Such an outcome was beyond their expectations.
"The problem now is that the students outside are raising objections and are protesting to the higher-ups to have your qualifications revoked."
In order for a scholar to take the exam, he must have three or more juren writing letters of recommendation together. Not everyone could take the imperial examination.
Naturally, the teachers would write letters of recommendation for the students in the academy. If any problems occurred with the student during the imperial examination, the recommended candidates would be implicated.
If Xiao Moer's qualifications were revoked, not only would he be unable to take the imperial examination, but the three teachers who wrote letters of recommendation for him would also be implicated.
"What's the government's reaction?" Xiao Moer asked calmly.
"Before I came back, there was no movement from the government. But if they keep making such a fuss, considering you passed the imperial examination in the Great Zhou Dynasty, not in the Southern Tang Kingdom, they will most likely expel you from the government."
The government would naturally do such a deal as to cancel one person's qualifications and appease the dissatisfaction of all candidates.
Whether or not he passes the imperial examination is of no importance to Xiao Moer now.
The reason he participated this time was because Master Zhou wanted him to participate and thought he could succeed. As his student, he would naturally obey the Master's arrangements, and the Master's starting point was also for his own good.
If he were really eliminated now, Master Zhou would be implicated, and the other two masters that Master Zhou had found for him would also be implicated.
This is what Xiao Moer is worried about, and why he has to participate.
He decided not to let the government disqualify him.
"I'm going back to Chang'an City." Xiao Moer said.
"I'll go with you."
"No."
Qiu Ziming insisted, and Xiao Moer followed him.
As soon as the two walked out of the academy, they saw Master Zhou standing at the door.
Master Zhou, with his white hair, looked at the two of them lovingly. "Mo'er, if the government insists on removing us, don't get angry. We will talk to Lord Wang about this matter. This matter is not hopeless."
"Mo'er understands. Mo'er will handle this matter, so please don't worry about it, Master." Little Mo'er said solemnly in a soft voice.
Master Zhou smiled and said, "Seeing you like this, I'm relieved of my worries. It's getting late, so you should go and come back as soon as possible."
Xiao Moer and Qiu Ziming bowed to Master Zhou and hurried down the mountain.
After they left, an old man in his fifties walked out from behind Master Zhou. He stroked his graying beard and looked down the mountain. "Do you think so highly of him?"
Master Zhou smiled and said, "He is the most intelligent and insightful child I have ever met in my life. It is no exaggeration to call him a child prodigy."
The old man's eyes sparkled with interest. "Haha, I'll wait and see if the boy you favor can turn things around."
Master Zhou just smiled without saying anything, and his smile was meaningful.
On the other hand, after Bei Yutang and Feng Lihen arrived in Chang'an City, as soon as they entered the city, they heard rumors about Xiao Moer in the streets and alleys.
Both of them were people with sharp ears and eyes. After stopping for a while in the teahouse and wine shop, they figured out the whole story.
"It seems someone is targeting Xiao Moer." Bei Yutang said confidently.
"Yeah. Yes..."
Bei Yutang interrupted him, "Don't say anything, wait for Mo'er to handle it himself."
It doesn’t matter who it is, what matters is how Moer handles this matter.
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