a few maids; even Chi Yuan was nowhere to be seen.
The candidates were lining up in long queues to undergo body searches by yamen runners.
Some people were so nervous that their fingers were shaking, some were trying to remain calm, and some were complaining in low voices.
Qu Ling glanced at him lightly, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.
Yu Liang came to pay a visit with a group of officials.
Qu Ling exchanged a few pleasantries and said no more.
She saw dissatisfaction in the eyes of some officials.
So what?
Just bear with the dissatisfaction.
It would be even better if I could have the outburst in front of her.
The more she killed someone who looked down on women, the more secure her aunt's throne would be.
It’s a pity that all the officials in Yangzhou knew her reputation in the capital, and each one of them was more obedient than the other.
"Your Highness, the candidates have been counted, but there are still vacancies."
An official trotted over and handed over the list.
"For example, Ma Xiao and Nian Jun are dead, several other students have been imprisoned for causing trouble, and Nian Mao was punished by his family to go to the farm, and so on."
After a pause, he added, "In addition, several people voluntarily gave up the exam."
"I will inform Your Majesty that those who abandon the examination will never be employed by the court. People from the nine clans will also not be employed. Those who are currently serving in office will have their positions revoked."
The expressions of all the officials present were gloomy.
Princess Jia'an is so cruel.
This is because the mistake of one person will implicate the entire family.
Those who give up the exam will not only ruin their own future, but also bring trouble to their clansmen, and their lives may not be saved.
Everyone was wondering in their hearts whether there were any nephews or nephews in their family who would boycott the exam in protest.
Those students also heard Qu Ling's words and were all frightened.
He also reminded himself that it didn't matter who sat on the throne, as long as he had an official position.
Qu Ling waited until all the candidates entered the Imperial Academy before suddenly saying, "Since there is a vacancy, let the female official selected a few days ago take the exam."
After these words were spoken, the officials could no longer sit still.
Yu Liang's scalp tingled, and he nearly bit his tongue. "Princess, the Imperial Examination Hall is where we select scholars. How can we treat it as a joke?"
"Besides, to participate in the Autumn Examination, one must first pass the examination for the title of Scholar. These students have all studied very hard to be admitted. If we make an exception and allow someone to enter just because of the princess's words, I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince everyone."
Qu Ling smiled, "Master Yu, do you think that the girls from Zhuoxi Courtyard can steal their places?"
She knew Yu Liang wanted to be fair.
joke.
For thousands of years, there has never been fairness between men and women.
She insisted on making an exception.
Those who have power don't have to be fools.
Yu Liang's head exploded, "That's not what I meant..."
"You just need to answer me, can the girls from Zhuoxi Courtyard take their place?"
Yu Liang was in a dilemma.
How did he answer?
If the answer is yes, it means that the student is incompetent. Since he is incompetent, a capable person should take the position.
The answer is no, that is even more wrong.
Since you can't, what are you afraid of?
The other officials tried hard to resist the urge to jump up and point at Qu Ling and curse him.
It's absolutely ridiculous.
However, no one dared to speak.
"Sir Governor, just three of them, let them try. Once His Majesty knows, he will definitely reward you."
Qu Ling spoke kindly.
Yu Liang's eyes turned black.
If he had known this would happen, he should not have been the governor.
"Since the princess insists on this, I can only do as you say. In the future, before His Majesty..."
"I will speak well of you, my Lord."
Qu Ling raised his hand and waved.
Nian Sihua, dressed in a plain robe, walked forward with Nian Sheng and Mo Yu.
The three men walked calmly with calm eyes, as if they had been waiting for orders for a long time.
Yu Liang's eyes widened, and he cursed inwardly, "This wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision, it was clearly premeditated."
"Princess, can you please set up a separate place for them?"
It is detrimental to one's reputation if men and women mix together.
"No need," Qu Ling said, "They are just like all the other candidates."
If you are bound by fame, you can't accomplish anything.
Just as they were about to enter the Imperial Examination Hall, someone tried to stop them.
"The Autumn Examination is a major event. The princess is making a fuss, and you are joining in the fun? Why don't you take these three people away!"
Zhao Chongli came over with a group of guards.
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