When Qi Xiaohan heard this, although it was a compliment to himself, he always felt that there was something wrong with it. "You rascal monkey, how can you compare my father to a turtle?" Qi Xiaohan gently poked his shoulder.
"Hehehe, people say that a turtle lives for a thousand years and a tortoise lives for ten thousand years. Long live your father." Qi Beiting put his arm around his shoulders and said in a playful manner.
Qi Xiaohan thought that was the case, but he still felt something was wrong. Well, considering that the child just wanted him to live longer, he didn't bother with him. "Okay, tell me your business. You didn't come here just to complain about your second brother, did you?"
"Hehehe, of course not. I just think what my second brother said makes sense. I have indeed grown up and have to share the worries for father. I see that many students from other places have come to Beijing to take the imperial examinations recently, so I thought that father is very busy, so why not let your son be the invigilator? Your son has never been an invigilator. Didn't you always tell me to read more? I plan to go with the imperial teacher Mo Wen, so that I can broaden my horizons and learn more. What do you think, father?" Qi Beiting looked at him with bright eyes.
"Forget it, forget it. Just go. This position was originally your second brother's job. Since your second brother told you to be more mature, then you should take over your second brother's job. It will also be considered as learning to share some of the burden for me, so as to avoid making your mother angry every day." Qi Xiaohan freed one hand and went to get some tea.
"Ah, then second brother won't hold a grudge against me, right..." Qi Beiting said in a mean way.
Qi Xiaohan was so amused by him, "Who can be as cunning as you? No, your second brother is open-minded and won't bother with you."
Qi Beiting immediately refilled Qi Xiaohan's empty cup of tea, "Hehehe, then I thank the Emperor. Great, I'm the invigilator!"
Qi Xiaohan said seriously, "Proctor, when it comes to talent selection, this is absolutely not something to be taken lightly. You're used to being so careless. If you don't have experience in this area, you should ask Mo Wen more. Although Mo Wen is quite old, he's very knowledgeable. I believe you will definitely gain a lot from this trip. By the way, you must be fair and strict. Anyone caught cheating will be severely punished. Do you understand?"
"Yes, I understand. I will go to Lord Mo to learn the process first." Qi Beiting said seriously.
"Okay, go ahead." Qi Xiaohan looked at him with relief.
Qi Beiting immediately jumped three feet high and walked out excitedly.
Qi Xiaohan was a little confused at first as to why this child behaved so abnormally. He thought he was hiding something, but he didn't expect that he would return to normal in less than three seconds. This child is just a child at heart. He was probably provoked by what his second brother said and wanted to prove himself.
Eunuch Xiong stepped forward with an embarrassed look on his face, "Your Majesty, what about the arrangements for the Second Prince?"
Qi Xiaohan couldn't tell from his expression, and said calmly, "Isn't he going to work for me? Then let him establish good relations with the Beiqiu Kingdom. The queen of the Beiqiu Kingdom seems to want to implement new policy reforms and focus on improving economic strength. Let him be the envoy. If the two countries can establish diplomatic relations, he will be able to relieve my worries."
Eunuch Xiong agreed and walked out.
When the Second Prince received the news that he would not be the invigilator but some messenger, his face was not very happy. However, Eunuch Xiong said that the Emperor attached great importance to this matter, which calmed the Second Prince down.
The second prince was still curious about who had replaced him as the invigilator. Eunuch Xiong was very tight-lipped and could not explain clearly, so how could he dare to guess the emperor's intentions?
Although the Second Prince felt aggrieved, he had no choice but to do so.
It's time for the exam.
Qi Beiting walked He Tuyuan to the vicinity of the examination room. "Okay, I'll take you there. Remember not to wear any layers under your clothes."
He Tuyuan nodded. He didn't bring anything this time. He just brought the water and food given to him by Yi Yami, and the things given to him by Du Yinye.
He Tuyuan walked in confidently. The inspector broke his food open with his hands, confirmed that there was nothing contaminated, and then let him in.
He Tuyuan's exam number was 7, a very auspicious number. Everyone huddled together in a small, three-sided room to write their exams. There was a wooden board under their butts, and underneath that was a toilet, for easy access. Everyone's food and clothes were placed on the board. At night, when they weren't writing, they would spread out their clothes or blankets to make a bed and curl up there to sleep.
Feng Guangzong and Hu Jincheng came in late. After confirming He Tuyuan's candidate number, they decided to let He Tuyuan write the test paper first. When he was almost done, they would ask someone to give him something.
Qi Beiting was wearing a light yellow prince's uniform and following behind an older official who looked like a great scholar, checking the answers of each candidate in a serious manner.
There was no movement on the first day.
There was no movement the next day.
On the third night, Feng Guangzong and Hu Jincheng felt that it was almost time, so they sent someone to secretly slip the copied note into the lining of He Tuyuan's clothes.
Qi Beiting said to Mo Wen, "Master Mo, thank you for your hard work. The exam is almost over. I will go to the exam room first. If there are no special circumstances, you can come and review it tomorrow."
Mo Wen nodded. He was indeed old and could no longer stay up late. Since Qi Beiting was so proactive, he naturally agreed. "Let the Fifth Prince go. I've heard that he's a bohemian and free-spirited person, but I didn't expect the rumors to be false. The Fifth Prince is more responsible and serious than they say."
Qi Beiting smiled and said, "I either don't do what my father tells me to do, or I do it to the best of my ability."
"Okay, well said. I'll say a few good words about you to your father and restore your reputation." Mo Wen said with a smile.
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