Chapter 2190 The audacious Meng Yunzheng
Meng Yunzheng was not afraid. In fact, under the emperor's watchful eye, he wrote with divine inspiration, and his writing became increasingly fluent.
But the others sitting near him broke out in a cold sweat and almost couldn't help but turn around and kneel down to pay their respects to the emperor. Having the supreme ruler standing next to you was a real test of your mental fortitude.
After Meng Yunzheng finished writing a passage, the Emperor spoke, "I heard that you have achieved the highest rank in all five examinations. Do you think the result of this final examination will be as you wish?"
Since the Emperor had spoken, Meng Yunzheng could only stand up, cup his hands, and say, "This student is unaware; this student simply gives his all in every exam."
The Emperor chuckled softly, “Did you really give it your all? It doesn’t seem like it to me. You started writing after only a short time of reviewing the question, which makes it seem like my question wasn’t difficult at all.”
The other candidates were internally screaming: It's difficult? Where is it not difficult? Your Majesty, wake up!
The other ministers who were paying attention to them looked at each other in confusion: What did the emperor mean by that? It seemed like the emperor didn't really like this Meng Huiyuan.
Whether it was their imagination or not, the emperor's tone seemed to carry a hint of sarcasm.
Could it be that Meng Yunzheng offended many people by refusing to see guests recently, and someone went to the Emperor to speak ill of him?
Everyone had different thoughts, but their gazes toward Meng Yunzheng were quite complicated.
When Meng Yunzheng heard the emperor's question, the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.
He replied very respectfully, "The student really did his best."
Everyone was speechless. "Are you serious? You're talking to the Emperor! Faced with the Emperor's 'questioning,' you should be kneeling down in fear and begging for forgiveness!"
However, after giving him a deep look, the emperor finally hummed in agreement, "Alright, you may continue."
"yes."
So Meng Yunzheng sat back down and continued writing with complete focus.
The emperor said nothing more and went back to sit on the dragon throne.
The candidates sitting around Meng Yunzheng secretly let out a long sigh of relief; they were finally less nervous.
The palace examination lasted only one day. The emperor only glanced at the Zichen Hall at the beginning and then left, but came back again halfway through.
As dusk fell, all the candidates put down their pens and began to hand in their papers.
The examination papers were all sealed and stored away, and the candidates gradually walked out of the main hall.
Even though it was only a one-day exam, many candidates came out looking weak. In fact, for someone who had reached this level, such policy essays were not difficult, but the pressure was immense.
Some people wiped their sweat, looking relieved.
After emerging from that tense atmosphere, when everyone looked back on the scene of the exam, they couldn't help but think of the subtle conversation between the Emperor and Meng Yunzheng.
Gradually, the candidates all kept their distance from Meng Yunzheng, as if a vacuum had appeared around him, and no one wanted to walk with him.
However, just as they were about to reach the exit, the man from before ran up to Meng Yunzheng again and whispered, "You're really brave. You didn't even stutter when you were talking to the Emperor. Weren't you nervous?"
Meng Yunzheng already knew the man's name, and he was surprised that the man had actually come closer to him.
It's not hard to guess that the Emperor's words meant nothing to him. But those who didn't know the situation felt that the Emperor was deliberately targeting him, and fearing being implicated, they naturally distanced themselves from him.
"I'm not nervous, I'm just giving a normal reply. His Majesty is wise and mighty, he won't blame me."
(End of this chapter)
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