[Of course, if it weren’t for the prince, he would have tried every possible way to ensure the fairness of the exam...]
[Even if the emperor's original intention was good, the ending would still be the same, chilling the hearts of many people. ]
[Those with insight from humble backgrounds will have less and less confidence in becoming an official through the imperial examinations, and it will be hard to find talented and knowledgeable people to support the government.]
Although Jun Baozhu's voice was childish, the information it revealed made the ministers unable to refute.
This was the custom in the past. The noble families and the aristocratic clans all cared about their own interests. If they fell behind others, there would be no place for them in the court.
If everyone is treated equally and everyone is judged by their ability, like now, then everyone will be calm.
After the 30th candidate finished answering and was taken out, the prince stepped forward and spoke.
The prince suggested that it was too late to consider it, as half of the candidates had not yet taken the palace examination...
It would be better to divide them into two groups, have them enter the hall one by one and sign the letter of commitment, which would save a lot of time.
The same method was also used in the martial arts test.
Firstly, the candidates who rank lower have a certain level gap compared to the candidates who rank higher, so their efficiency in answering questions is reduced, and the possibility of problems occurring is greater.
If adjustments are made in time, the palace examination may last until dawn.
The ministers became more and more convinced of their previous speculation that the emperor and the prince were in a hurry!
From this point of view, the Queen Mother must have returned to the palace earlier, most likely tomorrow morning!
The first thirty candidates have already finished the palace examination. Even if the ministers object, the emperor still has a way to select the ranking among the previous candidates...
Therefore, the ministers wisely remained silent.
The emperor symbolically sought opinions from all officials and naturally agreed to the prince's suggestion.
The first group of candidates, fifteen in total, were brought into the hall one by one.
Arrange vertically, come forward one by one and sign the letter of commitment.
As soon as the self-taught student entered the hall, Huo Feng immediately began to reveal information.
Jun Baozhu perked up instantly.
Although some of the candidates in front of melons are bizarre and sweet, there are also many tasteless ones...
It’s like now, it’s like lying in a melon field. No matter which one is sweet, there is always something to eat, which is really exciting!
The ministers secretly looked at the little princess's expression and felt expectant when they saw her.
Then, the little princess's inner voice could be heard continuously from above.
[So cruel? ]
【It's so perverted! 】
Hearing this word, the ministers perked up.
[This first candidate’s family is totally a marriage fraud! ]
[He pretended to be his son and wrote a letter to the daughter of a local noble family, and finally won her heart. ]
[The noble family did not despise him. His family was poor and they only wanted their daughter to live a good life. Not only did the betrothal gifts go to the girl’s family, but they also gave her a generous dowry.]
[As a result, after the marriage, the woman found that her husband was a completely different person from before the marriage.]
[Not only does he not understand romance, he is also not considerate or gentle at all, as if he were a stranger. ]
[The woman mentioned the letters she had written, and the candidate evaded the question...]
Jun Baozhu rebuked:
[Such a family tradition will ruin a woman's life! ]
[Even if you use dishonorable means to marry the daughter of a noble family, if you know how to cherish her, I can still look up to you...]
[Unfortunately, all you care about is her family background, and you don't care about her as a person at all.]
[She is treated like a treasure by her family. If her family is a little bit scornful of the poor and the rich, do you think you can marry into her family? ]
[Get out! You still have the nerve to take part in the palace examination?! ]
The candidate left in shame, forgetting even to put down his brush.
The second candidate stepped forward and just picked up the pen when he heard the little princess' voice.
[I didn’t expect that this candidate would have such a hard time…]
The ministers turned their attention.
【My father disappeared when I was young, and I have been living with my mother and sister. 】
[The candidate has not only been sensible and participated in labor since childhood, but also studied and practiced calligraphy under the insistence of his mother...]
[Even his sister's dowry was saved by him from his daily stall writing for many years.]
When the ministers heard this, they couldn't help but look at the candidate with admiration.
[The candidate’s father went up the mountain to chop wood and disappeared...]
[At that time, all the villagers spontaneously went up the mountain to help search. After searching for three days and three nights, no trace was found.]
[Only on the branches at the edge of the cliff, I found a piece of rag that looked like my father's clothes...]
[His family and villagers tacitly agreed that the candidate's father had fallen off a cliff and might have already passed away...]
【snort! 】
Jun Baozhu snorted, [He is not only alive, but also living well! ]
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