Regardless of the circumstances, the results of this imperial examination attracted the attention of the imperial family and the entire capital city of Fengjing.
“This is the moment.” Changyan stood up. “Big brother, it’s up to you now.”
The He family's petition was merely a question; the real, substantial threat still needed to come from Xu Mo. He was a failed candidate in the imperial examinations, yet he was also the renowned Green Bamboo Gentleman of the Wenchang Pavilion—two contradictory things in themselves.
What if he went to Fengtian Prefecture and beat the grievance drum, revealing that the examination paper was not the original?
In this massive campaign of flattery and sabotage, they pushed the He family to help and took advantage of the attention of the people of Fengjing, finally ushering in the crucial moment.
Xu Mo, dressed in blue, stood up, glanced at his younger siblings, then at his own hand holding the pen, and finally, with a surge of heroic spirit, he pressed on without hesitation.
He didn't take a carriage; he walked all the way to Fengtian Prefecture.
Someone familiar with the place recognized him: "Isn't this the rising star, Young Master Qingzhu?"
He did not respond and continued walking straight ahead.
When they passed by the residence of the Imperial Secretary, Zhao Yuan silently followed behind him, refusing to turn around no matter who tried to persuade him.
When they passed through the impoverished alley, An Jun gritted his teeth and followed, as if facing death.
As they passed by the residence of the Minister of Rites, the Qi siblings stood in the corner, staring intently at Xu Mo's back.
The internal struggle between heaven and man, the choice between ideals and family, was fought to the extreme at this moment.
The moment Xu Mo calmly turned around, the thread in Qi Huai's heart finally snapped. He was still that patriotic and people-loving young man, his burning ambition had never been extinguished, and he ran and jumped at top speed.
He shouted, "Brother Xu, wait for me!"
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