Chapter 143 Sit Down and Watch the Show
Chapter 143 Sit Down and Watch the Show
Su Jin: ????
Leave it alone, you come? What are you coming for?
Su Jin had no idea what Gu Zilu was going to do, but she really couldn't get up. Gu Zilu brought the most delicious dish on his table to her and smiled, "Mother, this crab stuffed with orange is delicious. You can eat more. As for what happens later, you don't have to worry about it. Just sit here and watch the show."
Su Jin had more questions in his mind: watch a show? What show should he watch?
She had some guesses in her mind, but she was not sure. After all, she had never revealed her thoughts in front of the children, and even her personal maid knew nothing.
She was a little uneasy and looked up to ask Gu Zixuan, but at this moment, someone knelt in front of the emperor and reported: "Your Majesty, there are several failed candidates making trouble outside the palace gate, saying that they want to recheck their test papers."
The imperial examination system of the Great Zhou was relatively humane. If a failed candidate felt that the exam was unfair, he could request a re-examination of his test paper, or even run to the palace gate to cause trouble like he was doing now.
In this regard, what the emperor should do is not to arrest all the candidates who are causing trouble, but to investigate everything seriously and thoroughly, and then give the candidates justice.
Su Jin suddenly looked at Gu Zilu.
Could it be that all of this was caused by Gu Zilu? Was this what he meant by watching a show?
Did Lu Ge'er know that I was planning to divorce?
But, when did you know that? And why did you help me?
Su Jin couldn't figure it out, but things had come to this point, and all she could do was wait and see.
So she, like everyone else, looked up at the emperor on the imperial steps.
The entire banquet suddenly became quiet.
The civil and military officials were quiet and calm, and the newly promoted Jinshi was as steady as a rock. Whether they were truly steady or just pretending to be steady could not be seen now, but the truth would surely come to light soon.
"allow!"
As expected, Zhao Jingcheng nodded in agreement.
Sitting at his seat, Xie Huaiguang glanced at Gu Ziyun beside him casually. Gu Ziyun was smiling, but his smile was a little stiff.
Xie Huaiguang retracted his gaze and raised his hand to pour the wine. Everyone was as quiet as a chicken, except him, who drank calmly and freely.
Seeing Xie Huaiguang so calm, Gu Zixuan also smiled, and filled his own glass, and raised his glass to Xie Huaiguang across Gu Ziyun: "Cheers!"
"Dry!"
The top scholar faced off against the third scholar, one was unrestrained and the other was a dandy. They had two different styles, but both had handsome features. Finally, the silent banquet became lively again.
The atmosphere also relaxed a bit, and Zhao Jingyu couldn't help but whispered: "My royal brother has indeed found a good talent."
The so-called opening of the imperial examination system would produce great talents was all nonsense, but who would have thought that they would actually find two good candidates.
Xie Huaiguang and Gu Zixuan both look good.
Zhao Jingcheng also nodded with satisfaction, and soon, those failed students who had caused trouble also came to the Enrong Banquet.
Gu Ziyun took a quick look and found that the failed students looked very unfamiliar. He didn't think they were people he knew, so he relaxed a little.
Not knowing each other means no contact, so naturally there will be no omissions.
However, just as they were about to relax, the failed students knelt down and kowtowed to the emperor.
"Student Chen Meng!"
"Student Lin Ru!"
"Student Luan Wu!"
"Your Majesty, long live His Majesty!"
"Get up and talk."
Zhao Jingcheng said in a flat voice. It was a good thing that some candidates came to him on their own initiative. At least it proved that these young people had the confidence and courage.
In such turbulent times, Zhao Jingcheng is also willing to discover more useful talents.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After the three of them bowed in thanks, they stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have doubts about the examination paper for this imperial examination."
Questioning the test paper?
Upon hearing this, many court officials could not help but talk about it.
What is there to question about the test paper? The people who set the test papers are all powerful. After all, they are in high positions and their exam scores are not bad. There will definitely be no problems with the test papers set by these people. These students questioned the test papers. Aren’t they just trying to gain reputation?
As a result, many people looked at them with a bit more contempt, and some even snorted and laughed, then began to shake their heads and sigh.
These failed students seem to have no abilities.
However, Emperor Zhao Jingcheng was a careful and cautious person. He frowned and thought for a moment, then said, "Go on."
The young man in the lead was named Luan Wu, who was in his early twenties, with slightly dark skin but clear eyes. He spoke respectfully: "Students are not questioning the questions, but rather questioning that some people cheated on the exam papers!"
Cheating on the exam papers?
Now everyone around took a breath of cold air.
Since ancient times, cheating in the imperial examinations has always been a big deal. When the imperial court selects talented people, what it wants is real talent. Only those selected in this way will be truly useful to the court and the country. If there is cheating in the imperial examinations, then what kind of people will be selected?
Not only will it be of no benefit to the country, it may even bring disaster to the foundation. This kind of thing is absolutely unacceptable.
The court officials couldn't help but lower their heads and whisper to each other, but General Liu Chong looked in Gu Changqing's direction thoughtfully and snorted, "So, how could some families produce two Jinshi in one family?"
The voice was neither loud nor soft, but it was full of doubt and sarcasm. Gu Changqing heard it. The man snorted coldly. Although he couldn't get angry, he still responded casually: "My son's talent is obvious to all. It can't be erased by some people's jealousy!"
"you!"
Liu Cong gritted his teeth in anger, "Everyone knows that the eldest son of the Marquis's Mansion is a playboy. Forget about his talent. He almost eloped with a prostitute in the spring. How long has it been since he passed the imperial examination? Ha, this is really hilarious!"
As he spoke, without waiting for Gu Changqing to refute, Liu Chong suddenly knelt on the ground, clasped his hands, and said sincerely: "Your Majesty, the imperial examination is a matter of great importance to the country. This matter must be thoroughly investigated!"
This damn Liu Cong!
Gu Changqing gnashed his teeth in hatred, but he, as a father, couldn't say anything. He had to avoid suspicion, right? He was his biological father!
Gu Changqing was unable to speak, so Chen Huailiang stood up and said, "Your Majesty, this matter has not been clarified yet, and nothing has been concluded. Let's clarify it first and don't wrongly accuse a good person."
After all, they are relatives, so he has to help out. Besides, isn’t his son-in-law Gu Ziyun also participating in this scientific expedition? Saving Gu Zixuan is equivalent to clearing Gu Ziyun of suspicion.
Soon, the court officials split into two groups, one group supported Liu Cong, and the other supported Chen Huailiang. However, those who held high positions, such as Marquis Yong'an and Prince Rui, secretly looked at the emperor's expression, and no one moved.
As for what Emperor Zhao Jingcheng thinks, haha, it’s simple.
The emperor on the throne looked at Luan Wu with dignity and said sternly: "You, continue."