“Go on,” the Prefect of Fengtian replied.
Xu Mo pointed to the two-meter-long test paper and said calmly, "Why don't we recite this paper from memory right now and see who is most similar to the original text?"
The imperial examination was divided into three sessions, each lasting three days.
The first two rounds test students' memorization of the Four Books and Five Classics, while the last round allows them to freely express themselves by writing an essay.
The three-day period typically involves the first day for revisions and adding details, and the last two days for writing the entire text, which is two meters long, demonstrating the sheer volume of content.
Xu Mo, filled with immense grief and indignation, spent an entire night reciting it from memory, and was still unsure if it was 100% identical.
What makes Fang Yuan think he can memorize it? And how many points can he actually get?
Butler Fang's expression froze as he looked at Xu Mo, a threatening glint in his eyes.
Xu Mo ignored it and stood calmly.
From the moment he decided to come to Fengtian Prefecture to beat the drum and appeal for justice, no matter how powerful the Fang family was, it could not become a reason for him to back down.
Butler Fang's expression turned cold.
The Prefect of Fengtian in the courtroom seemed to be hesitating whether to strike the gavel and grant Xu Mo's request.
Butler Fang shouted, "So, does that mean anyone can just memorize the top scorer's exam paper, prepare a draft of the dictation beforehand, and then accuse the top scorer of stealing his paper?"
Considering the ten days that the Fang family deliberately left, it's not impossible.
The gavel in the hands of the Prefect of Fengtian froze on the spot, unable to be brought down.
The situation reached a stalemate once again.
Qi Huai couldn't wait to step in and prove it to Xu Mo.
However, they were stopped by a long banquet.
"Don't go," the twelve-year-old boy said quietly. "The Fang family will single you out because of your close relationship with your elder brother, which could lead to you giving false testimony."
If they actually go in, it'll just be a waste of the Qi family's money.
"What should we do then? Should we just let the two sides remain deadlocked like this?" Qi Huai was extremely anxious.
Chang Yan pursed his lips and remained silent.
Because Xu Mo, who was standing in the main hall of Fengtian Prefecture, had already spoken up, "Your Excellency, since both sides are extremely puzzled, why not take out the original examination paper and invite a few senior scholars from the examination hall to jointly identify whose handwriting it is!"
Handwriting can never be faked.
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