Chapter 227 My uncle used to be my father!
"oh?"
Emperor Jianhong immediately realized who Hu Zi was talking about. He wanted to tease him and said with a smile:
"Who is your uncle?"
Hu Zi said proudly:
"My uncle used to be my father!"
…
As soon as these words were spoken.
Everyone looked confused.
"absurd."
"Minister Zeng, as a Confucianist, you can't even understand the etiquette of your family?"
"Yes, even the naughtiest child cannot say such rebellious words!"
"It's against etiquette!"
“…………”
Many officials spoke out.
Emperor Jianhong didn't know what to say after hearing this.
He gave Zeng Shilin a puzzled look.
"Alas, this boy's father died young, and he was raised in my house since childhood. When he played with other children in the clan, he was slightly hurt by their careless words."
"The boy then returned home to cry to my son."
Zeng Shilin sighed, raised his head slowly, looked at Hu Zi with a complicated expression and said:
"My son said to the boy: Don't be afraid, my son. From now on, I will be your father. I will protect you wherever you go."
Speaking of this, Zeng Shilin's face showed a sense of relief:
"My son was only twelve years old at the time."
As soon as these words were spoken.
Everyone was silent.
Everyone knows that the dog son mentioned by Zeng Shilin is the one who was awarded the title of
"oh?"
When Emperor Jianhong heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up. He was about to praise Zeng Anmin.
He looked at Hu Zi seriously and asked in a whisper:
"Is what your grandfather said true?"
When Hu Zi heard this, he said with some grievance on his face:
"Yeah, but I'm grown up now. I can't call my uncle daddy anymore."
This time.
Emperor Jianhong no longer had any doubts in his mind. He suddenly raised his head and looked towards the field, as if searching for someone.
It’s just that the number of candidates participating in the Autumn Examination is huge.
He didn't find Zeng Anmin immediately.
"My dear little Zeng, you are truly worthy of being a loyal minister of our Great Saint Dynasty!"
The praise from Emperor Jianhong made everyone's expressions become extremely complicated.
Those officials who had just spoken out in criticism lowered their heads in shame.
…………
Zeng Anmin, who was walking forward with the other students, suddenly looked into the distance thoughtfully.
At this time, Zeng Anmin was standing in front of the huge arena, with many students standing around him.
Those students were also looking at him with curiosity, or even enthusiasm.
It is obvious that he is the most famous among the students participating in the scientific expedition.
At this time, Zeng Anmin looked into the distance curiously.
That was the highest platform in the entire Suzaku Gate Square.
Those sitting there are the top officials of the entire Great Holy Dynasty.
And His Majesty is among them.
Zeng Anmin, who was far away in the student group, naturally couldn't imagine it.
Unbeknownst to him, Emperor Jianhong's favorability towards him had increased a little.
After all, it is the autumn examination.
And there are so many people watching.
Even His Majesty is here.
So Zeng Anmin didn't prepare his own stuff.
I didn’t bring any recliners or folding tables.
In his eyes.
The arena in front is about the same size as the one I participated in the last time I participated in the Illusion Array Imperial Examination.
There is an observation deck on the upper left side of the ring.
Standing on the stage were the disciples wearing Xuanzhensi uniforms.
The disciples of the Xuanzhen Division also all set their sights on Zeng Anmin.
"Is that Zeng Anmin?"
"That's him. It's said that he stayed in Teacher's Tianshi Mansion the whole night the day before yesterday!"
"Jealous~"
"Who isn't?"
“…”
Zeng Anmin looked up at the stage with an innocent look.
The disciple of Xuanzhensi who presided over the autumn examination this time was not Sai Chuxue.
But it was Third Senior Sister Liu Shishi, whom she had just met not long ago.
At this time, Liu Shishi raised her eyebrows slightly at Zeng Anmin.
When Zeng Anmin saw this action, he just nodded calmly.
"All students, be silent!"
A voice suddenly rang out.
Zeng Anmin looked up.
There was a smile on the face of Ningguo Duke Li Jian.
Among the many students, his eyes instantly caught sight of Zeng Anmin.
Zeng Anmin frowned slightly.
Their eyes met.
Zeng Anmin saw a hint of mockery in those slightly cloudy eyes.
He narrowed his eyes.
Didn't say much
"This time, the imperial examination was specially arranged in front of the Suzaku Gate to attract the people of the capital to come and watch."
"Besides, His Majesty is here too."
"If you're worried that your memories will be obscured and your true nature will be exposed if you enter the formation, it's still not too late to withdraw. You can take the written exam next month."
He had a smile on his face.
Those rather sharp eyes glanced lightly at the students.
Almost at the same time.
All the students raised their chins.
There was a look of pride on their faces.
Obviously.
Exposing one's true nature does not exist for them.
"hehe."
Ningguo Duke Li Jian showed a look of relief:
"very good."
"You have not let me down."
He spread his hands to the crowd and waved in the direction of the people and Emperor Jianhong.
"Since no one has withdrawn, the benefits of this imperial examination will be given to you all."
"To reveal one's true nature is to ruin one's reputation."
"But if you perform well in the formation..."
Duke Ningguo's eyes flashed with brilliance:
"There are so many people, and His Majesty is here."
"What awaits you is..."
“The future is limitless!!”
All the students clenched their fists after hearing these four words.
"So in essence, this imperial examination is a huge gamble for you!"
"If you win the bet, I will personally pave the way for you in the court."
"I lost the bet... hehe."
Li Jian's smile was as sharp as a knife:
"No one can save you."
At this point, his eyes suddenly flashed with sharp intent, and he spoke word by word:
"So, who, backs out?!"
The scene became quiet.
No one answered this question.
During this time.
Everyone's eyes were looking towards the arena in the distance.
There was fanaticism in their eyes.
It's obvious.
They are bound to be the gambler.
And among this group of students.
Zeng Anmin frowned.
He looked at Li Jian's pale face.
A chill ran down my spine.
This old guy.
It's clearly a conspiracy...
"In that case, please invite the first student to the stage."
Ningguo Duke Li Jian glanced at the students with a half-smile.
Then he slowly returned to his own main seat and sat down.
His eyes turned to the disciples of Xuanzhen Division on the high platform in front.
"The first one to come on stage."
"The Chief Clerk of the Imperial College is Zeng Anmin."
Liu Shishi looked at the manual in her hand, blinked, and was a little surprised.
Obviously, she didn't expect that the first person to take the stage would be Zeng Anmin.
When Zeng Anmin heard his name, he suddenly looked up and looked towards the Duke of Ningguo in front of him.
At that time, Li Jian's half-smile look just happened to come over.
See this look.
Zeng Anmin felt a slight chill in his heart.
There is something fishy!!
(End of this chapter)
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