Chapter 464: Palace Examination Announcement

Zong Jincheng raised his head and saw many students gathering around him. Many of these people were older than him, but all of them had clear eyes, not tainted by worldly things at all.

They are all working hard to move forward.

"Jincheng, are you okay?" Zong Wenxiu walked up to him, held his hand, and asked worriedly.

He is very emotionally sensitive. Something is not right with my brother today.

Zong Jincheng shook his head and said, "It's okay."

Everyone is moving forward, so he has to be strong too.

Mother is still waiting for him outside the palace...

Zong Jincheng cheered up, smiled and waved to everyone: "Hello, I'm Zong Jincheng, and I'm happy to make friends with you."

When the students saw his response, they were all delighted.

They chatted and laughed as they introduced themselves. On the way, they also talked about some interesting things that happened during the exam preparation period, and gradually helped Zong Jincheng to get out of his depressed mood.

"Let's be honest. Friends are friends, but I won't let you take the palace exam!"

"Haha, you are just bragging. Jincheng is the second place in the examination. Does he really need you to give way to him?"

"Hey? Is that person in front Qin Ye? He came so early, why doesn't he go in?"

Qin Ye turned around with a cold look.

A student beside him replied for him: "There are officials waiting in front, and the students taking the palace examination are only allowed to wait here."

Shen Yibai exclaimed, "Wasn't the morning court session cancelled on the day of the palace examination? Why are they all here?"

Wei Xinglu jumped up and took a look, saying, "I seem to have seen a lot of military commanders. These military commanders usually don't even have to come to the morning court. Why are they all here now?"

He Zheng tilted his head and guessed: "Could it be that our palace examination this time is too important?"

A student at the back echoed, "It's possible. After all, there are 366 tribute scholars this year. There weren't so many in the past. It's possible that the civil and military officials of the Manchu court are curious and come to see it!"

"I'm curious... With such an outrageous guess, you actually managed to pass the exam to become a tribute scholar? That's it, brother. I think you'll definitely be in the top three."

"Bah... you're in the top three!"

“…”

Zong Jincheng heard them joking and couldn't help but hold his brother's hand tightly. For some reason, he felt that all the abnormalities were because of him.

The emperor wanted to kill him and summoned all civil and military officials.

What on earth are you going to do...

Where are dad and uncle? Why can't I see them?

A door opened.

Zong Zhao and Luo Jingfeng emerged from inside in shock. Civil and military officials looked at each other in confusion, full of doubts.

The students were even more confused, but since they had not yet entered the officialdom, they had no idea who these high-ranking officials were. They were just wondering when the palace examination would be held.

Then, Eunuch Huang came out of the door, holding two bright yellow imperial edicts in his hands, and his shrill voice rang out: "The imperial edict has arrived."

Everyone knelt down and listened to the imperial edict respectfully.

"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: I have inherited the order of Heaven and have ruled the four seas. I have worked hard day and night and have not dared to rest. Now my body is not in good health and I am afraid that I will not live long. Considering the importance of the country, I hereby pass the throne to the fifteenth prince, Chu Jincheng.

The fifteenth prince, Jincheng, is intelligent, virtuous and talented, and has the demeanor of a benevolent monarch. His mother, the late Concubine Shu, was gentle and virtuous. I firmly believe that Jincheng will be able to inherit the throne and ensure the eternal stability of our country and the well-being of the people.

I appreciate that.”

As soon as the words fell, it was like thunder coming out of nowhere.

The entire palace was blown up.

The emperor was in his prime, but he suddenly issued an edict of abdication, and the person he passed the throne to was the son of the late Shu Fei.

"But didn't Shu Fei die eleven years ago? When did she become pregnant?"

"Chu Jincheng... Who is Chu Jincheng? I've never heard of this little prince's name!"

"That's right. Even if the emperor wanted to pass on the throne, he would pass it on to the crown prince. Why would he pass it on to Shu Fei's son? Isn't that... isn't that Luo Jingfeng's nephew?"

