At that moment, a group of officials from the prime minister's faction stared intently at him.
Qin Yu feigned impatience, "Then hurry up and play!"
"After several days of diligent review by the Imperial College, the top three winners of this year's competition have been selected: Zhang Tingyu, Ma Qi, and Zhou Peishen!"
After saying that, he respectfully presented the three flattery test papers.
"Your Majesty, please take a look and consider whether the results are feasible."
Anfu took it, and Qin Yu looked at the familiar flattery test paper and showed a look of ecstatic joy.
"Excellent! These three exam papers are truly brilliant! Talented people, these three are the best talents in our Great Xia."
Seeing the emperor repeatedly bestowing titles, even officials including Sima Lie became curious.
What kind of exam paper could possibly have earned such high praise from this tyrannical emperor?
Qin Yu pretended to be delighted for a long time before finally handing the test paper to An Fu, who was standing next to her.
"Come here, Eunuch An! Read it aloud. You shall read it aloud in court, and let all the other officials hear it too!"
"yes!"
Anfu took the test paper, held it up, and started reading it aloud.
"Today, the world is at peace, and the people live in contentment. All of this is inseparable from Your Majesty's virtuous rule, and all the talented people in the world admire Your Majesty's extraordinary wisdom. Your Majesty's benevolent governance is widely implemented, and the people are all grateful and indebted to you. Your Majesty's majesty is revered by heaven and earth, and the whole world submits to you. I am willing to devote myself to the Emperor until my dying breath..."
After just one reading, the other officials were dumbfounded.
This level of flattery is something even those who have served as officials for decades couldn't write!
The imperial court dared not proclaim these words to the outside world: "Peace and tranquility throughout the land, a life of peace and prosperity!"
Your Majesty's wisdom and virtue? Who doesn't know that the current emperor is a fool, a complete and utter tyrant!
The world submits?
The Xiongnu in the north are attacking the Xia dynasty head-on!
The emperor then feigned eagerness and asked, "Gentlemen! Isn't this a stroke of genius?"
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Despite their disgust, the officials quickly responded.
Sima Lie, in particular, looked at Song Zhenglian with utter contempt.
This sycophantic good-for-nothing was actually chosen as one of the top three?
Song Zhenglian, you always spout nonsense about national righteousness, but after bringing down Weng Tonghe, you've finally shown your true colors!
So much for being poor, upright gentlemen! Bah! Aren't they all the same?
He's not even as good as Weng Tonghe! He has to pretend to cover it up and doesn't dare to release such sycophantic articles!
Disgusting as it was, Sima Lie felt much more at ease with the sudden appearance of Song Zhenglian.
There were many voices criticizing him from the common people, accusing him of manipulating the emperor and coercing the court. He was afraid that after relinquishing the power of the imperial examinations, some hotheads would pass the exams and enter officialdom, posing a threat to his public criticism.
But now, even if Song Zhenglian chooses someone, he's a useless piece of trash! He poses no threat to me at all!
Seeing Sima Lie's expression, Qin Yu knew that he had done the right thing again. Overjoyed, he deliberately asked about it.
"Prime Minister, I would like to ask your opinion: should these three be ranked as the top three in the imperial examination?"
Sima Lie was extremely satisfied and secretly pleased with himself.
It seems I was overthinking things. This foolish emperor had no intention of usurping the power of the imperial examinations. He still knew to respect me, the prime minister, as the master.
A loud laugh rang out, and he immediately replied, "Your Majesty is wise; this humble subject naturally shares the same view!"
"Very well!" Qin Yu stood up with his hands behind his back. "Since that's the case, then Scholar Song, you can decide on this. Don't forget to choose an auspicious day; I want to personally receive these three talented scholars!"
After saying that, he strode away, leaving behind the loud sound of Anfu leaving the court.
While the imperial court was busy with its affairs, the Qingyun Temple was doing the same.
Liu Caiqing urged Yang Tao repeatedly, "Where is she? Has she arrived yet?"
"They're here! We've already sent someone to let them know!"
Just then, light footsteps came from outside the door.
Miaoyu, dressed in a sexy gauze dress, walked in shyly and nervously.
Liu Caiqing was very satisfied with his appearance. "Not bad!"
"His Majesty has an important task for you, and you need to disguise yourself as someone who will serve him in bed, which is why you are dressed like this."
"I'll take you to the study now."
Miaoyu pinched her small hands, appearing even more anxious.
Liu Caiqing knew that this was her first time handling a mission, so she couldn't help but feel a little worried and offered some reminders.
"There are many eyes and ears in the Imperial Study, so you must act naturally. The Emperor will act appropriately to avoid being exposed, and in urgent situations, he might even make the act real. You must remember to prioritize the overall situation!"
Upon hearing this, Miaoyu blushed deeply, and the scenes from the last time she shot arrows flashed through her mind again.
The emperor's hands had touched him all over, and he was drooling!
This doesn't look like acting at all!
Seeing Miaoyu lower her head and remain silent, Liu Caiqing assumed she was unwilling and coldly reminded her with a frown.
"Every woman in this temple, without exception, had her life saved by His Majesty! Don't you want that?"
Miaoyu shook her head repeatedly and quickly agreed.
"Disciple is willing, willing!"
"I'd do anything to avenge you!"
Only then did a look of satisfaction appear on Liu Caiqing's face.
"Good! Eunuch An will come to pick you up now. Remember what I told you!"
Soon, Miaoyu was led directly into the Imperial Study.
"Your Majesty, the person you requested has been delivered!"
After reporting this, Anfu withdrew immediately.
Qin Yu raised his head and saw that Miao Yu was wearing a sexy gauze dress, her figure almost half-exposed, and his eyes immediately lit up.
The girl's most striking feature was her height. Compared to other women, she was half a head taller. Her extremely slender figure, combined with the gauze dress, made her a truly remarkable woman.
Immediately, Qin Yu pretended to be a lecherous man and with a wave of his hand, he pulled her into his arms.
The latter was already blushing, and instinctively cried out in surprise, "Your Majesty..."
This scene caught the eye of Yuzhu, who was about to deliver the health-preserving soup. She had already stepped halfway in, but quickly hid at the doorway again, secretly observing.
Miaoyu was still struggling, straightening up, trying to get off Qin Yu's lap.
But the latter glanced around and saw the familiar jade bead shadow on the door and window. He knew something was wrong and forcefully pressed it down again.
Fearing that he would be exposed, he urged Yuzhu impatiently in her ear.
"Don't move, sit still!"
"Make some noise quickly!"
sound?
Yuzhu was a little confused.
Not to mention being inexperienced in such matters, she doesn't even understand the proper relationship between men and women, so how could she know this?
"This servant...doesn't know!"
Seeing the shadow on the door and window becoming increasingly focused, Qin Yu steeled his heart and let out a lewd grin.
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