Some had angry expressions, their brows furrowed into a deep frown, muttering incessantly, expressing their dissatisfaction with Li Jianyi's remarks.
Some officials even whispered curses to their colleagues, their words filled with contempt for Li Jianyi.
"Hmph, utterly absurd!"
"Such a despicable person dares to slander a meritorious official; he is truly despicable!"
Whispers rippled through the court, coalescing into a wave of anger. It was utterly outrageous that a mere remonstrating official would so brazenly slander a meritorious minister.
The emperor sat high on the dragon throne, the golden dragon embroidery on his dragon robe gleaming in the sunlight, as if it were alive.
His face was cold and stern, and his deep eyes revealed an unfathomable majesty.
Li Jianyi was still speaking eloquently, his spittle flying everywhere, his shrill voice echoing in the empty court hall.
The emperor listened quietly to the long speech, and instead of being angry, he laughed. However, his laughter carried a chill, making the air in the court seem to drop to freezing point.
His gaze slowly swept toward the direction where the Minister of Personnel was, his eyes filled with doubt and scrutiny.
He couldn't help but wonder to himself how such an ignorant and arrogant person could pass the imperial examination, enter the court, and become an official.
It seems that Tianxuan's imperial examination system really needs a radical overhaul.
If this continues, and such mediocre talents are allowed to continuously infiltrate the officialdom, it will inevitably become a major concern for Tianxuan.
Who knows, one day these people might make a grave mistake in a critical decision, causing suffering to the people of Tianxuan and shaking the foundations of the nation.
When the Emperor's enigmatic laughter echoed through the court, Li Jianyi's tense nerves instantly relaxed, and his heart settled down.
He secretly guessed that His Majesty's hearty laugh must be an affirmation of his eloquent speech just now.
After all, the emperor's mind is unpredictable in the imperial court, but to him at this moment, this laughter was undoubtedly the most pleasing affirmation.
Thinking of this, Li Jianyi felt an overwhelming surge of joy, and a beautiful picture of rising to prominence was already forming in his mind.
The glorious scenes after his promotion flashed before his eyes like a revolving lantern.
Those colleagues who had once treated him arrogantly because of his low rank now had to bow respectfully to him.
Those women who used to force him to bow and fawn over him could no longer act arrogantly in his presence.
This wonderful thing made Li Jianyi a little smug. He lowered his head slightly, trying to hide his loss of composure.
But the corners of his mouth still involuntarily turned up slightly, and a smug and satisfied smile quietly crept onto his face.
That smile was full of longing and anticipation for a bright future.
Just then, Qin Qian, dressed in a light blue court robe, stepped forward gracefully, her movements light and elegant.
She stood in the center of the hall, moved gracefully with light steps, and bowed elegantly, her movements flowing smoothly and revealing her gentle and dignified demeanor.
Then, she parted her lips slightly, her voice clear and melodious, yet carrying an undeniable firmness: "Your Majesty, I have many doubts in my heart."
After pondering for a long time without finding a solution, I have heard that Lord Li is extremely knowledgeable and learned, so I would like to ask him for some advice. I wonder if His Majesty and Lord Li would be so kind as to grant my request?
Upon hearing Qin Qianluo's request, the emperor slightly raised his hand, gently stroked his beard, and nodded slowly with a gentle smile.
He knew in his heart that the girl from the Qin family had always been calm and reserved, and kept a low profile. She usually listened quietly during court meetings and rarely took the initiative to speak.
Such initiative today is truly rare, so how could I refuse?
Su Jinyun originally intended to stand up and express her opinion as well. She was graceful and dressed in a court dress embroidered with exquisite patterns.
Wearing embroidered shoes, she took a small step forward, the hem of her skirt, embroidered with canaries, swaying gently with her movement.
But in that instant, Qin Qianluo spoke first.
Su Jinyun was slightly taken aback, then quickly realized what was happening, and a smile of interest appeared on her lips.
His eyes were full of lively light, as if he had discovered something extremely interesting.
She remained calm and composed, unhurriedly retracting the foot she had just stepped out, and gracefully raised her hand to gently smooth the wrinkles in her cuffs. The movements were fluid, natural, and appropriate.
Then, she looked at Li Jianyi with great interest, her eyes conveying a message: "This is going to be interesting, let's see how you handle it."
The other officials, as if on cue, exchanged meaningful glances.
Some officials shook their heads slightly and sighed softly, seemingly lamenting Li Jianyi's ignorance and recklessness.
Some people curled their lip slightly, their faces full of mockery and disdain, making no attempt to hide their contempt for Li Jianyi.
For a moment, a subtle yet tense atmosphere filled the court, and everyone's faces showed expressions of schadenfreude.
They all knew very well that although Prince Jinrui Zhao appeared gentle and refined, he was actually exceptionally intelligent and meticulous, and was by no means an ordinary person.
Li Jianyi's outrageous remarks, which recklessly challenged the rules of the court and the bottom line of the people, were undoubtedly asking for trouble.
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