The next day, the sky was gloomy, as if covered by a layer of gray gauze, and there was no sunlight at all.
The high walls of the palace stand majestically, appearing even more solemn and majestic in the gloomy weather.
Jiang Yueyang got off the carriage, adjusted his official hat, and walked towards the palace gate step by step.
There were not many officials attending court at this time today. When she walked in front of the imperial guards, she could be directly checked into the palace.
Not long after she went in, Lu Yunting came.
Last night, he and Gu Lan interrogated Wang Yong all night, but still could not find out who was behind the incident.
Wang Yong survived thousands of ants gnawing at his heart, severe torture, and various toxic drugs.
The bones and mouth were so hard that they almost drove Gu Lan crazy!
Gu Lan asked him, "No one has ever been able to survive my poison. How did you do it?"
Wang Yong said: "I want to protect my family."
He persisted with this idea, but it also meant that the clue was broken again.
Lu Yunting walked on the palace road leading to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, thinking back to the time when his parents were alive, and couldn't help but look up at the gray sky.
One day, he will make the murderer who only knows how to hide in the dark pay the price with his life!
He retracted his gaze, looked straight ahead with a firm and cold look, and his steps towards the front were even more resounding!
Outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, civil and military officials have lined up in formation.
Jiang Yueyang walked to her seat and stood, subconsciously looking towards the general.
She frowned slightly. Why hasn't he come yet?
Did the interrogation go wrong?
About half a quarter of an hour later, the eunuch came out to let the civil and military officials enter the hall. It was also at this time that Lu Yunting arrived.
Jiang Yueyang noticed that his face didn't look very good, but he still smiled at her gently when he passed by her.
After they entered the hall and stood there, Emperor Yuan came with Li Fuquan and several eunuchs who served him personally.
Before he even sat down, he asked, "Minister of Personnel, have all the matters concerning the imperial examination been prepared?"
The Minister of Personnel immediately stepped forward and replied, "Your Majesty, everything is ready. The examination papers have been sealed, the examination room has been arranged, and the invigilators have been selected."
Emperor Yuan nodded with satisfaction. "That's great. I hope that this imperial examination can select truly useful talents, and that there won't be any more cheating in the imperial examination. Otherwise, I will never forgive you!"
Everyone agreed in unison.
Speaking of the imperial examination, Jiang Yueyang couldn't help but think of the college entrance examination in her previous life. She was really exhausted.
If you can't control the strength even a little bit, the line will break!
Now that she no longer had to take the imperial examination, she should be relaxed. But seeing her brother studying late into the night, she couldn't help but get nervous.
Jiang Yueyang counted on his fingers. There were only seven days left before the imperial examination. All the students taking the exam were rushing to review.
This examination had the highest admission rate in history, as the number of admitted people was as high as 200, while in the past it was only dozens of people.
They want to seize this once-in-a-century opportunity, especially those who have just passed the admission line in previous years!
As for how many people will enter the palace examination, it depends on the situation.
Emperor Yuan then said, "Crown Prince, General Lu, Jiang Yueyang, do the three of you have anything to add to the preparations for the imperial examination?"
The Crown Prince and Lu Yunting stepped out together and replied in unison: "Your humble servants have nothing to add."
Without hearing Jiang Yueyang's answer, Emperor Yuan couldn't help but look in her direction.
Bai Ze, who was standing behind her, coughed hard and whispered, "Master Xiao Jiang."
Jiang Yueyang was so absorbed in thought that she did not hear Bai Ze calling her.
There was no other way, Bai Ze could only cough a few more times, and Jiang Yueyang then heard the sound and turned around.
"Master Bai, is your throat uncomfortable?"
Bai Ze: “…”
Jiang Yueyang lowered her voice and reminded, "Keep your voice down. If His Majesty hears you, your salary will be deducted."
Bai Ze: “…”
The officials around who heard the sound all lowered their heads and tried to hold back their laughter, their shoulders shaking with laughter.
I don’t know whether His Majesty will deduct Lord Bai’s salary, but His Majesty must want to deduct your vacation time now!
Bai Ze winked at her helplessly, and Jiang Yueyang then realized something and slowly turned around.
Then, she met Emperor Yuan's gaze.
Emperor Yuan said with a serious expression: "Jiang Yueyang, why are you daydreaming so early in the morning? It's already 7am, are you still not awake?"
Jiang Yueyang subconsciously muttered in his heart, "I usually sleep until the end of the Si hour (11 o'clock), do you think I can wake up?"
The system said calmly, "The host is too modest. If you were not hungry, you could sleep until the beginning of the night (13:00)."
Emperor Yuan: “…”
All the civil and military officials were extremely envious of him because he slept so well.
Jiang Yueyang muttered and stepped out, bowing and saying, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I was just thinking about the imperial examination and was too focused for a moment."
Emperor Yuan secretly took a deep breath, "Then tell me what you are thinking about?"
“I…I was thinking that the candidates will take the exam for three consecutive days, so should we prepare something to refresh their minds?
For example, mint sachets can both repel mosquitoes and refresh the mind.
Moreover, the candidates are under tremendous pressure and some may faint or become emotionally unstable, so a royal physician needs to be present.
As for diet, you should not eat too much greasy food during these three days. It should be light and nutritious. I think porridge with a few side dishes is best.
The imperial examination is used to select talents, and I don’t want anyone to harm their health or even their life due to excessive stress and fatigue.”
Emperor Yuan curled his lips and said, "You have considered everything."
He was so thoughtful that he suspected that Jiang Yueyang was thinking about those things when she was in a daze before, but he was sure that it was not the case.
"These are what I should do."
The system played a clip of applause for her, [Host, you have a strong ability to react on the spot. I almost believe it.]
Emperor Yuan: See, I told you she wasn’t thinking about those things before.
Jiang Yueyang made a subtle excuse, "I was originally thinking about the imperial examination."
[Yes, you were thinking about the exam at first, but later all you thought about was whether you could go home during the exam, where you would sleep if you couldn’t, and what you invigilators would eat.
Do you have beef, mutton, chicken, fruits, snacks, afternoon tea... If not, can I ask my family to send them to you?
If you don’t let your family send you the gift, will you starve to death, will you die a horrible death, will you go to hell…]
Emperor Yuan: “…”
All the civil and military officials were stunned after hearing this. Lord Xiao Jiang's brain was too active, and his thoughts were outrageous.
But some people also noticed that they didn't hear what the system said just now.
In other words, not all of them can hear what Master Xiao Jiang is thinking.
Jiang Yueyang: [Just tell me whether those things are related to the imperial examination? ]
system:【……】
When Emperor Yuan saw that they had finished arguing, he called out to Director Guo, "During the three days of the imperial examination, the Imperial Hospital will arrange for the imperial physicians to take turns."
"I obey the order."
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