At the entrance of Gongyuan.
The Minister of Personnel and several officials from the Ministry of Personnel stood outside the door, and in front of them were thousands of students taking part in the imperial examination.
The Minister of Personnel cleared his throat and said loudly: "The purpose of this examination is to select talented people, regardless of their social status, and only their talent will be considered.
However, cheating is strictly prohibited in the examination room. Those who violate the rules will be severely punished! Today, I, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and General Lu will assist the chief examiner, Lord Xiao Jiang, in supervising the examination. I hope you will all give it your all. "
All the students responded in unison, followed by whispers.
"Brother Li, did the Minister just say that the examiner this time is the only female official in the court, Lady Xiao Jiang?"
"It seems so."
"I heard that Mr. Xiao Jiang has a pair of discerning eyes..."
"It seems that in this imperial examination, we can be treated fairly and justly based on our own strength."
"That's great... I've finally been waiting for this day."
The Minister of Personnel could hear some of their whispers, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, wishing the world to be peaceful and clear.
After expressing his feelings, the Minister of Personnel continued, "This time the imperial examination is different. Candidates do not need to bring anything in, including writing materials."
After these words were spoken, the students looked at each other in confusion.
"In order to prevent cheating, the imperial court will distribute all the necessary items for this exam, such as pens, inkstones, mosquito repellents, and mind-stimulating items. All candidates need to bring one person with them.
Now please put down the items you prepared and we will keep them for you temporarily."
Someone raised an objection, "Sir, I am used to using my own writing brushes. If I change it, I am afraid it will affect my performance."
Upon hearing this, the Minister of Personnel's face changed slightly.
"If you are affected by just changing the writing brush, then you don't need to take the exam.
If you can't even overcome this little difficulty, how can you be loyal and serve Great Xia and expand our territory in the future?
How can I become the parent official of the people of Daxia and uphold justice for them? "
After these words were spoken, those who had originally had objections lowered their heads in shame.
Others were secretly complaining in their hearts, thinking that there must be something fishy in the writing.
Or maybe they just don't have much knowledge and are making excuses for their poor performance on the test.
The Minister of Personnel looked around with a sullen face, "I will say this one last time. If you cannot adapt to the new writing style, you can leave now. There is no need to waste your time."
All the students said in unison: "We will follow your instructions, sir. We will learn from you."
Inside the Imperial Examination Hall, Jiang Yueyang sat on a stool behind a long table, looking a little bored, with her cheeks supported by her hands.
"What are you doing outside? Why haven't the examinees come in yet?"
The prince standing behind her explained: "The Minister of Personnel should explain the rules of this exam to the candidates."
Lu Yunting asked, "But you can't wait any longer...are you impatient?"
"A little bit. Examinations are a very stressful thing. Ask the Minister not to put too much pressure on them."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yunting immediately signaled the official from the Ministry of Personnel to go outside and give a reminder.
Jiang Yueyang: [Little melon, when the candidates come in later, if you have any questions, please let me know.]
【receive! 】
As soon as the system's voice fell, the gate of the Imperial Examination Hall slowly opened from the outside.
Jiang Yueyang immediately sat up straight and put on a serious look as an invigilator should.
The students taking the exam lined up in two rows and entered in an orderly manner. From a distance, they saw Jiang Yueyang sitting on a stool.
They didn't dare to whisper in the Imperial Examination Hall and could only communicate secretly with their eye contact.
After a while, the student taking the exam stopped about 10 feet (3 meters) away from Jiang Yueyang.
The Minister of Personnel walked to the table and stopped. "Master Xiao Jiang, His Majesty said that you have sharp eyes. After the students have been searched, you will need to check them again."
Jiang Yueyang responded softly.
Then, the Minister of Personnel said loudly: "Begin!"
Four officials from the Ministry of Personnel began to search the candidates, and after the search they took turns walking in front of Jiang Yueyang.
Jiang Yueyang didn't hear the system's reminder, so he waved his hand and told them to go to their seats and wait.
Less than half a quarter of an hour later, the system beeped for the first time.
This sound startled everyone present, especially the candidate standing in front of Jiang Yueyang.
Jiang Yueyang didn't ask the system candidate if he had any questions. He just looked at the candidate and said, "Stand aside."
Upon hearing this, the candidate's face turned pale and his legs began to tremble.
The prince couldn't help but ask, "What's his problem?"
"Your Highness, time is running out. Let me finish my inspection first."
After that, the inspection continued. After a while, the system beeped again.
Jiang Yueyang looked at the candidate in front of him who was as dark as Bao Gong but still had a delicate appearance.
Without the system telling her, she could guess what the problem was with the candidate in front of her.
So she called the Minister of Personnel to her side and motioned for him to come closer.
Then, the Minister of Personnel slowly opened his eyes.
He carefully looked at the trembling candidate in front of him again and again, and finally called a subordinate to whisper a few words to him.
The subordinate responded and left quickly.
Then, the dark-skinned candidate was also called to stand aside.
Everyone present was smart and they immediately realized that as long as the "beep" sound was heard, they would be kept.
Therefore, the next candidate who was examined could breathe a sigh of relief as long as he did not hear the beeping sound.
An hour later, all the candidates were checked and nine were singled out.
In a room in the Imperial Examination Hall, nine people stood in a row in front of Jiang Yueyang and others.
Jiang Yueyang walked to the first candidate on the left and stared at him without blinking, making him swallow subconsciously.
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