Chapter 130: It is indeed the level of failure

Shangguan Lin's pupils couldn't help but dilate. "Is there a problem? Are you saying there is a problem with the test results?"

Shangguan Sui nodded vigorously, "Yeah."

She pursed her lips tightly and frantically recalled the plot in her mind.

[In the original book, the two brothers of the Li family, the eldest brother Li Jingchen is very scheming, but his literary talent is very average. He almost failed the provincial examination that year, and failed the imperial examination this time. ]

[My second brother, Li Huaizhi, was a brilliant writer. He ranked first in the provincial examination and also ranked first in the palace examination.]

[Now, how come the results of the two people's attempts are reversed? There must be something fishy going on! ]

[Even if there is a deviation from the original book, Li Huaizhi did not get the first place, but it is impossible for him to fail the exam! ]

Shangguan Lin heard what was going on and his brows immediately furrowed.

That's strange indeed.

The imperial examination is a big event, it concerns the selection of talents and the employment of people by the court, there must not be any mistakes!

Thinking of this, Shangguan Lin's expression became very serious.

Shangguan Sui blinked and came up with a reason in his mind.

"Dad, this Li Huaizhi has always been known for his talent, but he failed this time. It's really strange. Why don't we take out his paper and take a look at it."

Shangguan Lin couldn't help but chuckle when he heard this.

Suishun is really a smart guy. He came up with the reason and countermeasures so quickly.

He reached out and tapped Shangguan Sui's little nose, and said gently: "Shunshun is right, let's do as Shunshun says!"

Shangguan Lin looked at Eunuch Chen who was standing beside him.

He ordered: "Go and tell the Minister of Rites to bring all the examination papers over."

Eunuch Chen nodded and was about to leave to do his work.

Shangguan Lin suddenly called him over and said after a moment's hesitation, "Go and get Li Huaizhi for me."

Shangguan Lin had a vague suspicion that this matter might not be that simple.

First, find all the people and papers!

Outside the palace, the crowd was still gathered around the place where the results were announced, praising Li Jingchen wantonly and looking Li Huaizhi up and down with disdain.

Li Huaizhi felt so uncomfortable in his heart that he turned around and wanted to leave.

As soon as he took a step, Li Jingchen reached out and stopped him.

Li Jingxun walked up to Li Huaizhi with a smile on his face, but the smile did not reach his eyes.

He pretended to comfort her, "It's okay, brother. It's just a test. It's nothing."

"You are known for your talent. You will definitely win next time."

Li Jingqie deliberately emphasized the two words "talent and fame".

Hearing this, the people around him immediately started to sneer again.

"What kind of talent and reputation? I think it's all just made up!"

"Yes, yes, I have never seen a talented person fail the exam!"

Li Huaizhi clenched his right fist, anger appearing on his handsome face.

Li Jingchen felt that this was not enough and was about to continue his sarcastic remarks.

At this moment, the crowd suddenly quieted down and dispersed along a path.

Li Huaizhi looked up.

I found that the person who came was a thin eunuch with exquisite clothes.

Li Jingchen's eyes widened in shock.

This... this is a royal person!

Eunuch Chen walked up to Li Huaizhi and said respectfully, "Mr. Li, the emperor has ordered you to come to the palace to see him."

The onlookers looked at each other in bewilderment.

It turned out to be a summons from the Emperor!

Why did the emperor suddenly summon Li Huaizhi?

If someone is to be summoned, shouldn't Li Jingchen be the one to be summoned?

He is the top scorer in this examination!

Li Jingchen also thought so. The one summoned by the emperor must be him!

He immediately took a step forward and raised his chin slightly with great confidence.

He bowed and said, "My Lord, could it be that you have made a mistake? The Emperor should be summoning Li Jingchen."

Eunuch Chen glanced at Li Jingchen and sneered, "Are you questioning my ears?"

"The emperor summoned Li Huaizhi, there is nothing wrong with that!"

Li was shocked to be scolded in public, and his face instantly turned ugly.

I couldn't help but resent Li Huaizhi even more.

Li Huaizhi glanced at Li Jingqi, turned around and followed Eunuch Chen into the palace.

Yu study.

When Minister Zhao heard the emperor's instruction, he immediately put aside all the things at hand and brought the test papers of all the candidates into the palace.

The county examinations in Dayuechao were extremely difficult, and only a few people could pass them and then take part in the metropolitan examinations.

There are only about a hundred people each time, so there are not many test papers.

Minister Zhao followed orders, found Li Huaizhi's paper and handed it to Shangguan Lin.

Shangguan Lin only glanced through it and realized that the article was of mediocre quality and had no merit at all.

It is indeed the level of being defeated.

Shangguan Sui also came closer to take a look, his little brows tightly wrinkled.

[Shh, something is wrong. I remember that in the original book, Li Huaizhi's article didn't seem to be like this.]

After reading it, she looked up the title of the article again.

I found out that it was indeed Li Huaizhi.

Shangguan Sui pursed her lips into a straight line.

【What on earth is going on? 】

At this moment, Eunuch Chen came in with Li Huaizhi.

Li Huaizhifu knelt on the ground and saluted with a graceful posture and movements.

Shangguan Lin raised his eyes and looked at Li Huaizhi, and repeated the examination questions.

Since Shunshun said there is a problem, why not try Li Huaizhi's level first.

Although Li Huaizhi didn't know what the emperor was doing, he still answered loudly and respectfully.

After finishing his speech, Li Huaizhi raised his eyes and looked towards the emperor.

But I found that for some reason, the emperor's brows were getting deeper and deeper.

Is... is it that he said something bad?

After listening to this, Shangguan Sui tilted his head in confusion.

【Why is what Li Huaizhi said completely different from what he wrote! 】

As he thought about it, a bold idea popped up in Shangguan Sui's mind.

[This can’t be…it’s not Li Huaizhi’s paper at all! ]

Shangguan Lin shuddered violently when he heard this.

He quickly ordered Eunuch Chen to hand the paper to Li Huaizhi.

Li Huaizhi took the paper and glanced at it, then suddenly raised his eyes with his pupils constricted.

The voice shouted in horror: "Your Majesty, this is not my article!!"

The Minister of Rites Zhao Shangshu who was standing by was also stunned.

He quickly reacted and reprimanded Li Huaizhi, "This is not your paper, don't talk nonsense here!"

He is in charge of this scientific matter, and he must not make any mistakes!

Li Huaizhi was so angry that he was shaking all over. "How could I not recognize the article I wrote myself?"

"How can there be parents who mistake their own children in this world?!"

Li Huai knelt down knowingly and said anxiously, "Your Majesty, please make the decision for me! This is not my test paper!"

Shangguan Lin naturally believed Li Huaizhi.

He immediately said, "All the papers for this imperial examination are here. Go and look for your papers."

"If something really goes wrong, I will definitely take care of it for you!"

Li Huaizhi nodded, took two steps forward, and took the paper handed to him by Eunuch Chen.

His fingertips trembled and cold sweat oozed from his forehead.

Shangguan Sui couldn't help but clench his fists and looked at him nervously.

Soon, Li Huaizhi's excited voice was heard in the empty and quiet hall.

“I, I found it!”

Li Huaizhi's heartbeat quickened and he quickly pulled out the paper.

But the next moment, he froze in place.

Because the name written on this paper was actually Li Jingqie!