The two scholars looked at him curiously.
"Sir, what are you doing?"
Leng Yu hurriedly explained,
"Don't get me wrong, I just arrived in the capital today and don't know much about the situation here. I just heard you two chatting enthusiastically, so I thought I'd come join in the fun. Do you mind?"
As he spoke, he poured a cup of tea for each of them.
The two scholars waved their hands hurriedly.
"You are too polite, sir. Since we are all from the same field, it would be nice for us to sit together and chat. We arrived earlier than you. If you have any questions, just ask."
Leng Yu took a sip of tea and asked in a low voice:
"I just heard you say that it's useless to take the exam. What's going on?"
One of the scholars sighed without hesitation.
"This is something that all of us scholars know. The list of the top three has been decided long ago. Moreover, two princes will be taking part in this palace examination. Sir, tell me, if you were the examiner, would you dare give the princes low scores?"
"But I heard that the prince's exam doesn't count rankings!"
The two scholars shook their heads together.
"I haven't heard of that. We only heard that only those who secretly give some money to the officials of the Ministry of Rites can have their examination papers seen by the examiners. Otherwise, the examination will be in vain and no one will even look at your paper."
These words made Leng Yu's face turn ashen.
In order to prevent cheating in the imperial examinations, he specially transferred Leng Ming to the Ministry of Rites to take charge of the matter. How could such a big thing happen now?
He suppressed his anger and continued to ask,
"Then do you know where to send the silver? And to whom should I send it? Since I'm new here, shouldn't I also send some silver?"
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