All the civil and military officials looked at Luo Jingfeng who was standing beside Eunuch Huang. There was no need to guess what the truth was. The emperor had always been jealous of the Luo family, but now he was passing the throne to the nephew of the Luo family. Was this really voluntary?

The ministers were panicking.

The students were at a loss.

How come the imperial power was changing hands right before the palace examination? And this Chu Jincheng has the same name as Zong Jincheng, how come they have the same name?

They looked around but didn't see who was going to receive the imperial edict. Even the officials began to wonder where Shu Fei's son had been hidden for more than ten years.

Eunuch Huang came down with the imperial edict.

He walked past the civil and military officials, past the students in front of him, and came straight to Zong Jincheng. He smiled and said, "Fifteenth Prince, please accept the order."

Eunuch Huang parked his car right in front of Zong Jincheng.

All the civil and military officials widened their eyes. They had never expected that the little prince was hiding among the students. No wonder they were all required to enter the palace on the day of the palace examination.

Someone suddenly called out, "Zong Jincheng, isn't that Zong Jincheng from the General's Mansion? Isn't he the only son of General Zong?"

"Ah?? He is Luo Jingfeng's nephew?"

As soon as the identity of the fifteenth prince was exposed, all the civil and military officials were furious.

The students who were originally just enjoying the show also became confused.

Their eyes all turned to Zong Jincheng, their new friend, a talented young man who ranked second in the imperial examination. He turned out to be the next emperor?!

Even Qin Ye looked over, his solemn gaze filled with uncertainty.

The students in the key class were also confused.

Wei Xinglu: I suspect I am deaf.

He Zheng stared at his eldest brother blankly, complaining in his heart: Wow, the new emperor in my strategy theory has really become my eldest brother?

Shen Yibai was even more horrified: Fortunately, he failed to usurp the throne, otherwise his head would have to move!

Mr. San was completely confused: The child we tutored became a little emperor?

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Zong Wenxiu's brother's hand trembled. He was so frightened by the news that he wanted to let go, but he felt that his brother's hand trembled more violently than his, so Zong Wenxiu held his brother's hand tightly again.

Zong Jincheng let go of his brother first.

He looked at Luo Jingfeng who was standing behind Eunuch Huang, his eyes full of disbelief and anger.

Uncle, uncle wants him to be emperor?

How could this happen?

Didn’t his uncle promise him that he would never again advocate the dethronement of the crown prince?

Seeing that he had not moved for a long time, Eunuch Huang bent down and reminded him again: "Fifteenth Prince, please accept the imperial edict."

Zong Jincheng didn't move at all, and everyone thought he was frightened silly. This was normal. Anyone would be shocked if he was suddenly crowned as the new emperor while attending the palace examination.

Two generals came over one after the other.

Luo Jingfeng was very happy and reached out to pull his nephew: "Cheng'er, get up quickly and receive the imperial edict."

Zong Jincheng shook off his hand without any appreciation.

With so many people here, the little devil did not question him why he wanted to seize the prince's throne, but he just didn't want to accept the order.

This is His Highness's thing, he doesn't want it!

The child has a bad temper.

This reaction was completely within Luo Jingfeng's expectations. He didn't understand what kind of magic potion the prince had given Cheng'er, but there was no way he would let the prince sit on the throne.

Luo Jingfeng winked at Zong Zhao. At this time, Zong Zhao's words of advice were more effective than his, so he decided not to offend his nephew in front of him.

Zong Zhao squatted down so that he was looking at him at eye level.

Zong Jincheng was still kneeling on the ground, his nose red, his eyes filled with anger and annoyance. He asked aggrievedly, "Dad, what about His Highness?"

Your Highness is the crown prince, the heir apparent of a country.

If the Emperor passes the throne to him, how will Your Highness cope with the situation?

Zong Zhao was actually very relieved in his heart, relieved that Jin Cheng still remembered His Highness at this time. He said softly: "In fact, Your Highness had thought of this day a long time ago, so there was the story on the second floor. Have you forgotten it?"