Chapter 493 Leaked Questions
Xiao Lingfeng frowned and said, "The Book of Changes is a very common book. Almost all bookstores sell it. If we really start from this book, it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Moreover, your speculation is very uncertain. We can't just check all the copies of the Book of Changes in Beijing just because of your conjecture, right?"
Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, his son jumped out and slapped him in the face.
Xiao Qiming said: "I know where you might find the I Ching that you want!"
In an instant, everyone present looked at him.
Being suddenly stared at by so many people, Xiao Qiming couldn't help but feel a little nervous, and he even stuttered when he spoke.
"I, I've been preparing for the college entrance exam recently, so I often go out with my friends to buy books, and sometimes I buy some reference questions."
In order to prevent everyone from not understanding, he also specially explained the reference questions.
"Before the annual exam, there are people in Jingzhong who sell reference questions. The so-called reference questions are a collection of questions from previous years' exams, and then the model essays of the top three candidates are written into it, so that we can use them as a reference for the candidates."
Li Qingyan also knew about this. In the past, in order to raise money to buy books, he had helped others copy similar reference questions.
In fact, this kind of reference questions are not worthy of being presented in the eyes of many literati, especially those talented and famous scholars who are well-read in poetry and literature. They have no good feelings towards this kind of reference books that are created to prepare for exams, and can even be said to hate them.
Therefore, these types of reference questions are only circulated privately among candidates, and they are not often discussed openly.
After Xiao Qiming finished explaining the reference questions, he was immediately glared at by his father.
"You don't study hard during normal times, and you resort to these devious methods during exams."
Xiao Qiming has always been courageous and likes to go against his own father at home. Even when he was scolded by his father, he was not afraid. Instead, he stiffened his neck and refuted with confidence.
“I’m not the only one who bought the reference questions!”
As someone who has experienced the modern college entrance examination, Xiao Xixi has a good understanding of the reference questions. As long as she doesn't cheat, why should she care? !
Xiao Lingfeng wanted to teach his son a lesson again but was interrupted by the prince.
"Let's talk about your family matters when we get back. Let's talk business first."
Xiao Lingfeng shut up awkwardly.
Xiao Qiming said: "It was about five days ago. I heard that there was a bookstore that sold a complete set of reference questions, and many candidates went to buy them. It's better to believe it than not to believe it, so I went to the bookstore with my friends.
There are indeed a lot of reference materials there, more complete than any I have bought before.
I have no shortage of money anyway, so I might as well buy all the reference question samples in their bookstore. Whether I can finish reading them or not is another matter, so I'll buy them first and see later.
Maybe the bookstore owner saw that I was generous, so he took me aside and quietly asked me if I wanted to buy other reference questions. "
When Luo Qinghan heard this, he sat up straighter and listened more attentively.
Xiao Qiming recalled as he said, "I didn't quite understand what the shopkeeper meant at the time, so I asked him if he had any other reference questions. The shopkeeper handed me a copy of the Book of Changes and said it was a good thing. As long as I had it, I would be able to pass the exam."
Now even Xiao Lingfeng could hear something was wrong.
Is there any book that can guarantee passing the exam?
Unless, that book contains the questions for this year's exam.
Xiao Qiming: "I felt that the shopkeeper was just bragging and I didn't believe him at all. When he saw that I didn't believe him, he stopped trying to sell me books. It just so happened that a lot of people came to the bookstore at that time, so the shopkeeper went to greet other people."
He didn't take it to heart at all. If he hadn't heard Li Qingyan mention the "Book of Changes" just now, he wouldn't have remembered it.
Luo Qinghan asked, "Have you ever opened the Book of Changes?"
Xiao Qiming shook his head: "The shopkeeper waved the Book of Changes in front of me, then quickly put it away. Not to mention letting me flip through it, he didn't even let me touch it. He's so stingy."
It was precisely because of this that he felt that the other party was bragging.
But now it seems that there is really something interesting in the "Book of Changes".
Xiao Qiming suddenly felt a little annoyed. If he had known this would happen, he should have bought the "Book of Changes" at the beginning.
Luo Qinghan: "Do you still remember the address of that bookstore?"
Xiao Qiming nodded and said he remembered.
Luo Qinghan glanced at Xiao Lingfeng.
Xiao Lingfeng understood and immediately said, "I will take people to search that bookstore right away."
Luo Qinghan: "Take Li Qingyan back with you. Let him live in your house for the time being. Don't let him be silenced by others."
If this matter is really related to the leakage of examination questions, then Li Qingyan's current situation is very dangerous and he must be strictly protected.
Xiao Qiming bowed and responded: "Yes!"
He left the East Palace with Li Qingyan and Xiao Qiming.
Li Qingyan was sent back to the general's mansion, while Xiao Lingfeng took his son and a team of Yulin Guards and went straight to the bookstore.
The bookstore was searched and all the books inside were turned over. The owner and two of his assistants were also taken into custody.
Xiao Lingfeng forced the shopkeeper to tell him where the "Book of Changes" was?
The shopkeeper refused to admit that he owned the book and kept complaining that he was wronged and cried as miserably as he could.
It was not until Yu Linwei took out a copy of the "Book of Changes" from the secret compartment of the bookstore that the shopkeeper stopped crying in disappointment and dared not say another word.
Xiao Lingfeng opened the "Book of Changes".
Seeing this, Xiao Qiming stretched his neck and came over to take a look.
As expected, the content of this book has nothing to do with the "Book of Changes". It is full of test questions and sample essays.
Xiao Lingfeng didn’t know what the questions for this year’s examination would be, but the prince knew.
The prince is the person in charge of this year's spring examination. The questions for this year's examination were all agreed upon by him and Qin Lie. As long as the prince takes a look at it, he will know whether the questions in this book are related to the examination.
Xiao Lingfeng waved his hand and ordered his men to take away the owner and his employees of the bookstore, and the bookstore was also sealed off.
At this time, the sun has set and night has quietly fallen.
Xiao Lingfeng went to the palace overnight to ask for an audience with the prince and handed over the "Book of Changes" he had searched for.
When Luo Qinghan opened the first page of the "Book of Changes", his face darkened.
The further he looked back, the gloomier his expression became.
Seeing this, Xiao Lingfeng felt uneasy.
After Luo Qinghan finished reading the "Book of Changes", Xiao Lingfeng asked tentatively.
"Your Highness, are the questions in this book really related to the college entrance examination?"
Luo Qinghan uttered a word coldly: "Yes."
Xiao Lingfeng thought that this was indeed the case.
In fact, the leakage of examination questions is not uncommon. In previous years, there have been cases of examination questions being leaked in advance.
But the prince is one of the main persons responsible for this year's examination.
If the examination questions for this year are leaked, the prince will definitely be held responsible.
(End of this chapter)
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