Governor Fang picked up one of the papers and started reading it. After finishing it, a look of appreciation appeared on his face.
This boy can write such wonderful articles at such a young age. If he grows up, he will definitely be a great talent.
After Governor Fang put down Mu Zimo's paper, he picked up the Eighth Prince's paper. After reviewing it carefully, he already understood what was going on.
The eighth prince's article was equally brilliant, but it was slightly inferior to that of the young boy.
Governor Fang was puzzled as to how a young man without any family background in such a remote place could have such a broad vision. His insights were also quite novel.
Hua Ziyun was very angry. If it hadn't rained this time, causing the ink to smudge on the paper, he would never have suspected anything.
"How dare they do this?" Hua Ziyun was furious. "I will give him back his top spot."
He was not a fool. When he learned that he was the leader, he guessed the reason.
In order to please him, the group of officials below actually let him off the hook.
The ranking he wanted was not obtained this way.
They were humiliating him.
Governor Fang saw how angry he was and hurriedly advised, "Eighth Prince, this must not happen."
"Why?! This position of leader clearly belongs to Zimo. How can this prince take it away? This is so unfair to Zimo. These officials dare to act so despicably. They deserve death."
"Your Highness, please calm down and listen to what I have to say."
Hua Ziyun looked at him, wanting to see what he would say.
"If the prince were to make this known, everyone would definitely notice you. Then you would be exposed to outsiders, which would undoubtedly affect your safety. This is one reason."
"Secondly, if something like this happens, all students who took the exam that day will have to retake it. This will be another ordeal for the other students, especially those who were selected. If they take the exam a second time and their attitude isn't good, they might fail. After their failure, others will maliciously speculate whether they've cheated before. If they're not careful and can't withstand the rumors, they could become devastated or even commit suicide to prove their innocence."
"Thirdly, if this matter were to become public knowledge, it would damage the prince's reputation. It would also cause doubts among candidates from other regions. This would be unacceptable to the people."
"The fact that they placed Mu Zimo's essay second shows that they handled the other papers fairly."
"Do you want him to suffer alone?" After hearing what he said, Hua Ziyun knew in his heart that this was a serious matter and not a joke.
Governor Fang continued patiently, "Sacrifice one to save all. Besides, this isn't just a bad thing for Mu Zimo; it's actually a good thing for him."
"What do you mean?"
"Prince, think about it. Mu Zimo is only five years old, and he's already won the provincial examination. This will definitely attract attention from all sides. Many forces will undoubtedly extend olive branches to him. If they don't handle it well, they could easily get into trouble. For them, this is an honor, but it also comes with danger."
"They dare!"
"With the prince by their side, they're naturally safe. But what about after you're gone? It would be better for him to take second place. It wouldn't be too conspicuous, and it would be a good thing for him."
Hua Ziyun was silent.
"Eighth Prince, you don't need to feel guilty about this. This boy is not an ordinary person. He will soar into the sky one day. His current dormancy is the best thing for him." Governor Fang persuaded earnestly.
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