Xu Yizhi spoke leisurely at this time: "Wei Chen, what evidence do you have to prove that what you said is true?"
Wei Chen said, "I wrote the article. Even if I close my eyes, I can recite it word by word."
"Just now Xie Zijun read the article in public. Maybe you are talented and don't forget your talent? This is not strong evidence. "
"My handwriting is the same as that in the answer sheet. We can compare the handwriting!"
Xu Yizhi smiled: "since you insist, compare it over there."
He then arched his hand at the son of heaven: "what does your majesty think?"
The emperor said lightly, "then do as Aiqing said."
The eunuch immediately offered pen and ink, asked Wei Chen to write a paragraph on the spot, and then took the examination answer paper for careful comparison.
Xu Yizhi and several ministers looked around the two papers.
The emperor asked, "how?"
Xu Yizhi Gongshou replied, "Your Majesty, the handwriting of the two answers is completely different. They are definitely written by two people."
The other ministers answered the same question.
Wei Chen couldn't believe it: "how is it possible? I don't believe it! "
Xu Yizhi was very generous: "if you don't believe it, you can come and have a look in person."
At this time, Wei Chen ignored his dignity and inferiority, ran over quickly and opened his eyes to look at the two answers.
Look back and forth between the two answers.
Indeed, although the contents of the two answers are the same, the handwriting is completely different.
But anyone with eyes can see that this can never be written by the same person.
The blood color on Wei Chen's face suddenly faded and became extremely pale.
He staggered back: "how could this happen?"
Xu Yizhi was still amiable. Wen Sheng comforted: "it's really a pity for you to fail to get the top prize, but you can't frame others to steal your articles. We scholars have to be honest whether we are writing articles or being people. Are you right?"
People around him looked at Wei Chen with contempt.
In their view, Wei Chen deliberately framed Xie Zijun because he was jealous of others and was unbalanced.
Such narrow-minded people are really despised!
The emperor asked in a deep voice, "Wei Chen, are you deliberately making trouble in this hall because you are dissatisfied with my decision?"
Wei Chen fell down on his knees with a puff, his forehead on the ground, and the beads of sweat as big as beans kept sliding down.
"The student is abrupt. Please punish him."
He knows that he can't get justice here today.
If it goes on, he will not only lose his future, but also lose his life.
The only thing he can do now is to bow his head and admit his mistake.
The son of heaven looked down on him and remained silent for a long time.
Others are afraid to breathe.
For a long time, the emperor said, "Xie Zijun, Wei Chen maliciously framed you. What do you think should be done with him?"
Xie Zijun raised his head a little: "Wei Chen is still young and uncertain. He should have done such stupid things on impulse. Please give him a chance to reform."
The son of heaven smiled: "yes, you are not only talented, but also generous. You are worthy of being the number one scholar appointed by me."
Seeing the emperor laughing, everyone was relieved and began to praise Xie Zijun for his tolerance and magnanimity.
The emperor looked at Wei Chen kneeling on the ground again and said faintly, "you should thank Xie Zijun. If it weren't for his generosity, you might have to suffer today."
Wei Chen endured full of grievances and resentment and made a big gift to Xie Zijun.
"Thank you very much. Thank the champion for raising your hand."
Xie Zijun replied, "don't be polite."
This storm was exposed.
The ranking of the top three scholars has been determined. Next is the champion parade, which can only be seen once in four years.
Xie Zijun, as the No. 1 scholar in the new discipline, rode a tall horse and walked at the front of the team, followed by the second place and Tanhua, and then the rest of the Jinshi.
The Yamen servants were blowing and beating all the way. Countless people gathered on the street, including many young women. They were very excited to see that this year's No. 1 scholar was so handsome. Countless silk handkerchiefs stained with daughter's fragrance were thrown at Xie Zijun. In addition to the silk handkerchiefs, there were also flowers and fruits.
Everyone has a happy smile on his face. Wei Chen is the only one who has no expression in the whole process.
He can be sure that the article praised by the emperor was written by him.
He thought the truth could be drawn by comparing the handwriting.
As a result, he underestimated the man who played tricks in the dark. The man not only erased his name from the answer sheet, but also changed all his handwriting.
Obviously, the other party had long guessed that he would have such a request.
The other party was prepared, but he was just a half child who came from a poor family and was helpless. He could not have played with the other party.
He had to hold his nose to bear the loss.
After the parade, the Jinshi surrounded Xie Zijun and Ge fan, warmly invited them to drink and eat, and wanted to get closer to them. Xie Zijun, in particular, was greatly appreciated by the emperor in the palace examination. He must have a promising future. At this time, it is beneficial to have a good relationship with him.
Wei Chen, also the top three, has been unanimously ignored by everyone.
It was as if everyone didn't see him. No one spoke to him.
What Wei Chen did in the Wenhua hall just now made everyone feel that he was a narrow-minded villain. In addition, he was born in a poor family and had no family support behind him. He certainly can't go long in the future, so everyone doesn't want to be involved with him.
Wei Chen turned over and dismounted. These horses were temporarily borrowed from the imperial forest army. Now the parade has ended. Naturally, all these horses should be returned to the imperial forest army.
Other people went to drink in groups to celebrate. Finally, Wei Chen was left standing in place alone.
He walked back silently.
In the past, he only thought that Bianjing was very prosperous, but until today, he found that Bianjing was not only prosperous, but also big, very big, so big that he forgot which direction to go?
He stood at the crossroads and was stunned for a long time before he took another step.
It was an extraordinarily long journey.
It was as if he had finished all the roads he had to take in his life.
When he returned to the Liang family courtyard, the sun had set and the sky became gray.
Wei Shi was very happy to see him back.
"Why did you come back at this time? Did you go drinking with fellow scholars to celebrate? We all know that you have been admitted to the top of the list. You are really good. You have become the top of the list at the age of 12, child prodigy! "
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
