Chapter 2030 Imperial Uncle, the World is Now in My Hands (19)
Shen Linyuan probably used all the composure he had accumulated in his life to avoid being swayed by the ambiguous and awkward atmosphere.
He had reason to suspect that the young prince was giving him a piece of his mind.
In retaliation for his rejection that night, and for all the neglect he's shown me these past few days.
The child is being willful; I'm throwing a tantrum at him.
After standing there for a moment, Shen Linyuan quickly regained his composure, took the envelope from Si Jin's hand, and casually tossed it to the civil officials for them to read.
"The palace examination is of utmost importance. No one is allowed to leave tonight. Stay here and investigate thoroughly. If what the Second Prince says is true, then tonight, I ask everyone to revise the palace examination questions."
Civil officials: ? ? ?
If they're not mistaken, it's already past 9 PM, right?
Is Your Highness going to make them all stay here overnight? Without paying them a salary?
Realizing this, the officials immediately shifted their attention from Si Jin to themselves.
He sat down with a headache, blaming himself for watching the spectacle. Sure enough, the cold-faced and heartless Regent was not someone to be trifled with!
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After uncovering the truth, whether out of coaxing or indulgence, Shen Linyuan actually allowed Si Jin to lead men to arrest the Vice Minister of Rites, and even gave him the authority to interrogate him himself.
That night, Si Jin did everything quietly.
The next day in the palace, seeing the eldest prince writing furiously in front of him, he couldn't help but laugh.
He recited the article very well, but unfortunately, the question was wrong. The more he wrote, the more it proved his stupidity.
The eldest prince was unaware that his question had been changed. After finishing his answer, he even wasted some time, leisurely putting down his pen and enjoying the envious glances from the other candidates.
Out of the corner of my eye, I glanced back, intending to check on Si Jin's answers, but I discovered that this bitch was writing faster than me.
At this moment, she had already reached out and hooked her hand on Shen Linyuan's belt, but they separated after a brief touch, revealing a slight smile.
The eldest prince's pupils dilated involuntarily, and he clenched his fist so hard he almost ground his teeth to powder.
He said, "Shen Linyuan clearly intended to make him emperor before, so why did his attitude suddenly change?"
It turns out that some people have willingly degenerated, eagerly seeking pleasure with others.
However, none of that matters anymore.
The eldest prince withdrew his gaze, confidently handed in his paper, and waited for the results to be announced, hoping that his name would be listed in the top scholar's column.
Can……
He led his guards to clear everyone out, stood before the imperial edict, and didn't see his own name at all.
What's even more infuriating is that below the words "top scholar," another name is neatly written—Nangong Sijin.
Nangong Sijin!!!
He didn't believe it. That article was meticulously crafted by more than a dozen advisors, word by word. He even sought out the most talented scholar of the time, who had retired to the mountains, to polish it.
How could she be inferior to Nangong Sijin?
Even if it's inferior, it certainly wouldn't be without a name.
"So this is the Crown Prince. Why is he so domineering? Anyone who didn't know better would think his name was on the imperial edict."
"The Second Prince is so likable, and he's good-looking too."
"Shh—keep your voice down, don't let him hear you. Hypocrites are the most dangerous."
Whispering taunts echoed from all around, causing the eldest prince's face to flush red. He had never lost his composure like this in all these years.
I wish I could disappear into a crack in the ground! No! I wish I could smash my head against a wall and die!
He took a deep breath, his gaze fixed on a few people, and was about to order the guards to arrest and kill them when he saw his aides stumbling and rushing towards him from not far away.
"Your Highness! Your Highness, something terrible has happened!" The aide, mindful of the people around, lowered his voice and whispered in his ear, even though it was urgent.
The eldest prince's expression changed, and he shouted in the street, "What did you say? The Wenyuan Pavilion changed the exam questions last night???"
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