As expected by Yuan Cheng, several censors and ministers jointly submitted a memorial at the morning court today, requesting a review of the results of this imperial examination.
This imperial examination was hosted by the Ministry of Rites, and the Minister of Rites was a member of the Lu family, Lu Chengyi's father.
At the same time, Emperor Xuan also sent Shen Yifeng, who had just been recalled, as the chief examiner.
The ministers who submitted the memorial attacked the prince's faction in the name of re-examining the results, both openly and covertly.
"Why? Do you think I, an old man, am abusing my power for personal gain at my age?"
Upon hearing the minister's report, Shen Yifeng was the first to stand up.
Minister Lu also wanted to stand up, but seeing the heroic and high-spirited look of Mr. Shen, he stopped.
At this moment, another minister was heard to retort with some sarcasm, "Uncle Shen may be old, so he may have made a mistake."
Minister Lu looked at those confused ministers with some sympathy.
They are still too young and have never seen the King's uncle's mouth.
Haven’t you seen that the most senior Prime Minister Dou never dared to say much in front of the emperor’s uncle?
"This duke has read more policy papers than you have eaten salt! He is not so blind that he can't distinguish between good and bad!"
"We'll review it again this time. Next time, if any candidate isn't satisfied with their results, they can go sit in front of the Jingzhao Yin Mansion. Then we'll review it again."
"Are you dissatisfied with the lack of work in the Ministry of Rites? Or are you dissatisfied with the lack of work for yourselves?"
"You don't know how to judge people, and you're easily deceived. Have you read the sages' books for more than ten years and nothing has changed?"
"My Lord, you should go sit in front of the Jingzhao Yin Mansion for a few days to clear your heads!"
…
Shen Yifeng was not at a disadvantage in the verbal battle.
Minister Lu couldn't help but straighten his back. It felt so good to be carried away by someone.
Some of the other ministers were just watching the fun, while others were being scolded by Shen Yifeng and were in great pain.
Some people were also observing Emperor Xuan who was sitting at the top, but Emperor Xuan did not interrupt and just watched quietly.
Some of the more senior ministers were confused.
In order to avoid the spotlight, the Shen family withdrew from the court when the late queen was still alive. This shows that His Majesty was somewhat concerned about the Shen family at that time.
But this time, taking advantage of Princess Showa's return to the capital, His Majesty summoned the Shen family back. Although the eldest of the Shen family returned to the academy, only Shen Yifeng was left behind.
He also asked Shen Yifeng to teach the emperor's grandson and semi-participate in court affairs.
What does this mean?
Yuan Cheng looked at Yuan Heng.
After hearing Yuan Zhao's story about his visit to Prince Jin's Mansion that day, he became even more suspicious of his younger brother.
Shen Yifeng silenced the ministers, and finally Emperor Xuan spoke up, "Alright."
Emperor Xuan looked around at the group of ministers around him, and finally his gaze stopped on Yuan Heng, who looked lazy and seemed to have not slept well.
"Prince Jin, this matter involves the Crown Prince, and he is not in a position to speak. What do you think?"
The eyes of several ministers who had lost their temper suddenly lit up. Since they were asking about His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin, then it would definitely work!
Yuan Heng raised his eyelids slightly and said lazily, "Father, Yuan Musheng is also my nephew. I think he can be the top of the list."
The ministers were dumbfounded:???
Your Highness, Prince Jin, now is the time to attack the Crown Prince! He's a political enemy! What's the point of being a nephew or not? Why are you even trying to establish a relationship?
Emperor Xuan was also somewhat speechless, but he did not show it. He only said: "The imperial examination examines the candidates' abilities, not who is whose nephew."
Several ministers: Right, right, right! Just curse back! Curse the prince for abusing his power and disrupting the order of the exam!
But Yuan Heng spread his hands and said, "This matter also involves me, so I am not in a position to speak."
Prince Jin?! Are you still asleep?!
Emperor Xuan choked. Didn’t Zhizhi say that Yuan Heng and Concubine Shu were fighting for the throne? How did they do it?
Or was it that his tactics were too cunning? Did he know he was testing him, so he let him off the hook?
Finally, Emperor Xuan gave Yuan Heng a solemn look and made his final decision, "The matter of the imperial examination will be reviewed again by Prime Minister Dou, and the examination papers of the candidates will be made public. If there is any favoritism, they will be punished according to the law. On the other hand, if anyone deliberately causes trouble, they will not be tolerated!"
Dou Shoufu stood up and said, "I obey your order!"
"Deal with this as soon as possible. The Northern Qiang envoys will arrive in Beijing in a few days. Don't let this bring shame to Dacheng!"
"yes!"
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The news that Yuan Musheng was pelted with vegetable leaves and rotten eggs soon spread back to the princess's mansion.
When Gan Tang told Yuan Zhao, Yuan Zhao was having breakfast with several children.
"Where's Mu Sheng?" She was peeling an egg and put it down when she heard that.
"The eldest son said he had something to discuss with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, so he went to the East Palace."
The children looked at each other, and Yuan Nanan threw the spoon in his hand away.
"How could they do this to Big Brother?!"
The breakfast ended abruptly in anger.
Yuan Xuan was holding Yuan Zhizhi outside to bask in the sun, Yuan Nan'an was throwing darts beside him to vent his emotions, and Yuan Qiyu was sitting under the corridor with his little face supported.
Seeing Yuan Nan'an angry, Yuan Xuan's eyes rolled and he thought of a good idea.
He called out "Nannan" and called Yuan Qiyu over.
"How about we..."
When the news came that His Majesty had ordered Prime Minister Dou to review the results of the imperial examination, the students in front of the Jingzhao Yin Mansion slowly retreated.
It is said that Prime Minister Dou is a fair person, and he will definitely give them a fair and just explanation this time.
All we have to do is wait for the announcement to be made tomorrow.
So Wei Tianci ended his meditation in front of the Jingzhao Yin Mansion and walked back to the Wei Mansion.
He is confident that his article will definitely catch everyone's attention!
As long as it can be seen by Prime Minister Dou, there will be no problem!
He let out a breath, finally passing this level.
Yuan Musheng was disabled for five years. My father said that he was in a daze and locked himself in the house during those five years. How could he possibly compare to him?
He must be bluffing!
Thinking of this, Wei Tianci felt happy. Today was the day he and Qin Xin had agreed to meet, and he had to go back quickly to embrace the beauty in his arms.
Maybe it was inconvenient for Qin Yao, so for the past month, she had made an appointment with Wei Tianci in advance to come over.
Wei Tianci naturally thought that it was inconvenient for her to sneak out of the princess's mansion.
But it is this sneaky feeling that makes it more exciting.
When he thought about how Yuan Musheng's people had been tortured by him, he couldn't control himself. Every time he met Qin Yao, he would torture her all night long.
I also keep asking her who is more powerful.
When Wei Tianci heard Qin Yao say softly and delicately, "How can he compare to you, young master...", he could not hide his excitement.
How could Yuan Musheng, a disabled man, be worthy of such a beautiful woman?
Wei Tianci walked home with great enthusiasm. The Wei family had been in financial difficulty recently and had even sold their carriages and horses.
Everything will be fine once he becomes an official!
As he was thinking this, he was about to turn into an alley when he was suddenly hit hard by something.
Before he could even shout, he was knocked to the ground and passed out.
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