"Grandfather, what should we do?"
Cui Xun asked in a low voice while thinking of a countermeasure.
Fortunately, I didn’t rush back home, otherwise I would have been in a passive position.
"Don't worry, Master Qi won't let them mess around!"
Cui Zhehan turned to the guard beside him and said, "Go and inform Yang Bo that it's time to start."
Cui Zhehan looked at another confidant, who avoided the crowd and headed towards the back door of the Imperial Examination Hall.
"We want to see the examiner, we want to get our test papers back..."
The students' voices grew louder and louder, but the gate of the Imperial Examination Hall remained motionless.
Liu Yue saw that it was already past 9 o'clock and she couldn't waste any more time.
"A Yuan, when are we leaving? I want to take Sister Xi to Yuxiang Teahouse for some milk tea."
Cui Yuan looked at the situation in front of him and knew that he couldn't leave for the time being. He couldn't leave either because this was related to the Cui family's major affairs.
"You and your daughter go first. I'll stay and see how things develop. Once everything is settled here, I'll go to Yuxiang Tea House to pick you and your daughter up."
"Okay! We'll wait for you."
On the way to Yuxiang Tea House, Liu Yue saw that the students who had originally left turned around and headed towards the Imperial Examination Hall.
When Deputy Commander He saw that more and more people were coming, he ordered to control the chaotic situation.
"Everyone, shut up! If you make any more noise, you'll be thrown into jail for causing trouble!"
All the students fell silent immediately.
Lin Boyuan said, "Sir, we are not gathering to cause trouble. We just want to take back our test papers. We want to ask the examiner in person what exactly is wrong with our essay? I believe that I performed exceptionally well and will definitely make the list!"
"Heh..." Deputy Commander He scoffed. "You think you can make the list just because you perform well? Do you really think you can? According to your logic, this commander would think I can lead the three armies and become a great general that the enemy will tremble in fear!"
Cui Zhehan, who was far away, heard this and felt relieved, thinking that Luo Xian must have a high fever.
"I..." Lin Boyuan was speechless for a moment and blushed with shame.
He couldn't even win an argument with a warrior!
Deputy Commander He snorted coldly, "If I really had that ability, would I still be content to be a patrol commander in Huayang County? People should know their place..."
Deputy Commander He paused and looked at the students. "This year's provincial examination will admit a total of 300 candidates. Those on the list were selected by the examiners from the best of the best. It's very fair and just. You should know your own level. Do you want the chief examiner to comment on your test papers in front of so many people? That would be embarrassing!"
Lin Boyuan said: "I don't believe this provincial examination is fair and just!"
"How dare you!" Deputy Commander He said fiercely, "You can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want!"
Lin Boyuan was not afraid at all, and said calmly, "You can get the test papers back with the test papers. This was an imperial decree issued three years ago. Why don't all the academies in Huayang County know about this? I only know about this because my cousin in Linxian County told me in a letter... I can't help but suspect that someone in Huayang County is cheating in the imperial examination!"
As soon as these words were spoken, all the students present looked angry.
What they hate most is cheating in the imperial examinations!
But they dared not speak of this matter. Since they all mentioned cheating in the imperial examination, the government must investigate the matter.
If it turns out that this incident did not happen, anyone who joined in the commotion today could end up in jail.
It will be difficult for them to pass the imperial examinations again.
Wu Huaiyuan approached and said respectfully, "Sir, we don't believe that cheating in the imperial examinations occurred in Huayang County. To get to the bottom of the matter, we would like you to go in and ask the chief examiner to allow us to retrieve the test papers. We also hope that the chief examiner can give us his comments in person so that we can be convinced."
"Yes, let us be convinced."
Deputy Commander He saw that the situation was almost brewing. "Everyone keep quiet. I will ask the chief examiner whether the imperial court issued this decree three years ago. If not, you are exaggerating and gathering a crowd to cause trouble, and you will be punished accordingly!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the officers and soldiers of the patrol camp quickly surrounded the students.
At this time, the students had different expressions. If this really didn't happen, they would be punished and they would not have the chance to take part in the provincial examination next time.
It's too late to leave now.
At this time, in the Imperial Examination Hall, Zhang Sheng, Du Huaian and others were trying their best to dissuade Qi Lianli.
"Master Qi, we can't do this with so many students trying to get their papers back and have them reviewed."
"Thousands of students need to be reviewed in person by Lord Qi, and we have to convince them. This will take at least half a month." Du Huaian agreed: "We don't have that time. Regardless of whether there is cheating or not, if we delay and His Majesty blames us, we will be in trouble."
"Also, something like this happened during Lord Qi's tenure in Huayang County. The people in the Censorate have been bored lately, and now they have something to do..."
Du Huaian stopped there. If Qi Lianli was not stupid, he would not make any unwise moves for his future.
Qi Lianli didn't seem to understand and stood up from the main seat. "Now everyone is talking about cheating in the imperial examination. This matter must be clarified. We have been here for days, working tirelessly to review the papers and expending so much energy and effort to select only 300 outstanding students from thousands. How can we allow them to slander us?"
Qi Lianli looked at Li Qinglan, the Confucian professor at the official school. "Professor Li, you've reviewed thousands of exam papers. Are the 300 students you selected fair and just?"
Li Qinglan nodded: "We are of course fair and just. There is no such thing as cheating. Why don't we just let them take the test papers back with them?"
"Go open the door!"
"Sir, wait!"
At this time, Qi Lianli's personal attendants hurried over.
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