Chapter 466: Palace Examination for All Members

The sound echoed throughout the imperial city.

Da Chu welcomed his new master.

Zong Zhao took Zong Jincheng to change into the dragon robe for ascending the throne, leaving Luo Jingfeng to arrange the rest.

Eunuch Huang said to everyone: "The palace examination will be held normally in Baohe Hall. Please ask the officials in charge of the palace examination to accompany them, and other officials will wait in Taihe Hall."

Once these words were spoken, it meant that everyone had to stay in the palace.

All the news will be released after the palace examination is concluded safely.

The officials knew what was going on and just followed suit. After a moment of shock, the students gradually began to get excited.

"I can actually take the palace examination normally. Who is the person who will take our examination? Is it Zong Jin... Oh no, is it the new emperor?"

"My competitor has suddenly become the examiner. I have to slow down. My heart is pounding. I have to be careful not to behave abnormally later."

"Relax, relax. We just made friends with the new emperor. Maybe he's in a good mood and will choose easy questions for us!"

“That makes sense!!”

The teachers and students in the key classes looked at each other in bewilderment.

He Zheng asked weakly, "Will Big Brother be so angry that he will die? He has been shouting for overthrowing Qin Ye for more than three years, but now he has no chance to take the imperial examination."

Wei Xinglu scratched his head and said, "But he has ascended the throne directly. Qin Ye will have to kneel down and greet him whenever he sees him. Isn't this considered a win?"

Zong Wenxiu shook his head: "That doesn't count."

Shen Yibai swallowed his saliva and said, "I only paid attention to one point. No wonder Luo Jingfeng favored Jincheng so much. I really thought they were foster father and foster son. It turns out they are uncle and nephew. Fortunately, I didn't follow the foolishness and go to Luo Jingfeng to recognize him as my foster father."

Other teachers: "..."

I didn't expect you to be so brave.

Not far away, Qin Ye's gaze was full of complexity.

Obviously, he heard the discussions and finally figured out what he had been unable to understand before.

No wonder Zong Jincheng has such a good relationship with Luo Jingfeng, no wonder Zong Jincheng said that he could do it by changing his grades, and no wonder Zong Jincheng’s remarks in that debate...it turns out it was all because of these.

It's just the moment of the palace examination.

Qin Ye, who was also waiting for this day, thought with some regret in his heart: I wonder if I will have the chance to learn from him again in the future.

The small tables and cushions in the Hall of Supreme Harmony are ready.

All the students stood in their respective positions, waiting for the arrival of the new emperor. Not long after, the eunuch's voice came from outside the palace: "The emperor has arrived."

Everyone present knelt down to welcome the Holy Chariot.

Zong Jincheng had already changed his clothes. The slim-fitting bright yellow clothes he was wearing were the little dragon robe that represented his status.

In order to avoid suspicion, Luo Jingfeng deliberately did not go there.

Zong Zhao and Prime Minister Shen held his hands, one on the left and one on the right, and walked him towards the dragon throne.

Officials and students knelt on both sides of the road, and no one dared to raise their heads when welcoming the emperor.

After stepping onto the steps, Prime Minister Shen released his hand and stepped back, but Zong Zhao did not release it. He then asked in a low voice, "Are you afraid?"

Zong Jincheng felt a pang in his heart and held Zong Zhao's hand even tighter.

But... he just didn't like the result, it didn't mean he was afraid.

He knew that there were courtiers with different thoughts who were eyeing him covetously. He knew that many people were waiting to see a little boy like him make a fool of himself, but so what?

The powerful Duke Huguo and Prince Zhennan were his uncles, the famous General Zong was his adoptive father, the popular Crown Prince was his elder brother, and the head of the civil servants in power was his brothers' grandfather.

I have a secure seat on this throne.

The young boy let go of Zong Zhao's hand and turned around to sit down.

"Stand up."

The new emperor's voice came from above and was heard clearly by everyone.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

All the candidates knelt on cushions, waiting for the palace examination to begin.

Minister Shao of the Ministry of Rites came over with a tray and presented it to him, saying, "Your Majesty, we have prepared five questions for the palace examination. You may choose one of them as the examination question for this year's palace examination."

As the Minister Shao who was in charge of this year's imperial examination, he was actually extremely nervous, but he still had to control his hands from shaking so as not to lose his composure in front of the palace.

Just half a month ago, he thought the child in front of him was Qin Ye who was crying out for injustice, but he didn't expect it to be Zong Jincheng, the new emperor today.

The injustice of the imperial examination was caused by his father and ended by the new emperor.

Minister Shao was of course ecstatic about this result, but he was also afraid that the new emperor would be angry with him because he had never dared to resist the power.

However, the little emperor only glanced at him and then looked at the five questions seriously.

Jin Cheng's brows furrowed as he read on, because he realized that all the students in the key classes had done similar questions in these five questions.

Half a year after the autumn examination, Zong Zhao, as a former top scholar, came to help his mother set policy essay topics for them to practice every day. The number of questions was huge and writing them made their brains confused, but it was really useful.

When he guessed the right answer, he thought it was a coincidence.

But now he feels that it is not the case, but that his father and mother’s teaching is too strong.

Jin Cheng looked at Zong Zhao.

Zong Zhao asked, "What's wrong?"

"It's okay." Jin Cheng pouted and whispered, "Dad and Mom were too good at guessing the topic. I was shocked for a moment."

Zong Zhao listened to the muttering and felt that the cute and cheerful child had returned. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly: "Choose, the students are still waiting for you."

"Um!"

Jin Cheng had to choose from five questions. These questions were actually all good, but for people in the key classes, some of them could be answered well, and some could be answered very surprisingly.

He knew them best and knew which course would be more suitable for each person, but it would not be fair to other students.

So in order to avoid suspicion, he crumpled up all five questions and picked out one at random: "This is it."

Minister Shao: “…”

Looks so casual.

He thought the new emperor would choose the topic carefully. After all, the child was a talented young man with great potential and was also knowledgeable about imperial examinations. But who knew that after waiting for such a long time, he would end up drawing lots.

Minister Shao remained silent, but still had to do it.

This is the relationship between the ruler and his subjects.

"Distribute the test questions and start the exam."

The palace examination began and all candidates took up their pens to answer questions.

The emperor is the chief examiner and also the supervising examiner.

Jin Cheng sat on the dragon chair, looking at the rows of students kneeling below. He remembered that he had heard his brothers complain about having to kneel for a whole day yesterday. He didn't expect that he wouldn't have to kneel and could only watch others kneel.

It is comfortable, but very boring.

Eunuch Huang came over with a tray and said, "Your Majesty, the palace examination will take a whole day. If you are hungry, you can serve food."

Jincheng turned his head and took a look. On the tray were various preserved fruits and candied fruits, which were very rich.

He thought again of what his mother had told him yesterday, that the palace examination required not eating, drinking or going to the toilet for the whole day, so he had not drunk much water since he got up early. But now... he didn't have to follow this rule anymore.

The little devil was upset.

There is no need to follow the rules, and there is no need to take the palace examination.

Thinking of this, he glared at Qin Ye again.

Jealousy, all jealousy.

I’m jealous that Qin Ye can still do well in the exam.

I’m jealous that Qin Ye can get first place in the exam!

How come this arrogant, cold and unkind bastard is so lucky?