Cao An understood what the emperor meant.
It turns out that this was the reason why Wen Zhi was released.
"Your Majesty, the Spring Examination cheating case has far-reaching consequences. The person behind this has disregarded the imperial authority, which is truly despicable! I am willing to go through fire and water to thoroughly investigate the true culprit. I hope Your Majesty will give me a chance to atone for my sins!"
This is his last chance!
The emperor looked at him for a long time, so long that Cao An felt uneasy.
He really didn't do things well this time. If he had found Madam Wen earlier, the emperor wouldn't be in such a passive situation now.
Since Wen Zhi couldn't be pushed out, someone had to be pushed out. This person had to be one of their own. Only then would they be willing to shut up and sacrifice themselves for the Emperor...
"I'll give you one more chance." The emperor's cold gaze fell on Cao An, "Don't let me down this time."
Cao An kowtowed and thanked him, "I will not hesitate to die for the emperor and will not let him down!"
This time, he moved very quickly to avoid any further complications. Within just a few days, he announced to the public that there was someone else behind the cheating in the Spring Examination.
This time, the emperor did not place anyone in the position and even sacrificed a great general - an official of too low a status would never have the opportunity to be involved in the Spring Examination review, so his story was not convincing.
He shot himself in the foot this time. When he went to court, he pretended to be righteous and stern, asking for severe punishment!
I feel so frustrated in my heart!
When Shen Ruoyan heard the news, the results of the Spring Examination had already been announced again.
Pei Rushi topped the list without a doubt, while Qin Shaobei ranked second, which made him sigh repeatedly. If he hadn't performed poorly, Pei Rushi would not have been in the limelight.
As for Mr. Zou, he was ranked third.
This time, no one dared to tamper with the rankings. The articles were also publicly available, allowing everyone to review them. This is true openness and transparency.
"Congratulations, Master, and Madam!"
The servants kept congratulating him. Shen Ruoyan was not stingy and had people prepare rewards long ago. Everyone who came to congratulate him would get a share.
Even passers-by could get rewarded money by saying auspicious words.
In an instant, the entrance to the Marquis's Mansion was tightly surrounded. Soon, everyone knew that this year's champion was the teacher of the Marquis of Changning, and the second place was his cousin!
The mute prince of the Marquis' Mansion appeared in people's sight again.
There were those who envied me, and there were those who mocked me, but in the end, I became famous thanks to this favorable wind!
"Old Madam, everyone is saying that the Crown Prince's tutor and cousin are so knowledgeable, so the Crown Prince is definitely not inferior. If he is truly knowledgeable, it's fine. If he meets outsiders, he might even be praised. But if he is just a facade... I'm afraid it will be the Marquisate that will be embarrassed."
Fang Rou hammered Madam Lu's legs. She carefully controlled the strength, but did not control her words.
Lu Ankang is still hiding his identity on the farm, but Lu Yan is able to become so famous in Shengjing City. Why?
Their Kangge is very smart. The teacher said that he will definitely be a dragon among men in the future. Such an outstanding child, but he dare not even let his name be mentioned outside. Lu Yan is just a mute, and he occupies the position of the prince of their Kangge. He should live in fear -
The more outstanding Lu Yan is, the more uncomfortable Fang Rou feels!
"What did they say?" Old Madam Lu had vaguely heard about this matter, but she didn't know the details.
She felt a little uncomfortable. Lu Yan should have been quiet and not attracted anyone's attention.
Whatever the reason, he shouldn't have come forward.
Fang Rou slightly increased the strength in her hands and spoke softly, "It's nothing, really. It's just that although the prince is mute, since the teacher and cousin are so hardworking, the prince will surely be no worse. But some people say that this is news deliberately released by the Marquis' Mansion to build momentum for the mute prince and avoid being laughed at by others."
Among the royal families in Shengjing City, whose prince is not the best among his sons?
Only their Changning Marquisate chose a mute!
"Hmph! What do they know? The current prince is mute, will he always be like this in the future?" Old Madam Lu didn't take it to heart, but her emotions were indeed affected.
Even though she knew that Fang Rou was deliberately saying bad things about Lu Yan in front of her, she still couldn't just let it go.
After all, this is a thorn in her heart.
Fang Rou understood what the old lady meant, and joy surged in her heart, even her eyes became bright.
If her intention just now was just to stir up trouble, now she wants to strike while the iron is hot!
If Madam Lu doesn't want this mute to be the crown prince, then wouldn't her brother Kang have a better chance?
"It's because you were born in such a poor family that Brother Kang has to suffer so much grievance because of a mother like you." Madam Lu didn't hide her disdain at all. It was clearly written on her face, and she released it all to Fang Rou.
Even if she comes from a small family, as long as she is honest and has a good family tradition, she can have a good future.
At least Brother Kang doesn't have to live with the reputation of having a child with a concubine.
Plus, Lu Jing likes it, which makes them complement each other even better.
But it's a pity that one's birth is not something that one can choose. Fang Rou's birth can never be changed in this lifetime!
"What the old lady said was that it was I who was a burden to Brother Kang. Fortunately, he still had a great-grandmother who loved him. This was Brother Kang's own good fortune!" When Fang Rou said this, she pretended to be pretentious and thought she was very touching, but in fact, her words could be seen through at a glance.
But one should not hit a smiling person. Since she was eager to please, there was no reason for Mrs. Lu to refuse her.
Thinking of Shen Ruoyan, he sighed, “If she wasn’t from the Shen family, she wouldn’t be in so much trouble.”
If Shen Ruoyan wasn't the legitimate daughter of the Shen family, then it wouldn't be Lu Yan's turn as the prince! Even if the emperor personally appointed him, so what? There are many ways to change the prince, and they may find the most reliable way.
But once you do that, you will completely draw a line with the Shen family and may even become enemies!
For the Changning Marquisate, the Shen family's support is indispensable.
Rather than becoming an enemy, Madam Lu would rather maintain superficial peace.
Otherwise, she would have taken action long ago!
Fang Rou gritted her teeth secretly. If she had such a good background as Shen Ruoyan, why would she worry about the future?
You really can't compare yourself with others, otherwise the more you compare, the more sad you will be.
This is how her life will be. The only thing she can count on is her son.
Since she has no way of becoming the mistress of the Marquis' Mansion and cannot take the position of mistress, then let her son do it!
The position of the crown prince of this marquisate will definitely belong to her son in the future!
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